Re: [O] New logo

[Carsten Dominik]

On 1.4.2013, at 19:20, Bastien <address@hidden> 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