Posts by Frank Gomez31

Will there be any photos from the San Diego area tonight?😉
By the way, keep an eye on the Kvarner region, since I haven't heard anything about any upcoming guest appearances...

It looks nice, but honestly, I find it almost unnecessary... See, you can only really pull off those kinds of flags maybe two or three times before they lose their impact. What then?
I much prefer it when every flag is unique. 😉
While it might be a fun little project for designers, since some groups have started prioritizing visual aesthetics above all else, I wouldn't be surprised if things go even further in that direction...

Andrew White32 said:Haha, why bother trying to make anything stand out from the other groups? We might as well all just follow the same mold and act as one, right boss?

Navy style, period. 👍

Why don't the other groups do the exact same thing? What makes you guys any different then?
I’m just stating my opinion; yours happens to be different, and that’s fine. To me, this obsession feels unnecessary because when a group prioritizes a specific visual identity, it starts to become more important than everything else.
What are we going to do, hire a professional designer to create our banners or choreograph our moves?
What's the point of making thirty identical flags? Is it because if you're out there waving them around, it won't feel like such a waste since there are plenty more just like it?

Paul Taylor2 said:Hold on, are you mocking me? I'm over here busting my back trying to find this image, and you're talking trash. If you want pictures, just head over to the armada style page and browse to your heart's content. Maybe you can actually learn something from the pros while you're at it...

Paul Taylor2 said:My bad, I misspoke. I meant to refer to Frank Gomez31......
KREPAT DON'T BE BEGGING

If you guys are supposed to be the best, then our local scene looks more like a third-world disaster. What’s even the point of making thirty identical flags? Wouldn't it be better if every flag was unique down to the last detail?
I still prefer the cohort 😉☕

Terry Lee3 said:Good grief, if you weren't trying to get under my skin again...😁

Watch your tone, Lima, or you'll end up in the unemployment line.🤣

Paul Taylor2 said:Here is the link to the photo mentioned above:

Thanks for the link. 😉
The protesters are fine, but I think there are far too many of those light blue flags everywhere. They aren't bad per se, but to me, the idea of making every single flag identical feels a bit mindless...

hiddennomad42 said:Take a company over in Mexico, for instance; they swapped out all their transit buses in just a few years for these cartoonish, flawless models. Honestly, I couldn't care less.
For me, the history of the bus is what matters, not how pretty it looks.
A few of our local buses have been rebuilt recently, but they were made to look exactly like the originals.
It's about tradition and heritage, not chasing trends.

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That’s the part the younger generation doesn't quite grasp. They don't understand that a bus—forgive my language—isn't worth much if, after a few years on the road, it doesn't have those dents from the torches, the grease stains, or the spilled soda and stories of everywhere it's been. It's funny to me when people criticize an old bus, claiming it doesn't "fit" anymore or suggesting we should build smaller, sleeker models based on today's templates. The irony is that the very people making those comments probably haven't even stepped foot on one during a real rush hour.

My point is that people focus far too much on how the stands look, when there are much more important things at stake... A group of fifty people can put together a beautiful choreo and wave flags and display images, and the comments will be great, but it's all just for show 😉

Joshua Lopez13 said:Look, I never claimed everything needs to be aesthetically flawless, nor am I claiming to know enough about whether the Navy was active here prior to Torac or BBB. Honestly, that historical context doesn't interest me. My point was simply that I don't care for the banners, nor their quality. Seriously, it’s not exactly difficult to produce a decent banner these days, unless you're just letting the board take you for a ride 😉. For the stands, it's vital to involve creative people; not everyone can handle the design work.

That bolded part nearly brought a tear to my eye...😁
What is wrong with you? Just tell us how you consult with designers on the banners, since not everyone can fight, so what is this? What kind of logic is this? Of course, forget (forgive my language) a group like that—their actions, their cheering, their numbers—just because their banners aren't to your liking or if the colors don't match perfectly...
Why don't you write down for us exactly how many banners we need, what dimensions they should be based on different subgroups, neighborhoods, cities, or the main group? Or how many different colors can be used on one banner?
People are overthinking the look of the stands; if this is really about "occupying" the space, then I would be asking questions from their perspective.

Joshua Lopez13 said:Honestly, the Navy's visual presence is pretty weak. To use supporter slang: they’re just "tacking random rags onto the fence." They really need to put more work into that aspect.

In my opinion, there needs to be a bit of chaos in the stands—even when it comes to the trans banners—rather than everyone being so perfectly polished... that feels artificial to me.
The only thing that actually needs attention visually is the choreo.

How sweet... looks like a new romance is on the horizon 😁

Say whatever you want, but one day they’ll see through you—not just the material, but the ratio too.😁

Terry Lee3 said:I wouldn't be able to, considering there are even a few Democratic Party members listed on this PDF...😁 😉

True, you have a point there... those kinds of secrets are vital to any organization.😁

Now just specify what material you used for the flags and provide the exact color hex codes, and perhaps the fan committee will grant you an official grade for your design work. 😁