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I forward it from the main Conlang List.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Adrian Morgan (aka Flesh-eating Dragon) 
To: <conlang@hidden.email>
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: Conlang flag design


> Right, that should just about do it. Site updated.
> 
> CONLANG FLAG IDEAS:
> http://web.netyp.com/member/dragon/temp/conlangflag.htm
>
> If anyone has opinions and information that they'd like added to the
> "purpose" and "colour ideas" sections, let me know.
> 
> --
> Here's some opinions:
> --
> 
> My favourite is the tree-like glyph variation of David's design. It
> transports me to a fantastic world in which language is, so to speak,
> a fundamental part of the landscape. I don't like the sun with the
> rays. They look too "fake" and spoil the majesty of the sunrise, and
> furthermore they detract attention away from the glyph.
> 
> My second favourite is Christian's suggestion, although some
> discussion about colours would be appropriate.
> 
> --
> I've been thinking about what sort of selection process is
> appropriate for when we get to that stage. Here are my thoughts.
> --
> 
> A procedure for voting needs to be agreed on, and an umpire needs to
> be appointed to declare when voting opens and closes. Perhaps the
> timezones in which people live has some bearing on who is the best
> choice.
> 
> I would like that the flag should belong to the entire Internet
> conlanging community, not just the Conlang list. Those of you who are
> also members of other conlanging groups should, I believe, feel free
> to mention this discussion and invite people to take part. Does
> anyone disagree with me?
> 
> I believe that selection should take place in multiple phases. Right
> now, I only wish to comment on phase #1.
> 
> I suggest that a person voting may associate each flag with a score of
> A, B, C or D where:
>     A = Advocated without reservation.
>     B = Acceptable compromise.
>     C = Has potential, but would like to see details changed.
>     D = Not supported.
> From the results, up to three finalists can be selected, namely:
>     1 - The design with the most "A" votes.
>     2 - The design with the most "A" and "B" votes (total).
>     3 - The design with the most "A", "B" and "C" votes.
> (Of course, some of these may be the same flag.)
> 
> After first phase selections are complete, the only submissions that
> will be accepted are those that are variations of the finalist designs.
> A Phase #2 selection process will then be necessary, but I think we
> should decide how to handle that when we get there.
> 
> Views? Comments?
> 
> Adrian.
> 
> 
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