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Here is my input:
#1: Makes me question if 'tree' is a language unto itself? How do you talk 'tree' anyways? Maybe too cryptic for a slogan

#s3-10: Has no mention of tree or trees, after the forums name

#3-4: Includes the word 'green' which may be considered a political slogan or somehow attached to the Green party here in the U.S. and abroad.

#6-7: Referring to a 'buzz', which may suggest drugs or alcohol.

#8 & 9: Maybe a little cryptic? Certainly not immediately identifiable as a tree forum to people who know nothing about TreeBuzz.

#8: I would debate the claim you can 'learn everything' at any one source of information.

My vote is for #2.
 
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Here is my input:
#1: Makes me question if 'tree' is a language unto itself? How do you talk 'tree' anyways? Maybe too cryptic for a slogan


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Too cryptic? Either you take it at face value (implied: we talk[speak] about trees) or you see the potential double meaning, which is why I like it.

Call me a hippie kook if you want, but, yes, it is a language, and yes, I speak tree. I also speak the argot of the tree biz, for those who prefer a more prosaic reality.

but it looks like it's pretty irrelevant now, anyway. I defer to the #2's.

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Here is my input:
#1: Makes me question if 'tree' is a language unto itself? How do you talk 'tree' anyways? Maybe too cryptic for a slogan


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Too cryptic? Either you take it at face value (implied: we talk[speak] about trees) or you see the potential double meaning, which is why I like it.


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I am speaking about the average homeowner/civilian. Try it out and see for yourself: Write down that slogan, and present it to a completely unbiased person who has nothing to do with our career choice. See what they comment on when they read it, and what they think it means.

It could be a good slogan, who knows?

Esoteric exclusive-unto-themselves slogans, are only really understood by the people who are a part of that group. Or they require explanation.

I think slogans should give in a nutshell what the concept behind the slogan should be.

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Call me a hippie kook if you want,

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I don't want to call you anything but what you introduce yourself as :)
 
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Tom Dunlop wrote: When we decide on the slogans we'll let you know.

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That sounds odd, took the same effort to write your answer as it would have been to answer the question.

Wielding your admin. privileges just because, Tom? Or is this a hidden contest with the winner to receive a prize?
 
Nothing hidden Frans. It looks to me that it has been decided.

FWIW, I feel that slogans that don't make you consider anything are sometimes easier to forget than one that might make you type in "www.treebuzz.com" to see what it is all about.

And I think that the "learn virtually everything" is more of a play on words with the key being "virtually" and connecting it with the virtual experience, that's all. I like to think that there are enough heads here to help anyone learn a bunch, but hardly "everything".
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A. I have a homemade bumper sticker on my truck that says "I Speak Tree." I've gotten some good feedback from it, though mostly people don't seem to notice it (as with most bumper stickers).

B. Are we really trying to get civilians/homeowners in here? Not to suggest they are not welcome, but I just don't see our discussions as being relevant to them most of the time.

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B. Are we really trying to get civilians/homeowners in here? Not to suggest they are not welcome, but I just don't see our discussions as being relevant to them most of the time.

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I think you bring up an excellent point.

Here is an example of a challenge I have faced in talking with clients as a consultant:

Faced with conflicting information, and even heaven forbid, a bad experience with some other tree service, A homeowner calls me in to consult with them on their trees.

A very common query I get is when the homeowner tells me that "This tree guy says this, and you say that".
This is a tuff situation, how to convey to the homeowner correct information without it seeming biased or opinionated?

The way I deal with it, is to substantiate my information. I write down what I say, and then I give outside references which they can research on their own.

For example I often refer homeowners to such publications as the Sunset Western Gardening Book, their local nursery, or to web sites such as TreeBuzz where they can enter a question and have it discussed.

I admit that it is a rare client indeed that bothers to do this, but it has happened.

TreeBuzz is a great resource for that. The more open and transparent we can be with our knowledge, the more informed our clients will be.

That makes my job so much easier. (and often weeds out the competition)
 
Fair enough, Frans. I've done the same thing, but I usually send them links to university sites, ag sites, or similar--more authority, less chance of bias. But when ten consecutive posts here agree with a point you made, that should be pretty persuasive to all but the most cynical among us.

Of course, then they won't need to get drawn in by a slogan, since you sent them here. But now I'm just being contrary for the sake of contrariness. Long live #2!

k
 
Since so many are doing Number Two,
how was this missed:

>>> "TreeBuzz.com : Fertilizer for Arborists" <<<


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