Congratulations to the W3C for finally reclaiming the semantic web back from the drug industry. Seriously, the new logos are a good idea, and they’re quite attractive.
The only thing that gave me pause about the logos are the terms of use:
- When used on the Web, the logo must be an active link to http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/
- The logo must not be used in any manner which implies W3C sponsorship or endorsement of your product, service, or Internet site.
- The logo may not be used to disparage W3C, its Member organizations, services, or products.
- The logo must stand alone: it cannot be combined with any other design element such as photography, type, borders, nor can it be incorporated into another logo.
Not disparage the W3C…hmmmm. Taking a cue from my boy, Danny, who interpreted the terms of use thus and thus, I’m promoting the release of the stylish new logos in my own, uniquely Burningbird, way:
W3C Semantic Web
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