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The Proposition 8 Video - NOT Common Craft
By leelefever on January 13, 2010 - 11:01am
California's controversial Proposition 8 is back in the news, which means a fresh round of people asking if we made the video on You Tube that supports the ban on gay marriage. Though the video could be confused for a Common Craft video, it's not.
Let me be as clear. We would never, ever make such a video. Aside from our own views on the subject, we recognize that dealing in polarizing political issues is not good for our business. Our goal is to be as unbiased as possible and make videos that appeal to largest possible audience.
Please don't feel the need to contact the person that made the video. We've been in touch multiple times and he is well aware of our position. In fact, he agreed to remove the "in Plain English" title to help avoid confusion. Part of my motivation in writing this post is to make sure that if anyone searches for "Common Craft" and "Proposition 8", this post will help them understand the situation.
Hi Lee, Apart from the "in
Hi Lee,
Apart from the "in plain english" at the end of the video, it's different enough in style for me to know it wasn't you guys behind it.
Hope you and Sachi are well! Any plans to come down under again?
Rachel
Hi Rachel!
Great to hear from you! Yeah, the video isn't that much like ours, but the subject matter is so polarizing here in the US that the potential confusion could be damaging, so we're just being sure.
We'd love to come down and see you guys again! No current plans, unfortunately. Hope you're well - tell Regan we said hello!
So different from your style ;-)
Hi Lee,
I receive your blog's updates on my email and I read your post.
I've watched the video and it's very different from your style in many ways.
Besides I've visited their website and their are very distance from you and CC... they have their site under construction and you can't see their videos...
CommonCraft have a great website and in these years I've never seen pages under construction but only good pages and very very good contents and wonderful videos, smart and funny.
I understand your position and I'm agree with you, you are ok!
Good job and I hope to meet you and Sachi one time...
Paola
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Whew!
I'm relieved to know you guys had nothing to do with that tawdry piece of trash.