RonPaul2012.com Launches

[nayjevin]

Nice site...

lol @ more criticism of the logo now that it's chosen than in the thread discussing it

 

[Romulus]

The font and composition of the logo are great. As for the three color bar in the "A", I think it's entirely unnecessary.

Totally Agree.. let the type stand on its own - no need for a gimicky "A" that really doesn't communicate anything other than 'looking nice'.

I'm also not feeling the "A."

Good to see the launch, though.

It matters a lot of it's what they use for bumper stickers, signs, etc.

Yes.

It's amazing to me that anyone can't instantly tell. The hair part is the main thing, but flipping a picture also distorts the person's face slightly, puts their suit jacket's breast pocket on the wrong side, makes a man's jacket appear to be a woman's because it's buttoned the wrong way, etc. Like I said, it's beyond me why web designers do that. I would almost fire a designer, just for that. I mean it. It pisses me off that much. It makes the whole site look terrible.

Agree here too... its amateur again...

Unless they were told that the "A" stands for America, I doubt the general public would get it. The symbolism in a good mark or brand should be easily recognized.

It has no concept at all.. its just "fluff"... Did Rand need a "logo"? No..

Drop the "A" gimmick, flip the photo to be correct and I think its fine... unless we want to come off as amateur again... "Its catching on!"

 

[MelissaWV]

Nice site...

lol @ more criticism of the logo now that it's chosen than in the thread discussing it

I think part of that might have been the perception that ideas were just being batted around. I would have thought the campaign would have seen the Aquafresh flourish in the "A" as not being the best idea. As more time goes on, I seriously hate it. Kudos to the person that came up with it, as some people do like it, but man... I can't get on board with it.

Pretty sure I said so early on. If I didn't, it would have been because others had already pointed out the issue.

 

[angelatc]

Dumb, really dumb if they don't have a permanent ticker like in 2007 and just have it up for money bombs.

He's still in exploratory, testing the waters mode. They're not supposed to be raising mad amounts of money yet.

 

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Does anyone feel the opening was botched? A ticker, a mass e-mail, a Facebook request for donations would have gotten Ron Paul a lot of money today. And while it is an exploratory committee and the purpose isn't to raise ten million in a day; the chance for first day "Ron Paul still a fundraising force" stories was blown.

The media could have already been reporting that Ron Paul raised more on day one than Tim Pawlenty raised in his first two weeks.

 

[angelatc]

Does anyone feel the opening was botched? A ticker, a mass e-mail, a Facebook request for donations would have gotten Ron Paul a lot of money today. And while it is an exploratory committee and the purpose isn't to raise ten million in a day; the chance for first day "Ron Paul still a fundraising force" stories was blown.

The media could have report that Ron Paul raised more on day one than Tim Pawlenty raised in his first two weeks.

If he raises more than $5000, he's instantly promoted to candidate, and subjected to all the rules and regulations that go along with that. I doubt they want to raise money yet.

 

[malkusm]

(puts on tinfoil hat)

Hey guys, did you realize that Restore America Now spells RAN? Do you realize the implications of this?! This is definitely a signal that if Ron doesn't win in 2012, RAND will run in 2016 with the updated slogan, Restore America Now, Damn it!

(/tinfoil hat)

 

[UtahApocalypse]

If he raises more than $5000, he's instantly promoted to candidate, and subjected to all the rules and regulations that go along with that. I doubt they want to raise money yet.

excuse me?!?!?! where do you get that from?

 

[Romulus]

Nice site...

lol @ more criticism of the logo now that it's chosen than in the thread discussing it

I was right there in that thread.. and had the same critique about the "A"... I just wish it was a plain A. Romney crap logo is the LAST thing we want to be compared too. If we cant visually distinguish RP from the rest of the goons, then the general perception of him isnt going to change in the minds of the uninformed.

Easy fix, use a plain A. Less is more.

 

[JohnGalt1225]

Love it! I'm so excited. My wife is finally on board, we're talking about doing serious volunteer work and letter writing!

 

[low preference guy]

Does anyone feel the opening was botched? A ticker, a mass e-mail, a Facebook request for donations would have gotten Ron Paul a lot of money today. And while it is an exploratory committee and the purpose isn't to raise ten million in a day; the chance for first day "Ron Paul still a fundraising force" stories was blown.

The media could have already been reporting that Ron Paul raised more on day one than Tim Pawlenty raised in his first two weeks.

I guess they decided to just let the May/5 money bomb bring in the money.

 

[Eric21ND]

If he raises more than $5000, he's instantly promoted to candidate, and subjected to all the rules and regulations that go along with that. I doubt they want to raise money yet.

I don't think that is accurate at all.

 

[Jeremy]

I think part of that might have been the perception that ideas were just being batted around. I would have thought the campaign would have seen the Aquafresh flourish in the "A" as not being the best idea. As more time goes on, I seriously hate it. Kudos to the person that came up with it, as some people do like it, but man... I can't get on board with it.

Pretty sure I said so early on. If I didn't, it would have been because others had already pointed out the issue.

I agree with you on both points. I didn't think the campaign would actually consider it and I don't like it. I think it's a nice design, but I don't think it's right for the main campaign logo. I don't like that eagle logo that was floating around here either.

 

[Paul4Prez]

I love the site, and the logo, and the slogan. I hope they add a presidential-looking video of Ron Paul, and an inspiring Ron Paul quote (or series of rotating quotes).

 

[libertarian4321]

Yup, needs the ticker, certainly by the time of the money bomb.

It'd also be nice if we could get some Ron Paul 2012 tshirts, hats, etc there. My 2008 stuff is looking a little ragged.

 

[yoshimaroka]

They should have a video montage of him during 2007/2008 predicting things that are now unfolding.

 

[goRPaul]

More than anything, they need to unflip the picture of Ron at the top. It's beyond me why people do that.

Its been flipped!

Edit: I saw it flipped earlier, now its back. Ron's a flopper.

 

[stefank]

Yup, needs the ticker, certainly by the time of the money bomb.

It'd also be nice if we could get some Ron Paul 2012 tshirts, hats, etc there. My 2008 stuff is looking a little ragged.

the shirts over here sure look really nice cant wait to get one http://www.hartmancollective.com/#1199325/Ron-Paul-2012-Brand-Proposal
theres also other versions of the logo on there like without the red white and blue A

 

[LibertyRevolution]

The stripes on the A have to go...

toothpaste...

Rainbows..

 

[markderidder]

The 2008 campaign website was awesome. Hopefully once he officially announces, they can add similar functionality and even layout. All that money we raised should be able to buy some high-production videos of Dr. Paul speaking to 10 of his 50 liberty points. I also like the idea of a montage of clips of Ron from 2007/2008 predictions that have come true.

Can't wait to see that ticker on the 5th! That needs to be his biggest bomb yet. I'm in for $100.