But . . . it IS from Yahoo!

I just can't figure out how something so innocuous could bother so many people.

seriously? if this is what people have to concern themselves with then I want a life like that.

Of all the stupid things to complain about...

@chucklebuck: People don't like Yahoo. Alot.

I think if Flickr is working so well that the only thing the users can complain about is a logo change, that's a really good sign.

Maybe those users could switch to another service if they hate the logo so bad?

I hate the Yahoo, installed the greasemonkey script, and life is good. The flickr logo is iconic and I like it the way it was. I didn't complain to anyone; I just fixed it.

I have not spoken to my father in 5 years since the day he mentioned that he uses Yahoo.

For those of us that are NOT familiar with Flickr, would anyone care to explain why people would be upset by this?

Flickr users seem to be some of the whiniest people on the internets.

Its funny how everyone hates yahoo.

@LMacConn: Because the flickr community is tight and they were there before yahoo bought out flickr. They are the reason flickr was worth buying in the first place. They were not happy about the corporate takeover and don't like to be reminded of that. I didn't think it was a big deal but I don't like the new logo and I greasemonkied it out of my sight.

I noticed it this morning and thought to myself, "Has that always been there?" and then went on about my business. I don't understand the problem.

It must be a very vocal minority complaining, because I'm very active on Flickr and haven't heard a peep from any of the people I'm in contact with there.

Good to know we've solved global warming, swine flu, health care and the economy so we can now turn our attention to pressing matters such as a logo.

This reminds me of the license plates here a couple of years ago. They featured a sun with a smiley face in the center of the plate (I honest to God never even looked at the plate long enough to notice) and this apparently enraged people so much that stores were actually selling stickers to place over the offending sun image. I didn't understand that one either.

@chucklebuck: It's far more likely that it's latent anger over some of the changes yahoo made to flickr after they acquired it. Those were a little more substantial, and have inspired years of repressed feelings ;)

@TheFlamingoKing: I highly doubt that the logo is "the only thing the users can complain about". Do you really think that is likely?

Jesus Christ - I fear for my retirement if the people who need to pay for my social security are wasting their time on this crap.

@redskull: Right, because until every other pressing global issue is solved, no one can complain about anything else. You didn’t get a raise? Tough, people are dying from H1N1!

They should just rename Flickr to "Yahoo Photos". Then these whiny people can jump out of windows and the world can move on.

@fett387: Yahoo used to have a Yahoo Photos before they bought Flickr.

Who cares?

Sometimes it's better if some things aren't branded to their parent company..

Consumerist from Consumer Media LLC, a subsidiary of Consumers Union!

I did my research. :)

@AstroPig7: So we can definitely put you down in the "I Don't Like The New Flickr From Yahoo" category then?

People just like to bitch and moan about every little thing. It's only a damn logo.

@chucklebuck: I mostly got annoyed when it kept insisting that I tie my Flickr account to my Yahoo account. It never occurs to Yahoo that I might not want every account I have on a website they own congealed into one big lump.

@redskull:
Thats not what he said. He may not even have a flickr account. He just pointed out that your statement was idiotic.

@Broadcaster: Is there a reason for this, or is this one of those things that just defies any logical explination?

@VA_White: Err, unless you created the greasemonkey script and publicized its use, you didn't fix a damn thing.
2nd point: it only fixes Firefox browsers, correct? So those others aren't fixed.

@johnrhoward: I'd like to be the first to welcome you to Consumerist*.

* I kid because I luv, fellow commentators. :D

@Colonel Jack O'Neill: People did get angry over the change of IKEA's logo not long ago.

@redskull: Life-challenged Americans, even vampires, deserve not to be harassed and discriminated against. I'd have hoped that, by now, we'd all agree on this point. You should be mortified and ashamed.
Those flea-bitten, roustabout, stinky-breathed Lycanthrope-Americans, on the other hand, deserve ALL the scorn they so justly earn.

This makes me want to shed a tear. I mean, the best thing about some corporations is their anonymity when they are behind some recognized products. Maybe they could start a trend. Kraft, by Phillip Morris.

BTW, the tear i want to shed is for the people who get upset when a free service they receive from a company does something benign like change a logo. Or does flicker charge now, i don't even remember.

@categorically: You know, I'd have hoped that your Father would have enough squirreled away on your behalf so relying on Social Security isn't needed. Especially after punking you with that whole crucifix thing.
Besides which, since you can multiply loaves of bread and change blood to wine, do you really need full SS benefits?

@Trai_Dep: I fixed it for myself. From my point of view, things are the way I like them. I only use firefox. Everyone else is on his or her own.

I'm suspicious of any Greasemonkey auteur who'd use a graphic of a dog over a cat.
Deeply suspicious.

@skizsrodt: You can upload up to a certain amount free but most hard-core flickr users have unlimited pro accounts which do require an annual fee.

@Colonel Jack O'Neill: Well the Feds took away people's clove cigarettes..so maybe us hipsters are just a bit edgy today.

@Posthaus: LOL.

@Trai_Dep: Jesus has returned as a GEICO caveman?

Maybe the logo change was the straw that broke the camel's back with regards to things they weren't happy with? As a result, they picked now to really vent.

@GearheadGeek:
Jesus was ALWAYS a GEICO caveman....you just couldn't see it.

Also, you should fear for your social security because of the possibility that it will be unsustainable eventually.

I like that people hate a company that is providing them a free service that they apparently love so much. Pehaps google should just shut flickr down? would that make them happier?

Flickr, as a "brand," has a very positive image and makes me feel all warmfuzzy. Yahoo, as a brand, make me think of mediocre offerings, irritating advertising, and grabs for cash. I mean, I've been on the Net long enough to remember when Yahoo was new and cool, and then watch it lose its way over the years, its mission seeming to have entirely become, "How can we hook up a cash register to this Internet thing?" I don't want to be reminded of that when I go to Flickr. I would be much happier pretending Yahoo doesn't own it. I don't want the reminder.

@redskull: What is so offensive about the image of Sun? A Sun with smiley faces no less!!

@Posthaus: What they took away clove cigs? when did that happen?

@xtc46 - thinksmarter on twitter: And for those folks for whom Flickr is a paid service? What about them?

I have lots of photos on flickr. It's a great service and it's the only photo-upload sight allowed to be viewable at my government job. I could care less if they changed the logo to read "Anus Photos"

I meant "site" not "Sight"@mobilene:

@bilge: Has Yahoo! fundementaly changed any of their services? As far as I can tell yuo still get

"Unlimited uploads and storage
Unlimited sets and collections
Access to your original files
Stats on your account
Ad-free browsing and sharing"

unless that has changed, there is no room to complain. but the VAST MAJORITY of flickr accounts are free.

@Jeff_McAwes0me: These are the same type of idiots that cry, "sellout" when their favorite indie band signs with a major label.

@Trai_Dep: Wow... Trai_Dep, that's low. There is absolutely no need to insult his religious beliefs.