We did it

So the National Geographic finally gave in and changed their maps, at least online. They removed 'Ar@bian Gulf' from the paranthesis (they still include an explanatory paragraph though, which I still see as unneseccary and can be a topic of future discussions). They also removed the words 'occupied by Iran' from the three islands of Abu Musa and the Tunbs. And they've also fixed the naming of Kish and a few other Iranian islands which were previously identified with their Arabic pronounciation.

Given the lack of resources and our insignificant financial weight (certainly as contrasted to the Arabs'), this is a formidable victory and the effort which went into realizing it is monumental. Everyone who took time to write letters of protest, particiapte in the google bombing, and somehow voiced their objection had a part in this, and it's great to see all that finally bear fruit.

My congradulations to everyone who made this possible. Let this be the beginning of more acheivements to come.