somethin i quick whipped up.. i beleive everyone could agree on this.
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somethin i quick whipped up.. i beleive everyone could agree on this.
Have to agree that a "Skull" gives out the wrong vibe for a cannabis site...Quote:
Originally Posted by justinsane
Just look at the amount of Members that have a negative opinion on it,,
so just judging from that fact alone what sort of impression is it going to send
out to visitors who after all are perspective future members. . . .
That's my :twocents: worth,, not it seems that anything is going to change. . . .
Peace out. . . . :thumbsup:
the main page and the cannabis logo look horrible :(
:dance: I wish I were as gifted at getting a point across, without ruffling feathers as you are, Stormie :thumbsup: ... you absolutely are on top of this, and naturally, I couldn't agree more :dance: ... btw, do you still visit TY ? ... it seems pretty slow over there lately ... :smokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Storm Crow
another very logical point made ... (from a guy I seldom agree with :D ), good response there, Jake ... :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake Martinez
now that the original Thread regarding the logo is 'closed', is the Poll function still operable on it ? ... I already voted, so I have no way of knowing, ... I'm curious as to where the Poll count sits right now, even though many have probably missed it, since Psycho4Bud closed it ... :confused:
...I think the poll closed..with the thread...frozen...I think a new poll is in order...Quote:
Originally Posted by the image reaper
I would like to see a new Poll put up, also ... but, I also remind myself this is a privately owned FREE website, so whatever the owners do is up to them ... wanna put up another Poll, Sundance ?? ... :smokin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Pimp
another AWESOME suggestion... the amount of people for the new logo is like 3 in 20 as it seemsQuote:
Originally Posted by iameatingjam
there's been several positive samples presented, I liked most all of them ... hell, the skull would even look good (as a tattoo on an outlaw biker's ass :D ) ... but, for a Pro-marijuana website ??? .... nahhhh :smokin:
eNuff about the logo already, its just one piece of artwork in a line of many pieces that will be done.
and for all these submisions, yea, they look nice, but unless someone wants to work on the vector source files we wont use em.
so, this is just the beginning ? .... :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by sundance.
isnt that what u want anyways, a new logo in place of the new logo.
yes, sir ... I would like to see the skull replaced with something more 'positive' ...
its not going to happen anytime soon, so you all live with it for now, if you dont like it, dont look up
LoL.. I stopped doing that after the cup cakes wouldn't come down. :yippee: :yippee:Quote:
Originally Posted by sundance.
But seriously... I find it pretty funny that such a huge deal has been made over this. :thumbsup:
Remember, I'm an activist just as much as anyone else...and this, in no way would affect any rationally thinking person's concept of Cannabis.
It's worse than judging a book by its cover.. it's like saying that this little skull is going to destroy everything anyone has worked towards in terms of decriminalization.
Ya..
Right!
:weedpoke: :bonghit: :greenthumb: :abduct:
Bob.
thank you for clarification ... I say goodbye to you, and cannabis.com ... this website is obviously going in a direction I am not comfortable with, I have always thought of myself as a mature "conscience of cannabis.com", if you can understand ... I wish no one any ill will, ... I will go elsewhere ... good luck and best wishes to all, Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas ...
And a happy new year :dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by the image reaper
bye bye, we'll see you back when we get a new logo :) lol
just doesnt feel right... thats all..
Hey what about my entry??? I can give you vectors....
...like it never happened....I can take a hint....Quote:
Originally Posted by sundance.
This situation makes me tremendously sad, particularly the loss of Image Reaper, who had some very valid points, I thought, and who has never been anything but a courteous, valuable member here. Everyone needs to read a bit more about logotypes and symbols in marketing and advertising before writing a negative response to a logo off as irrational. They're the single most important "faces" companies of all types present to the public in representing their images and attitudes. Whether or not you believe this is true, they do provoke immediate, almost subliminal responses, and that's why Image was lobbying for a more positive one here, I'm sure.
That all being said, obviously, the owners of the site have done--and will continue to do--precisely what they want. I'm quite at peace with that. What is much more grievous to me is the loss of an adult gentleman whose courtesy and contributions made these boards a better place to be for everyone.
Vaya con Dios, Image Reaper, and a very happy holiday season to you, too!
What you say is true in a Logo as you see the stir it caused here... first impressions are very important...Quote:
Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Well,, that just about sums up your attitude towards the manyQuote:
Originally Posted by sundance.
MEMBERS that helped put this site where it is today!!!
So your obviously more intent on "trying to poach new members" rather than
been open to listening to the feedback from existing members. . . .
And if the owners of this site are "taking it in a new direction",, they obviously
don't care how many more members they loose in the process!!!
Were not trying to tell ya how to run the house,, people are merely
posting Feedback albeit negative. . . .
Have a good one! :thumbsup:
lil bit of skulls never a bad thing .
deal w/ it
You work in advertising/creative, too, right Skink? That's what I did for nearly 20 years in corporate America before going back to school this past fall (I was the writing half of the creative team, partnered with designers). What used to amaze me was how many millions of dollars ad agencies made for logo work alone. I honestly think the company I used to work for quite literally paid for our ad agency's building just with the billiable hours for logo work and focus testing alone. It's a bit of a racquet, really, when you think about it. But the stakes are a lot higher, and the responses much more critical, than most folks realize.
i used to drop a friend off on friday nights at oakland co. jail so he could serve weekends n he'd smuggle weed in n puff in holding tanks all weekend . no wonder he was in jail huh ?
peace
it was directed at him, he made his choice and he decided to leave. it was all on him. i told him there would be more artwork in the pipeline. so the mature gentleman leaves. i listened to the feedback and i understand some dont like the skull. but deal with it. really! it cant be switched over right away and the next piece of artwork wont be for a little bit while. so thats that.
and its been mentioned countless times, we are partnering with a new upcoming website focused on the medical cannabis/co-op side of things
Easy there, NoTech. I have to disagree with you here, and I'll tell you why. I think Sundance has been very tolerant in listening to feedback, actually, and that the owners know full well that nothing's going to make everyone happy. Nothing ever does, in case you don't know that yet. They're treading the very fine line between appealng to future members, who are, no matter whether everyone likes it or not, the younger crowd, and pleasing some of the older ones, too. It's a slippery slope, both from an online marketing perspective and from the perspective of foisting change upon some of the more change-resistant types. It's real important that everyone realizes that, at the end of the day, listening to feedback and actually incorporating that feedback are two very distinct things. And at the end of the day, the owners of the site still retain the power to make the final bottom-line decision. I don't say this to play devil's advocate. I say this because I'm a realist who recognizes someone else's ultimate decision when I see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by notech
I did not see your answer as a flat out no it will not be changed...Quote:
Originally Posted by sundance.
No BG,but I stayed at a holiday in last night...Quote:
Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Oh, heck, I thought you were from the creative "bidness" based on your talented logo work yourself. (And my husband would personally give you the highest award in visual arts today based on your part-time busty avatar.)
Glad to hear you stayed at a Holiday Inn last night, however. So you're saying you do choose brands, then, even if you don't work in the marketing field???
The stuff I do is just a hobby,,, I am a plumber by trade... I am more the Word of mouth kinda person...Quote:
Originally Posted by birdgirl73
Never did i mention that sundance wasn't been tolerant,, nor am i of the viewQuote:
Originally Posted by birdgirl73
that the owners of this site are in it for the "fun of it". . . . :p
And the fact that younger members are plaguing this place doesn't bother me too much. . . .
But i will have to agree to disagree with you on your point about recognizing
someone else's decision. After all,, the feedback and suggestions area is for
that exactly.
And some people may take the negative comments about the
logo as worthless muttering,, but the reality is,, and you said it yourself,, that
first impressions matter to most people. But as i've already said,, and
now sundance has said it,, it's not going to change anytime soon so that's that then i suppose. . . .
Let the perspective members make up there own mind about the look of the
logo,, and who cares about what us current members think!!
Peace. . . . :thumbsup:
...it's not worth falling on your sword about...live to fight another day...keep the faith, baby...
this site belongs 2 sundance
he has the rite 2 put what ever he wnats on here
he should not have 2 argue over a skull or anything else
if some1 wants 2 quit because of the logo on this site
oh well..c ya later
like i said b4
some people r not happy unless there complaining about something
yall need ta just get over it
and get use 2 it
great lookin logo sundance
There is no way that having a skull representing death is a good marketing ploy for the site or the cannabis cause. I have read both threads, and I agree with the old membership on this one. I also am tired of coming into feedback and suggestion's and finding that a thread that was started yesterday was closed before members (including myself) could read it and respond to it. After all; Is not freedom of speech practiced here at cannabisdotcom? hmm?
I agree there are times that total bullshit is posted in the feedback and suggestion area and should be stifled, but in this case I don't see why the membership isn't allowed to read and respond to the concerns of other members.
Personally; I think the skull is in poor taste. (unless you are 14)...but I do agree with the fact that Sundance and his media company own the site and can alter/modify it anyway they choose, because after all freedom of speech is still alive at cannabisdotcom...right?
2 other notes. Image reaper is in my opinion one of the most valuable members we have. His opinion should be valuable to this site. (I realize he took himself out, but It's a shame), and I have to say it...
J. Martinez hit the nail on the head. The prohibitionist's used "like" symbols to criminalize hemp/marijuana in the 1st place. 1st impression's are everlasting and cannot be reversed. With the current political climate in mind; I feel we need to err on the side of compassion...Not! "cool" symbolism. Just MHO.
I hope I am not offending anyone, but I felt this had to be said. I apologize to my fellow moderators, and admin for disagreeing with you.
longtime valuable and positive member of Cdot. latewood
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Originally Posted by Nochowderforyou
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Originally Posted by mamma puffpuff420
Isn't this the feedback section? I think that everyone has a right to their own opinion. I didn't read the whole thread word for word, but I didn't really see anyone making any unreasonable statements when they were "complaining" about the skull.Quote:
Originally Posted by xcrispi
I personally think the new lettering is cool, but I have to agree with the large majority of members who have posted here about the skull. I'd have to say it's probably not the best representative for the site.
I am also surprised and dissapointed that Image Reaper has decided to leave. That is unfortunate, to be sure.
I understand also that it is not going to be changed immediately, I mean how long has that Bud of the Day been up there? :)
I'm not going to stop posting, because I really like the site, and I always have the top of the page scrolled out anyway. LOL
I also have confidence that the "management" will take these member opinions into consideration.
:D:D
Be cool.
:rastasmoke:
TGF
To be clear, though, I vote no for the skull...if we are "voting" here. lol
Much respect my friend. You left with dignity and didn't play the fool like some I've seen. Happy Trails to you!!:jointsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by the image reaper
Have a good one!:D