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History

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	== History ==		== History ==
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	The BLogo was designed in February 1997 by [[Kalos]] ~~in response to a online design contest sponsored by [[Tygyr]], a teenage boylover whose [[Tygyrnet]] website was very popular at the time~~. Various triangle designs had been proposed but none became popular with the BL communities of the day. When Kalos submitted his design, it struck an instant chord and was adapted very quickly by [[Free Spirits]] and by many other on-line boylover organizations.		The BLogo was designed in February 1997 by [[Kalos]]. Various triangle designs had been proposed but none became popular with the BL communities of the day. When Kalos submitted his design, it struck an instant chord and was adapted very quickly by [[Free Spirits]] and by many other on-line boylover organizations.

	There is an interesting personal story behind the design: Kalos did not actually do the artwork for the BLogo. He facilitated the design with his life partner of more than 20 years. Kalos and his partner the artist have been together since Kalos' partner was just 14 years old.		There is an interesting personal story behind the design: Kalos did not actually do the artwork for the BLogo. He facilitated the design with his life partner of more than 20 years. Kalos and his partner the artist have been together since Kalos' partner was just 14 years old.

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Symbology

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	== Symbology ==		== Symbology ==

	The triangle theme originated with the inverted pink triangle that known ~~homosexuals~~ were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps during Germany's Third Reich period. Gay communities have adopted the upside down pink triangle as a symbol of gay pride. The BLogo designers took that symbology a step further, inverting the triangle and changing the color to blue. The BLogo is designed to be an easily recognizable and reproducible logo for boylovers, while also being anonymous when the situation demands it. A large consideration in the design process was to make a symbol that could be easily drawn in the sand with a finger.		The triangle theme originated with the inverted pink triangle that known [[homosexual]]s were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps during Germany's Third Reich period. Gay communities have adopted the upside down pink triangle as a symbol of gay pride. The BLogo designers took that symbology a step further, inverting the triangle and changing the color to blue. The BLogo is designed to be an easily recognizable and reproducible logo for boylovers, while also being anonymous when the situation demands it. A large consideration in the design process was to make a symbol that could be easily drawn in the sand with a finger.
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	[[Image:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|~~250~~ px\|right\|BLogo]]		[[Image:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb =frameless\|200 px\|right\|BLogo]]
	The '''BLogo''' is a graphic symbol for [[boylove]] that is widely used across the [[online boylove community]]. It consists of two blue intertwined triangles, one outer that symbolizes the man, and one inner that symbolizes the [[boy]] in a boylove relationship. Due to its shape, it is occasionally described as a "spirangle".		The '''BLogo''' is a graphic symbol for [[boylove]] that is widely used across the [[online boylove community]]. It consists of two blue intertwined triangles, one outer that symbolizes the man, and one inner that symbolizes the [[boy]] in a boylove relationship. Due to its shape, it is occasionally described as a "spirangle".

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External links

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [https://freespirits.info/blogo/ Official Site]		* [https://freespirits.info/blogo/ Official Site]
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	[[Category:Online history]]		[[Category:Online history]]

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	[[Image:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|250 px\|right\|BLogo]]		[[Image:BLogo 930x818.png\|thumb\|250 px\|right\|BLogo]]
	The '''BLogo''' is a graphic symbol for [[boylove]] that is widely used across the [[online boylove community]]. It consists of two blue intertwined triangles, one outer that symbolizes the [[man]], and one inner that symbolizes the [[boy]] in a boylove relationship. Due to its shape, it is occasionally described as a "spirangle".		The '''BLogo''' is a graphic symbol for [[boylove]] that is widely used across the [[online boylove community]]. It consists of two blue intertwined triangles, one outer that symbolizes the man, and one inner that symbolizes the [[boy]] in a boylove relationship. Due to its shape, it is occasionally described as a "spirangle".

	== Symbology ==		== Symbology ==

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Symbology

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	The triangle theme originated with the inverted pink triangle that known homosexuals were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps during Germany's Third Reich period. Gay communities have adopted the upside down pink triangle as a symbol of gay pride. The BLogo designers took that symbology a step further, inverting the triangle and changing the color to blue. The BLogo is designed to be an easily recognizable and reproducible logo for boylovers, while also being anonymous when the situation demands it. A large consideration in the design process was to make a symbol that could be easily drawn in the sand with a finger.		The triangle theme originated with the inverted pink triangle that known homosexuals were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps during Germany's Third Reich period. Gay communities have adopted the upside down pink triangle as a symbol of gay pride. The BLogo designers took that symbology a step further, inverting the triangle and changing the color to blue. The BLogo is designed to be an easily recognizable and reproducible logo for boylovers, while also being anonymous when the situation demands it. A large consideration in the design process was to make a symbol that could be easily drawn in the sand with a finger.
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			[[File:Description.gif]]
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	== History ==		== History ==

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History

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	Blogo © 1997 Kalos}}		Blogo © 1997 Kalos}}
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	==Vintage documents==		==Vintage documents==

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History

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	Blogo © 1997 Kalos}}		Blogo © 1997 Kalos}}
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	==Vintage documents==		==Vintage documents==

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Notes and References

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	* [https://freespirits.info/blogo/ Official Site]		* [https://freespirits.info/blogo/ Official Site]
	[[Category:Online history]]		[[Category:Online history]]

	~~==Notes and References==~~

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History

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	There is an interesting personal story behind the design: Kalos did not actually do the artwork for the BLogo. He facilitated the design with his life partner of more than 20 years. Kalos and his partner the artist have been together since Kalos' partner was just 14 years old.		There is an interesting personal story behind the design: Kalos did not actually do the artwork for the BLogo. He facilitated the design with his life partner of more than 20 years. Kalos and his partner the artist have been together since Kalos' partner was just 14 years old.

	{{quotation\|My partner and I hit on the double triangles + blue colour as the basis for the design.		{{quotation\|"My partner and I hit on the double triangles + blue colour as the basis for the design.

	The symbolism has been discussed before and seems self-evident. If it isn't, refer to the graphic explanation above.		The symbolism has been discussed before and seems self-evident. If it isn't, refer to the graphic explanation above.
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	The BLogo's use is restricted to BL positive use only. Modifications and variations will be tolerated (indeed, are encouraged!) as long as the BL positive message is respected.		The BLogo's use is restricted to BL positive use only. Modifications and variations will be tolerated (indeed, are encouraged!) as long as the BL positive message is respected.

	Any other use is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with severely under International Copyright and Communications Laws.		Any other use is strictly prohibited and will be dealt with severely under International Copyright and Communications Laws." <ref>[https://freespirits.info/blogo/blabout.htm About the BLogo]</ref>

	Blogo © 1997 Kalos}}		Blogo © 1997 Kalos}}