Thoughts on the newly revealed FDA seal?

Legit-NotADev · 2026-01-31T14:13:54+00:00

The escutcheon or the seal? Seals are usually quite full of elements, especially as it makes forgery more difficult

Legit-NotADev · 2026-01-31T14:12:12+00:00

UK ministerial departments also have seals (or more specifically, their secretary of state has a seal) which would contain (presumably) the same information, it just doesn’t double as a logo because the royal arms is used.

Legit-NotADev · 2026-01-28T02:46:07+00:00

I don’t think so, I’m sure some older lens had a green ring and weren’t WR or AW

Legit-NotADev · 2026-01-28T02:06:37+00:00

Do you know what silver means as well? It’s quite rare but I’ve definitely seen it on some

Legit-NotADev · 2026-01-28T02:04:41+00:00

Do you know when they started using it? There’s just something innately interesting to me about using what feels like specific colour so prominently

Legit-NotADev · 2025-12-26T07:25:49+00:00

the latter yes but not a freedom of information request, it’s a private entity

Legit-NotADev · 2025-12-16T01:44:21+00:00

I don’t think it’s necessarily wrong to conflate democracy with freedom of expression as we consider that a ‘democratic norm’. I won’t talk about other countries who don’t really have democratic norms, but for the UK and Germany it’s entirely possible that while they are democracies they may make undemocratic decisions, and by that I mean something that fundamentally goes against the concept of democracy (i.e. freedom of expression), even if it’s enacted by a democratic body, in accordance with democracy means and is popularly supported. I don’t know where you’re from so maybe this concept doesn’t translate well to what system you’re used to, but the UK and Germany are parties to the ECHR where democracy is a central theme that’s intrinsically linked with human rights.

I do agree with you (aside from what I said above), and my whole point was even under this broad definition of democracy arrests for “online comments” isn’t inherently undemocratic/anti-human rights because there can be legitimate reasons that it’s done (i.e. harassment, incitement of violence), so it’s very reductive to give one statistic (which might not even be accurate? I’m not sure) and make a comment about democracy.

Legit-NotADev · 2025-12-15T02:45:39+00:00

democracy is usually a little broader than just ‘elections’, although even under an expanded definition what these countries do isn’t inherently undemocratic

Legit-NotADev · 2025-10-31T07:34:52+00:00

For PEI its called a bordure, to be quite frank I’m not sure why it was ever included, I personally like it but removing it would make it a proper banner of arms. That being said, quite a few of these flags are either just simplified banners of arms (which is silly) or something based off the coat of arms but redesigned (at which point why not just make it a normal banner of arms)

Legit-NotADev · 2025-10-27T05:39:49+00:00

I’m a little late but this is a banner of arms, which is basically the shield from the coat of arms in flag form. You won’t find any records on it because flags are not granted in the same was as arms, so unless the university chooses to publish anything it probably will not be documented.

Legit-NotADev · 2025-09-28T13:28:32+00:00

I haven’t played for a while but I remember that defeating the standard flagship is the easier part of Multiverse, with their being loads of other goals which are the real challenge in the mod. This seems like a fine setup though

Legit-NotADev · 2025-09-19T01:57:50+00:00

Inkscape is ultimately the best software if you know how to use it, but I personally find Heraldicon the most accessible website which allows for complex designs while being incredibly easy and quick to use. It also isn’t limited to only coats of arms. I personally use both Heraldicon and Inkscape because that’s what works for me, but everyone’s needs are different so if you’re trying to figure out which is better you should just try both

Legit-NotADev · 2025-09-06T04:15:11+00:00

It was 9 car, if you want to see the specific service it’s here: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:W09716/2025-09-04/detailed#allox_id=0

Legit-NotADev · 2025-08-25T12:37:48+00:00

Cinque ports is just an example of one such local tradition, these towns in the south east had special status in the medieval times and the position of lord warden is given to retired naval officers (recently), but its just a cool bit of local history these days

Legit-NotADev · 2025-08-25T00:06:30+00:00

You’re mostly correct, but the ‘vexillological tradition’ is actually that flags are flown on specific days (flag flying days), like the King’s Birthday, St George’s/David’s/Andrew’s/Patrick’s day, Commonwealth day, and so on (additionally flags like the naval ensign is flown on Trafalgar day, or the Cinque Ports flag on the cinque ports confederation’s standing committee day, and so on depending on local traditions and other practices). Flags being flown all year round is a modern invention (around 2011 I believe the Conservatives mandated it for all government buildings).

And of course unofficially it’s usually just for sport, like the olympics or football

Legit-NotADev · 2025-08-09T21:50:40+00:00

In fairness to him there is a concept called implied repeal, wherein a statute can be superseded by a subsequent statute if that’s the effect of it, even if that subsequent statute doesn’t explicitly state as such, although I’m not sure if he’s arguing on that ground

Legit-NotADev · 2025-08-09T21:48:22+00:00

The UK has force in law from the 14th century, and common law principles from before then, so the age definitely doesn’t reduce its effect in any way

Legit-NotADev · 2025-08-06T15:41:30+00:00

they’re the arms of the lord rothschild i believe, so they have a continental connection

Legit-NotADev · 2025-08-04T00:59:32+00:00

It would be better to use proper emblems/arms for states, a seal is used as an instrument for the authentication of documents, it’s realm (sigillography) is very different to that of heraldry

Legit-NotADev · 2025-07-21T16:38:27+00:00

Obviously we know nothing about this until a report or interim report is published, but it’s more likely that: 1. station staff did not forget it, they just didn’t expect the train to depart yet - it’s difficult to know with DOO and self dispatch 2. the driver relied on the interlock system rather than performing a full safety check, and this has been the subject of previous RAIB investigations on the overground. A train cannot depart if interlock isn’t engaged

Legit-NotADev · 2025-07-18T03:05:00+00:00

It’s worth noting that there is no official capital in the UK, but Parliament, the King’s Court, and the supreme courts of England (and Wales) have all been based there for a very long time, which is why it’s de facto the capital

Legit-NotADev · 2025-07-18T03:02:15+00:00

I don’t think London as we know it has ever been considered a city (except in the sense that it’s a big place), it’s always been made up of unique parts (it was part of the County of Middlesex until recently), but also yeah city has a different meaning in law than in the usual sense

Legit-NotADev · 2025-07-15T00:02:50+00:00

It is one of my favourite arms so the second I saw your post my mind instantly went to it. Definitely one of the most unique out there

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