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08-23-2003, 10:38 PM | #1 | |
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Huge signatures and offensive images
This place doesn't seem to have much class - I've seen some pretty rude smilies (middle finger, swear words...) and some pretty offensive signatures. One signature is an animated GIF of a woman taking off her shirt to expose herself (a bra is still there, but still... c'mon).
And the other thing, why is there seemingly no restraint to signatures? They apparently can be of any vertical length they want, and any subject matter. It's sometimes sorting through the images to get to the content (the only reason I'm interested in this forum). Maybe whoever setup vBulletin had fun turning on ALL of the options? I'm not trying to spoil people's fun, but it seems a little too much. |
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08-23-2003, 11:17 PM | #2 | |
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The moderators have time and time again reminded people not to use HUGE IMAGES in signatures. Signatures also can only contain a limited number of characters. As for content of signatures, I don't think anybody has anything truly inapropriate (That I've seen but I haven't seen everything)
As for the smilies, nobody cares about your opinions on them Just kidding. Actually, I don't know if those are really middle fingers they kind of look like tiny cactuses.
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08-24-2003, 10:39 AM | #3 | |
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Unless you are hanging out in www.pansies.org then you'd know that this site has as much or more class then most. There is a touch of reality in this forum and with that come some crassness. If that’s not acceptable to you, then don't stop here.
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08-24-2003, 11:19 PM | #4 | ||
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08-24-2003, 11:26 PM | #5 | |
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i have got bitched at twice for my signature 2 diff. times so yea they do shit about it
and get over it it is life |
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08-25-2003, 01:26 AM | #6 | ||
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08-25-2003, 08:24 AM | #7 | |
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Look, I don't want to turn this into a religous thread, but I am Christian (not Mormon). And I don't care if you think I'm square, I still want to post here and use the site. And I know what professionalism looks like. This site does NOT look professional.
Other "more professional" boards have taken pains to ban swearing - and not surprisingly, people can still express themselves. Also, please don't personally attack me for my beliefs - I wouldn't attack yours. All I'm trying to do is bring it to light and understand the reasons (if any) for the relatively unrestrained atmosphere here. |
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08-25-2003, 08:39 AM | #8 | |
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Ah fuck, no more swearing.
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08-25-2003, 10:42 AM | #9 | ||
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A board doesn't have to ban swearing to be professional! We have sponsors, partnerships, and a well trained team to help weed though the miles of posts to ensure people are being civil. That sounds pretty professional to me. With upwards or 87 thousand members there is going to be some leeway on what happens and an unrestrained atmosphere is evident because of this. After all swears are just words and as long as they are not abused then I think they are OK to get a point across now and then. There have been plenty of cases where someone post was edited because a swear was used in the wrong context, and was offending. I think this board is one of the best. Maybe I'm just biased, but there are tons of boards on the net that are just plain ridiculous, where all they do is flame and swear abundantly. This board is more laid back and doesn't feel all stuffy like some of the other places I have visited, that's why I love it! I hope this is all shedding some light for you. By all means enjoy your stay, and take it for what you will. If someone is seriously offending you then repost the post to a moderator, and hopefully it will be taken care. -Craig
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08-25-2003, 10:53 AM | #10 | |
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and i thought everyone liked my sig acutally about a couple months ago there was a crackdown on peoples avatars...and it was no big deal....this site is very professional....but how professional would it be if Igor restricted everone on how they can post and no swearing, etc...this site is for itz users and Igor is allowing us to basically have rule over this site....somethings are not tolerated while other things are...all depends on what the situation is....i prosonally don't have a problem with the little smilies fiving the finger or people using inapproperiate language....even though i don't....i'm hear to gater info and to enjoy other peoples opnions and company...that's about it
as for brittney...u see more in a tv commercial for soap
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08-25-2003, 11:04 AM | #11 | ||
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Then don't post here, and that is the kind of thinking of Mormons I live in Utah, and if there is something that they don't like then they have to ruin it for everybody, they have to push their ideals and beliefs upon everyone else. If you don't think that this site is professional then don't post here no one is forcing you to be here there are plenty of other sites that have what u are looking for. One image may be offensive to you but someone else may like it, it's all relative so get over it if u don't like offensive language or images then don't put any in your sig or avatar. BTW I like the Brittany pic |
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08-25-2003, 11:04 AM | #12 | ||
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08-26-2003, 12:57 PM | #13 | ||
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08-26-2003, 01:00 PM | #14 | |
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brittney is gone made my sig look too big
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08-26-2003, 03:35 PM | #15 | ||
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Having read this and your first post(the beginning of the thread) I would like to point a few things out: 1. This is the first Complaint thread about such things I have read, and I'll have been here a year in October. People usually have no problem with the smilies because they know, as most people with a sense of humour do, that they are meant mostly for jokes. If you dont enjoy the smiley, you dont have to use it, simple as that. 2. Swearing, though as unprofessional as it may seem to you (and Im sure others) is still considered free speech. Common sense leads most of us to understand where this can be used, and where this can't be used. You'll never get away from coarse language, just as your kids(present or future) will see it regardless of what you try to do. If you dont like the forum because of the coarse language that may be in some of the threads, dont read through the forum. This site is very good at keeping things low key, and keeping any fights under control. Users are allowed to voice their opinions in how they see fit, should a user use a type of inappropriate language that is viewed by many of the other users as offensive, a warning is issued to the user via private message, and hopefully the problem is taken care of. We have a great moderating group who have no problem doing their job, and show the other members the same amount of respect that is given to them. 3. Unprofessional? I guess it should just be a reference spot for nothing but absolutes huh? I agree with Yogs, this site is top notch compared to some of the sites Ive encountered. Im sorry, but this site is here for enjoyment, people come here because it's fun, not because "hey, that site is clean cut" Now dont get me wrong, Im not insulting AF, If AF were nothing but a reference site, I'd never be on here. I love the fact that you can discuss anything about anything with anyone. The user guidelines are posted by most of the moderators and when a member joins the site, it's pretty clear that should you not follow the guidelines, even after warnings, you will be removed, that sounds professional to myself, but hey, that really doesnt matter does it? Anyways, that's my spiel, so take what you will, but that's how I view things.
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