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IT ONLY BENEFITS THE OLYMPIC'S SPONSORS! GET RID OF RULE 30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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IT ONLY BENEFITS THE OLYMPIC'S SPONSORS! GET RID OF RULE 30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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IT IS REALLY BAD AND THEY SHOULD GET RID OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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IT IS REALLY BAD AND THEY SHOULD GET RID OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The IOC adopted the rule in 1991 to protect sponsors who pay hundreds of millions of dollars to be the official cheeseburger or cola of the Games.

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Rule 40 preserves the nature of the olympics by preventing over- commercialisation

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Rule 40 was established to “to preserve the unique nature of the Olympic games by preventing over-commercialization” and to protect Olympic sponsors, who spend millions of dollars for exclusive marketing rights during the Olympics. It effectively prevents athletes from hawking their own sponsors.
- Alyssa

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Rule 40 is place to prevent over-commercialization of the Olympics. After all, the games are about bringing together the world’s best amateur athletes in spirited competition that promotes unity.

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People have to be able to describe advertisements without directly saying it, being against Rule 40.

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Sportsbusiness.sportsblog.com says "

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When posted its usally seen witch these hashtags #

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The rule applies to all athletes, coaches, and officials in the Olympics

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Rule 40 restricts advertisement choices for the competing athletes

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Rule 40 is a by-law in the Olympic Charter stating that only approved sponsors may reference "Olympic-related terms".

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An International Olympic Committee rule stipulates that only official sponsors can market around the Games. Oiselle CEO Sally Bergesen tells NPR's Scott Simon why she feels the rule hurts athletes.

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Quote from Bikeradar.com,

What the IOC is saying is basically, if you are an official sponsor that gives the IOC lots of money, please promote the Games. If not, do not try to connect your brand to the Olympics or we will come after you".

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In translation, athletes who have dropped their amateur status and have turned professional, and whom have signed sponsorship deals with Nike, Mercedes, Rolex, and any other companies are prohibited from appearing in advertisements.

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rule40 prohibits athletes from marketing themselves during the most high-profile two weeks of their career - the olympics. meanwhile official sponsors and the ioc profit.

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rule40 prohibits athletes from marketing themselves during the most high-profile two weeks of their career - the olympics. meanwhile official sponsors and the ioc profit.

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No advertising

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Some people want to have rule 40 to stop commercialism in the olympics and focus on the athletes.

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The purpose of rule 40 is to allow all of the attention to remain on the athlete performances.

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Rule 40 is place to prevent over-commercialization of the Olympics. After all, the games are about bringing together the world's best amateur athletes in spirited competition that promotes unity. Yadda, yadda, yadda.

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Rule 40 is place to prevent over-commercialization of the Olympics. After all, the games are about bringing together the world's best amateur athletes in spirited competition that promotes unity. Yadda, yadda, yadda.

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Rule 40 has a blackout period where athletes, coaches, trainers, and Olympic officials are not allowed to use their names or interact with unofficial sponsors for advertising purposes.

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Rule 40 prevents Olympic athletes of getting there open sponsors

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A lot of people don't like rule 40. They are saying that it is preventing company's that strongly sponser the olympics to advertise during the olympics. Also, they can't use the word olympics in their ads until after the olympics. It affects the companies strongly because the might lose business during the olympics.

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"Bergesen can’t market them without engaging in the most obnoxious game of Password ever."

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Are you an athlete, coach/trainer or official participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games? If so, read the following document to learn more about Rule 40.Bye-law 3 to Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter (commonly referred to in this context as “Rule 40”) states that: “Except as permitted by the IOC Executive Board, no competitor, coach, trainer or official who participates in the Olympic Games may allow his person, name, picture or sports performances to be used for advertising purposes during the Olympic Games.”The Olympic Charter is the guiding document for the entire Olympic Movement. It defines the mission and role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs). It also provides rules for the organisation and administration of the Olympic Games, as well as guidance on disciplinary procedures and other governance issues.1. What is the purpose of Rule 40?Rule 40 is in place for various reasons, including: To preserve the unique nature of the Olympic Games by preventing over-commercialisation. To allow the focus to remain on the athletes’ performance. To preserve sources of funding, as 90 per cent of the revenues generated by theIOC are distributed to the wider sporting movement. This means that USD 3.25 million every day goes to the development of athletes and sports organisations at all levels around the world.2. Who does Rule 40 apply to?Athletes, coaches/trainers and officials participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.3. When does Rule 40 apply?During the Olympic Games period from 27 July until 24 August 2016 (nine days prior to the Opening Ceremony until three days after the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games).

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Are you an athlete, coach/trainer or official participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games? If so, read the following document to learn more about Rule 40.Bye-law 3 to Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter (commonly referred to in this context as “Rule 40”) states that: “Except as permitted by the IOC Executive Board, no competitor, coach, trainer or official who participates in the Olympic Games may allow his person, name, picture or sports performances to be used for advertising purposes during the Olympic Games.”The Olympic Charter is the guiding document for the entire Olympic Movement. It defines the mission and role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs). It also provides rules for the organisation and administration of the Olympic Games, as well as guidance on disciplinary procedures and other governance issues.1. What is the purpose of Rule 40?Rule 40 is in place for various reasons, including: To preserve the unique nature of the Olympic Games by preventing over-commercialisation. To allow the focus to remain on the athletes’ performance. To preserve sources of funding, as 90 per cent of the revenues generated by theIOC are distributed to the wider sporting movement. This means that USD 3.25 million every day goes to the development of athletes and sports organisations at all levels around the world.2. Who does Rule 40 apply to?Athletes, coaches/trainers and officials participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.3. When does Rule 40 apply?During the Olympic Games period from 27 July until 24 August 2016 (nine days prior to the Opening Ceremony until three days after the Closing Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games).

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Many people are affected by Rule 40. In one case a girl named Grace who posted pictures of her saying how happy she was that she was going to Rio. The USOC however had her take all the photos down because they were breaking rule 40.

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The IOC thinks only official sponsors can't market around the games. While Scott Simons feels it hurts athletes.

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Controversy sparked in the days before the 2016 Summer Olympics as rule 40 was upheld in an effort to prevent companies from retweeting anything from the official Olympic Twitter account, or use official hashtags such as #Rio2016 and #TeamUSA.

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Controversy sparked in the days before the 2016 Summer Olympics as rule 40 was upheld in an effort to prevent companies from retweeting anything from the official Olympic Twitter account, or use official hashtags such as #Rio2016 and #TeamUSA.

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Even a simple message of support, like “Go Team USA,” would constitute a violation.

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Rule 40 doesn't allow sports people to advertise during high games aka the Olympics 

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Rule 40 doesn't allow sports people to advertise during high games aka the Olympics 

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We think that the rule is a good rule and should be keep in place. Kate and Emma

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Rule 40 was made to prevent any retweeting of the official olympics page

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To allow the focus to remain on the athletes’ performance.

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Rule 40 was established to “to preserve the unique nature of the Olympic games by preventing over-commercialization” and to protect Olympic sponsors, who spend millions of dollars for exclusive marketing rights during the Olympics.

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The rule 40 rule is where the rule preserves the Olympic Games and put the focus on some athletes.

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Rule 40 was placed to prevent over-commercialization of the Olympics

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To preserve the unique nature of the Olympic Games by preventing over-commercialisation

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To preserve the unique nature of the Olympic Games by preventing over-commercialisation

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To preserve the unique nature of the Olympic Games by preventing over comercailism. By Kate and Emma

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Everyone covers everyone's posts up!

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Rule 40 is a by-law in the Olympic Charter stating that only approved usponsors may reference "Olympic-related terms"

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To prevent marketing ambush by people that aren't real sponsors

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Rule 40 was placed to prevent over-commercialization of the Olympic Games.

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It's there to preserve the nature of the Olympic Games to allow the focus to remain on the athletes performance to preserve funding and it applies to athletes coaches/trainers and officials participating in the Olympic Games.

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to protect Olympic sponsors, who spend millions of dollars for exclusive marketing rights during the Olympics.

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Rule 40 is a rule to preserve the heart of the olympics and make the commercials die out.

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"Rule 40 is a by-law in the Olympic Charter stating that only approved sponsors may reference "Olympic-related terms"." Said Wikipedia

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Rule 40 is the rule of unofficial sponsors donating to the Olympic Games

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the rule 40 is that Olympic Competitors can not be in any commercials during the Olympic games.

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the rule limits the use of an athlete’s image