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Kristian 2014-11-20 13:05 GMT+01:00 Kristian Rosenvold <[email protected]>: > Might be careful with the name; http://corpo.couche-tard.com/en/ > > But shotgun owl will probably stick :) > > I like it a lot :) > > K > > > 2014-11-20 11:49 GMT+01:00 Stephen Connolly <[email protected]>: >> The closest thing to a mascot that we have is >> >> http://maven.apache.org/images/maven-logo-2.gif >> "Arse on desk behind laptop while waiting for Maven to finish downloading >> the interwebs" >> >> I would like to call a vote in a couple of days to adopt M. Couché-Tard (my >> own creation) as our mascot >> >> http://people.apache.org/~stephenc/maven-logo-contest/maven-owl-5-large.png >> "M. Couché-Tard" >> >> In addition I am suggesting that we change the logo font to Alte Haas >> Grotesk Bold with italic applied by Inkscape >> >> I am also suggesting that we change the emphasis colour letter to the v... >> as in version... and we all know that Maven helps manage versions of >> things... versions are very important to Maven. >> >> The emphasis colour would be #cc0000 to match the scarf worn by "M. >> Couché-Tard" >> >> My proposal would be to make these changes as a single vote, i.e. not three >> separate votes, the vote would be for all these changes in one go... in >> order to avoid design by committee. >> >> Having said that, community is more important than a new logo or even >> having a mascot, so hence this discuss thread before actually calling a >> vote. >> >> This is something that not just the developers of Maven should have a say >> in... if we have a mascot and a refreshed logo we can use these as aid to >> help drive a site refresh that makes Maven easier to understand for >> newcomers and helps existing users find what they are looking for easier >> and faster. >> >> For anyone not following the dev list, here is my reasons for picking "M. >> Couché-Tard" as a mascot... >> >> The definition of a maven is "an expert or connoisseur"... in the context >> of Apache Maven, the idea is that Maven knows the conventions for different >> types of software projects and is an expert in applying those conventions. >> M. Couché-Tard is a wise fellow, sleeping-in while he waits for the >> interwebs to finish downloading... he may look cute but if crossed or used >> incorrectly he will bite a chunk off your hand... but do right by him and >> he will do right by you. >> >> So WDYT? should I just call the vote already or do people want to think it >> over a bit more! --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
