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Operating System Specific Discussions => AROS Research Operating System => Topic started by: Heiroglyph on November 06, 2010, 01:57:20 AM

Title: Does anyone else...
Post by: Heiroglyph on November 06, 2010, 01:57:20 AM
Does anyone else quickly scroll the AROS website up about an inch so that nobody thinks you're surfing furry porn or is it just me?
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: commodorejohn on November 06, 2010, 02:13:09 AM
You say that like it's a bad thing.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: B00tDisk on November 06, 2010, 02:35:25 AM
Quote from: Heiroglyph;589785
Does anyone else quickly scroll the AROS website up about an inch so that nobody thinks you're surfing furry porn or is it just me?


Firefox + image block.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: coldfish on November 06, 2010, 02:42:16 AM
At least its a noticable mascott/identity.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: commodorejohn on November 06, 2010, 02:58:21 AM
Maybe we should do a sexified version of the MorphOS butterfly, just to put the two on equal footing?
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: kolla on November 06, 2010, 03:07:35 AM
Quote from: Heiroglyph;589785
Does anyone else quickly scroll the AROS website up about an inch so that nobody thinks you're surfing furry porn or is it just me?


It's just you - what the heck is wrong with you? :lol:
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: Cammy on November 06, 2010, 03:11:10 AM
I would like it if we could redesign Kitty to look a little more "cute" and a bit less "sexy". More like Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends, who was one of the best mascots ever. Too many people are offended by furries or sexually suggestive anthropomorphic animals, even if some of us have no problem with them. It's kind of like cosplay, some people find it incredibly offensive and wish those of us who do it would die.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: SamuraiCrow on November 06, 2010, 03:16:33 AM
I wonder how many years have passed since Eric Schwartz drew that thing.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: kolla on November 06, 2010, 03:17:27 AM
Quote from: Cammy;589797
Too many people are offended by furries or sexually suggestive anthropomorphic animals, even if some of us have no problem with them. It's kind of like cosplay, some people find it incredibly offensive and wish those of us who do it would die.


So you're saying AROS should change mascot to be more appealing to idiots? :)
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: Cammy on November 06, 2010, 04:24:51 AM
I think Kitty needs a modern redesign, but should not be dumped in favour of a new mascot. If the majority of the population are idiots, then yes, it should be more appealing to them as well.

If an offensive mascot is stopping Aros from gaining a larger userbase then I think it's a problem that needs to be addressed.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: Heiroglyph on November 06, 2010, 04:46:27 AM
This was  meant as a joke post, but based on reality.  I just realized that I was subconsciously nervous about it.

I'm not offended by it, but I do feel a little creepy being seen with it.

And if you know me in real life, I'm pretty out there. ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: lsmart on November 06, 2010, 06:33:03 AM
Quote from: SamuraiCrow;589799
I wonder how many years have passed since Eric Schwartz drew that thing.


I am sure he would draw it again today, if needed. To understand Schwatzs connection to furry-porn surf to http://sabrina-online.com/ (http://sabrina-online.com/) - it gives some perspective on that.

I donĀ“t think a new kitty would be cool, if it is not drawn by Eric W. Schwartz, but I completely agree that the current image is inappropriate in some places (e.g. at work).
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: kolla on November 06, 2010, 12:46:27 PM
I'm actually quite astonished that you can say that in full seriousness.

Why was this not a problem 10 years ago? What the heck is the world coming to? It seems to me that we're heading straight back into dark medieval times, all in the name of political correctness - it's absurd. And I for one, is offended by this kind of nonsense.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: Karlos on November 06, 2010, 12:55:17 PM
Quote from: Heiroglyph;589785
Does anyone else quickly scroll the AROS website up about an inch so that nobody thinks you're surfing furry porn...

No.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: save2600 on November 06, 2010, 01:30:33 PM
I agree with Cammy and Kolla. And no, not offended by sexily drawn cartoons - big difference between them and that real-life costumed "furries" phenomenon  ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: spihunter on November 06, 2010, 01:35:57 PM
I'm not offended by it but, it does make me cringe a bit when I see it. I agree with Cammy, it should be "cute" like Tux & the BSD devil
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: ChaosLord on November 06, 2010, 01:38:39 PM
I have no problem with the current logo.

I do not find it "sexy" but rather "stylish" and "sleek" just like a real cartoon cat. :)
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: ChaosLord on November 06, 2010, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: spihunter;589875
it should be "cute" like Tux & the BSD devil

Sure!  Lets be just like linux!
[/sarcasm]
:D

I do respect your opinion..... but....  suggesting Amiga to be more like linux makes me cringe. :nervous:
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: cha05e90 on November 06, 2010, 01:45:51 PM
Quote from: Heiroglyph;589785
Does anyone else quickly scroll the AROS website up about an inch so that nobody thinks you're surfing furry porn or is it just me?

No, why should I?
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: Debaser on November 06, 2010, 01:54:22 PM
Quote from: kolla;589871
I'm actually quite astonished that you can say that in full seriousness.

Why was this not a problem 10 years ago? What the heck is the world coming to? It seems to me that we're heading straight back into dark medieval times, all in the name of political correctness - it's absurd. And I for one, is offended by this kind of nonsense.

It is not the first time it has come up actually. Every so often this is brought up in circles..oddly enough I don't think I brought it up when we interviewed Eric many moons ago on ART but it is not a new observation or discussion. Personally I simply got used to it and it never really phased me too much and as such - unless one of these threads comes up, I forget about it...

Personally I can't stand PC-type nonsense - but at the same token AROS is in a position in which they need and are looking for some broader appeal in bringing in devs. and users/beta-testers. To a certain extent making the mascot a bit more milk-toast or cartoon-y is not a bad idea at all really, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: Matt_H on November 06, 2010, 03:51:07 PM
Quote from: Cammy;589803
I think Kitty needs a modern redesign, but should not be dumped in favour of a new mascot. If the majority of the population are idiots, then yes, it should be more appealing to them as well.

If an offensive mascot is stopping Aros from gaining a larger userbase then I think it's a problem that needs to be addressed.


This is a surefire win with the general public, then!
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: runequester on November 06, 2010, 03:54:39 PM
people who want to see furry porn will see furry porn ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone else...
Post by: thanos on November 06, 2010, 05:40:04 PM
Nope, I'm cool with it.

I can't think of a good reason anybody should actually be troubled bye the current logo.

Just my two cents worth.

Thanos