WTF is up with the new Can.com logo?!

[Skink]

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

I did not see your answer as a flat out no it will not be changed...

[Skink]

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.

No BG,but I stayed at a holiday in last night...

[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???

[Skink]

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...

[notech]

...think Sundance has been very tolerant in listening to feedback ...know full well that nothing's going to make everyone happy. Nothing ever does 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 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. I say this because I'm a realist who recognizes someone else's ultimate decision when I see it.

Never did i mention that sundance wasn't been tolerant,, nor am i of the view
that the owners of this site are in it for the "fun of it". . . .
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:

[Dutch Pimp]

...it's not worth falling on your sword about...live to fight another day...keep the faith, baby...

[mamma puffpuff420]

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

[latewood]

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

[TheGreenFog]

Geez you people are hard to please. People complain about a free service. So snobby if you ask me. Like it or leave.

i think the skull looks great
complain, complain

lil bit of skulls never a bad thing . deal w/ it

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.

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.



Be cool.

:rastasmoke:

TGF

To be clear, though, I vote no for the skull...if we are "voting" here. lol

[Psycho4Bud]

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 ...

Much respect my friend. You left with dignity and didn't play the fool like some I've seen. Happy Trails to you!!:jointsmile:

Have a good one!