Advisory Vote on Re-Naming the "Nation"

aizo · Post by **aizo** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:09 pm

i like motunation. hanging on to the past is a way of not moving on to the future. its good to remember and be glad but time doesnt wait for you or me

Albert Bacardit · Post by **Albert Bacardit** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:10 pm

You'll probably agree with me that it is quite difficult to get yourself a name so, in my view, I'd rather leave it unchanged. Even if in Spanish "cornada" means getting caught by the bull

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:21 pm

I see that you've already registered all those names (with re-direct), James.

Shooshie · Post by **Shooshie** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:22 pm

Frodo wrote:Taking a cue from Prince, I don't suppose "The Site" would be an option-- or "The Site Formerly Known as Unicornation".

I LIKE it! I LIKE it!

SFKU

Shooshie · Post by **Shooshie** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:32 pm

giles117 wrote:Leave it be....

Not a bad idea, really.

Shooshie

chrispick · Post by **chrispick** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:04 pm

Are you guys really passionate about this topic? I voted, but honestly I figure that so long as James, the man who has to really deal with the site, digs the name and design, it's cool by me. It can be called "Peanut Cheese" and I'll settle.

Shooshie · Post by **Shooshie** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:04 pm

Now why would a burgeoning industry leading corporation want to distance themselves from this?

Mark of the

:D:D

Oh, it's tempting to "let it be," but I'm kind of in agreement with James that maybe we should move on. Perhaps it could be like this:

MOTUNation
the site formerly known as UnicorNation

Whatever James decides, it's fun to talk about it. And I don't mind whether it remains the same or if the name changes. It will be a little easier to explain to others if we change the name. If we don't change the name, then it will certainly retain its name recognition factor. MOTUNation is probably the best compromise between those two, retaining a bit of name recognition while losing the association with mythological creatures that some manly engineers may find embarrassing.

Whatever James chooses, I vote for leaving some graphical representation of the unicorn up at the top of the site. Just a preference. My first piece of music software from MOTU was Professional Composer, and it had a unicorn on it. I've rather liked the symbol ever since. It has a classy look to it, even if it may appear dated (or effeminate) to some. So... either way, makes no real difference to me. It's the folks here who make this place what it is, not a name or a symbol.

Shooshie

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:08 pm

chrispick wrote: It can be called "Peanut Cheese" and I'll settle.

Dude! You nailed it!

Spikey Horse · Post by **Spikey Horse** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:08 pm

My vote is for keeping the name but I'm easy, whatever people want to call it it's cool with me! .... however a new skin redesign, new colours etc would be very welcome but only if someone was interested in doing it - this is not a feature request!

Oh well, while I'm here ....

MOTUland Boston

moTunes

-o0 The Unicorner 0o- (est. 1828)

Unicorniverse

The Church of Unicornology

The MAS Debating Society

NUnicornation

The Logic Forum

The League of Unicornations

Or for a truly modern 're-imagineering' style cheesy rebranding how about calling it simply:

enable

think off white backgrounds and pastel colours and peppered with quotes like 'I'm realizing my true potential thanks to DP!' with stock photos of good looking men and women all looking like this

or this

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:16 pm

Perhaps we can change the name of the COMPANY to DAWNation? Sometimes I call it DAMNation!

Matcher · Post by **Matcher** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:18 pm

IMHO, Unicornation describes this place the best of the alternatives. As long as this site is not hosted or moderated by MOTU, and there's a lot of conversation about non-MOTU related topics, I see no reason to include the company's name in the domain.

Just my 2c.

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:34 pm

A skin redesign as well as move to phpBB 3.0 is part of the plan.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:39 pm

James Steele wrote:A skin redesign as well as move to phpBB 3.0 is part of the plan.

And how could one argue with that avatar?!

bOing · Post by **bOing** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:49 pm

I just had a tea with a lot of sugar. Personally, I'm nostalgic and probably wouldn't want to change the name of my country, either. But if change must come, then let me throw in a few alternatives to make you either love your own choices more, or reconsider them. (Hint: they're not all Sirrius)

The DP Community.

All Things MOTU

MODP.com

The MOTU Online Community.

MOTU Community

MOTU University

HowToMotu

The United Peoples Front Against Logic Audio

The Society For The Advancement of Digital Performer

The DeeP People.

MOTUGoto

The Nation Of MOTU (long way around...)

MOTU.com (this one might be taken...)

The One DP Nation

UnderConstruction.com

Beachball.net

FMiguelez · Post by **FMiguelez** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:13 pm

bOing wrote:
The DeeP People.

I LOVE that one!!

MOTUnation.com

Advisory Vote on Re-Naming the "Nation"

What should be the new name/domain of UnicorNation.com?