Post by ArtFan88 on Jan 9, 2008 23:22:27 GMT -5
Well, this post is about the logos on FFKP.com and FFADJL.com First of all, let me say that they are great logos, and are nearly perfect for the sites they represent. Here’s what sticks out to me. Each logo has a little image tag in the corner that says “Partnered with ADJL”, or “Partnered with FFKP”, depending on the site.
Now, here’s my personal opinion. I support the alliance being “separate but together”. Each “Fight For…” site is linked to each other already, which is visually clear in the link column, but subtle on the overall site. And there is a login system that, as far as I know, will sync the user bases from both sites into one. All this keeps that “separate but together” mentality solid, as on the surface you have 2 sites that are seemingly totally separate, but underneath all that, they are strongly connected and working together. Looking at the banners for each site, as these are part of what people see on the surface (the part of the alliance that’s separate), I think ADJL’s image doesn’t really need to be on the site for the Kim Possible Fight for five, and I think that KP’s image doesn’t need to be on the site for the ADJL fight for 3. It makes the alliance seem to close together, at least more close than it should appear to be.
To put it another way, there is already so much that shows that the alliance is in play. Both sites have it written in their news areas. On the FFADJL forum as well as here on RS, there are several alliance threads. People will know just by looking around the “Fight for…” sites as well as these forums that we’re partnered. Do we KP fans really need it visually represented with a picture of Jake on the banner for our fight’s homepage? Likewise for the ADJL fans; is the image of KP really needed on the homepage of their fight? I think it takes away from the individuality of each site. I feel the alliance should have a presence, but it should be subtle. The “together” part shouldn’t be visually represented on the banners for 2 sites that are supposed to be separate on the surface.
Remember, this is only my opinion. I have spoken with Phil (morefood2001) about this, and he has instructed me to put it up for a vote. Below are 2 links for the FFKP banner, one without the ADLJ tag, and one with, which is the current one. It’s up to you to decide.
Banner with "Partnered" logo
Banner without "Partnered" logo
Also, here's a link to the same poll on the FFADJL forum, with their banner. Feel free to cast your votes on that as well: FFADJL banner poll
Take care,
ArtFan
Now, here’s my personal opinion. I support the alliance being “separate but together”. Each “Fight For…” site is linked to each other already, which is visually clear in the link column, but subtle on the overall site. And there is a login system that, as far as I know, will sync the user bases from both sites into one. All this keeps that “separate but together” mentality solid, as on the surface you have 2 sites that are seemingly totally separate, but underneath all that, they are strongly connected and working together. Looking at the banners for each site, as these are part of what people see on the surface (the part of the alliance that’s separate), I think ADJL’s image doesn’t really need to be on the site for the Kim Possible Fight for five, and I think that KP’s image doesn’t need to be on the site for the ADJL fight for 3. It makes the alliance seem to close together, at least more close than it should appear to be.
To put it another way, there is already so much that shows that the alliance is in play. Both sites have it written in their news areas. On the FFADJL forum as well as here on RS, there are several alliance threads. People will know just by looking around the “Fight for…” sites as well as these forums that we’re partnered. Do we KP fans really need it visually represented with a picture of Jake on the banner for our fight’s homepage? Likewise for the ADJL fans; is the image of KP really needed on the homepage of their fight? I think it takes away from the individuality of each site. I feel the alliance should have a presence, but it should be subtle. The “together” part shouldn’t be visually represented on the banners for 2 sites that are supposed to be separate on the surface.
Remember, this is only my opinion. I have spoken with Phil (morefood2001) about this, and he has instructed me to put it up for a vote. Below are 2 links for the FFKP banner, one without the ADLJ tag, and one with, which is the current one. It’s up to you to decide.
Banner with "Partnered" logo
Banner without "Partnered" logo
Also, here's a link to the same poll on the FFADJL forum, with their banner. Feel free to cast your votes on that as well: FFADJL banner poll
Take care,
ArtFan
