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Winger

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 :think: Yes, you have, 90% of this thread has been you doing exactly that.
 
I don't mind the red flag that much but we've already got a flag that is easily identifiable as 'NZ' yet it's not in the running, and as I said earlier I don't really care what happens from here because of its exclusion - but this thread has been funny viewing nonetheless. 
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No I'm not. I gave up on doing this a long time back. Others do it but in a lot more subtle, effective, way than me. I can't do subtle and don't bother trying anymore.
 
If red peak wins this vote it will have nothing to do with me. Maybe the opposite.

booboo

Red peak is bland and boring and does not represent NZ.

Crucial

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Red peak is bland and boring and does not represent NZ.
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Most flags are bland and boring. I agree that the 'represent us' part is way to subtle though and needs explaining to people rather than being a stylised pic of something we feel says NZ.
 
of all the flags out there I still actually really like the Tino Rangatiratanga flag and think it is a pity that its position as the 'Maori Flag' means that many NZers wouldn't accept a change to it. It is simple, includes 'our colours' and has that small bit of uniqueness that makes it ours.
 
Aside from that, like others, I am pissed of we have not been offered the option of the de facto NZ flag of a simple fern design. Even the perceived issues around a black flag could have been worked around. A 'copy' of the Canadian flag using black and white as colours with a black centre panel and white fern would be different enough to the 'sports flag' that it is more widely acceptable.

Nepia

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Most flags are bland and boring. I agree that the 'represent us' part is way to subtle though and needs explaining to people rather than being a stylised pic of something we feel says NZ.
 
of all the flags out there I still actually really like the Tino Rangatiratanga flag and think it is a pity that its position as the 'Maori Flag' means that many NZers wouldn't accept a change to it. It is simple, includes 'our colours' and has that small bit of uniqueness that makes it ours.
 
Aside from that, like others, I am pissed of we have not been offered the option of the de facto NZ flag of a simple fern design. Even the perceived issues around a black flag could have been worked around. A 'copy' of the Canadian flag using black and white as colours with a black centre panel and white fern would be different enough to the 'sports flag' that it is more widely acceptable.
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I certainly would have no issue with a black and white flag. :)

Rancid Schnitzel

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National flags are not usually in your face type designs 
They are more subtle so we can create meaning as we see fit 
But the colors are spot on. Black and white essential with black in a key position by the flag pole 
And red in the power position with white between red , black and blue. It's a great design that ticks all the flag design boxes. <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12065895_1053637921335566_7595400023024883109_n.png?oh=bb27a2ed93521d7a13adde24db200c0c&oe=56B222F5&gda=1456225653_98e5980e79f13410e03083d7e98fcad0" alt="12065895_1053637921335566_75954000230248"></blockquote>
 
You clearly have the pretentious hipster vote locked in. Only 99.9999% of the population to go.

NTA

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They are more subtle so we can create meaning as we see fit
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:think:
 
 
 
 
 
 
;)

infidel

jegga

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National flags are not usually in your face type designs
 
They are more subtle so we can create meaning as we see fit
 
But the colors are spot on. Black and white essential with black in a key position by the flag pole
 
And red in the power position with white between red , black and blue. It's a great design that ticks all the flag design boxes.
 
 
 
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Like misinformation and " facts " about vaccination?

taniwharugby

I see there are people still banging on about voting the 'worst' option to ensure the status quo remains, and in doing so they are basically sabotaging the democratic process.

Crucial

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I see there are people still banging on about voting the 'worst' option to ensure the status quo remains, and in doing so they are basically sabotaging the democratic process.
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I'm having as much trouble working out the worst option as I am the best one.

taniwharugby

that is interesting isn't it, they know which is the worst one to vote for it, to avoid voting for the best that will supposedly become the NZ flag if they voted it?
 
I think the number of people willing to sabotage their vote would be minimal and probably only slightly higher than the usual margin of error in polls and the like?

Crucial

The RSA are being as stupid and obstinate about this process as they can.
 
The referendums aren't going to go away and the process is set in place. Why can't they just honour the democratic process that their members 'fought for' and just vote like everyone else.

jegga

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National flags are not usually in your face type designs 
They are more subtle so we can create meaning as we see fit 
But the colors are spot on. Black and white essential with black in a key position by the flag pole 
And red in the power position with white between red , black and blue. It's a great design that ticks all the flag design boxes. <img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12065895_1053637921335566_7595400023024883109_n.png?oh=bb27a2ed93521d7a13adde24db200c0c&oe=56B222F5&gda=1456225653_98e5980e79f13410e03083d7e98fcad0" alt="12065895_1053637921335566_75954000230248"></blockquote>
 
Those arseclowns jerseys should have captions on them , his could read " makes craft beer, forces it in guests" her would say " works in hr, grudgingly gives head".

mariner4life

grudgingly is good enough for me!!

JK

<a class="bbc_url" href="http://nzh.tw/11545648">http://nzh.tw/11545648</a> 
Interesting...

NTA

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grudgingly is good enough for me!! 
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That's a thing?
 
Sheet... I thought it only came in "drunkenly"

jegga

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That's a thing?
 
Sheet... I thought it only came in "drunkenly"
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Is birthdayly a word? probably more appropriate for m4l.

Crucial

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Is birthdayly a word? 
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No but Bluemoonly is.

dogmeat

Bluemoonly is more frequent than birthdayly though so maybe drunkenly-birthdayly is the answer

Crucial

Sadly, according to Wikipedia after the Blue Moon in July this year there is one in May 2016 then no more until Jan 2018.

The Silver Fern

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