WEB: Re: SCN: A "thumbs-up" for SCN - update

[patrick]

Randy,

I think that that is the general feeling at this moment. I plan to
meet with Hugh and work on getting a logo produced that retains the
elements of the current logo.

Thanks for your input.

Patrick


--- Randy Groves <randy at scn.org> wrote:
> 
> I'm willing to wait and see what the list is, but another
> suggestion for a
> contender - the pictorial aspects of the present logo, as they are,
> but
> touched up by a graphics guru.  I like the confluence of Hermes,
> the
> mountain, and the Space Needle - all elements that immediately
> identify
> our locality and local character.  I would much prefer that we stay
> connected to those elements than craft an 'Exxon'-type logo - one
> that is
> more generic advertising (even though it may look really cool).
> 
> I don't mean to offend anyone that may have done a lot of work in
> crafting
> new ideas.
> 
> -randy
> 
> 
> On Sun, 16 Sep 2001, patrick wrote:
> 
> > The logos will be put up on SCN for everyone to comment on and a
> > decision will be made by concensus. Within the next month.
> >
> > I don't see why the current logo can't be a contender.
> >
> > Patrick
> > Webmaster/Web Team Coordinator
> >
> > --- Doug Schuler <douglas at scn.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Patrick,
> > >
> > > Thanks for the update.  Here is a question.
> > >
> > > When we get to look at the new logos. Can we vote on them *AND*
> > > can the current logo be one of the ones we could choose?  Or
> > > is that a board decision?   I.e. is the current one
> specifically
> > > not allowed to be a contender?
> > >
> > > -- Doug
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > On Sun, 16 Sep 2001, patrick wrote:
> > >
> > > > I wanted to provide an update on SCN.
> > > >
> > > > A great deal is going on with the site. Things do not happen
> > > > overnight and such is the case with SCN. Volunteers are
> putting
> > > in a
> > > > great deal of time and work into getting SCN to it's next
> stage.
> > > >
> > > > Besides the wonderful job that was done with the move from
> the
> > > old
> > > > library to the new temporary library:
> > > >
> > > > SCN is getting a new look: The website is going to look very
> > > nice. I
> > > > am working with the board and the other volunteers and the
> > > graphics
> > > > guru, Hugh Miller" to create a site look that will make it
> quite
> > > > appealing.
> > > >
> > > > SCN is getting an updated logo: This is an issue with
> everyone. A
> > > big
> > > > issue. We are working on getting a new logo based on designs
> > > created
> > > > by Hugh, by others outside of SCN and from input from anyone
> who
> > > > wants to give input. (A side note: There will be a number of
> > > logos
> > > > put up on SCN for people to make comments on. One logo that
> is
> > > yet to
> > > > be done: One that is based on the elements of the current
> logo.)
> > > >
> > > > SCN is working on getting content: We have a number of ideas
> for
> > > > people to provide content. I have some ideas that I have
> wanted
> > > to
> > > > implement. One of those is Seazine. Now with my scheduled
> freed
> > > up
> > > > quite a bit, I am going to give that a lot of attention.
> > > >
> > > > A great deal is going on. I hope that people can provide
> their
> > > input,
> > > > create content, and know that SCN is going to be a great
> place. A
> > > > great destination.
> > > >
> > > > SCN is incredible. I love the local links. There is nothing
> like
> > > it
> > > > anywhere else in the Seattle area. Indespensible. People can
> be
> > > > critical all they want of SCN, but it is a gem in the local
> > > online
> > > > world.
> > > >
> > > > We can make it a much better place. I hope we can all focus
> on
> > > doing
> > > > what we can do with the site. We have a lot of capable and
> > > wonderful
> > > > volunteers who have made SCN great.
> > > >
> > > > Patrick
> > > > Webmaster/Web Team Coordinator
> > > >
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