Quote from: Catswold on December 05, 2013, 02:29:18 AM

Quote from: Sulaco on December 05, 2013, 02:13:21 AM

Quote from: Hazard on December 05, 2013, 02:00:38 AM

Quote from: Sulaco on December 05, 2013, 01:59:10 AM

Anyone who holds or is thinking of buying SBC will care what the "religious wackos" think if/when SBC starts getting dumped becuase of poor choice of logo. Horns is definitely not a good idea; people might associate it with devil, and the "S" with Satan, and red with the devil. This will deter 2 kinds of people from SBC:
1. Christian / religious types.
2. Non- religous types, don't give a damn about the horns per se, but even they might be worried that the horns will scare off the religious types and therefore limit the appeal of the coin.

The only person around here nutty enough to make that association would be Luke Jr.

Hi Hazard,

Not sure where you are from, but I think anyone from a western country (such as USA.... maybe not Chinese) would instantly make an association with the devil/Satn from a red S with horns. If you're not sure, go ask 10 people from the USA if they have ever seen any image of a red devil with horns.

I think the possible negatives of the horns outweigh any possible benefits. The logo won't by itself make SBC a success but it could by itself prevent or limit SBC's success. Why risk possibly alienating potential buyers for very little in return (an arguably better looking design)?

Don't know where you're from, but I am an American Christian-quite devout, actually-and I made no such association. I do prefer the one without horns, but the only "Christians" that will be put off by the appearance of horns and a red "S" are the same ones who see Satan in modern culture in general. They are a fringe element and not exemplary of the average Christian--We're talking Pentecostals or some of the charismatic churches.

Still, as I said, I do prefer the one that isn't so horny . . . LOL!

Hi Cats,

I'm also from the US. Haven't lived there in many years though. Well, I'm surprised you did not make the Satan association from a big red S with horns. I would have thought 10 out of 10 Americans would have, but looks like you proved me wrong! Maybe it needs a pitchfork and flames too! Guess I'm out of touch.

Well, I'll be locking in profits on SBC if the horn logo is chosen (but would still hold some SBC)... so if it is horns, good luck with that!

Sulaco

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