Hello everyone!

I want to start a discussion about a few things that I have in mind. I want to bring this app closer to the community and I’d like your opinions on some topics.

The name

Firstly, regarding the name: when I began this project, I initially viewed it as just another side project for myself. This led me to name it “Infinity for Lemmy.” The name made sense to me at the time because I was creating a fork of Infinity specifically for Lemmy. However, there are downsides to this name. For one, it’s quite lengthy and doesn’t fit on the screen in some instances. Additionally, it may give the impression that the original developer is associated with this project, which isn’t the case.

So, to better differentiate this fork from the original project, I want to adopt a shorter name. It should still reflect its origins but also make clear that this is a distinct project.

My proposal is to name it “LemmInfinity,” but I’m open to suggestions.

The icon

The second topic I’d like to address is the icon. While I don’t necessarily dislike the current one, I believe there are talented individuals in the community who could craft something much better.

In the coming days, I plan to launch a contest. Participants can submit icon designs for a week, after which the community will decide on the best submission through a public vote, similar to what Voyager did.

Conclusion

Our project, with its unique trajectory, deserves a distinct identity. While the name and icon have served their purpose up to this point, it’s necessary that we evolve to distinguish ourselves from the original project and embrace the community’s talents. The proposed name change and upcoming icon contest are steps in that direction. Let’s come together as a community and shape the next chapter of our project’s journey.

TLDR; I’m considering renaming the project to “LemmInfinity” or something the community approves to differentiate it from the original. Also, there’ll be an icon design contest soon, allowing the community to vote on a new icon, similar to Voyager’s approach. Your feedback and participation are encouraged!