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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #180 on: November 23, 2014, 11:20:32 AM »
I don't care which logo we use.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #181 on: November 23, 2014, 12:42:55 PM »
Okay, a much-awaited update and a request for comments!

So far, Daniel agreed to pretty much all our demands, with the notable exception of which logo to use in the post-reunification forum. Our proposal was to hold a vote after the reunification to determine which logo should be used. Their stance is that we should firmly stick to their logo, claiming that it's an integral part of the society's visual identity, and that it's easy to use in one-colour screen printing.

For the time being, I've done my best to address their concerns and made another case for the vote. That said, if the community would prefer their logo, or doesn't care about being able to choose, then perhaps this isn't something that even needs to be discussed? What do you guys think: should we have a logo vote?

FWIW, I can easily create a 1-color version of the new logo, print quality for screen printing, so that's not an issue of the new identity.  I personally like this one more, I feel it's a little classier, but I'm not opposed to a vote.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #182 on: November 23, 2014, 03:00:56 PM »
I'd prefer a vote, but if it's really so important to them, then I wouldn't mind just sticking with the old logo.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #183 on: November 23, 2014, 03:07:41 PM »
I don't care either way. I don't really like our current logo for various reasons (and I've proposed an alternative to pizaa but he rejected it) and I don't mind using the old logo, but if people like the current one more then vote away.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #184 on: November 23, 2014, 03:16:24 PM »
I don't really like our current logo for various reasons (and I've proposed an alternative to pizaa but he rejected it)

Perhaps post the alternative somewhere other people can comment on it?
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #185 on: November 23, 2014, 03:28:44 PM »
(and I've proposed an alternative to pizaa but he rejected it)
That's not strictly true. Nonetheless, Parsifal's suggestion seems appropriate.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #186 on: November 23, 2014, 03:54:23 PM »
Our logo is better but it isn't a deal breaker not to use it.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #187 on: November 23, 2014, 04:08:47 PM »
I don't really like our current logo for various reasons (and I've proposed an alternative to pizaa but he rejected it)

Perhaps post the alternative somewhere other people can comment on it?

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #188 on: November 23, 2014, 04:31:43 PM »
Personally, I think that I like the logo here a little better, but I wouldn't consider it a deal-breaker to stick with the old one.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #189 on: November 23, 2014, 04:38:14 PM »
I like this logo a lot better, but I am willing to part with it for reunification. I vote for a vote.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #190 on: November 23, 2014, 06:29:10 PM »
I'd like not to reunify. However, being as things are progressing at the speed of Daniel, I don't think I have much to worry about any time soon.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #191 on: November 23, 2014, 06:32:53 PM »
I sort of agree with Daniel, so it's of no consequence to me.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #192 on: November 23, 2014, 06:34:14 PM »
I'd like not to reunify.
Yes, Thork, we've heard you the last x times you've said it. Do understand that we're going with what the majority wants here. And no, we're not counting your voice multiple times just because you keep repeating it.

If you have any strong views about the logo discussion, now would be a good time to state them.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #193 on: November 23, 2014, 06:35:46 PM »
If you have any strong views about the logo discussion, now would be a good time to state them.
I think Daniel should keep his logo and we should keep ours.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #194 on: November 23, 2014, 07:48:59 PM »
Irrelevant to me.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #195 on: November 23, 2014, 09:50:24 PM »
I think [TFES] should keep [its] logo and [ I ] should keep [mine].

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #196 on: November 27, 2014, 03:36:17 PM »
Okay, a much-awaited update and a request for comments!

So far, Daniel agreed to pretty much all our demands, with the notable exception of which logo to use in the post-reunification forum. Our proposal was to hold a vote after the reunification to determine which logo should be used. Their stance is that we should firmly stick to their logo, claiming that it's an integral part of the society's visual identity, and that it's easy to use in one-colour screen printing.

For the time being, I've done my best to address their concerns and made another case for the vote. That said, if the community would prefer their logo, or doesn't care about being able to choose, then perhaps this isn't something that even needs to be discussed? What do you guys think: should we have a logo vote?


Something that should probably be clarified prior to the vote (and which I will bring up in the email exchange) is whether or not Daniel thinks you guys are asking him to change the logo on the main site and merchandise, or if he is happy to let the forum have its own visual identity. I'm not entirely sure, but I suspect people may be talking about slightly different things. I'll send a quick clarifying email later, just to make sure we're all on the same page.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #197 on: November 27, 2014, 06:32:53 PM »
Something that should probably be clarified prior to the vote (and which I will bring up in the email exchange) is whether or not Daniel thinks you guys are asking him to change the logo on the main site and merchandise, or if he is happy to let the forum have its own visual identity. I'm not entirely sure, but I suspect people may be talking about slightly different things. I'll send a quick clarifying email later, just to make sure we're all on the same page.
A very fair point, I hadn't thought of that.
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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #198 on: November 29, 2014, 06:46:49 PM »
I say we have two logos, just as NASA has two logos. There's the "meatball" logo which is more for public display and consumer use, and then there's a more formal logo for VIP events, award presentations, and press conferences.

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Re: On the notion of FES reunification
« Reply #199 on: November 29, 2014, 06:54:53 PM »
This is such a minor issue that we really shouldn't be letting it slow things down at all.