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Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Anenome — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:26:47 GMT

I won't be happy until this logo graces a flag.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

LogisticEarth — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:59:51 GMT

I think as a lapel pin the bright yellow looks a bit garish. It works great as a logo on images, stickers, etc. But as a lapel pin it's too flashy. Maybe a more subdued yellow or gold would be better.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Anenome — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:53:03 GMT

If the handshake were actually in there rather than implied, that would be epic.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Kelvin Silva — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:46:05 GMT

I wil not retract my previous statements.

But it was good to learn. Never noticed the handshake part of the V.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Phi est aureum — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:35:36 GMT

Thank you Wheylous for posting that. It's great, ain't it? I have to say I love it way more than a plain black and yellow flag.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Wheylous — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:28:48 GMT

For convenience:

I (Niels) created the V for Voluntary symbol in 2007 in search for a new symbol that would capture the essence of the anarcho-capitalist movement and also carry a more positive message than other existing symbols.

The name is a play on the phrase 'V for Vendetta'. But where Vendetta involves vengeance and violence, Voluntarystresses peace, understanding, and looking forwards.

The colors of the symbol are yellow (or gold) and black. Yellow is a reference to gold, which was the market chosen money. So it's a reference to free market money, and by extension the free market and capitalism. Black is a reference to anarchy. Anarchy, or an-archy, means no rulers.

The shape at the top of the symbol represents a handshake, which is the most typical expression of a voluntary agreement. These two images illustrate how:

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Phi est aureum — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:23:24 GMT

What Wheylous said... Read up on the symbolism and see if you like it any more. It can be found on the v for voluntary site. (;

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

BransonBow — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:15:36 GMT

That pin is actually pretty sharp, a nice conversation starter if you were to wear it.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Wheylous — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:02:37 GMT

I absolutely love the V logo. Have you read on its symbolism?

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Kelvin Silva — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:37:49 GMT

The v logo is cheesy.

I like the anarcho capitalist flag by itself without a v, tyvm.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Wheylous — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:23:02 GMT

I mean, that is the V logo:

http://vforvoluntary.com/

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Minarchist — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:12:38 GMT

It looks too cheesy.

Yea, kinda looks like that emblem should be on the cape of a man who leaps over tall buildings in a single bound.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Kelvin Silva — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:09:36 GMT

It looks too cheesy.

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Wheylous — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:49:04 GMT

I like even more the comment "Note: The G19 pictured is for size reference only. "

Re: The long-awaited V-for-Voluntary lapel pin

Neodoxy — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:41:24 GMT

I like the picture of the pin next to a gun.