How the Twitter X Logo Fails

[@JohnFallot]

The phrase “cultural vandalism” is apt to describe what Musk did to Twitter. It’s unconscionable.

[@PimpmyType]

Thanks for that term, John. That’s how I feel. 😢

[@JohnFallot]

@@PimpmyType If only there was a nonprofit that was (a) working to make social media less awful and (b) had better branding that current-Twitter ;) But in all seriousness, most of the Prosocial Design Network's interventions only work if the company is interested in self-preservation. Indeed, Twitter pre-Musk was doing some pioneering trust and safety work. I'm convinced what we're seeing now is a kind of Lose-Lose scenario, where if Musk's going to lose $44B, he's going to take the platform down with him out of spite; or inversely, that he may lose $44B, but it's worth it-in his eyes-to lash out against the vibrant communities that he loathes.

[@derekstiles4033]

Sooooo, an "appropriate or suitable in the circumstances" description of Elon Musk rebranding Twitter to *𝕏* is... _An action involving deliberate deconstruction of, or damage to public or private property. Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of society._ aka *"Cultural Vandalism"* ...or, "not right or responsible." If I'm not mistaken...lol I hate to burst your bubble, but... _(who am I kidding, I love being the one to burst your bubble...lol)_ ...many, Many, *MANY* other people don't just believe, but are certain of the *fact* that what you're describing is the very thing *Elon Musk saved "Twitter" from!!!* Meaning, "it's right and reasonable" aka *"Conscionable"* 😁 Which of course, unless you hate, or at the very least disagree with the 1st Amendment!?! In which case, it is abundantly clear that you certainly held this sentiment before the "rebranding". 🤔 The "Rebranding" of Twitter to 𝕏 giving you _(and all the other fascists)_ the perfect 'guise to hate on Elon Musk's *acquisition of Twitter!* _(not it's rebranding)_ Which freed Twitter from its former abuses on the 1st Amendment, giving *you all* an excuse to openly hate! All you fascists and your tweets, posts, comments, etc were the same, *if not worse* directly after Elon bought Twitter... You're not fooling anyone...lol 😂🤣

First time I hear about double stripe P for primes.

[@PimpmyType]

Did not know that either but the doublestrucked N was familiar somewhere deep in my traumatic math memories 😜.

[@welling1]

"Brand Carnage" -- Yes! This is the perfect summary for this re-branded shitshow. I can't even look at the favicon and now have to close the tab.

[@PimpmyType]

Same here, I suffered even more when researching this on … X 😬

[@johannesn7091]

Please tell me that the typo in your t-shirt is on purpose. Pllleeeeaaasssseeee!

[@PimpmyType]

Make a guess 😜

[@FallenBLuue]

R.I.P. cute bird

[@PimpmyType]

It was the cutest bird … everything was so friendly 😢.

[@badcatdesign]

😵X marks the spot. In this case I like wikipedia's "X mark" entry.

[@PimpmyType]

Just checked it! It fits very well 😅.

[@pinpox]

So when are you joining mastodon? :)

[@PimpmyType]

Right after my vacation break 😉.

[@sendiulo]

Welcome to Mastodon! 🤗

[@PimpmyType]

Haha, still not signed up. But now I think I really have to. After the vacation.

[@jgfjfgjfhjf]

Nah, it a good logo. It simple, legible at any size, and easily recognizable. You're getting way too deep into designer's wank, and judge it by the wrong criteria. Ok, perhaps it could be improved, but that's subjective. For example, I think the font on your t-shirt looks shit, and the space between typo and grapher looks even worse, you may think it looks good on the other hand🤷‍♂

[@PimpmyType]

Haha, maybe that’s intentional? 🤔

[@DavidRhyne]

The Elon hate gets tiring. He likes free speech, you don't, we all get it - but can we give the complaining a rest?

[@PimpmyType]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What let you think I don’t like free speech, David?

[@DavidRhyne]

@@PimpmyType Sorry, when I said "you" I was talking to the people that are angry at him for reducing censorship on Twitter. They complain a lot that their opponents are no longer censored as heavily!

[@TheDirtylicious]

This shirt is absolutely infuriating. Great video, though! 😄

[@PimpmyType]

It is!! And thank you!

[@benherbst3620]

Your Videos are so cool ❤

[@PimpmyType]

YOU are cool, Ben! Thanks!

[@yatil]

It’s super nice on Mastodon, btw!

[@PimpmyType]

You’re not the first person guiding me there 😅

[@jit-r5b]

Well I like it. I'm not a designer. But isn't once a while doing something crazy and spontaneous a good thing? Maybe the X will work out for him

[@PimpmyType]

If you like, I can’t argue with taste. 😉