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I have restored some flags of non-sovereign states that had disappeared (e.g. Puerto Rico, Guam, England, Scotland...), and added new ones, including the states or special territories of the UK, France, Germany, Belgium and Spain.
Actually, if you take a closer look, when you hover over a flag you can see in which country he resides -> Maciamo's shows Belgium - Brussels.
Mine shows Belgium - Flanders. :)
The prefecture flags would show : Japan - Aichi or something like that.
What I want to do is have double flags for Japan too. People could choose just the flag of Japan, or Japan + their prefecture. However that's quite time-consuming to create all these double flags... In any case, even if it's only the regional/prefectural flag of a country, the country's name also appear when you pass with the cursor over it (try with my Brussels flag).
That's great, thanks very much, that's very helpful!:cool:
I would love to have the prefectural flags of Japan, but I have to see if Thomas agrees with that, as he tends to be very particular about these things.
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The Admin "knows" where people are by their IP address. So it shouldn't be a problem for them to check if the member is in the location that their "flag" represents.
That holds true in theory, in fact we do not have the time for such a procedure.
I know about such device, but I heard sometimes it can be inaccurate...
I would love to have the prefectural flags of Japan, but I have to see if Thomas agrees with that, as he tends to be very particular about these things.
Dont know if these are useable or not but here is a link with a photo of all the prefectural flags.
http://http://www.cafepress.com/hantranslation/706143
Edited to delete links that may not be proper here, items included in the links were goods for sale for each individual prefecture. Sorry about that.
(http://www.cafepress.com/hantranslation/706233)
I realize everyone in this topic is pretty enthusiastic about the whole subflag (defining "subflag" as a minor flag belonging to a bigger, country flag) scheme, however I fail to see an actual purpose that would justify the effort behind gathering specific flags from all over the world (not that I'm doing the effort myself, for that matter).
Despite considering pride in one's country foolish, I also think sporting a "subflag" is useless on two different levels:
1) First and foremost, from an aesthetical standpoint, a little square standing next to the actual flag looks horrible. If you actually want to show how attractive a logo in a subflag might be, I'd suggest a signature approach rather than a 10x10 px ugly square. If you can't use Photoshop to make the signature yourself, there's plenty of people who can, and might capture better the aesthetic and/or symbolism behind the particular logo of the specific subflag.
2) From an informational standpoint, we already have a location field that can perfectly communicate the exact geographical location, if necessary.
Furthermore, I see a potential equality issue. To put it in simple terms...
"Hi, I'm a [third world country] resident and I would like to have the flag of my not so popular country's states."
If you can picture that generic dialog for each person coming from an unusual country, you might realize that you either deny the request (in which case the person might feel discriminated) or further complicate your life by looking up some obscure flags few people know.
What about the United States? Do we get our state flags, too?
can the rebel flag be added in case I return to the South?
Can't this flag cause some problems in the US? From what I gather one of the southern states removed it from their state flag because of its past association with the civil war and slavery High Growth Reported for the World Outdoor Advertising Market ::
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I am wondering since not all of us know all the provinces' flags of every country. When the person chooses it, how do we know where the flags are from, people don't always input their real location? I suppose you can Google to find out, but I would prefer if the country's flag is next to it or some other information available on the profile if itfs not too much to ask.
What I want to do is have double flags for Japan too. People could choose just the flag of Japan, or Japan + their prefecture. However that's quite time-consuming to create all these double flags... In any case, even if it's only the regional/prefectural flag of a country, the country's name also appear when you pass with the cursor over it (try with my Brussels flag).
I am wondering since not all of us know all the provinces' flags of every country. When the person chooses it, how do we know where the flags are from, people don't always input their real location?
The Admin "knows" where people are by their IP address. So it shouldn't be a problem for them to check if the member is in the location that their "flag" represents.
. . .and the South's gonna do it again, and again. . . well, that's what Charley Daniels said. (that's the name of a kind of old southern rock group, he played the fiddle)
Maciamo san, I'm glad that you and Thomas came to easy agreement over that and have set it out to the degree that it's technically possible. Thank you both for all your hard work there !!
As Mike Cash (I believe it was) had said, some are very wrapped up emotionally in the flag of their choice, and it is a thoughtful thing to do.
I wonder if you have also added the flag from the twin crater lake district in the higher ray state of the belt country on Mars--it's such a surreal design.:cool:
Here we go, I have added the flags of the 47 Japanese prefectures, all combined with the flag of Japan.
heyz that's pretty cool :wave:
I have added the flags of Canadian states and territories. :-)
What about the State flags for the US? I'd love to have a bear flag. It has been about five months since I asked last.
We usually only check people's IP when their location seems not to match the reality. So anytime someone has a rare flag (e.g. Andorra, St Pierre & Miquelon, Barbados, Tibet...), or one from a country like Iraq or North Korea (too unlikely), or else when the user is visibly lying about his/her location (we've had many Koreans taking the Japanese flag to badmouth Japan, but they get busted immediately).
Maciamo, thank you....cheers!
Also many thanks for including the Prefectural flags as well.
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I checked the link you gave, but it was dead from here.
I agree, since this IS a Japan about Japan, it would be a great way for people to learn a little detail about Japan almost by osmosis if we could include the prefectural flags.
Here we go, I have added the flags of the 47 Japanese prefectures, all combined with the flag of Japan.
I want to add them but there are so many of them that it will take time. Note that US overseas territories are already there.
I am not going to respond to the scathing comments in this thread, but I think I have made me point on prefectural flags quite clear in this post (http://www.jref.com/forum/showpost.php?p=348237&postcount=52). I believe that the Euro/country flag combination should be restricted to the Eupedia forum, as this forum focuses on JAPAN. This is going to be my last post on the flag issue.
Thank you!
Well, it wasn't clear, because my proposal was only about regional and state flags, but prefectures are neither states (Japan doesn't have any) nor regions (like Tohoku, Kanto, Kansai, Kyushu...). If we add prefectures, it would be like adding provinces, counties or French departments... Have you thought about that ? If we did the same about Europe on Eupedia, we would have thousands of flags for Europe. France alone has 95 departments, and the UK over 150 counties.
can the rebel flag be added in case I return to the South?
The prefecture flags would show : Japan - Aichi or something like that.
Yes, that's what I am planning to do. I'll wait for Thomas' ok, as prefectures aren't "states", and I have no idea what his logic is about flags. :?
That holds true in theory, in fact we do not have the time for such a procedure.
Well I was on the receiving end of having my reputation points cut by 20 and called a liar because of the "flag" issue, so I would submit to you that it isn't just in theory but practice as well.
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Everyone don't go jumping on me here, I am just stating a fact of what happened.
Well I was on the receiving end of having my reputation points cut by 20 and called a liar because of the "flag" issue, so I would submit to you that it isn't just in theory but practice as well.
Everyone don't go jumping on me here, I am just stating a fact of what happened.
We usually only check people's IP when their location seems not to match the reality. So anytime someone has a rare flag (e.g. Andorra, St Pierre & Miquelon, Barbados, Tibet...), or one from a country like Iraq or North Korea (too unlikely), or else when the user is visibly lying about his/her location (we've had many Koreans taking the Japanese flag to badmouth Japan, but they get busted immediately).
Oh my... no EU flag ... what a pity! :(
Anyway, thanks for your effort!
Thomas is still vigorously against that, even in flag combinations like in Eupedia. I really cannot understand. Maybe there should be some kind of petition of all members who want the EU flag back.
It would be worth a try! Count on me for this one.
I am glad you are with me on this one, as you are Austrian like Thomas and maybe could be more convincing than me about this EU flag issue.
I have fixed it. :-)
This is an interesting idea; I love to learn about flags.:-)
... Maybe there should be some kind of petition of all members who want the EU flag back.
It would be worth a try! Count on me for this one.
I have fixed it. :-)
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The Puerto Rico flag is not showing on my posts. Text is showing instead. :(
Most people know country flags, so it is easy for everyone to see where someone is living. But with a region/prefacture flag, it would be difficult to know where someone is living, so I think that having only country flags is a better idea
I think you're right. It worked like a charm this time around!
EDIT: Sorry, but I didn't think this warranted another separate post!
Might make it interesting for those that are not living here to see what the Prefectural Flags are, as just about everyone (probably) knows what the Japanese Flag is, even if it hasn't been "officially" recognized.Actually the Japanese flag was officially made into law in 1999, when Obuchi was Prime Minister. It's the same time "Kimigayo" was legally made the Japanese national anthem.
I am glad you are with me on this one, as you are Austrian like Thomas and maybe could be more convincing than me about this EU flag issue.
Is he against that flag because of a negative attitude towards the EU? Or is it because it isn't precise enough to indicate a user's location?
Anyway, Thomas, please let users decide themselves whether they feel 'European' or not.
Call it inferiority complex, (you know - a part of the Austrian mentality :blush:) but for me and maybe some other users it would make a difference.
Thanks, Maciamo!
I don't suppose allowing a double flag like in the Eupedia forum is on the table?
I'd love to use the Aichi symbol if possible.
That's why I have the Prefectural Flag as my avatar.
Can't this flag cause some problems in the US? From what I gather one of the southern states removed it from their state flag because of its past association with the civil war and slavery
Yes...since the popular use of political correctness, many people have began attacking the rebel flag. I for one see nothing wrong with it, as do many blacks who were born and raised in the area surrounding my home. Please understand my original post was in jest...I figure since all of the unrest about the current flag controversy, I would merely make a feeble attempt at having a bit of home brought to me here at JREF!:blush:
The Admin "knows" where people are by their IP address. So it shouldn't be a problem for them to check if the member is in the location that their "flag" represents.
That holds true in theory, in fact we do not have the time for such a procedure.
Oh my... no EU flag ... what a pity! :(
Anyway, thanks for your effort!
I checked the link you gave, but it was dead from here.
I agree, since this IS a Japan about Japan, it would be a great way for people to learn a little detail about Japan almost by osmosis if we could include the prefectural flags.
Thanks for that update, this one should work,
http://www.cafepress.com/hantranslation/706143 (http://www.cafepress.com/hantranslation/706143)
I think I know what was wrong, when I put in the hyperlink the first time I did not delete the http:// before copying the link so the link would not work. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
Great! Let me know when they're available!
Makes me want to break out into a rendition of u炪mv, the prefectural anthem!
Well, it wasn't clear, because my proposal was only about regional and state flags, but prefectures are neither states (Japan doesn't have any) nor regions (like Tohoku, Kanto, Kansai, Kyushu...). If we add prefectures, it would be like adding provinces, counties or French departments... Have you thought about that ? If we did the same about Europe on Eupedia, we would have thousands of flags for Europe. France alone has 95 departments, and the UK over 150 counties.
I am wondering since not all of us know all the provinces' flags of every country. When the person chooses it, how do we know where the flags are from, people don't always input their real location? I suppose you can Google to find out, but I would prefer if the country's flag is next to it or some other information available on the profile if itfs not too much to ask.
It's not about the precision of the location, as I proposed to have a combnation of "EU flag + country" like on the Eupedia forum (http://www.eupedia.com/forum/), but he doesn't want that on JREF. Therefore it is because he has anti-EU feelings (I don't see any other reason).
Thanks, Maciamo!
I don't suppose allowing a double flag like in the Eupedia forum is on the table?
I'd love to use the Aichi symbol if possible.
I am not going to respond to the scathing comments in this thread, but I think I have made me point on prefectural flags quite clear in this post (http://www.jref.com/forum/showpost.php?p=348237&postcount=52). I believe that the Euro/country flag combination should be restricted to the Eupedia forum, as this forum focuses on JAPAN. This is going to be my last post on the flag issue.
Thank you!
I'll have the Aichi symbol as my avatar eventually, but I tend to change my avatar periodically, so something a little more permanent would be great.
Of course, I have no problem if it never becomes a reality. But there's absolutely zero chance if no one asks! :cool:
I agree with you there, I wonder, since the Forum name is Japan Reference.......,(please) if the prefectural flags could be added as well. I am willing to do the research for all 47 Prefectures/Districts of Japan.
Might make it interesting for those that are not living here to see what the Prefectural Flags are, as just about everyone (probably) knows what the Japanese Flag is, even if it hasn't been "officially" recognized.
I'll have the Aichi symbol as my avatar eventually, but I tend to change my avatar periodically, so something a little more permanent would be great.
Of course, I have no problem if it never becomes a reality. But there's absolutely zero chance if no one asks! :cool:
Most people know country flags, so it is easy for everyone to see where someone is living. But with a region/prefacture flag, it would be difficult to know where someone is living, so I think that having only country flags is a better idea
Most people know country flags ? Dude, there aren't only Europeans on this board. I was shocked to realised that so many people around the world have virtually no knowledge of country flags apart from a few big countries. Even my wife didn't know 1/4 of European flags before I force-taught her (and she has already forgotten a lot !).
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