On Thu 2023-07-06, Günter Dachs wrote:
So if we want to be inclusive I propose a rotational system.
The Reddit moderators indicated they are open to using a different symbol/logo. A concrete proposal may be more promising than a generic request to remove something.
I also believe that the effect will be that we just forget/ignore about the meaning if we see this whole year around. Same as with seasonal customs/dishes.
The rainbow colors are not visible by default. They just appear if one hovers the mouse pointer over the logo. Frankly, this entire issue increasingly feels contrived and blown out of proportion (with 1/4 of all mails in the thread coming from one person).
Another reason is that I think openSUSE is just openSUSE. We don't need another symbol. The openSUSE symbol is enough. [...] Debian uses the Debian symbol. Gentoo the Gentoo symbol.
Except ... this is not the openSUSE logo. Far from it! I am surprised nobody has brought that up¹. Or suggested we use a logo which better reflects being open and friendly (which is not commonly associated with pirates²). That I would have found more comprehensible. Gerald ¹ Except for Richard mentioning it in passing. ² Yes, I get the fun aspect, no worries.