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McMark
post Dec 31 2004, 04:02 PM
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I've had some very mixed reactions from people who've reviewed my new business name. I originally had MarkD Metal & Stereos, which I never liked and nobody else has ever liked. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) But some people don't like the word Subtle in Subtle Customs. I respect everyone's opinion here. Let me have it straight and unfiltered. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Thanks.


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post Dec 31 2004, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE (McMark @ Dec 31 2004, 02:02 PM)
Let me have it straight and unfiltered.

don't like it. the "subtle" sounds, hum, downgrading/derogatory?

just me, english is not my first language tho, so i might be getting it wrong ...
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post Dec 31 2004, 04:11 PM
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I like the idea of Subtle customization but the word doesn't work well in a business name. IMHO
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post Dec 31 2004, 04:38 PM
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It's your decision (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) . . .however, a quick browse through Roget's using "subtle" as an adjective, as you have, yields both positive and negative results: when used as with "structures/things constructed/built" one sees synonyms such as "fine, delicate, coarse, homespun." When used as an adjective for a trait like "cunning", you see ingenious, clever, skillful, sharp", etc.

You hope that your potential customers translate your business name as "Ingenious and Clever Customs" rather than "Coarse and Homespun Customs."

Tough call. . .you have to know your potential customers. If you don't get an overwhelming positive response, your chosen name could be too sophisticated for your target group (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) .
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post Dec 31 2004, 04:47 PM
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'Subtle' seems a little... off. Not quite sure why.

Going through MS Word I get:
discreet, unfussy, unassuming, unobtrusive, unpretentious.

I prefer 'simple', 'low key' or 'no bling'
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post Dec 31 2004, 04:47 PM
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Sorry it just didnt ring my bell.. I cant really explain why either (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

it was my first impression
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post Dec 31 2004, 04:48 PM
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sort of depends how you want "subtle" interpreted.

1 a : DELICATE. ELUSIVE b : difficult to understand or distinguish : OBSCURE <-differences in sound> 2 a : PERCEPTIVE, REFINED b: having or marked by keen insight and ability to penetrate deeply and thoroughly 3 a : highly skilled : EXPERT <-workmanship> b : cunningly made or contrived : INGENIOUS 4 : ARTFUL, CRAFTY 5 : operating insidiously <-poison>

subtle enough for ya?

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post Dec 31 2004, 04:50 PM
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Don't like it - I would never think to search for custom engine/stereo work under the word 'Subtle', it just doesn't describe anything. Sorry.

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post Dec 31 2004, 04:56 PM
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I don't dig it either. You might want to go more along the lines of:


Detailed Customs
Intriguing Customs
Precise Customs

BTW, those are all synonyms for subtle.
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:00 PM
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subtle doesn't work either...searching for synonyms(sp?) might be a good idea, but try something with character, or something describing YOU the owner/operator.

I kinda like McCustoms (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:15 PM
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Hmm, McCustoms. Well that's exactly what I needed to hear. It's hard to decide something like this from only talking to 4 or 5 of your closest friends. It was split down the middle before today. Back to the drawing board. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE (TimT @ Dec 31 2004, 05:47 PM)
Sorry it just didnt ring my bell.. I cant really explain why either (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

it was my first impression

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Ya that was my first thought too.
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:18 PM
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How about McMark Customs?
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:23 PM
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post Dec 31 2004, 05:54 PM
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Mark,
I don't like the word subtle but I DO like the idea behind it. Sounds like you're trying to say "Customs that don't look like hideous drug-induced spawn of people with lots of money and no taste".

I'm just brainstorming words that sound high-end, tasteful, etc.

Discreet
Refined
Fine
Precision
Conservative
Non-mullet

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post Dec 31 2004, 05:56 PM
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Kick-ass Customs... or if you are


Kick-ass Kustoms.....



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post Dec 31 2004, 06:02 PM
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post Dec 31 2004, 06:05 PM
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post Dec 31 2004, 06:14 PM
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I think you should name it McBarf customs so that when McDonalds sends you a letter that says they are the sole owner of McBarf, I can post it on the internet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

BTW, Subtle doesn't seem to work for me either.
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post Dec 31 2004, 06:29 PM
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There is little about the business card or your business name that describes what you do...

Custom what...?

Custom bar stools? Custom whistles? Custom...Subtles?

Restoring what...? etc...

Be sure whatever you select describes something about what you offer.
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