Thread:J Fan/@comment-1771352-20120203020606

I was wondering if it would be acceptable to add some of the historical EITC logos in a potential behind the scenes section of the East India Trading Company article. I feel that it would imply heavily that it truly was a predominate factor to the growth of modern capitalism and industrial development. The only thing is, the logo that was used by the real EITC in the mid 18th century was essentially a Swastika, a symbol that has been very controversial within the past 50 years.

The symbol itself was the universal Indian Hindu/Buddhist sign for peace and prosperety. The English adapted the symbol to represent its influence on India, and India's on it...a reciprecation of sorts. THe only thing that I am afraid of is that if even the non-naziatic variation (the good EITC/Buddhist one) were incorporated onto this wiki are the more sensitive users who may be offended.

Personally, I think it would be cool to add an accurate symbol of the company in the behind the scenes section...for history's sake (its just a symbol afterall), but the last thing we would want to do is offend people who do not understand the context.

PS: This isn't an urgent message by all means. I just thought it would be cool to share some historical information because, as you know, I am a big history buff

Mrcharlton 02:06, February 3, 2012 (UTC) 