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Open letter to Renault of 27/7/2015
Mister President of the board of directors(board meeting) of Renault
As members of the group " No to the commercialisation of the name KADJAR by Renault " we oppose to decision of Renault to name one of his cars “Kadjar”. It is not acceptable that the name of a Persian dynasty, representing a period of Iranian history, and held as family name by many descendants of that dynasty, is used by a company for commercial purposes. The present action of Renault, using the name in its marketing strategies without any regard of the historical context not only shows little respect to the Kadjar family, but also fails to acknowledge the importance that the name bears in the context of Iranian history.
Renault, in spite of stating that the name is derived from the contraction of two fantasy words Kad – Jar, must be aware of the fact that the Kadjar dynasty (also spelled Qajar) dynasty reigned Persia from 1786 till 1925. In French, the official spelling of the name has always been Kadjar.
Perhaps superfluously, we invite Renault to consult the numerous historical sources in this regard. Contrary to what may be assumed, the name does not belong to the past but is alive in many countries of the world as can be found be simply consulting the Robert de Noms Propres.
The study of the Kadjar era is an active field of historical research
The entry into circulation of a vehicle bearing the name of the Kadjar family has already led to members of het family being asked the question whether they have sold the family name for commercial purposes. This must stop immediately.
If Renault wishes to use historical names for its products we insist it choses more wisely and ensures itself of the effects the choice of name may have in the present.
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September 23, 2015
Renault continues to ignore our letters and persists in using a historic name for their marketing scheme. They think they can erase the heritage of the Kadjar dynasty with their pathetic fantasy word excuses but we are not backing down.
41 Comments
The use of our family name, and different ways we spell it in any commercial capacity without CONSENT is WRONG!!! We are sll still very much alive, all generationd are proud of their linage and will not be allowing commercialization of our roots to be exploited by ANYONE for gain!!
Stop using the name Kadjar, it is used by Iran Royal family for centuries, its an insult to Iran Royal Family and Iranian people and history.
Louis Marcel Fernand BruederUnited Kingdom, Wandsworth First of all I am the petitioner ,and to tell the truth I didn't pay any attention to the goal of signatures . Denying that Kadjar was the name used and spelled this way in France , is denying a part of history of the diplomatic history of France. Coming from a car who's origine is French , please tell me where is the Fealure please tell me who has failed ? That only shows a French brand not only not respecting the persian history, but even worse : It shows a French brand of car not respecting it's own history . I don't think this petition failed , It went on Belgium TV , and now we are talking of this issue on BFM TV a French Broadcasting chanel . I am sorry, it's a fact : this petition is a success .
39 comments made. Only 25 showing. It suggests that the petitioner has edited out the comments which have questioned his reasoning-ability and/or motives. He has also edited out a letter from the Qajar Family Adsoc, circulated to family-members, which makes it clear that it does not condone the petitioner's unilateral action. Moreover, the target was 1000 signatures, yet this petition only achieved less than 5% of that goal. Meanwhile, the reality is that Renault has put the car through the production line abc onto the road, and there is nothing which the use of any i-petition, Facebook page or other social media platform can do to change that reality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnw3D4tQbnA
I agree, a family name (Specially a name of a tribe and dynasty ) shouldn't been used for commercial purposes by a multinational who has no familial link with it . Some members of board the Qajar (Kadjar) Family Association agree with this petition , others "seem" not to understand what is happening ... Actual and Past dynaties of any country shouldn't be used for marketing or commercial purposes, specially without their agreement .It is simply not ethic .
PS: I am not anymore the administrator of this group, I gave this charge to members of the family , who I think, are wiser then you . This dynasty belongs to Iranian ( Persian ) history, and shouldn't be used for a commercial purpose. This should be applied also to any present or past dynasty of any country. We call this ethic.
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Final supporters
Open letter to Renault of 27/7/2015
Mister President of the board of directors(board meeting) of Renault
As members of the group " No to the commercialisation of the name KADJAR by Renault " we oppose to decision of Renault to name one of his cars “Kadjar”. It is not acceptable that the name of a Persian dynasty, representing a period of Iranian history, and held as family name by many descendants of that dynasty, is used by a company for commercial purposes. The present action of Renault, using the name in its marketing strategies without any regard of the historical context not only shows little respect to the Kadjar family, but also fails to acknowledge the importance that the name bears in the context of Iranian history.
Renault, in spite of stating that the name is derived from the contraction of two fantasy words Kad – Jar, must be aware of the fact that the Kadjar dynasty (also spelled Qajar) dynasty reigned Persia from 1786 till 1925. In French, the official spelling of the name has always been Kadjar.
Perhaps superfluously, we invite Renault to consult the numerous historical sources in this regard. Contrary to what may be assumed, the name does not belong to the past but is alive in many countries of the world as can be found be simply consulting the Robert de Noms Propres.
The study of the Kadjar era is an active field of historical research
The entry into circulation of a vehicle bearing the name of the Kadjar family has already led to members of het family being asked the question whether they have sold the family name for commercial purposes. This must stop immediately.
If Renault wishes to use historical names for its products we insist it choses more wisely and ensures itself of the effects the choice of name may have in the present.
Updates
September 23, 2015
Renault continues to ignore our letters and persists in using a historic name for their marketing scheme. They think they can erase the heritage of the Kadjar dynasty with their pathetic fantasy word excuses but we are not backing down.
41 Comments
This name is a living legacy and we resent it being cheapened or its essence being negated.
The use of our family name, and different ways we spell it in any commercial capacity without CONSENT is WRONG!!! We are sll still very much alive, all generationd are proud of their linage and will not be allowing commercialization of our roots to be exploited by ANYONE for gain!!
Stop using the name Kadjar, it is used by Iran Royal family for centuries, its an insult to Iran Royal Family and Iranian people and history.
Louis Marcel Fernand BruederUnited Kingdom, Wandsworth First of all I am the petitioner ,and to tell the truth I didn't pay any attention to the goal of signatures . Denying that Kadjar was the name used and spelled this way in France , is denying a part of history of the diplomatic history of France. Coming from a car who's origine is French , please tell me where is the Fealure please tell me who has failed ? That only shows a French brand not only not respecting the persian history, but even worse : It shows a French brand of car not respecting it's own history . I don't think this petition failed , It went on Belgium TV , and now we are talking of this issue on BFM TV a French Broadcasting chanel . I am sorry, it's a fact : this petition is a success .
39 comments made. Only 25 showing. It suggests that the petitioner has edited out the comments which have questioned his reasoning-ability and/or motives. He has also edited out a letter from the Qajar Family Adsoc, circulated to family-members, which makes it clear that it does not condone the petitioner's unilateral action. Moreover, the target was 1000 signatures, yet this petition only achieved less than 5% of that goal. Meanwhile, the reality is that Renault has put the car through the production line abc onto the road, and there is nothing which the use of any i-petition, Facebook page or other social media platform can do to change that reality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnw3D4tQbnA
I agree, a family name (Specially a name of a tribe and dynasty ) shouldn't been used for commercial purposes by a multinational who has no familial link with it . Some members of board the Qajar (Kadjar) Family Association agree with this petition , others "seem" not to understand what is happening ... Actual and Past dynaties of any country shouldn't be used for marketing or commercial purposes, specially without their agreement .It is simply not ethic .
PS: I am not anymore the administrator of this group, I gave this charge to members of the family , who I think, are wiser then you . This dynasty belongs to Iranian ( Persian ) history, and shouldn't be used for a commercial purpose. This should be applied also to any present or past dynasty of any country. We call this ethic.
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This name is a living legacy and we resent it being cheapened or its essence being negated.