The problem was Mr. Skinner was either loved or hated with a majority falling into the latter category. I know men who carried his casket at his funeral. Let's just say it was a tense time. I think the employees might have needed the change to feel they were no longer associated with Mr. Skinner and the Acronym he brought to STI. Just an opinion, but knowing the man as I did, I can understand the position of wanting a name change.