Re: Conlang Flag: Results Are In!

First off, I want to say that I know the whole idea of a conlang
flag was controversial, and that I at least played a role in starting
the whole thing.   Nevertheless, I think it all went more or less
smoothly, and even though the flag(s) I voted for didn't win, I'm
perfectly happy with the winner.

For those who are still unhappy with the winner, I'd just like to
point out that there have been 27 different versions of the US
flag (not counting the confederate flag), and there are even future
versions in preparation should any new states come into the
union.   Point being, this need not necessarily be *the* official conlang
flag
for all time--it's simply the first.

Before commenting on the posts, I'd like to thank Adrian for all
his hard work.   You run a tight ship, and none of this would have
gotten off the ground without the work you put in.

Adrian wrote:

<<These questions include: in what sizes should the flag be available
(my own opinions are stated)?>>

Well, for a concrete idea of how size correlates to use, if you go to my
web page:

http://dedalvs.free.fr/

I would like a version small enough to put onto the left sidebar of every
page--but larger than the small flag you made.   Ideally, large enough to
*just* fit, but if that's not possible, then close enough.

Anyway, I was thinking we might decide on two things:

(1) An official *real* flag size (i.e., flying on a flag pole);
(2) An official ratio

Then if we could get someone who's good with Photoshop (Christian...?),
it would be neat if we could have a whole bunch of web flags of varying
sizes.   These sizes would be unofficial (or, to be more precise, wouldn't
have to be official), but they would suit varying purposes, e.g., so one
wouldn't have to change the layout of one's page so that the flag could
be posted, or settle for a very, very small flag.   [Yes, I know that these
are *my* purposes, but it could happen to others.]

Anyway, that would be for web usage.   For official usage, if we could
get official dimensions of every single aspect of the flag, and then put
them up on a website somewhere (p.s., if you don't want to host this
Adrian, I'll host it), then if anyone wants to make a real flag, they'll have
precise specifications they can use.

For myself, I was thinking of having two miniature flags made (via
that website I posted awhile back).   They'd be on little stands and I'd
put one in my office and keep one at home.   In addition to that, though,
I *really* like your refrigerator magnet idea, Adrian.   I wonder if there's
a site that'll do that for you...

Anyway, those are my thoughts.   What do others think?

T wrote:

<<Oh well. I guess I can always design a different 3D
flag for my 4D conlang. :-P>>

I design conflags for my conlangs all the time.   :)   I may not conculture,
but conflagging is right up my alley.   Haven't there been posts on the
lists before the conlang flag deal came up about conflags...?   I was fairly
certain that it was on this list that I first heard the term vexillology.

-David
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