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Delete icon metaphor #114

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Maybe this is just me, but the current delete icon's metaphor is totally
lost on me.
The red, strike-through circle, as far as I know, is used for things that
are forbidden. Like a 'no smoking' or a 'no parking' sign. I don't see the
link with deletion?

I think Tango's paper shredder, or GNOME's trash can, or an eraser are all
much better, clearer metaphors for the delete action.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by wille...@gmail.com on 28 Aug 2009 at 11:14

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I'm currently using a modified version of what the future gnome-icon-theme will 
use
for deleting. This helps integration with metaphors and other actions that may 
be
used in future GNOME releases.

However, you can still delete the icons or replace them. The icon theme will 
inherit
whichever delete icons your gnome-icon-theme has, or the ones you replace them 
for.

Original comment by perfectska04 on 11 Sep 2009 at 8:56