Discussion II about the Suspension List
Quote: onenickelmiracleNo such thing as Chinese, I think it's political to be offended and not to say Chinese Virus.
Doesn't matter what you call it, but calling it the Chinese Virus isn't making this happen.
China has been used to having these problems, it was them who let the genie out of the bottle. We should be angry at China, so to be reminded of their greed as the cause of a worldwide pandemic is fine. The world will reduce their dependence on China, less we forget.
The irony is economic dependence prevents wars, kind of difficult to be at war when one country has the bullets and the other has the guns.
My takeaway is that someone has to much idle time on their hands.
In the days and nights of virus fencing, we all do.Quote: Lovecomps
My takeaway is that someone has to much idle time on their hands.
Quote: FleaStiffIn the days and nights of virus fencing, we all do.
Some seem to be ale to use their time semi-productively.
yet EvenBob's avatar of an ass is allowed to stay?Quote: WizardI received a complaint about MaxPen's avatar as being violation of the rule against political statements. In channels outside the forum, Max said he does not intend to log in to change it and doesn't care what I do. Lacking other options, he is suspended until he requests to come back and then shortly after changes it.
also, who is Max's avatar of?
putin?
Quote: 100xOddsyet EvenBob's avatar of an ass is allowed to stay?
Mooning is not a political stance.
Quote: 100xOddsyet EvenBob's avatar of an ass is allowed to stay?
EB's avatar is definitely childish and immature, but not a violation of the forum rules.
Quote: TigerWuEB's avatar is definitely childish and immature,
Blush, thanks. I aim to please..
It's apparently the ass of a plastic garden gnome.Quote: TigerWuEB's avatar is definitely childish and immature, but not a violation of the forum rules.
I concur that it is not a violation of forum rules.
I don't believe that describing the avatar is a violation of the rules either.
YMMV
would a picture of a snowflake be a violation of the rules?Quote: WizardI received a complaint about MaxPen's avatar as being violation of the rule against political statements. In channels outside the forum, Max said he does not intend to log in to change it and doesn't care what I do. Lacking other options, he is suspended until he requests to come back and then shortly after changes it.
Quote: AxelWolfwould a picture of a snowflake be a violation of the rules?
For awhile there I thought yours was two partial human skulls facing away from each other.
Quote: OnceDearIt's apparently the ass of a plastic garden gnome.
I happen to have a mooning gnome in my backyard. Personally, I'm okay with it. I believe they have shown Bart mooning people on the Simpsons before. If others feel strongly against EB's avatar, let me know.
Quote: WizardI happen to have a mooning gnome in my backyard. Personally, I'm okay with it. I believe they have shown Bart mooning people on the Simpsons before. If others feel strongly against EB's avatar, let me know.
They showed Bart full frontal in the Simpsons movie, but don’t worry, I’m not about to post a schlong as my avatar.
Quote: WizardI happen to have a mooning gnome in my backyard. Personally, I'm okay with it. I believe they have shown Bart mooning people on the Simpsons before. If others feel strongly against EB's avatar, let me know.
Consider yourself notified.
Quote: WizardI happen to have a mooning gnome in my backyard. Personally, I'm okay with it. I believe they have shown Bart mooning people on the Simpsons before. If others feel strongly against EB's avatar, let me know.
Joining Bill Ryan.
Consider yourself notified
Quote: rdw4potusIt's hard to see how that isn't meant as an insult to management.
Speaking for myself only, I can take a friendly jab, which is how I interpreted it.
Quote: WizardSpeaking for myself only, I can take a friendly jab, which is how I interpreted it.
I understand
But the Avatar change was because this forum was becoming vindictive with left and right political posts.
There was a lot of insults being hurled.
The original Avatar was a trump face designed to tick off people against trump. His change to an ass can only feel directed towards more than the management
After so many were offended by the Trump face to choose another image designed to offend seems like a slap in the face.
With the other people posting against his Avatar I don't think I am alone in my opinion
When EB changed his avatar, I saw it as a defiant attempt to moon at the moderators and all members. But then it occurred to me that an avatar is meant to portray or represent EvenBob.Quote: WizardSpeaking for myself only, I can take a friendly jab, which is how I interpreted it.
If EvenBob wants to represent or portray himself as an ass then, as I see it, the joke's on him. So I let it go.
I do see that others are offended.
I suggest to Wizard that he take steps to remove or replace any avatar at his discretion and I nominate EB's avatar as an early candidate.
What exactly is the rule about avatars?Quote: OnceDearWhen EB changed his avatar, I saw it as a defiant attempt to moon at the moderators and all members. But then it occurred to me that an avatar is meant to portray or represent EvenBob.
If EvenBob wants to represent or portray himself as an ass then, as I see it, the joke's on him. So I let it go.
I do see that others are offended.
I suggest to Wizard that he take steps to remove or replace any avatar at his discretion and I nominate EB's avatar as an early candidate.
I guess they can't political or offensive? I guess it doesn't really matter what it is, it matters what a certain percentage of people think it represents? Would it matter if it's picture garden gnomes ass or a picture real females ass? I thought it was a picture of a real persons ass, I assumed it was a guys. Is a picture of an ass appropriate, does it fall under that keep it PG rule? What if somebody had an avatar of a turquoise dress with a frontal bulge in it, would that be inappropriate or considered a political statement?
I can't believe that somebody went out of their way to complain about an avatar of somebody that's not even posting anymore. I think people should be able to have any Avatar they want, within reason.
But, if you want to be fair, I think Bob should have to remove it.
Quote: AxelWolfWhat exactly is the rule about avatars?
I guess they can't political or offensive? I guess it doesn't really matter what it is, it matters what a certain percentage of people think it represents? Would it matter if it's picture garden gnomes ass or a picture real females ass? I thought it was a picture of a real persons ass, I assumed it was a guys. Is a picture of an ass appropriate, does it fall under that keep it PG rule? What if somebody had an avatar of a turquoise dress with a frontal bulge in it, would that be inappropriate or considered a political statement?
I can't believe that somebody went out of their way to complain about an avatar of somebody that's not even posting anymore. I think people should be able to have any Avatar they want, within reason.
But, if you want to be fair, I think Bob should have to remove it.
EB is still posting. He just got over Covid-19
Well, since having an ass as an avatar is OK, I'm joining the club!Quote: OnceDearWhen EB changed his avatar, I saw it as a defiant attempt to moon at the moderators and all members. But then it occurred to me that an avatar is meant to portray or represent EvenBob.
If EvenBob wants to represent or portray himself as an ass then, as I see it, the joke's on him. So I let it go.
Quote: MidwestAPIf we are going to regulate out EB's avatar, where does it stop? It goes down a slippery slope as then most anything can be construed as political. I feel strongly that it should stay.
Your Avatar of a black man is offensive. *joke*
But seriously naked ass is considered offensive in most public places.
This is a public forum.(with a ban on profanity no less)
I don't see a slippery slope here
Quote: darkozYour Avatar of a black man is offensive. *joke*
But seriously naked ass is considered offensive in most public places.
This is a public forum.
I don't see a slippery slope here
This is an adult centric forum, theoretically Las Vegas based, where we have had open discussions on prostitution, drugs, etc.... Bob's avatar is stupid, but really, who really gives a frick? If he likes it, let him keep it.
Quote: MidwestAPIf we are going to regulate out EB's avatar, where does it stop? It goes down a slippery slope as then most anything can be construed as political. I feel strongly that it should stay.
I think it only stops at what the management of the site says. I don't think rules are necessary and the management can take down anything they don't like. We are just guests here with free will not to read or post here.
that slope already slipped when they made people take down avatars in the first place. I can't believe people are offended about a Putin Avatar and a flag. I really don't think anybody was truly offended, I think they just wanted to piss off the people they didn't like.Quote: MidwestAPIf we are going to regulate out EB's avatar, where does it stop? It goes down a slippery slope as then most anything can be construed as political. I feel strongly that it should stay.
Well then they should let everybody keep or bring back their AvatarQuote: SOOPOOThis is an adult centric forum, theoretically Las Vegas based, where we have had open discussions on prostitution, drugs, etc.... Bob's avatar is stupid, but really, who really gives a frick? If he likes it, let him keep it.
What statement was Max trying to make anyways that was so political?
People are f****** silly.
Quote: MidwestAPIf we are going to regulate out EB's avatar, where does it stop? It goes down a slippery slope as then most anything can be construed as political. I feel strongly that it should stay.
It has gone down a slippery slope for a looooong time. Political correctness run amuck.
Quote: DeMangoIt has gone down a slippery slope for a looooong time. Political correctness run amuck.
Right. We still have at least one person flying a gay flag avatar. How that is not political when other things were is beyond me.
Quote: AZDuffmanRight. We still have at least one person flying a gay flag avatar. How that is not political when other things were is beyond me.
Huh. How is whether someone is or is not gay, political in any way?
Quote: AZDuffmanRight. We still have at least one person flying a gay flag avatar. How that is not political when other things were is beyond me.
If someones avatar offends you, notify the mods. Or don't.
Quote: AZDuffmanRight. We still have at least one person flying a gay flag avatar. How that is not political when other things were is beyond me.
What political statement is that flag making?
Quote: TigerWuWhat political statement is that flag making?
Gay politics is pretty significant issue don't you think? You might say that person is not making a political statement, but you can't be sure. How do you know the person flying a Confederate flag is actually making a political or racist statement(maybe they just like the Dukes of Hazzard)?
Quote: AxelWolfGay politics is pretty significant issue don't you think? You might say that person is not making a political statement, but you can't be sure.
You're right, you can't be sure. But just saying "I'm gay" is not a political statement, neither is a symbol of that declaration.
Quote:How do you know the person flying a Confederate flag is actually making a political or racist statement(maybe they just like the Dukes of Hazzard)?
People flying a Confederate flag specifically because of Dukes of Hazzard fandom is probably an incredibly small percentage. A Confederate flag in general is a political statement because it is directly representative of a political movement.
Quote: TigerWuYou're right, you can't be sure. But just saying "I'm gay" is not a political statement, neither is a symbol of that declaration.
The gay flag is a symbol of a political movement. To say it is not is to say some animals are more equal than others. It directly represents a political special interest group.
Quote: AZDuffmanThe gay flag is a symbol of a political movement. To say it is not is to say some animals are more equal than others. It directly represents a political special interest group.
The gay flag is a symbol of the desire of the gay community to have equal rights, which they currently do not have. The case is currently that some humans feel they are more equal than others. You just proved that. That's not political, that's a fact of life.
Quote: rsactuaryThe gay flag is a symbol of the desire of the gay community to have equal rights, which they currently do not have. The case is currently that some humans feel they are more equal than others. You just proved that. That's not political, that's a fact of life.
They do have equal rights. But thank you for agreeing it is a political statement. Can we have them taken off of avatars now?
Quote: rsactuaryNo we do not. Your statement is the political one. I don't give a flying ______ about what someone puts as an avatar.
You said flat out that it is a symbol of gays to achieve political aims. So they need to be taken down.
What do you call it when someone complains about an avatar of a non-active poster?Quote: TigerWu99% of the time, complaining about "political correctness" is something that people do when they get offended that someone else has called them out for being an a**hole.
What does an avatar of Putin even mean, how is that political?
If anything, seems like he was making fun of himself.
What if someone's actual name is Hillary, Donald or Barack they want their screen name to reflect that are they going to have to change it?
Didn't someone just change their Avatar to a donkey? That's super political isn't it? Guess we can't have any elephants either. Oh crap, my avatar might be a picture of a gray wolf that's a political issue.
ams288 should seriously think about changing his Avatar, apparently 12% of adults have coulrophobia (a fear of clowns) what's a significant amount of people. Apparently, it's a real thing.
We lost an entire thread and a few posters just because a certain group couldn't handle the heat and we're always complaining. Would you like to guess who those people supported and who they really really dislike? I'm sure Barbara will tell us it was equal on both sides, I'll call b******* on that.
How absolutely silly is it that members have to change their Avatar, unless it's X-rated or clearly hateful.
Quote: AxelWolf
What does an avatar of Putin even mean, how is that political?
How is he not?
He's the elected head of a government. (I'm using elected loosely here)
Quote: AxelWolfWhat do you call it when someone complains about an avatar of a non-active poster?
They were doing it to be a passive aggressive a-hole. People could describe me like that a lot of the time, so I'll give them a pass
Quote: AxelWolfWhat does an avatar of Putin even mean, how is that political?
He's a currently serving politician, so it is about as political as it could get.
EvenBob's picture is childish, immature, and in bad taste., and I love it. Just walk down Las Vegas Blvd. and you'll see similar bad taste, "Girls Direct to Your Room", so it fits in fine here.
A picture of money would also be perfect for Las Vegas, but that would also be a picture of a politician. Washington and Lincoln fall clearly into historical figures and not political figures.
Gay is sexual, not political. The community is based on a shared sexuality, not shared politics.
Quote: AxelWolfWhat if someone's actual name is Hillary, Donald or Barack they want their screen name to reflect that are they going to have to change it?
If someone was going to use their real name as their screen name, they should be banned just on principle.
Quote: TomG
If someone was going to use their real name as their screen name, they should be banned just on principle.
Why? I admire people that are willing to use their real name.
Quote: DRichWhy? I admire people that are willing to use their real name.
That's your name?
I thought you were making a statement on your personal wealth :))
Quote: DRichWhy? I admire people that are willing to use their real name.
I've never understood the need to hide behind a made up name on most forums but can understand an AP using an alias.
