ArielMT Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Some of us think Peeko is in need of a proper name, and although there's no way I can speak unilaterally for staff (Carenath is the lone admin after all), I'm in the camp of folks who think "Phoenix Forums" is too generic for us.So here's your place to sound off on the name. Is "Phoenix Forums" perfect or okay, or does it need a better name? If the latter, what should it be?Let's toss those ideas out there. Edited September 27, 2015 by ArielMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO PEEKO whoever came up with the name Peeko is some kind of genius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArielMT Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 whoever came up with the name Peeko is some kind of geniusI wish I could remember, but it's our unofficial nickname now I guess because of the acronym the domain name shortens to: P.C.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarthTheWereWolf Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I still like FauxAffinity Forums best. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I think Phoenix is fine personally. If anything I think we need some kind of "about us" page or something. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) I wish I could remember, but it's our unofficial nickname now I guess because of the acronym the domain name shortens to: P.C.O. it was actually me, i couldn't resist blowing my own trumpet, nomsayin. it basically went as me saying how I personnally pronounce the acronym and then Ley following up with a post pointing out that Peeko was also the name of Mr. Briney's Wingull in Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Edited September 27, 2015 by Sir Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zytan Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm quite fond of the Phoenix idea, it's symbolic considering what happened to us all. That and I'm hoping it educates people on how it's actually bleeding spelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmor Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Phoenix forums was voted for by the community so it will only change if people do change their minds. Personally, I think it's perfectly fine. I would accept "Phoenix Anthro Forums" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Phoenix forums was voted for by the community so it will only change if people do change their minds. Personally, I think it's perfectly fine. I would accept "Phoenix Anthro Forums" though. hahahPhafsounds like Faf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhenearlahi Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 hahahPhafsounds like FafPhaf has my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Peeko! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Phaf has my votenoi declare fascist dictatorshipno voting allowedPEEKO Edited September 27, 2015 by Sir Gibby democracy is a flawed system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Here's another vote for Phoenix. It's really symbolic. We can call it Peeko :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I still like Fafnix.But I'm fine with Phoenix.Adding onto that, shoving any furry-centric terms in there (anthro, fluffy, whatever) just makes us sound even more generic, or a board full of 12-year-olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maug Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Phoenix is fine with me. I lived in that city once. Oh the memories of snowburds almost running me off the road because they are blind as bats and should have their driver's licenses revoked. good times 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 PEEKO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhenearlahi Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I must admit, Peeko does afford interesting opportunitiesPosting this whenever shit gets heated is one of them 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArielMT Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 We're definitely sticking with the phoenix motif, I know that, and it really wasn't my intent to imply otherwise.No love for Phoenix Alight ("Because We're On Fayah!") or Exploding Crows (phoenix corvidaes)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 What is in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell just as sweet?Seriously though, both the name and our current location were intended to be pro tem while something more permanent was devised. I'll admit the name "Phoenix" I like so any incorporation of that would work for us but it is more accurate to say that we are Codename Phoenix as our goal was to rise the community from the ashes and allow it to continue living.If something else is preferred it is entirely up to you guys, this falls right in line with defining a look-and-feel (read: anything but the default navy-white theme) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 What is in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell just as sweet?Seriously though, both the name and our current location were intended to be pro tem while something more permanent was devised. I'll admit the name "Phoenix" I like so any incorporation of that would work for us but it is more accurate to say that we are Codename Phoenix as our goal was to rise the community from the ashes and allow it to continue living.If something else is preferred it is entirely up to you guys, this falls right in line with defining a look-and-feel (read: anything but the default navy-white theme)Phoenix Corvidae Org feels like its just sticking, and sticking wellPeeko is best nickname Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maug Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Seriously, if we are going to call it peeko, we should just put a bunch of random pokemon names in a hat and wish for the best... and then get sued by Nintendo for infringement.Phoenix Forums sounds great to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmor Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I still like Fafnix.But I'm fine with Phoenix.Adding onto that, shoving any furry-centric terms in there (anthro, fluffy, whatever) just makes us sound even more generic, or a board full of 12-year-olds..... No I don't think so. Phoenix forums sounds pretty generic I agree but how are we gonna get fresh blood to sign up if they just think it's a generic forum? Anthro is the least "furry" term you could use to describe what we are and do. II personally don't like the mentality that some people here have that wants us to pull some distance between us and the furry community... Despite most of us being furries ourselves and furries being our main source of traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 we just have to stick our dicks into other furry sitesor we can just be secret club that brings people in by word of mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArielMT Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 I gather there's a fear that we'll become essentially an exclusively furry site if we include furry words in the official name? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I gather there's a fear that we'll become essentially an exclusively furry site if we include furry words in the official name?it's be nice to be hospitable to artistsbut since any potential adminship is better than that complete retard who shall not be named, who knows? maybe someday another new "mainsite" will kick up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhenearlahi Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) .... No I don't think so. Phoenix forums sounds pretty generic I agree but how are we gonna get fresh blood to sign up if they just think it's a generic forum? Anthro is the least "furry" term you could use to describe what we are and do. II personally don't like the mentality that some people here have that wants us to pull some distance between us and the furry community... Despite most of us being furries ourselves and furries being our main source of traffic.Yeah, as much as it might be cause for some cringe, as far as giving off a clear sense of what these forums are and who they cater for, you kind of need to make use of some of that tasty Furnacular huehuehueBut yeah, seriously as much as it might not be to the tastes of everybody, this is a forum that does cater to the Furry community. So throwing in even the term 'Fur' between Phoenix and Forums might be enoughPhoenix Fur Forums. Which also works on another level, with Fur replacing Fire, y'get me? Edited September 27, 2015 by Sidhenearlahi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayattar Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Horsecock Forums that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerig Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 i still maintain that the Furth Reich is best name 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastryOfApathy Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I gather there's a fear that we'll become essentially an exclusively furry site if we include furry words in the official name?Just call it like "Phoenix Anthro Art Community" or something more catchy and not shit. Just add like a link to an about us thread/page in the announcements or something to explain what the fuck this forum even is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmor Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 we just have to stick our dicks into other furry sitesor we can just be secret club that brings people in by word of mouthI actually had this humorous idea of buying ad space on FA to advertise the forums. :VWe should probably do something like that with other sites though. I gather there's a fear that we'll become essentially an exclusively furry site if we include furry words in the official name?Furries from FA didn't kill FAF. I don't think there's a reason to worry about it. I do love the ring of Phoenix Anthro Forums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I also like Phoenixed Forums.Just because we were brought down twice, but we came back from it, and we'll probably continue to do so, regardless of what FA does?Kind of a multiple meanings thing. .... No I don't think so. Phoenix forums sounds pretty generic I agree but how are we gonna get fresh blood to sign up if they just think it's a generic forum? Anthro is the least "furry" term you could use to describe what we are and do. II personally don't like the mentality that some people here have that wants us to pull some distance between us and the furry community... Despite most of us being furries ourselves and furries being our main source of traffic.It just comes across like "Fluffy Anthro-Fur Furrums X3" or something to me.There are just... so many things in the fandom like that. Might as well just call them "Anthroboards."A Phoenix is an animal, and the userbase here (as well as the fact that we have an entirely furry section) speak enough on us being pro-fur.We don't need to cram it down their throats for them to get it.Those that want to come will. Those that don't won't.Also because furry terms make me want to violently hurl. But that's another story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I actually had this humorous idea of buying ad space on FA to advertise the forums. :VWe should probably do something like that with other sites though.do itDO ITthe tears would be deliciousIMVU accepts the ad money and Badmin has to suffer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizy Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I actually had this humorous idea of buying ad space on FA to advertise the forums. :VWe should probably do something like that with other sites though. Furries from FA didn't kill FAF. I don't think there's a reason to worry about it. I do love the ring of Phoenix Anthro Forums. The thought of advertising the place on FA just sounds hilarious. I'm all for this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmor Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I also like Phoenixed Forums.Just because we were brought down twice, but we came back from it, and we'll probably continue to do so, regardless of what FA does?Kind of a multiple meanings thing. It just comes across like "Fluffy Anthro-Fur Furrums X3" or something to me.There are just... so many things in the fandom like that. Might as well just call them "Anthroboards."A Phoenix is an animal, and the userbase here (as well as the fact that we have an entirely furry section) speak enough on us being pro-fur.We don't need to cram it down their throats for them to get it.Those that want to come will. Those that don't won't.Also because furry terms make me want to violently hurl. But that's another story. I think "anthro" is pretty harmless.It isn't like sofurry's old name - Yiffstar.... do itDO ITthe tears would be deliciousIMVU accepts the ad money and Badmin has to sufferThe thought of advertising the place on FA just sounds hilarious. I'm all for this.Someone else will have to fund it because I'm not a legal adult. :V Roll on October.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I think "anthro" is pretty harmless.It isn't like sofurry's old name - Yiffstar.... Harmless, but it ups the generic factor, imo.Plus, "Phoenix Forums" just rolls off the tongue way better than "Phoenix-Anthro Forums."It also has a stronger, easier-to-remember feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArielMT Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 i still maintain that the Furth Reich is best nameThis is Amurrica, the land of the furree, and we don't allow that commie stuff here! :VThe thought of advertising the place on FA just sounds hilarious. I'm all for this.Let's get names and slogans down, then. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmor Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Harmless, but it ups the generic factor, imo.Plus, "Phoenix Forums" just rolls off the tongue way better than "Phoenix-Anthro Forums."It also has a stronger, easier-to-remember feel to it.I don't know how a more specific name makes it more generic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taralack Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I thought we collectively agreed on the name Phoenix? There was a poll and everything :v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) haha bhoenix :DDD Edited September 27, 2015 by Sir Gibby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) I don't know how a more specific name makes it more generic... "Anthro" is a very general, generic term in itself.It also just kind of deflates the name. Makes it sound kind of awkward.OnT: Peenix. Edited September 27, 2015 by Vae There it goes. Gtfo dragon Lud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 "Anthro" is a very general, generic term in itself.OnT: Peenix.Peenix Forums sounds fantastic :V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinona Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 HAve to admit that FINDING this forum was REALLY frakking hard since I didn't know what the name was before (like seriously there were 5 different searches before I found it) Phoenixed might be fun (and might make it easier to find) But yes Advertise on FA please that would make me giggle so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhenearlahi Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 "Anthro" is a very general, generic term in itself.It also just kind of deflates the name. Makes it sound kind of awkward.OnT: Peenix.Problem with just plain Phoenix is that it's so generic it could be misconstrued for so many different things than just straight up calling it a forum for Anthro peeps would.Like, Phoenix Forums? Cool, I loved Tenacious D's last album! Or maybe it's a fangroup for the popular X-Men character? Naw wait it's obviously just straight-up a forum for people who really like those inflamed resurrection pigeons, and perhaps other fantasy creatures as well.Anthro may be generic, but at least it can't be misconstrued for several other things like the ultimately FAR more generic term that is Phoenix.And heck we can still just refer to the forums colloquially as the Phoenix forums, just throw an Anthro or a Fur in there. Or maybe better yet, call it Phoenix Forums, with the subtitle of "Anthro community" or what have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summercat Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Phoenix Forums: An Anthro Art and Community 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taralack Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Or maybe better yet, call it Phoenix Forums, with the subtitle of "Anthro community" or what have you.If we're going with the subtitle direction, I'd want it to be Phoenix Forums - The Superior Furry Forum or some shit like that :V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhenearlahi Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 If we're going with the subtitle direction, I'd want it to be Phoenix Forums - The Superior Furry Forum or some shit like that :VPhoenix Forums: Better than that other Furry forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Problem with just plain Phoenix is that it's so generic it could be misconstrued for so many different things than just straight up calling it a forum for Anthro peeps would.Like, Phoenix Forums? Cool, I loved Tenacious D's last album! Or maybe it's a fangroup for the popular X-Men character? Naw wait it's obviously just straight-up a forum for people who really like those inflamed resurrection pigeons, and perhaps other fantasy creatures as well.Anthro may be generic, but at least it can't be misconstrued for several other things like the ultimately FAR more generic term that is Phoenix.And heck we can still just refer to the forums colloquially as the Phoenix forums, just throw an Anthro or a Fur in there. Or maybe better yet, call it Phoenix Forums, with the subtitle of "Anthro community" or what have you.That's why I suggested the -ed suffix. Sets it apart from the base word. Turns it into an action.Hell, even utilizing a bit of smart application of text to, for instance, an advertisement fixes the issue without altering names."An anthro community." Short, gets to the point, should fit in the ad if they actually decide to grab adspace.This is also following the assumption that people, as a whole, are so painfully unobservant that an entire section labeled "Furry Fandom Discussion" on the front page would still invite misconceptions like "Hey you guys mean like X-Men right?" Edited September 27, 2015 by Vae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I like the idea of suffixing it with -ed: The Phoenixed Forums - not affiliated with FauxAffinity. Slogans could also include "Raised from the dead more times than Lazarus" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calemeyr Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Peeko, the third turd alien from the great epic of Nukie.Peeko is funny and we should keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PheagleAdler Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Phoenix forums was voted for by the community so it will only change if people do change their minds. Personally, I think it's perfectly fine. I would accept "Phoenix Anthro Forums" though. How about Anthro Phoenix Forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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