You know trademark law is taken out of context when anyone can make this use of it. That BSA(Boy Scouts of America) can force Hacker Scouts to change its name, or face legal consequences because BSA holds the trademark on the world Scout.
It's quite offensive that anyone can deny the use of a word because of trademark. Specially in cases like this one, mainly because BSA is denying the use of the word Scout without a reasonable explanation on why Hacker Scouts are infringing on their trademark.
Besides, Hacker Scouts aren't some shady organization. What they do something beneficial for both society and the individual, by giving kids the skills to help be better prepared to face the world or simply enjoy it more. They job is a great way to introduce kids to the world of technology in a collaborative way, while using open source methods.
I believe that we need more people that work like Hacker Scouts do, because do all of a great service in our way to make a better society. Supporting such organization is something we should all do, and shouldn't be bullying them over the use of a word.
Please, visit the Hacker Scouts web page and support them if you can.
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