Perverted Avatars

[Rahul]

Well, I've read through this whole thread. A few observations, which I've brought up in PM to a certain moderator too -

1. It seems to be mostly the ladies who find this avatar objectionable, and not because it violates any sense of decency, I suspect. As several posters have noted, there is not any nudity on the avatar. One moderator also noted that the avatar is PG-13, not R.

2. If this is objectionable, what about the numerous insults flying around on the board? The steel cage threads? Are those acceptable? IF so, why not my avatar? (Some other members have brought this up too)

3. Obscene smileys are allowed. Why are people pickin on my avatar?

I really do think there is much ado about nothing. . . Further, point #1 IMO is worth noting. It seems many women have a problem with a hottie being displayed as a man's avatar. NOT ALL women, mind you, but many do. . .

Frankly speaking, if the board tolerates racism, insults (and those are certainly not PG rated), and negative rep points, then I really don't see a reason why the Tsingtao beer girl should not be allowed.

I would like the site owner's opinion on this too please, if that is alright. I would like to discuss this with him before taking any action on this. . .

[Rahul]

Would you let your boss see it when you are at work?
If the avatars continue to get out of hand I'll probably have to stop coming to the board all together.

ida rep if possible. I concur.

Thanks, Kathianne. It seems like a reasonable compromise, doesn't it?

Not to me it doesn't. A reasonable compromise would be to disable avatars altogther in your CP, so those who don't like the Tsingtao girl don't need to see her. Simple.

you know a lot of women that do?

No, but I know a lot of men that do.

[Rahul]

Ditto for the filthy words that some posters use while flaming others?

Sometimes they even bold these posts full of filth and increase the font size too. I mean, if your coworkers or children can read then it seems that those wouldn't be too child- and work-safe.

Then again, I suppose you could always put the offending user(s) on ignore. Wait! Maybe you could do that for those with avatars you find offensive as well.

Great post.

[Rahul]

Last, but NOT least, I'd like for someone,anyone, to explain to me how my avatar is perverted. Thanks a lot, folks!

Rahul

[LiberalNation]

I like rahul's avatar, it's hot.

[Rahul]

I like rahul's avatar, it's hot.

We (and many others) agree.

I'd really like for Ms Abbey to address the issues I brought up though.

[manu1959]

Well, I've read through this whole thread. A few observations, which I've brought up in PM to a certain moderator too -

1. It seems to be mostly the ladies who find this avatar objectionable, and not because it violates any sense of decency, I suspect. As several posters have noted, there is not any nudity on the avatar. One moderator also noted that the avatar is PG-13, not R.

2. If this is objectionable, what about the numerous insults flying around on the board? The steel cage threads? Are those acceptable? IF so, why not my avatar? (Some other members have brought this up too)

3. Obscene smileys are allowed. Why are people pickin on my avatar?

I really do think there is much ado about nothing. . . Further, point #1 IMO is worth noting. It seems many women have a problem with a hottie being displayed as a man's avatar. NOT ALL women, mind you, but many do. . .

Frankly speaking, if the board tolerates racism, insults (and those are certainly not PG rated), and negative rep points, then I really don't see a reason why the Tsingtao beer girl should not be allowed.

I would like the site owner's opinion on this too please, if that is alright. I would like to discuss this with him before taking any action on this. . .

your avatar is objectionable to some...

justifying objectionable behaviour with objectionable behaviour is infantile

you sure are demanding....funny you can't handle demanding behaviour by others.....

love this line.... "before taking any action on this. . ."ooooooooooooooooooo

[Rahul]

your avatar is objectionable to some...

I find statements made by some others to objectionable to me.

justifying objectionable behaviour with objectionable behaviour is infantile

Sorry, but racism is far less acceptable than a beer girl. . .

you sure are demanding....

That's interesting, considering I did not even bring this up.

funny you can't handle demanding behaviour by others.....

They can't handle demanding behavior by me, can they?

love this line.... "before taking any action on this. . ."ooooooooooooooooooo

Hey, I'm glad you like it!

Unless it can be proven I have broken some rules on here, the avatar stays. Unless of course Abbey decides to exercise her right to ban me and ban me on the basis of not breaking a forum rule. Because, I sure as hell will not remove an avatar just because a couple of other people don't like it, and especially not if no board rules have been broken.

[Abbey Marie]

Thread locked.

Btw, discussing mod actions is a bannable offense.

[manu1959]

I find statements made by some others to objectionable to me.

Sorry, but racism is far less acceptable than a beer girl. . .

That's interesting, considering I did not even bring this up.

They can't handle demanding behavior by me, can they?

Hey, I'm glad you like it!

Unless it can be proven I have broken some rules on here, the avatar stays. Unless of course Abbey decides to exercise her right to ban me and ban me on the basis of not breaking a forum rule. Because, I sure as hell will not remove an avatar just because a couple of other people don't like it, and especially not if no board rules have been broken.

in order....

tough......
for you...
all your posts are demanding something of someone
legend in your own mind
you are a guest.....jim's house jim's rules

[darin]

Unless of course Abbey decides to exercise her right to ban me and ban me on the basis of not breaking a forum rule. Because, I sure as hell will not remove an avatar just because a couple of other people don't like it, and especially not if no board rules have been broken.

Look friend - you really need to check yourself. Abbey asked you PRIVATELY to change it because she was bothered by it. Now, you're dragging her into the dirt and implying she'd arbitrarily ban you for your refusal? Knock that shit off. Seriously.