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Date:      Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:42:37 -0430
From:      Andres Perera <andres.perera@zoho.com>
To:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: BSD logo
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2010/7/24 Alejandro Imass <ait@p2ee.org>:
> FBSD's logo a cute cartoon character that can indeed be thought of
> representing a Daemon and I am sure that there was no bad (satanic)
> intention in the usage of the "little red devil". It's just a funny
> little character, but again it would make me really uncomfortable if
> it was a religious symbol of any kind, even if was a cartoon. Many
> would probably argue that a devil is in fact a religious symbol, so
> honestly I am left with doubt on the issue. Again, I am not religious
> except for the fact I am religious against _fanatical_ religion and/or
> any extremism of _any_ sort.
>
> In the end, I personally ___love___ the logo and I would ___never___
> like to see it changed!!!
>

Interesting, because judging from the latest logo overhaul it seems that
the team is moving away from their former image at a fast pace, whether
it be because of the cartoony appearance or religious undertones.

Andres



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