#polyamproud

The votes are in and the new Polyamory Flag is here!

The intention behind this design was to create a simple, bold tricolor, with a contemporary approach to traditional vexillological (relating to the study of flags) elements from the original “Pi” flag.

It takes the best of the original flag, including its color symbolism, and improves on those elements of the Pi flag which alienated viewers.

A white chevron flows outward to depict the growth and possibility of the non-monogamous community. It sits asymmetrically on the flag to reflect the non-traditional style of polyamorous relationships.

The heart reminds us that love in all forms is the core of non-monogamy.

As in the original polyamory flag:

Red stands for love and attraction.

Blue stands for openness and honesty.

However, this redesign also makes thoughtful alterations:

Gold represents the energy and perseverance of those in the non-monogamous community.

I'm glad that each finalist flag has a different design concept. It's good that we're not choosing between just differently colored 3/5/7 striped flags.

I like how two of the designs leave room for people to place their preferred symbol in!

I've seen multiple comments online expressing not liking any of the designs. I think that should have been an option to vote for, so we could get an indication of how many people feel that way!

I've also seen comments expressing frustration over the limited selection. On one hand I agree — many people had put in effort to submit their designs and I would've loved to see them all! On the other hand, I know that that will make voting less optimal. That's because the votes would be much more spread out, and so the winner will be selected by a smaller majority and therefore by a smaller part of the community.* **

[* A solution to that can be to do elimination rounds where we vote multiple times, and after each time the flags that didn't garner enough votes get eliminated from the next vote. But that will make the process much longer and will run the risk of people losing interest over time. Bottom line is I think the way it ended up being makes sense, even if it means making some sacrifices.]

[** But I would love for polyamproud to post the designs that didn't make it! Maybe after the vote is concluded.]

It could be great to see the voting figures at the end — how many people voted, from how many countries.

Ive got similar reservations about the method they used and limited selection, but i think the four options covered a pretty large range of flag styles.

Im guessing either this flag or tetra flag will win out

The decision to begin your journey into polyamory is a big one. Sometimes it involves going slowly, and at other times throwing yourself in headfirst. But one thing I know for sure is that when you know, you know for sure. For some of us, polyamory just makes sense. 

But sometimes, when you're certain about something, it can be difficult to see that other people don't feel the same way. 

When it comes to Polyamory Red Flags, something that's important to recognise is when you're dating someone who, for whatever reason, simply isn't willing or able to continue on this journey with you.