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      cuppednoodle last edited by

      No hate here- just honest criticism. The category icons all basically look the same and the name is very hard to distinguish from the image.thhe also seem very badly compressed.

      I will volunteer to create alternatives and if they are well recieved maybe we can switch them out?

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        A Former User last edited by

        The reason why they look almost alike is that most uploader uses same category icon over and over…
        like anal, bareback, hunks, twinks etc... w/c fits what is being post...

        Screenshot.png

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          weirdthall last edited by

          @cuppednoodle:

          No hate here- just honest criticism. The category icons all basically look the same and the name is very hard to distinguish from the image.thhe also seem very badly compressed.

          I will volunteer to create alternatives and if they are well recieved maybe we can switch them out?

          If you make a couple, post them and see if the board mods/owners will use them, if they like them you can complete the set.  I think a refresh on the icons would be good personally…

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            raphjd Forum Administrator last edited by

            Well, we are looking for an icon for "Gay Art".

            It will need to be 400x400 with a final compression down to 80x80.

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              cuppednoodle last edited by

              Would you be open to suggestions / concepts tor the others? Even if they get rejected might be fine just making them haha.

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                raphjd Forum Administrator last edited by

                Just make what you think is best and I'll show the site owner.

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                  serenity last edited by

                  What about a category for celebrities. I have upload this picture of James Dean. 37-awesome-celebrity-drawings (1).jpg

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                    cuppednoodle @raphjd last edited by

                    @raphjd Categories-Sample.png

                    I created a sample of a few beside each other. Original size of each is 400 x 400. If you guys are interested in this look for the categories I can create it for all of them. Let me know. 🙂

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                      Joker @cuppednoodle last edited by

                      @cuppednoodle

                      i would not say "no" if you supply a new set of category images...

                      one thing: could you also supply a .psd file? so i can create new ones with the same style myself...

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                        cuppednoodle @Joker last edited by

                        @joker said in What is with the hideous category icons?:

                        @cuppednoodle

                        i would not say "no" if you supply a new set of category images...

                        one thing: could you also supply a .psd file? so i can create new ones with the same style myself...

                        Ok here are the PNGs and the PSDs to download:

                        PNG
                        https://1drv.ms/u/s!AviS2Y6wG9iggqwEYVdIj3kZFbZ_bg?e=TUlKkb

                        PSD
                        https://1drv.ms/u/s!AviS2Y6wG9iggqwFxoSaoCbT5o-MNQ?e=m6h4ZK

                        Summary Sheet
                        Category Icons - Summary.png

                        Enjoy! 🙂

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                          flozen @cuppednoodle last edited by

                          @cuppednoodle I appreciate the effort it took to locate new imagery and assemble this full panel of proposed icons. As well, the B&W type effect is highly legible.

                          Many of these icons give me an immediate Aha! feeling, because the image clearly aligns with the category. With respect, a few of the icon images felt less connected, or had possible issues like "too dark" or "not quite a match."

                          For me, these would include BDSM, Black and Jock (dim lighting), Bears (needs hair), and "not quite a match" for Amateur (looks pro), Hunks (look like Jocks), and Youngblood (could be Daddies & Sons).

                          Again, these are one person's observations, overall it is very impressive work.

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                            macburn @cuppednoodle last edited by

                            @cuppednoodle those are way better than what is used now (no hate, just a remark). Nice work !

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                              cuppednoodle @flozen last edited by

                              @flozen Thanks I appreciate the feedback! I wouldn't mind updating some of these the ones you pointed out I definitely agree with.

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                                cuppednoodle @macburn last edited by

                                @macburn Thanks I appreciate it!

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                                  erich214 @cuppednoodle last edited by

                                  @cuppednoodle I'm not certain the Bear and Twinks image directly relate to the categories they represent?

                                  For some categories I would prefer illustrations than photographs as it's easier to understand universally, eg. a generic book illustration rather than a GT cover since it's not a globally accessible publication. Same idea with images for TV/Episodes and Themed Movies. Using these, we're assuming everyone who accesses the site worldwide intuitively knows what the publication/show is. In addition to the site not having multi-language functionality for these icons, having as universally understood images would be simplest to assist as many users as possible who do not read/speak English fluently.

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                                    cuppednoodle @flozen last edited by

                                    @flozen

                                    Adjusted the icons based on your feedback, thanks!

                                    PSD
                                    https://1drv.ms/u/s!AviS2Y6wG9iggqwfeXP-5ZQBUILCTA?e=Ue7nuv

                                    PNG
                                    https://1drv.ms/u/s!AviS2Y6wG9iggqwgzkbafwvlLvh2kA?e=tw1JUg

                                    Summary Sheet
                                    Category Icons - Summary 2.png

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                                      cuppednoodle @cuppednoodle last edited by

                                      @cuppednoodle Wasn't sure how to edit my post sorry for multi posting. I updated all except Youngblood. Wasn't sure what else might work more I looked at some of the videos in that category and it seemed to align. Anyways thanks for the feedback I agreed with your points so figured I'd adjust the icons.

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                                        cuppednoodle @erich214 last edited by

                                        @erich214 said in What is with the hideous category icons?:

                                        @cuppednoodle I'm not certain the Bear and Twinks image directly relate to the categories they represent?

                                        For some categories I would prefer illustrations than photographs as it's easier to understand universally, eg. a generic book illustration rather than a GT cover since it's not a globally accessible publication. Same idea with images for TV/Episodes and Themed Movies. Using these, we're assuming everyone who accesses the site worldwide intuitively knows what the publication/show is. In addition to the site not having multi-language functionality for these icons, having as universally understood images would be simplest to assist as many users as possible who do not read/speak English fluently.

                                        Hey, those were some of the trickier categories IMO. I just went with what I thought might work for those but wasn't too fussed about them since they seem more like novelty categories anyways haha. I have posted my working files here so if the powers that be deem any unfit they should be able to swap the images easily. Thanks for the feedback though!

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                                          bi4smooth @cuppednoodle last edited by

                                          @cuppednoodle

                                          Just a thought:

                                          In PRACTICE on this site:

                                          • Anal = Condom
                                          • Bareback = No Condom
                                          • BOTH = Anal sex
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