As a move, I think that this was extremely daft of Harvard. The name Harvard implies so much -- so the idea that it's able to bow to public pressure does a lot

As a move, I think that this was extremely daft of Harvard. The name Harvard implies so much -- so the idea that it's able to bow to public pressure does a lot of harm to that reputation. You could always argue that they made the wrong decision, but I think standing by what they said as an institution would carry more weight than backing down. That is, recognizing Chelsea is a cross to die on. Backing down shows an abundance of malleability. Maybe they're unaware of how much respect the Harvard name has? Hopefully this teaches them something.