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{{MAI}}__NOTOC__[[File: | {{MAI}}__NOTOC__[[File:BLogo.svg|thumb|200px|left|A 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 symbolises the man, and one inner that symbolises the [[boy]] in a boylove relationship. Due to its shape, it is occasionally described as a "spirangle". Like the [[GLogo]], the symbol has been associated with conspiracy theories involving corporates, religion and the arts, as recently as 2023.<ref>[https://insidethemagic.net/2023/03/disney-conspiracy-huggies-symbols-jc1/ ITM: Disney “Pedophile” Conspiracy Spreads Further Online, Raises Concerns]</ref><ref>[https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/huggies-diaper-designs-do-not-match-pedophile-symbols-2024-03-29/ BLogo and CL sun implied as pedophile symbols potentially visible on Kimberly-Clark nappies]</ref> | ||
==Symbolism== | ==Symbolism== | ||
The triangle theme originated with the inverted pink triangle that known [[homosexuality|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 [[homosexuality|homosexuals]] were forced to wear in [[Historical analogies for MAPs and allies|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. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
blogo200.gif|BLogo with shadow | blogo200.gif|BLogo with shadow | ||
File:BLogoDeriv.png|MAP Symbols that derived design elements from the BLogo. <small>The sun and NB logo, seen on an NNIA-affiliated wiki<ref>[https://archive.is/SJJ4b Enbylove - MAP Wiki]</ref><ref>[https://archive.is/7WsmB Childlove - MAP Wiki]</ref> may not have seen prolonged use outside said [[Pediverse|Fediverse]] instance</small> | |||
File:Bardonduchess.jpg|Bardon Aggregates/Aggregate Industries Logo - said to be similar | |||
File:Popeblogo.png|The Pope's adornments have featured what traditionalists believed to be an almost-complete, inverse BLogo. <small>It appears these complaints were largely limited to fringe blogs</small> | |||
File:Vincent.png|The logo inspired further Disney [[grooming]] conspiracies in 2023 | |||
File:Blogo6.png|Variation (Wardyn, Mastodon) | |||
File:Blogo5.png|BG Graphic (Wardyn, Mastodon) | |||
File:Keychain.jpg|[[:File:BLGL%20Keychains.zip|3D Printed Keychain by Miru]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*[https://www.boywiki.org/en/BLogo BLogo (full BoyWiki article, with explainer and links to alternative logos)] | *[https://www.boywiki.org/en/BLogo BLogo (full BoyWiki article, with explainer and links to alternative logos)] | ||
*[https://wikileaks.org/ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20071128080904/https://secure.wikileaks.org/leak/FBI-pedophile-symbols.pdf FBI Pedophile Symbols] - Wikileaks. | ||
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[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]] [[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: MAP]] | [[Category:Official Encyclopedia]] [[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: MAP]] | ||
[[Category:Art]] | [[Category:Art]][[Category:History & Events]][[Category:History & Events: 1990s]][[Category:Cyber Activism]][[Category:History & Events: Moral controversies]] | ||
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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 symbolises the man, and one inner that symbolises the boy in a boylove relationship. Due to its shape, it is occasionally described as a "spirangle". Like the GLogo, the symbol has been associated with conspiracy theories involving corporates, religion and the arts, as recently as 2023.[1][2]
Symbolism
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.
History
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.
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.
Gallery
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BLogo with shadow
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![MAP Symbols that derived design elements from the BLogo. The sun and NB logo, seen on an NNIA-affiliated wiki[3][4] may not have seen prolonged use outside said Fediverse instance](/wiki/images/thumb/BLogoDeriv.png/115px-BLogoDeriv.png)
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Bardon Aggregates/Aggregate Industries Logo - said to be similar
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The Pope's adornments have featured what traditionalists believed to be an almost-complete, inverse BLogo. It appears these complaints were largely limited to fringe blogs
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The logo inspired further Disney grooming conspiracies in 2023
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Variation (Wardyn, Mastodon)
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BG Graphic (Wardyn, Mastodon)
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![MAP Symbols that derived design elements from the BLogo. The sun and NB logo, seen on an NNIA-affiliated wiki[3][4] may not have seen prolonged use outside said Fediverse instance](/wiki/File:BLogoDeriv.png)
See also
External links
- BLogo (full BoyWiki article, with explainer and links to alternative logos)
- FBI Pedophile Symbols - Wikileaks.