Need name approval from community

Posted by Adam_Yu on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:04AM
from the self-post dept.

What do you think of 2 names for startup: "Flekko" and "Amusly" We're very excited to launch. Will be coming soon. We're going to give best p2p experiences in real life. ps - I'm really not advertising, but really need comments on name from community. Really appreciate. Thanks) Adam

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Re:Need name approval from community by HardyLeung on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:34AM (#3697396)

I don't like either.

Flekko sounds like Blekko (easy to get confused). And what the heck does Flekko mean anyway? Don't just use cute-sounding word, but meaningfully cute-sounding word.

Amusly... I know where you are coming from, but this sounds like a gross grammar throwup. I feel irritated just seeing the word because it is wrong in spelling (why isn't it amusely?), grammar (amuse doesn't go with ly), and sound (rhyme with must or muse?). It just feels wrong. Not just wrong, but three wrongs. If you must use this... use Amusely. At least it is less disgusting-looking.

I am sorry I don't like either names. Hope you don't mind the very direct feedback. If I must choose, I choose Flekko.

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Re:Need name approval from community by Adam_Yu on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:36AM (#3697405)

I really loce direct feedback, that's the reason why I posted here. Yep, I own that name too (amusely) and Flekko is confusing me with the same reason you've mentioned. Thanks for respond!

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Re:Need name approval from community by Adam_Yu on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:38AM (#3697410)

loce=LOVE

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Re:Need name approval from community by Suan on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:39AM (#3697412)

I personally can't stand names that end with "ly" for no good reason (assistly, embedly, ugh. If its an actual word, like "carefully", then fine) So that leaves Flekko, which is neither good nor bad IMO.

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Re:Need name approval from community by dwynings on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:34AM (#3697399)

I'm not a fan of either – Flekko is too similar to Blekko and Amusly seems weird to me without the "e".

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Re:Need name approval from community by Adam_Yu on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:38AM (#3697408)

I meant "AmusEly" actually. I don't know why I put it wrong here) Thanks)

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Re:Need name approval from community by cdvonstinkpot on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:29AM (#3697387)

Flekko seems easier to pronounce.

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Re:Need name approval from community by Adam_Yu on Tuesday March 13, 2012 @03:08AM (#3697351)

ps - we have to choose one) but like em both! What are your thoughts?

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