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https://infogalactic.com/info/File:Saidit.net_2019_Logo_Revision_Variants.svg

So here's a bunch of variations. From the top down...

First row left has an extended "D". First row right is inversed and I forgot to extend the "D".

Second row is without the bubble outline. I prefer this "tail" shape to the one above, but it does not conform to the angles of the text nor the curve of the "S".

The first two rows have my experimental "S". I like that it's different and is echoed in the shape of the tail of the bubble - but I am not thrilled with it. I suspect that it could be improved if my font were bolder like in my sketch. The two existing fonts IMHO are too thin and too bold, leaving me lots of room between those extremes to play with. Another note about the "S" is that it might go nicely in a bubble, alone without the "I" and exclamation mark, like in the examples lower to the right.

The first and second row "tails" are in the center, coming from the left but could potentially come from any direction, including from above. All the bubble have the same rounded corners but can be increased decreased, or a different bubble shape all together could be made. For example, I like pill shapes. It could be a subtle/subliminal red pill reference should we choose to pursue that course.

The first and second rows are very similar but you can see what a difference an outline can make. I'm not expecting you to really choose between having an outline or not, so much as bringing to your attention that we may land upon branding options including several versions, all valid, but within usage guidelines for different purposes.

I'm not thrilled about the "dot net", but it works better when small. Needs work.

Third row left, features and extended "D". The bubble has a straight "tail" and the angle of the tail "cuts" through the "I" and the "D". The bubble overlaps the fourth row. There is potential for interesting tiling.

Fourth row left, inverses the overlapping example above, but with the truncated "D". Personally, I like that "D" best because it echoes the "tail" as well as with the "I" and the "A" creates a downward negative space triangle, though granted I already addressed the dominant "A" of the current logo to minimize any pyramid-like imagery (especially with the bottom 45 degree angles on the "A"). Further, SaidIt doesn't downvote so the negative space downward arrow is not as topically relevant. Also, it is not a wide 45 degree "A" so the downward triangle is lop sided. Still I like the truncated "D" for one final reason - it slices the word equally in half - like a fair dialectic, yet not still remains a whole word unit. I aligned the point of the tail above to hit a mark lined up to the "I" and "D" not letting the bubbles overlap. Now I see it would have made more sense to tile it better so the "slice" were continuous.

The straight "tail" is almost too mathematically sterile, without humanity. Maybe that's just me. Maybe I'm a robot.

Fourth row right, all forward slash angles were changed to back slash angles. There are pros and cons that speak for themselves. It's a little jarring compared to what we're familiar with. It's also unusual in type as most calligraphy hold the ink nib at a forward-slash-like angle. The "S" has a different character as does the "D" and the slice. I don't know what to think about it.

Third row right, are two variations on an icon. I don't like either - yet. I don't like the "I" in either and the exclamation point is stupid for several reasons. SaidIt not YelledIt. The dot net had a purpose of clarifying the address. And it just clutters it up. I also made the icon bubble smaller so it feels more crowded. Whether you go for the upper or lower "S" I think it may actually work well alone.

Aside from tiling the SaidIt bubble much much more (like for a bold banner or subtle background) I don't recommend doing the overlapping bubble thing too much. There are ways it could be fun, though. For example, if "SaidIt" text only had an empty bubble, perhaps in different proportions, coming from it. This image is black and white so colours may be used to avoid the masonic checkerboard tiling - unless you wish to embrace that - assuming you even like the tiling idea. Tiling is just a bonus whimsical design idea.

Also, I just noticed they are all lopsided. All have less space beside the "S" than the "dot net". Duh.

So that's my own initial self criticism.

I thought I'd pitch it by you to see what you thought before I do a dozen more variations on these variations. Don't be afraid to tell me what you don't like, even if it's all of them. If you can't tell me why you don't like them, that too is okay, but the more you share with me the better I can deliver something we all like.

I'd rather you don't use any of these designs as they are not final and have issues. Feel free to post it for a survey and/or copy paste any of my words you like. Or don't and keep it between us for now. It's up to you.

P.S. I have some new ideas I didn't mention.