[O] New logo
Hi all, I've been trying hard to enhance the logo for the release of 8.0 and I gather that my attempts failed so far. So instead of trying to change the colors and the shape, I suddenly realized we could simply find... a *better* animal. What is the most appropriate symbol of why we all use Org-mode? Yes, procrastination. Fiddling with Emacs instead of achieving the work we need to achieve. Trying to convince ourselves that this tiny Org feature will make us more proficient at our jobs, instead of simply working. I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. So here it is -- I just updated the website accordingly: http://orgmode.org I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Hope you'll get used to it! Best, -- Bastien
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On Mon, Apr 01, 2013 at 07:20:13PM +0200, Bastien wrote: I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. So here it is -- I just updated the website accordingly: http://orgmode.org I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. When I read the email, I thought No! I want the unicorn!. But then I saw the ostrich, and now I don't know anymore. I think the ostrich is absolutely hilarious. -- Suvayu Open source is the future. It sets us free.
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Bastien b...@altern.org writes: Amazing design skills ;) and perfect timing for the announcement ... -- cheers, Thorsten
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On 1 April 2013 13:20, Bastien b...@altern.org wrote: Hi all, I've been trying hard to enhance the logo for the release of 8.0 and I gather that my attempts failed so far. So instead of trying to change the colors and the shape, I suddenly realized we could simply find... a *better* animal. What is the most appropriate symbol of why we all use Org-mode? Yes, procrastination. Fiddling with Emacs instead of achieving the work we need to achieve. Trying to convince ourselves that this tiny Org feature will make us more proficient at our jobs, instead of simply working. I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. So here it is -- I just updated the website accordingly: http://orgmode.org I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Hope you'll get used to it! Best, -- Bastien Oh, +1. No, strike that. +4 Best, Brian vdB
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I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Seems like an April fools joke. Of course we will discuss. :-P On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Brian van den Broek brian.van.den.br...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 April 2013 13:20, Bastien b...@altern.org wrote: Hi all, I've been trying hard to enhance the logo for the release of 8.0 and I gather that my attempts failed so far. So instead of trying to change the colors and the shape, I suddenly realized we could simply find... a *better* animal. What is the most appropriate symbol of why we all use Org-mode? Yes, procrastination. Fiddling with Emacs instead of achieving the work we need to achieve. Trying to convince ourselves that this tiny Org feature will make us more proficient at our jobs, instead of simply working. I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. So here it is -- I just updated the website accordingly: http://orgmode.org I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Hope you'll get used to it! Best, -- Bastien Oh, +1. No, strike that. +4 Best, Brian vdB -- Evan Misshula Doctoral Student (Criminal Justice) CUNY John Jay Let us reform our schools, and we shall find little reform needed in our prisons. John Ruskin, Unto This Last, essay 2 (1862) English critic, essayist, reformer (1819 - 1900) Instruction does much, but encouragement does everything. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe www.snrg-nyc.org
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On 1 Apr 2013 14:23, Evan Misshula evanmissh...@gmail.com wrote: I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Seems like an April fools joke. Of course we will discuss. :-P On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Brian van den Broek brian.van.den.br...@gmail.com wrote: snip Oh, +1. No, strike that. +4 Best, Brian vdB That's not in keeping with the spirit of the thing. Knowing allusions (as above) are fine, but overtly pointing it? That's not cricket! Brian vdB
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Apologies for any breech of protocol. EM On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Brian van den Broek brian.van.den.br...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 Apr 2013 14:23, Evan Misshula evanmissh...@gmail.com wrote: I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Seems like an April fools joke. Of course we will discuss. :-P On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Brian van den Broek brian.van.den.br...@gmail.com wrote: snip Oh, +1. No, strike that. +4 Best, Brian vdB That's not in keeping with the spirit of the thing. Knowing allusions (as above) are fine, but overtly pointing it? That's not cricket! Brian vdB -- Evan Misshula Doctoral Student (Criminal Justice) CUNY John Jay Let us reform our schools, and we shall find little reform needed in our prisons. John Ruskin, Unto This Last, essay 2 (1862) English critic, essayist, reformer (1819 - 1900) Instruction does much, but encouragement does everything. Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe www.snrg-nyc.org
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On 04/01/2013 02:28 PM, Brian van den Broek wrote: That's not in keeping with the spirit of the thing. Knowing allusions (as above) are fine, but overtly pointing it? That's not cricket! Mmm. Maybe a _REALLY_ big turkey on a platter? - Allen S. Rout
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On 04/01/2013 02:35 PM, Evan Misshula wrote: Apologies for any breech of protocol. EM Ew. - Allen S. Rout
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+1! :) It's a great logo for a great PTO[1] tool. Yours, Christian [1] PTO = Putting Things Off Bastien writes: Hi all, I've been trying hard to enhance the logo for the release of 8.0 and I gather that my attempts failed so far. So instead of trying to change the colors and the shape, I suddenly realized we could simply find... a *better* animal. What is the most appropriate symbol of why we all use Org-mode? Yes, procrastination. Fiddling with Emacs instead of achieving the work we need to achieve. Trying to convince ourselves that this tiny Org feature will make us more proficient at our jobs, instead of simply working. I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. So here it is -- I just updated the website accordingly: http://orgmode.org I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Hope you'll get used to it! Best,
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On 1.4.2013, at 19:20, Bastien b...@altern.org wrote: Hi all, I've been trying hard to enhance the logo for the release of 8.0 and I gather that my attempts failed so far. So instead of trying to change the colors and the shape, I suddenly realized we could simply find... a *better* animal. What is the most appropriate symbol of why we all use Org-mode? Yes, procrastination. Fiddling with Emacs instead of achieving the work we need to achieve. Trying to convince ourselves that this tiny Org feature will make us more proficient at our jobs, instead of simply working. I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. So here it is -- I just updated the website accordingly: http://orgmode.org I did spent a lot of time and energy on deciding this, and this is not only me, but also many Org users I've asked, so please do not discuss this change. Hope you'll get used to it! Wow, I've got to hand it to you. After the recent color experiments - this one does not make me physically sick, and it is in fact a fine depiction of how I feel way too often. Seems perfectly suited for an animated gif logo, too! Great work! - Carsten
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Bastien bzg at altern.org writes: I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. I'm afraid this logo sends the wrong message. It should be showing the non-org-users of the world with their heads in the sand. Or maybe the logo should include the subterranean wonders of org the ostrich (orgstrich?) is marveling at? --Mike
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Michael Gauland mikely...@no8wireless.co.nz writes: Bastien bzg at altern.org writes: I asked many Org friends during the last few weeks, and we all agreed that an ostrich might be a good candidate. I have long been scared of that rather foul looking unicorn. Great job! Next step is replacing the Gnu is Emacs Core! –Rasmus -- Hooray!
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On 13-Apr-1, at 1:20 PM, Bastien wrote: Hi all, I've been trying hard to enhance the logo for the release of 8.0 and I gather that my attempts failed so far. So instead of trying to change the colors and the shape, I suddenly realized we could simply find... a *better* animal. Bastien, the ostrich is fantastic. Kudos! -Anthony
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Or maybe the logo should include the subterranean wonders of org the ostrich (orgstrich?) is marveling at? Completely awesome suggestion. Please integrate. The logo is indeed hilarious though.
