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Arc-ansas t1_j9l49a0 wrote

Reply to comment by Golden3ye in Springfield flags by mawner

The old flag was absolute trash. It looked like a 2nd grader made it in MS Paint.

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Golden3ye t1_j9l65o0 wrote

True. I’m not going to argue against that. I’m just surprised we were so willing to follow the plans of a few profiteers

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ActionFalcon t1_j9ltwxr wrote

It's not that deep. People like the new design enough to want to own a flag or some apparel of it. Who really cares if the original intent was to profit? The city gets a better looking flag and those who put in the work to make it happen get to profit from those who wish to own the new design. Seems like a win-win for both sides, not this "profiteering con" you seem to be implying.

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var23 t1_j9pyd80 wrote

The design is open sourced and available for free.

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Great-Bratton t1_j9rikbs wrote

Sounds like socialism to me… /s

It’s pretty hard to profiteer off an open sourced design. Don’t be mad because a local company, who gives back to local charities and is owned by local folks, sells stuff with this awesome design to promote our town. At least they’re trying something to make SGF better.

*edit a word

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RawnsNeed t1_j9lmt5z wrote

How does that surprise you? This area predominantly voted for the golden king of profiteers.

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Low_Tourist t1_j9lduc1 wrote

Are you new to Springfield? That's how the whole town is.

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bobone77 t1_j9lftdz wrote

Nah. Usually it’s the churches. Oh wait, they’re profiteers too…

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