Something I just noticed..the very logo of the site

Parker · 08-20-2012, 11:38 PM

I pulled this from the link The Lady Snow provided because it looked like it might help to explain what you're seeing (emphasis mine).

Quote:

Originally Posted by June

Thanks for playing everyone and for the suggestions.

The fancy font is called TheNautiGal (oddly) and the bold font is called MoolBoran.

I tried the Monogram idea, but because we are working with two swoopy letters, the B and the P, they end up looking better with something between them as more of a design element.

The green got taken a shade darker and we went for black because it made the green and pink pop more. The fancy font also serves as an accent and design element in the rest of the banner.

I have some spacing issues in Orbit I need to fix still. So if you're a little anal - Hold tight, it will get fixed

lillith · 08-21-2012, 03:02 AM

Ok, I am a bit overtired, so if my perception is off or I am reading too much into the details, my apologies. Here is what I see and how it all seems to work:

One (possibility A): the banner combined with the logo looks like a microphone which can indicate that everyone here is allowed, and even encouraged to use their voice. Because of the very nature of what a microphone does, it lends to the idea our voices are important, and perhaps some need a little extra amplification.

One (possibility B): the banner combined with the logo looks like a lollipop which can indicate that all sorts of flavors exists in our universe. It also give the idea that this is a "sweet" place to be.

Two: if you allow your eyes to unfocus while looking at the surrounding circles, you might be able to see that these outer circles actually blend into a multi-structure of varying colors. Again, this gives the impression that no one color dominates over the others. Granted, there are three simple colors, the melding of the three give a rich and lively appearance.

Three: the black background of the circle not only makes the colors pop more, it reminds me of a kind of heaviness, perhaps depth that everyone holds. It is almost like a blackhole without the sucking. It seems to beg each of us to look within to find that place that does not contain any binaries; just regular people with regular lives, but at the same time, the letters force us to understand that not a single one of us is regular. We are all fantastic with light and love to give to the world.

Four: the "B" does not seem basic. It is not the typical Times New Roman or Arial font that we see everyday. It is bolder, riskier. That does not mean that all butches by nature are bolder or riskier, it is just a letter in this way. However, because it is part of the b/f dynamic, the stray away from the more acceptable font can show us that we are original, and capable of being dynamic. The "f" is a almost floral without being overdone. Many femmes I know (myself included) are not physically high maintenance, and it seems apt that this "f" represents us. It is pretty, but not overly so. Now as for the coloring, I adore the fact the "b" and "p" are green. Here again, we stray away from mainstream ideas of what is supposed to be as opposed to what is. The pink is not soft and baby-like. It is strong, assertive, commanding attention. The combination of the colors is playful, cheerful. I do not believe that anything about the logo or banner is anyway suggesting hetero-normative values in an American societal way.

Medusa · 08-21-2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lillith

Ok, I am a bit overtired, so if my perception is off or I am reading too much into the details, my apologies. Here is what I see and how it all seems to work:

One (possibility A): the banner combined with the logo looks like a microphone which can indicate that everyone here is allowed, and even encouraged to use their voice. Because of the very nature of what a microphone does, it lends to the idea our voices are important, and perhaps some need a little extra amplification.

One (possibility B): the banner combined with the logo looks like a lollipop which can indicate that all sorts of flavors exists in our universe. It also give the idea that this is a "sweet" place to be.

Two: if you allow your eyes to unfocus while looking at the surrounding circles, you might be able to see that these outer circles actually blend into a multi-structure of varying colors. Again, this gives the impression that no one color dominates over the others. Granted, there are three simple colors, the melding of the three give a rich and lively appearance.

Three: the black background of the circle not only makes the colors pop more, it reminds me of a kind of heaviness, perhaps depth that everyone holds. It is almost like a blackhole without the sucking. It seems to beg each of us to look within to find that place that does not contain any binaries; just regular people with regular lives, but at the same time, the letters force us to understand that not a single one of us is regular. We are all fantastic with light and love to give to the world.

Four: the "B" does not seem basic. It is not the typical Times New Roman or Arial font that we see everyday. It is bolder, riskier. That does not mean that all butches by nature are bolder or riskier, it is just a letter in this way. However, because it is part of the b/f dynamic, the stray away from the more acceptable font can show us that we are original, and capable of being dynamic. The "f" is a almost floral without being overdone. Many femmes I know (myself included) are not physically high maintenance, and it seems apt that this "f" represents us. It is pretty, but not overly so. Now as for the coloring, I adore the fact the "b" and "p" are green. Here again, we stray away from mainstream ideas of what is supposed to be as opposed to what is. The pink is not soft and baby-like. It is strong, assertive, commanding attention. The combination of the colors is playful, cheerful. I do not believe that anything about the logo or banner is anyway suggesting hetero-normative values in an American societal way.

I LOVED this entire post.

Lillith! You have really illustrated how people can interpret the visual on the logo and I LOVED the idea of it representing a microphone so that everyone has a voice!

*Anya* · 08-21-2012, 08:26 AM

I couldn't decide what to wear today but all this discussion helped!

Today: pink bra/panties, pink T-shirt, pink sweater, pink pearl necklace and matching earrings!

Thanks everyone!

Have a great day

jac · 08-21-2012, 08:36 AM

Well, I won't deny it, I was curious and I did wonder. This is the OCD in me but I never worried over it enough to get all intense with it. I appreciate the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of a webiste. Of this website. I have a couple of close friends who are programmers and it's intense. I myself played around with some prgramming things and well, it's intense. I respect the site, the creators of it... but really it was just a thread that I thought was fun to chit chat about... nothing more. I wasn't really reading into the whys and why nots of the creation of it all. Speaking for self, just curious.

The pink and greens actually make me think of The General's bedroom... OMG that little girl is amazingly in love with her colors!!

Ahahahaaaaaa at the blue and orange not being the choice... I can see why. :lol

Thanks for providing a safe place to play... and play I will. Now where's my kool aide and toys...???

starryeyes · 08-21-2012, 08:43 AM

I love the logo. It looks like a combination of bold and soft which is a perfect representation of what butch femme is to me in my world (which is not everyone else's, yes, I understand) And, it's hunter green and pink... Ummm sexy!!! :-D

Abigail Crabby · 08-21-2012, 08:55 AM

I picked my current avatar to match the logo

I love the logo, especially the pink f for femme.......just cuz

I remember vaguely the old logo - love this one and all that it stands for...

The_Lady_Snow · 08-21-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stone4play

Thanks for providing a safe place to play... and play I will. Now where's my kool aide and toys...???

These things can be found in The Littles and BG threads!

Strappie · 08-21-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lillith

Ok, I am a bit overtired, so if my perception is off or I am reading too much into the details, my apologies. Here is what I see and how it all seems to work:

One (possibility A): the banner combined with the logo looks like a microphone which can indicate that everyone here is allowed, and even encouraged to use their voice. Because of the very nature of what a microphone does, it lends to the idea our voices are important, and perhaps some need a little extra amplification.

One (possibility B): the banner combined with the logo looks like a lollipop which can indicate that all sorts of flavors exists in our universe. It also give the idea that this is a "sweet" place to be.

Two: if you allow your eyes to unfocus while looking at the surrounding circles, you might be able to see that these outer circles actually blend into a multi-structure of varying colors. Again, this gives the impression that no one color dominates over the others. Granted, there are three simple colors, the melding of the three give a rich and lively appearance.

Three: the black background of the circle not only makes the colors pop more, it reminds me of a kind of heaviness, perhaps depth that everyone holds. It is almost like a blackhole without the sucking. It seems to beg each of us to look within to find that place that does not contain any binaries; just regular people with regular lives, but at the same time, the letters force us to understand that not a single one of us is regular. We are all fantastic with light and love to give to the world.

Four: the "B" does not seem basic. It is not the typical Times New Roman or Arial font that we see everyday. It is bolder, riskier. That does not mean that all butches by nature are bolder or riskier, it is just a letter in this way. However, because it is part of the b/f dynamic, the stray away from the more acceptable font can show us that we are original, and capable of being dynamic. The "f" is a almost floral without being overdone. Many femmes I know (myself included) are not physically high maintenance, and it seems apt that this "f" represents us. It is pretty, but not overly so. Now as for the coloring, I adore the fact the "b" and "p" are green. Here again, we stray away from mainstream ideas of what is supposed to be as opposed to what is. The pink is not soft and baby-like. It is strong, assertive, commanding attention. The combination of the colors is playful, cheerful. I do not believe that anything about the logo or banner is anyway suggesting hetero-normative values in an American societal way.

This was amazing... I love the way you looked at this... Very cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gentle Tiger

Really? Of all the things to spend mental energy on, are we really now dissecting someone's hard work for this community? Really? Have we run out of topics that will lead to positive discussion and moving instead to dissect the logo? Really???

I'm not moderating yet.

yep, really! Some people have some amazing thoughts on things.

LipstickLola · 08-21-2012, 07:07 PM

I've loved reading everyone's thoughts as well, interesting stuff!

But for me? Pink and green are my favorite colors, have been since the preppy years. Have a pink sticker on my truck with bold black letters, never gave those letters much thought though because I just simply liked what it said, same here. I reckon if I picked hard enough in my tired brain, I could bemoan almost anything, lol

Justin · 08-21-2012, 08:01 PM

I have waited to respond to this thread so I could collect my thoughts.....and my glasses

As an artist first who has designed logo's, I have to say I was very impressed by the aesthetic feel and the choice of font (trust me it's hard to come up with this stuff).

Now as me, a butch..... I have found a home on these sites that are for butch, femme ideals so to speak. I am old,old,old school and when I came out very young this was how the world was, but it fit me to a tee. I know times and things have changed and yes, we are a dying breed. I have been to MANY other lesbian dating sites and forums and all I get from femmes is a "NO" cause they want other femmes or a mailbox full of butches wanting to date me. Now mind you none of this offends me, its just not my cup of tea. Here I have found a home where I know I can feel safe!!!!! Does this mean we are not accepting of all ideals and relationships? NO !!!! For once in my life I have found a place where my ideals and who I am are accepted!!! And we are accepting of everyone!!!! This is why I love BFP <3, I feel at home but we are a diverse group of individuals. Who cares if you pack or not, if you get nails or not, it doesn't matter!!!! What does matter is that we are accepting of all that want to share themselves with us, and accept us all for who we are as individuals!!!

BFP rock on !!!!! And thank you for making this a home for everyone !!!

aishah · 08-21-2012, 08:37 PM

random thoughts after a 15 hour day during which i missed all this...

...i love that this thread devolved into fuckery

it seriously made my day to come home to.
...i love that picture of princessbelle and bulldog.
...i'm not a huge fan of binaries or stereotypes of what it means to be butch/femme. i don't think of butch/femme as a binary. i'm not a very girly femme. i rarely wear pink and i never wear heels. (okay, that's a lie, i wear them like once a year for work. but still.) the points that have been brought up here about the "butch is bold, femme is pink and flowery" ish is something that i've definitely thought of before with regards to the logo. and that's not really my deal, but it's cool.
...i love pink, green, and black together. green is my favorite color and i'm not a huge fan of pink but i love the hot pink/black combo. and the way it integrates with the whole color scheme of the site.
...the circles are really cool and i love the favicon.
...as a forum admin and a web designer i totally appreciate the amount of work it must have taken to make the logo (which is aesthetically gorgeous and AMAZING) and make the forum colors match.

*Anya* · 08-21-2012, 08:50 PM

What I think is so cool about the Planet, is that a topic on a thread can start out in one direction, can take off into another, some folks can get riled up, others not so much and still others can make us think and feel.

In the end, for the most part, once the dust has settled, we can still come back together as a community.

I really love that about this place.

08-21-2012, 03:02 AM	#2
lillith Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her, hey you! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 514 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 204 Thanked 688 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 5173241	Ok, I am a bit overtired, so if my perception is off or I am reading too much into the details, my apologies. Here is what I see and how it all seems to work: One (possibility A): the banner combined with the logo looks like a microphone which can indicate that everyone here is allowed, and even encouraged to use their voice. Because of the very nature of what a microphone does, it lends to the idea our voices are important, and perhaps some need a little extra amplification. One (possibility B): the banner combined with the logo looks like a lollipop which can indicate that all sorts of flavors exists in our universe. It also give the idea that this is a "sweet" place to be. Two: if you allow your eyes to unfocus while looking at the surrounding circles, you might be able to see that these outer circles actually blend into a multi-structure of varying colors. Again, this gives the impression that no one color dominates over the others. Granted, there are three simple colors, the melding of the three give a rich and lively appearance. Three: the black background of the circle not only makes the colors pop more, it reminds me of a kind of heaviness, perhaps depth that everyone holds. It is almost like a blackhole without the sucking. It seems to beg each of us to look within to find that place that does not contain any binaries; just regular people with regular lives, but at the same time, the letters force us to understand that not a single one of us is regular. We are all fantastic with light and love to give to the world. Four: the "B" does not seem basic. It is not the typical Times New Roman or Arial font that we see everyday. It is bolder, riskier. That does not mean that all butches by nature are bolder or riskier, it is just a letter in this way. However, because it is part of the b/f dynamic, the stray away from the more acceptable font can show us that we are original, and capable of being dynamic. The "f" is a almost floral without being overdone. Many femmes I know (myself included) are not physically high maintenance, and it seems apt that this "f" represents us. It is pretty, but not overly so. Now as for the coloring, I adore the fact the "b" and "p" are green. Here again, we stray away from mainstream ideas of what is supposed to be as opposed to what is. The pink is not soft and baby-like. It is strong, assertive, commanding attention. The combination of the colors is playful, cheerful. I do not believe that anything about the logo or banner is anyway suggesting hetero-normative values in an American societal way. __________________ now how can you ignore a dancing pink elephant? and how i so wish it would rain here.

08-21-2012, 08:26 AM	#4
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,455 Times in 7,284 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I couldn't decide what to wear today but all this discussion helped! Today: pink bra/panties, pink T-shirt, pink sweater, pink pearl necklace and matching earrings! Thanks everyone! Have a great day __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

08-21-2012, 08:43 AM	#6
starryeyes Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a round peg in a square hole Preferred Pronoun?: Guess... Relationship Status: Seat taken Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,199 Thanked 10,051 Times in 2,076 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I love the logo. It looks like a combination of bold and soft which is a perfect representation of what butch femme is to me in my world (which is not everyone else's, yes, I understand) And, it's hunter green and pink... Ummm sexy!!! :-D __________________ "It's ok to make mistakes. It's ok to fall down. Get up! Look sickening....and make them eat it!" - Latrice Royale Starry

08-21-2012, 08:55 AM	#7
Abigail Crabby Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Princess Relationship Status: Single, but sociable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 4,226 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,554 Thanked 9,668 Times in 2,484 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I picked my current avatar to match the logo I love the logo, especially the pink f for femme.......just cuz I remember vaguely the old logo - love this one and all that it stands for... __________________ Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust Turns whatever happens to you into a positive...

08-21-2012, 08:50 PM	#13
Anya Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian non-stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Committed to being good to myself Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 8,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 39,306 Thanked 40,455 Times in 7,284 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	What I think is so cool about the Planet, is that a topic on a thread can start out in one direction, can take off into another, some folks can get riled up, others not so much and still others can make us think and feel. In the end, for the most part, once the dust has settled, we can still come back together as a community. I really love that about this place. __________________ ~Anya~ Democracy Dies in Darkness ~Washington Post "...I'm deeply concerned by recently adopted policies which punish children for their parents’ actions ... The thought that any State would seek to deter parents by inflicting such abuse on children is unconscionable." UN Human Rights commissioner

08-21-2012, 08:36 AM	#5
jac Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: butch stone Preferred Pronoun?: masculine ones work best... Relationship Status: ♥ engaged to spritz ♥ Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bangor, maine Posts: 3,344 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,720 Thanked 16,492 Times in 2,972 Posts Rep Power: 0	Well, I won't deny it, I was curious and I did wonder. This is the OCD in me but I never worried over it enough to get all intense with it. I appreciate the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of a webiste. Of this website. I have a couple of close friends who are programmers and it's intense. I myself played around with some prgramming things and well, it's intense. I respect the site, the creators of it... but really it was just a thread that I thought was fun to chit chat about... nothing more. I wasn't really reading into the whys and why nots of the creation of it all. Speaking for self, just curious. The pink and greens actually make me think of The General's bedroom... OMG that little girl is amazingly in love with her colors!! Ahahahaaaaaa at the blue and orange not being the choice... I can see why. :lol Thanks for providing a safe place to play... and play I will. Now where's my kool aide and toys...???

08-21-2012, 07:07 PM	#10
LipstickLola Member How Do You Identify?: Happy Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Earth Posts: 682 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,679 Thanked 1,597 Times in 433 Posts Rep Power: 5678217	I've loved reading everyone's thoughts as well, interesting stuff! But for me? Pink and green are my favorite colors, have been since the preppy years. Have a pink sticker on my truck with bold black letters, never gave those letters much thought though because I just simply liked what it said, same here. I reckon if I picked hard enough in my tired brain, I could bemoan almost anything, lol

08-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#11
Justin Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Sir Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 465 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 537 Thanked 635 Times in 179 Posts Rep Power: 5003576	I have waited to respond to this thread so I could collect my thoughts.....and my glasses As an artist first who has designed logo's, I have to say I was very impressed by the aesthetic feel and the choice of font (trust me it's hard to come up with this stuff). Now as me, a butch..... I have found a home on these sites that are for butch, femme ideals so to speak. I am old,old,old school and when I came out very young this was how the world was, but it fit me to a tee. I know times and things have changed and yes, we are a dying breed. I have been to MANY other lesbian dating sites and forums and all I get from femmes is a "NO" cause they want other femmes or a mailbox full of butches wanting to date me. Now mind you none of this offends me, its just not my cup of tea. Here I have found a home where I know I can feel safe!!!!! Does this mean we are not accepting of all ideals and relationships? NO !!!! For once in my life I have found a place where my ideals and who I am are accepted!!! And we are accepting of everyone!!!! This is why I love BFP <3, I feel at home but we are a diverse group of individuals. Who cares if you pack or not, if you get nails or not, it doesn't matter!!!! What does matter is that we are accepting of all that want to share themselves with us, and accept us all for who we are as individuals!!! BFP rock on !!!!! And thank you for making this a home for everyone !!!

08-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#12
aishah Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme shark baby girl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, little one Relationship Status: dating myself. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 1,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,823 Thanked 6,442 Times in 1,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	random thoughts after a 15 hour day during which i missed all this... ...i love that this thread devolved into fuckery it seriously made my day to come home to. ...i love that picture of princessbelle and bulldog. ...i'm not a huge fan of binaries or stereotypes of what it means to be butch/femme. i don't think of butch/femme as a binary. i'm not a very girly femme. i rarely wear pink and i never wear heels. (okay, that's a lie, i wear them like once a year for work. but still.) the points that have been brought up here about the "butch is bold, femme is pink and flowery" ish is something that i've definitely thought of before with regards to the logo. and that's not really my deal, but it's cool. ...i love pink, green, and black together. green is my favorite color and i'm not a huge fan of pink but i love the hot pink/black combo. and the way it integrates with the whole color scheme of the site. ...the circles are really cool and i love the favicon. ...as a forum admin and a web designer i totally appreciate the amount of work it must have taken to make the logo (which is aesthetically gorgeous and AMAZING) and make the forum colors match.