The IF icon is not just a symbol which gives the site its tag identity. It stands for much more than that. Though every person has a different way of visualizing the symbolism behind an icon, a picture or an event, yet, at first sight, what IF's icon 3 people holding hands, seated in a circle- represents is GROUP or GROUP DISCUSSION. But all the same, it's not just any normal discussion.
It's a discussion which extends across the globe, along different time zones, as understood by the people bound in a circle, representing that though this is 'India' forums, it's sort of 'a little place for all the world', cutting across barriers of nationality.
It's a discussion which takes place between people of different races, cultural background, religion or language- as evidenced by the three people in the icon, each of a different colour. Race, colour, religion, ethnicity, nationality, cultural background, language or any other 'difference'- they have significance here in the sense that each person brings in his own ideas according to his background and traditions, and yet- is equal to the rest- an id with a bubble of thoughts bursting to be shared with the rest of the world- no differentiation. Everyone's thoughts are equally respected, and our differences only enrich us, making this site a wonderful little mosaic.
Yes, internet is a virtual world, a world far removed from the daily life we lead. We cannot get to know an 'id' as a person simply because of the discussions, or so we presume. However, IF makes relationships- how, when, no one can figure that out. But the truth is that as we leave behind our marks on these pages, where we will be forever together- these pages leave a mark on us too- introducing us to new friends, friendships, thoughts, knowledge, creativity and much much more. We don't even come to know when this virtual world leaves behind its aura in our life, becomes a part of our life, just like our shadow which cannot be separated. This is ALSO what the IF icon stands for, the way I see it- depicted in the icon by the shadow of the three people. It also brings up another perspective of the colours- these are the colours of life, which enrich us on these pages and make our life beautiful.
The colours of the IF icon also have a nostalgic value for me. Being one of the oldest members of IF, I remember those days fondly when IF was in its nascent stages. In those days, the IF icon was a tricolour, with the colours saffron, white, green and the blue chakra in the centre. Today, though the icon has changed, the colours are the same (barring the white), which stands true to its name- India-Forums, for all discussions on Indian Entertainment and much more.
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