melvimbe
FRF Addict
I think someone could write an entire book on the psychology of putting company logos and slogans on your personal property. Why people do it and how people look at it depending on the scenario. Obviously, people do to either set themselves apart from the crowd or to make it clear that they belong in the crowd...which is odd when you think about it. Or perhaps you just like the way it looks, not necessarily the words printed on the banner?
There's a big part of me that wants to eliminate logos and such from everything I own. It makes me feel used in a way. Duped in to having to pay for the privilege to advertise for a company. Why aren't they paying me to advertise for them? Then again, there is some value to the styling that comes from logos or what have you. And being a part of a group, or setting yourself apart for the group, has it's merits as well.
I suppose my biggest 'concern' is using logos and branding to try and give the impression to others that you are something special, something other than what you actually are. In many ways, the Raptor itself says something about who you are. Adding the banner says you are well trained and exclusive in that regard. If true, great. But then again, if you are well trained, do you need to let everyone else know? I don't know.
Personally, I like the trend, if it is a trend, of coming up with your own logo/images to make your truck more your own. I'd rather see a windshield banner with a personal name you gave the truck than an ad for Ford. But again, what does that say about you?
There's a big part of me that wants to eliminate logos and such from everything I own. It makes me feel used in a way. Duped in to having to pay for the privilege to advertise for a company. Why aren't they paying me to advertise for them? Then again, there is some value to the styling that comes from logos or what have you. And being a part of a group, or setting yourself apart for the group, has it's merits as well.
I suppose my biggest 'concern' is using logos and branding to try and give the impression to others that you are something special, something other than what you actually are. In many ways, the Raptor itself says something about who you are. Adding the banner says you are well trained and exclusive in that regard. If true, great. But then again, if you are well trained, do you need to let everyone else know? I don't know.
Personally, I like the trend, if it is a trend, of coming up with your own logo/images to make your truck more your own. I'd rather see a windshield banner with a personal name you gave the truck than an ad for Ford. But again, what does that say about you?
