 Ds Forums New Look, everyone is going to hate me |
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 Feb 3 2008, 09:24 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 588 Joined: 27-February 06 Member No.: 8,316  |
First I would like to say that there are definitely things that I like. Such as the displays next to people's names showing the number of post's they've put up, and the pictures that people can use as signatures, though I do wonder if all of these pictures are from SR books since all the ones I've seen so far seem to be.
Now for the part that people will hate me for, first let me say that I would have taken my concerns directly to the people that run the board if I could figure out how to, but I can't seem to find a part that says contact us. Also, please, please, please, please don't kick me off this forum, my undergrad training was in analysis of symbolism particularly in literature, but also in pictures. However, when looked at from a freudian perspective (not necessarily the perspective I prefer,) the new logo is indisputably phallic. The down stroke of the P penetrating the center of the O is reminiscent of a penis. Especially since the tip of it looks like a condom. I'm not saying that this is a bad thing or intentional, or even that the logo needs to be changed. I just think that whoever runs the board might not know that the logo could be interpreted in that way, and should be aware of it. Over all, I like the new look of the forums, and think that the forums are a valuable addition to the SR experience. |
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Feb 3 2008, 09:27 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Saeder-Krupp Rhine-Ruhr Regional HQ Member No.: 13,215 |
Arrrrrgh. Cannot... unsee...! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif)
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Feb 3 2008, 09:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 588 Joined: 27-February 06 Member No.: 8,316 |
yeah that's my problem with the logo is that I can't stop seeing it every time I look at it.
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Feb 3 2008, 09:38 PM
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Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
Yeah, I kinda liked the old logo too.
Would it be possible to have a "classic" theme that uses the old logo, and the old blue-on-gray color scheme? Blue's always been my favorite color. |
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Feb 3 2008, 09:51 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 6-October 05 From: Toronto Member No.: 7,819 |
Gah! Penile implants are everywhere here now!
It's all I can see now. And yep, I too miss the colour Blue on here. |
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Feb 3 2008, 10:20 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
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