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

[Strappie]

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

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]

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]

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]

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*]

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.

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

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, I wish I could give you a big huge bear hug right now! Whomever gets to spend the rest of their life with you is one hellofa lucky butch!! And if no butch snags you, this femme makes a super fun roommate.