Links to the forum are showing new logo, im still getting old one {which i prefer} but do I need to change settings?

No it's all still the same here at the moment...

Have you seen the new logo for Facebook? It's lovely!

https://www.facebook.com/ChildmindingForum

:D

Why change the well known and loved logo? Surely it starts the loss if the forum's identity?

Actually having looked at it again I think its twee!!

aww, thats very pretty i like it, but i like the smiley face too! thats whats on the sticker on my car!

could the smiley face be put on there too??? :D PLEASE! :D

( i'm not on facebook, so only saw this through the link )

Why change the well known and loved logo? Surely it starts the loss if the forum's identity?

I agree and I have paid for merchandise which has the "old" logo on it and now it will be obsolete :(

Where did the 'Hello From New Owners' thread go? Wanted to check the wording on whereby childcare.co.uk owner said there is no intention of changing the forum...

....must of when I had a few drinks and imagined the whole thing...bit like how I'm imagining I'm reading posts and they're disappearing....better get off to see my GP to help me with my memory....oh never mind....where's that dummy of mine to throw out of my pram...oh no someone else did it for me!

I agree and I have paid for merchandise which has the "old" logo on it and now it will be obsolete :(

Hadn't thought of that, I love my bag with the logo :(

but when i do a link it shows the new logo...

but when i do a link it shows the new logo...

Same here x

Same here x
thanks, beginnign to think ti was me :rolleyes:

I have noticed some of the posts have disappeared.This is getting ridiculous now:(

i think the new logo looks rather.... erm professional - not really the vibe we want or need. I get a funny feeling this might become a subscription only sort of forum before long. :rolleyes:

i think the new logo looks rather.... erm professional - not really the vibe we want or need. I get a funny feeling this might become a subscription only sort of forum before long. :rolleyes:

I think that too - this is the one place where we can air our ideas and chat without all the officialdom (is that a word?) I don't feel it is quite the place where I can be so open any more

I know things change and evolve and am ok with that but a forum once made for childminders, by childminders seems to have changed it's feel. I feel a bit pushed out :(

I think that too - this is the one place where we can air our ideas and chat without all the officialdom (is that a word?) I don't feel it is quite the place where I can be so open any more

I know things change and evolve and am ok with that but a forum once made for childminders, by childminders seems to have changed it's feel. I feel a bit pushed out :(


SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND = there are new places out there, Penny Webb is active on Facebook as well as other options ..... ;)

The forum hasn't changed but we have a new logo on the facebook page which I may choose to implement on the forum itself.

When I put the new logo on the facebook page yesterday I received over 40 messages and emails from members saying how much they lovwed the new logo including all the moderators and Pauline herself.

I didn't receive one negative comment about the logo until this thread.

Everyone is allowed their subjective opinion on things but when we took over what I said was things wouldn't really change much.

I took that to mean that I would be allowed to make some minor cosmetic changes to the look and feel of the website and forum to improve it.

Many people had said the forum was looking a little dated and when I ran the competition to ask what you all liked best about the forum, not one of you said that you really liked the forum logo.

I feel like I have said it a thousand times but there are no plans to charge for the forum and I give you my personal guarantees that the forum will always be free.

Feel free to print out this post and keep it.

Richard :)

The forum hasn't changed but we have a new logo on the facebook page which I may choose to implement on the forum itself.

When I put the new logo on the facebook page yesterday I received over 40 messages and emails from members saying how much they lovwed the new logo including all the moderators and Pauline herself.

I didn't receive one negative comment about the logo until this thread.

Everyone is allowed their subjective opinion on things but when we took over what I said was things wouldn't really change much.

I took that to mean that I would be allowed to make some minor cosmetic changes to the look and feel of the website and forum to improve it.

Many people had said the forum was looking a little dated and when I ran the competition to ask what you all liked best about the forum, not one of you said that you really liked the forum logo.

I feel like I have said it a thousand times but there are no plans to charge for the forum and I give you my personal guarantees that the forum will always be free.

Feel free to print out this post and keep it.

Richard :)

I think the issue with the Logo is that people have bought merchandise with the forum logo on it. So just wondering...

As the forum Logo has changed and people have bought things with the OLD Logo on, does this mean that they may send their old Logo items back and be given a free replacement with the new Logo? ;)

I do believe things need to change, I have totally missed all this going on (been to busy, didn't even know it had been sold lol)

Firstly I would like to say good luck and I really do hope the feel of this forum does not change as it has become such a support for me, not just CM. But personally, it has been a place I can vent, get angry, upset and know I can have opinions which are not always agreed with, but always respected.

I hadn't realise Pauline had sold merchandise containing the old logo apart from some car stickers.

What type of merchandise was it? I guess it will be more valuable with the old logo!

I have had some requests to produce some new car stickers which I would be happy to do. What other kind of merchandise would you like too?

Richard :)

As regards the memorabilia - there was a member who had a shop (Bev) and she offered to make some personalised stuff, she made bags and some folders and diaries with the forum logo on the front but nothing has been for sale since before Christmas 2011 though as she did not have the time due to other commitments.

As regards the memorabilia - there was a member who had a shop (Bev) and she offered to make some personalised stuff, she made bags and some folders and diaries with the forum logo on the front but nothing has been for sale since before Christmas 2011 though as she did not have the time due to other commitments.

That's all I know about too

Did I miss something here?:laughing:

Angel xx

Thanks for the confirmation.

It seems like someone else was selling merchandise with the forum logo on and keeping the majority of the money for themselves and donating a small percentage to the forum but this stopped last year.

I will get some car stickers produced for you all and perhaps some nice pens too. They will both be free for you all :)

If you want any other forum merchandise then I am happy to look into it.

Richard :)

The forum hasn't changed but we have a new logo on the facebook page which I may choose to implement on the forum itself.

When I put the new logo on the facebook page yesterday I received over 40 messages and emails from members saying how much they lovwed the new logo including all the moderators and Pauline herself.

I didn't receive one negative comment about the logo until this thread.

Everyone is allowed their subjective opinion on things but when we took over what I said was things wouldn't really change much.

I took that to mean that I would be allowed to make some minor cosmetic changes to the look and feel of the website and forum to improve it.

Many people had said the forum was looking a little dated and when I ran the competition to ask what you all liked best about the forum, not one of you said that you really liked the forum logo.

I feel like I have said it a thousand times but there are no plans to charge for the forum and I give you my personal guarantees that the forum will always be free.

Feel free to print out this post and keep it.

Richard :)

lol, feel free to print???? :laughing:

lol, feel free to print???? :laughing:

Some people are convinced we are going to charge for the forum when we are not. That is why I said feel free to print out my personal guarantee!

Richard :)

Some people are convinced we are going to charge for the forum when we are not. That is why I said feel free to print out my personal guarantee!

Richard :)

I know, got that, just made me giggle thats all:blush:

:D:D:D:D .................

i'd be happy with a new car sticker with the new logo on it :D i think its looks good and really professional ... and isn't that what we are? professional childminders?

i do love the smiley face too though!

I must admit, I do prefer the smiley face... the other one kind of reminded me of a bear with big ears :laughing:

But it is good too. :D

I am up for getting a car sticker too :thumbsup:

lol, feel free to print???? :laughing:

Actually I did reply to that thread on fb, unless it was deleted?

I like the new logo and the smiley face agggh!! well there is only one way to sort this out FIGHT!!

I appreciate that it is YOUR forum Richard, but I suppose some of the older/established members who have helped this forum get to where it is feel they own a piece of it (if only in sweat and tears).

My point here, is try being be a little bit more sympathetic, and possibly a vote/poll on the logo, yes it need changes but here are your options, would be more conducive to a better relationship x

I like the new logo and the smiley face agggh!! well there is only one way to sort this out FIGHT!!

I appreciate that it is YOUR forum Richard, but I suppose some of the older/established members who have helped this forum get to where it is feel they own a piece of it (if only in sweat and tears).

My point here, is try being be a little bit more sympathetic, and possibly a vote/poll on the logo, yes it need changes but here are your options, would be more conducive to a better relationship x

Understood thank you Jods :)

Am I the only person not to have see the logo. On my phone hmmm need to kick dh off the laptop. Anyone want to do me a link pretty please he's on football manager and usually that's an all day night thing

It's like buying a house in a way, cosmetically. It's nice to add your own touches. DH and I own a forum, quite a busy one and have noticed very quickly that people don't 'do' change. Have had complaints about everything from the changing of the background colour (as it goes that was accidental but of course couldn't get it back!) to the festive Christmas snow - people didn't like the snow, was distracting.
The smiley faced logo forum was Pauline's. The new logo is Richards. It makes no difference to my enjoyment from or use of the forum itself. I'm just grateful it exists, especially with so many changes coming in with EYFS :clapping:

Am I the only person not to have see the logo. On my phone hmmm need to kick dh off the laptop. Anyone want to do me a link pretty please he's on football manager and usually that's an all day night thing

It is in Sarah's post 2 one page one of this thread.

It's like buying a house in a way, cosmetically. It's nice to add your own touches. DH and I own a forum, quite a busy one and have noticed very quickly that people don't 'do' change. Have had complaints about everything from the changing of the background colour (as it goes that was accidental but of course couldn't get it back!) to the festive Christmas snow - people didn't like the snow, was distracting.
The smiley faced logo forum was Pauline's. The new logo is Richards. It makes no difference to my enjoyment from or use of the forum itself. I'm just grateful it exists, especially with so many changes coming in with EYFS :clapping:

I have done worse!! erm....... it involved willys and tablets and getting it up issues !!! pmsl there was out roar, and can I just say it was purely accidental as I was trying to delete the adverts/spam and then made the image the wall paper!!

I have done worse!! erm....... it involved willys and tablets and getting it up issues !!! pmsl there was out roar, and can I just say it was purely accidental as I was trying to delete the adverts/spam and then made the image the wall paper!!

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

sorry but thats just hilarious

Thanks for the confirmation.

It seems like someone else was selling merchandise with the forum logo on and keeping the majority of the money for themselves and donating a small percentage to the forum but this stopped last year.

I will get some car stickers produced for you all and perhaps some nice pens too. They will both be free for you all :)

If you want any other forum merchandise then I am happy to look into it.

Richard :)

missed this

me would love a pen :blush::D

And it was not the Pele version either x :eek:


:laughing::laughing::laughing:

sorry but thats just hilarious

It is in Sarah's post 2 one page one of this thread.

Thank you.

Whispering quietly I kind of like it :D

I hadn't realise Pauline had sold merchandise containing the old logo apart from some car stickers.

What type of merchandise was it? I guess it will be more valuable with the old logo!

I have had some requests to produce some new car stickers which I would be happy to do. What other kind of merchandise would you like too?

Richard :)

Thanks Richard :thumbsup: I collect pin badges - (the ones that you stab through your clothes!) one of those would be nice:thumbsup:. I like the smiley but will have to go with the changes I guess :o

Maybe my old logo bag will become a collectors item!?

I like the new logo

I think it looks ace!

cant wait for a badge/pen

that would be wicked!!

I like the new logo

I think it looks ace!

cant wait for a badge/pen

that would be wicked!!

lol, agree or like button

Maybe my old logo bag will become a collectors item!?

Yes keep it a few years then stick it on eBay, you will make a fortune (send it me and I will sign it too if you like :laughing:)

Yes keep it a few years then stick it on eBay, you will make a fortune (send it me and I will sign it too if you like :laughing:)

If you sign it I will have to keep it! Display it on the wall :laughing:

SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND = there are new places out there, Penny Webb is active on Facebook as well as other options ..... ;)

Thanks! :clapping:

I like the new logo and need to replace my car sticker.
It does kind of look like me driving my car ( from a mindees view in the back seats) :blush:
Carol xx

Sorry I don't like it looks like something from sesame street, also didn't like
the same colours used in the olympics either, especially when the hockey was involved with the blue pitch.:(:(
Teacake2

I like the new logo:thumbsup:

Sorry I don't like it looks like something from sesame street, also didn't like
the same colours used in the olympics either, especially when the hockey was involved with the blue pitch.:(:(
Teacake2

To me it looks like a clown with a pink mouth & nose and blue & purple eyes. Now I've seen it as that I can't see it as anything different :laughing:

i like it x

To me it looks like a clown with a pink mouth & nose and blue & purple eyes. Now I've seen it as that I can't see it as anything different :laughing:

I thought that's what it was supposed to be? A big smily face?

* If it isn't I feel a bit stupid!

How do we apply for the car sticker & pen please? ...I'm keeping my smiley face bag - I love it too much to sell it - Reminds me of good times:thumbsup:

I thought that's what it was supposed to be? A big smily face?

* If it isn't I feel a bit stupid!

When I first saw it I saw arms around 2 little people... and thought aww, that's nice...

Then I read about Mouse's clown, had another look and guess what - I then saw a bloomin clown

Scroll down a bit more..... and now I see the big smiley face

And just looked again and it looks like a weird mickey mouse

When I first saw it I saw arms around 2 little people... and thought aww, that's nice...

Then I read about Mouse's clown, had another look and guess what - I then saw a bloomin clown

Scroll down a bit more..... and now I see the big smiley face

And just looked again and it looks like a weird mickey mouse

:laughing::laughing:

I'm not keen on the logo - I think it looks like something the NHS would've come up with - sorry Richard! But I do like the combination of colours though -and I wholeheartedly support your right to make updates and changes where you see fit :D Jen x

I think it looks like a red mummy hugging blue and purple babies...

I like it! I think it looks really snazzy and cheerful :D

I think it looks like a red mummy hugging blue and purple babies...

I like it! I think it looks really snazzy and cheerful :D

Now there's a word I haven't heard in a while lol:laughing::laughing::laughing:

I do like the new logo, however it does remind me of someone grabbing a pair of blue and purple boobies, sorry:blush:

When I first saw it I saw arms around 2 little people... and thought aww, that's nice...

Then I read about Mouse's clown, had another look and guess what - I then saw a bloomin clown

Scroll down a bit more..... and now I see the big smiley face

And just looked again and it looks like a weird mickey mouse

Same :laughing:!!!

Maybe we should have a 'name the logo' competition? :laughing:

I do like the new logo, however it does remind me of someone grabbing a pair of blue and purple boobies, sorry:blush:

:ohdear:
There's just no helping some people..... :laughing:

I'm sorry, it must be a man thing:rolleyes:, but like I said I do like the logo :thumbsup:

I am glad I am not the only one who sees a clown! :o

Nooo! I can see all those things now, especially the big nose and boobs :eek:

I like the pink tbh

I like the pink tbh

can we have more pink through the forum??
or different colous for each section :blush::blush:

sorry just like colour x

I like it :D :thumbsup:

I'd love a pen if they become available please x

Perhaps Richard can confirm what picture the logo is based on. I can see smoker face, clown and arms around children. My husband agrees with dave's boobies picture.

I think you lot have all been on the booze! personally I think it looks like an angel with a micky mouse halo :D

I do like the new logo, however it does remind me of someone grabbing a pair of blue and purple boobies, sorry:blush:

Tee hee. He said boobies :eek:

Oh wow a logo that changes everytime you look at it :laughing::laughing::laughing:

Not sure I like the idea of the clown though ( I blame reading Stephen Kings IT)
:panic::panic:

I first saw a person putting arms round two children now its a clown :p

:laughing: hee hee hee at BOOBIES...

It is a man (or woman ;)) doing a

MOTORBOAT!!! On some colourful tatas

(google motorboat boobs and check out urban dictionary if you don't know what it is lol)

a big smily face:D

I think you lot are nuts!!

anyone been smoking something they sholdnt have?

I love how one logo can be so many different things to other people! :laughing:

I first looked at it and saw a mummy hugging 2 babies but now I dont know what it is as I can see everyone's suggestions!! :D
I do like it, its not the forum logo Im used too but im sure it will end up feeling like its always been here.

I'd love a pen and sticker too please! :thumbsup:

I must be thick had to google motor boat boobs. This thread is getting worse. We need to know what was Richard thinking when he came up with it as minds as beginning to boggle.
Must be the glass of cider I had earlier.

:laughing: hee hee hee at BOOBIES...

It is a man (or woman ;)) doing a

MOTORBOAT!!! On some colourful tatas

(google motorboat boobs and check out urban dictionary if you don't know what it is lol)

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:
Men and boobies!! :rolleyes:

I must be thick had to google motor boat boobs. This thread is getting worse. We need to know what was Richard thinking when he came up with it as minds as beginning to boggle.
Must be the glass of cider I had earlier.

What was he thinking? :rolleyes: :idea:

Motorboating? ;):laughing:

:panic: he he he he he he.... motorboating minus the :eek:

omg ive just had a vodka and it all looks so different now thanx ladies x:laughing:

Have you noticed Richard is on line but not replying to the question!

Have you noticed Richard is on line but not replying to the question!
Dont blame him do you?:panic:

Dont blame him do you?:panic:

No he is probably shaking his head wondering how his lovely colourful logo has managed to create a 4 page thread which include boobies and goodness knows what. Emma I darent google it :eek:


All I can say is Richard only here on this forum :D:thumbsup::laughing:

I'm sure sure Richard has got used to some members sense of humour. Love your boxer pic. My white one has just turned three years and still not calmed down yet but lover her to bits.

No he is probably shaking his head wondering how his lovely colourful logo has managed to create a 4 page thread which include boobies and goodness knows what. Emma I darent google it :eek:


All I can say is Richard only here on this forum :D:thumbsup::laughing:

Do you think he may be thinking about getting a refund :laughing:

Do you think he may be thinking about getting a refund :laughing:

:laughing::laughing:

:It is a man (or woman ;)) doing a

MOTORBOAT!!! On some colourful tatas

(google motorboat boobs and check out urban dictionary if you don't know what it is lol)

I did think that when Dave mentioned the boobies, but didn't like to say :p

Do you think he may be thinking about getting a refund :laughing:

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Yes but Pauline sold it as seen and now we know why :p

It's only a logo:D

I love change. I'm always changing things!

A new background color would b fab :D

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Yes but Pauline sold it as seen and now we know why :p

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Yes but to be honest she would have probably given us all away :laughing:

I LOVE the new logo it looks much more up market and professional , and i would like a pen please :clapping:

Thanks for the entertainment!

The logo was designed by a female designer. The concept is based around a childminder character holding a boy and a girl but I do agree it could also look a bit like a smiley face!

I'm pleased most of you like it. At least it is memorable and has got people talking about it :)

Thanks for the entertainment!

The logo was designed by a female designer. The concept is based around a childminder character holding a boy and a girl but I do agree it could also look a but like a smiley face!

I'm pleased most of you like it. At least it is memorable and has got people talking about it :)

lol... Does it look like anything else :laughing:

lol... Does it look like anything else :laughing:

EMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAA :laughing::laughing::laughing:

i think Richards silence is the best way :thumbsup: