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03-03-2008, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Hey, at least you're making sense here. I missed out on the one with the horse, and of course I would agree that one should go. However...
Looks like I kicked the pile of horse crap and the flies are swarming out. This thread is going OT quick.
Looks like I kicked the pile of horse crap and the flies are swarming out. This thread is going OT quick.
03-03-2008, 09:45 AM
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As many of you guys don't seem to be aware, let me remind you that turning off the avatars doesn't make it permanent. You can always turn them back on. Also turning them off means the avatars are not visible only to you. Others can still see them, thus you still have your avatar you paid for. Therefore, you guys have no valid argument there. Most of you identify yourself with your avatar in one way or another, and since you're not losing it (just not visible to you and you only) your sense of identity is here to stay and be seen by other members.
You guys are telling certain others to just change their avatar and be done with it (many of you said that countless times thus far). Why don't you guys take your own suggestion/advice and turn off your avatar viewing capabilities, which are temporarily invisible until you enable them again, and be done with it? Things can always go both ways, remember that. Just like you want them to do something and shut up, they can tell you to do the same.
I understand this whole PG business, but what really is the difference between disney characters (cartoon or not) in their swimsuit and some of the members' "NSFW" avatars? Not much, if any.
Again, if you want to browse the forums at work, you're already willing to risk getting caught being unproductive. While you're risking yourself at your place of employment, why not protect yourself just a little by disabling the avatars? As mentioned above, you can always turn them back on when it's safe to do so, at the comfort of your own home. Think of it this way, what looks more suspicious - bunch of avatars/pictures on your screen vs just text on your screen?
All I'm saying is that I think that everybody needs to quit whining/suggesting/demanding/commanding/etc and take matters into their own hand to protect only oneself. You can achieve this by:
- ignoring the NSFW avatars or ignoring those crying about it
- taking down the NSFW avatars (for those with them)
- disabling the avatar viewing capability at work and turning it on at home (for those asking others to take them down)
You guys are telling certain others to just change their avatar and be done with it (many of you said that countless times thus far). Why don't you guys take your own suggestion/advice and turn off your avatar viewing capabilities, which are temporarily invisible until you enable them again, and be done with it? Things can always go both ways, remember that. Just like you want them to do something and shut up, they can tell you to do the same.
I understand this whole PG business, but what really is the difference between disney characters (cartoon or not) in their swimsuit and some of the members' "NSFW" avatars? Not much, if any.
Again, if you want to browse the forums at work, you're already willing to risk getting caught being unproductive. While you're risking yourself at your place of employment, why not protect yourself just a little by disabling the avatars? As mentioned above, you can always turn them back on when it's safe to do so, at the comfort of your own home. Think of it this way, what looks more suspicious - bunch of avatars/pictures on your screen vs just text on your screen?
All I'm saying is that I think that everybody needs to quit whining/suggesting/demanding/commanding/etc and take matters into their own hand to protect only oneself. You can achieve this by:
- ignoring the NSFW avatars or ignoring those crying about it
- taking down the NSFW avatars (for those with them)
- disabling the avatar viewing capability at work and turning it on at home (for those asking others to take them down)
03-03-2008, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
It is because you, and the rest of the DNF people here are the ones flat out refusing to disable avatars. A mod already suggested you do it, why else would only this group of individuals refuse? It's pretty obvious if you aren't biased in your view of the situation.
I did not create this thread. It was created by another individual, and I responded in a respectful manner, listing real life senerios that could result in consiquences.
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03-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sofa king
i think were all still talking about NWS avatars.
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
03-03-2008, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sofa king
im still lost @ how he gets reported, pissed & feels the need to bring other people down?
03-03-2008, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
A mod did suggest I disable the avatar function. I've openly stated that I will not, due to the fact that I enjoy member recognition. I have also openly stated that this is my personal choice and have excepted the fact that I will have to take a chance at getting caught at work. It in no way implies that I will report anyone who has a risque avatar, nor am I here to whine about it or defend what the other DNF's place in their avatar.
I did not create this thread. It was created by another individual, and I responded in a respectful manner, listing real life senerios that could result in consiquences.
VO(still fails to see the correlation between DNF and the topic)
I did not create this thread. It was created by another individual, and I responded in a respectful manner, listing real life senerios that could result in consiquences.
VO(still fails to see the correlation between DNF and the topic)
03-03-2008, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
These are the same ones that have avatars saying "BAWLS IN YO MOUF"
Technically your new avatar is SFW but your text has the WORD ***** & FTMFL means something definitely NSFW.
03-03-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
No, they're talking about "OT post ***** rights", "DNF cr3w", and saying that I have some sort of "FI street cred".
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
You are TOTALLY missing the point obviously... As VO said, we are merely posting our opinions (you know... as INDIVIDUAL) and it wasn't necessarily defending DNF's opinions on avatars because its different apparently. But hey, you're always right so I, or we as you would say, must be wrong.
(still has no idea where they falls into this)
03-03-2008, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
All I'm saying is that I think that everybody needs to quit whining/suggesting/demanding/commanding/etc and take matters into their own hand to protect only oneself. You can achieve this by:
- ignoring the NSFW avatars or ignoring those crying about it
- taking down the NSFW avatars (for those with them)
- disabling the avatar viewing capability at work and turning it on at home (for those asking others to take them down)
- ignoring the NSFW avatars or ignoring those crying about it
- taking down the NSFW avatars (for those with them)
- disabling the avatar viewing capability at work and turning it on at home (for those asking others to take them down)
1.) PORNOGRAPHY
This or any "not work safe" material is strictly prohibited. Posting, requesting, linking to, and/or trading of such will lead to being banned. There are also borderline sites and/or pictures which we choose to ban; if you post one of these, the post will be deleted, do not repeat or you will be banned. If you find a thread that contains pornography, it should be reported to one of the moderators by private messaging.
This or any "not work safe" material is strictly prohibited. Posting, requesting, linking to, and/or trading of such will lead to being banned. There are also borderline sites and/or pictures which we choose to ban; if you post one of these, the post will be deleted, do not repeat or you will be banned. If you find a thread that contains pornography, it should be reported to one of the moderators by private messaging.
03-03-2008, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
No, they're talking about "OT post ***** rights", "DNF cr3w", and saying that I have some sort of "FI street cred".
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
Originally Posted by DomZ
This thread is NOT going OT. People are simply providing opinions you don't want to hear.
03-03-2008, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
No, they're talking about "OT post ***** rights", "DNF cr3w", and saying that I have some sort of "FI street cred".
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
It's just "pot calling kettles black" and a bunch of forum thugs sticking together for their homies. I think the mod (threefivezero) above mirrored my take on the argument. Put aside your thuggish "got beef with DNF" mindset and take a look what he said. Case closed.
@ thuggish beef? am i missing the post where someone is trying to imtimadate you? its not about said 'beef', its about you trying to call out someone else for TEXT in an avatar.
i dont have a ****ing problem w/ your old avatar. if i did, i wouldnt look @ the forums @ work.
im all about the T&A!
you think because somone was offended by your (avatars) ***** they SHOULD BE offended by DNFs text. is basically what youre trying to say.
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03-03-2008, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DomZ
While you provided all valid points you're still missing the fact that I shouldn't have to disable something I pay for because others aren't following the rules.
If you or your boss don't believe a girl in a bikini to be acceptable, then you have no right to complain. It is acceptable in the scope and rules of this forum.
I've been saying this the entire thread but you have refused to comprehend it.
03-03-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
As far as trying to talk some sense into you all... I'd be better off teaching this eraser on my desk to fetch me a beer. It's a waste of time.
Son, my shoe size is probably higher than your IQ. We can make this chit personal if you want to start calling out people....
VO(only sees one person whining like their a-hole hurts from a prostate exam)
03-03-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by DomZ
While you provided all valid points you're still missing the fact that I shouldn't have to disable something I pay for because others aren't following the rules.
As mentioned before, arguments/suggestions can go both ways. Why should they have to take down their avatar that they pay for because you guys want to browse the forums at work, being unproductive and risking yourselves? See what I mean? What makes you guys better than them to have decisions made in your favor but not theirs?
I see both sides and I feel for both sides, but personally I would just disable the avatar viewing capabilities (for the millionth time) at work and turn them back on later.
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at vo's shoe size > taurran's IQ comment
Last edited by 3hree5ive0ero; 03-03-2008 at 10:05 AM.
03-03-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Wrong. What is acceptable by TOU is NOT based on what your own personal workspace deems fit. It is based upon what the moderators and admins of this forum see as acceptable. Your own personal opinion, or your bosses' opinion, has no bearing on what is allowable on this forum.
If you or your boss don't believe a girl in a bikini to be acceptable, then you have no right to complain. It is acceptable in the scope and rules of this forum.
I've been saying this the entire thread but you have refused to comprehend it.
If you or your boss don't believe a girl in a bikini to be acceptable, then you have no right to complain. It is acceptable in the scope and rules of this forum.
I've been saying this the entire thread but you have refused to comprehend it.
im guessing the way this whole thing came about was someone was @ work, got caught by their boss or whatever. reported it to a mod or admin as NWS & then it got to you to take it down.
so while i see what youre saying, it actually is up to peoples bosses & such.
03-03-2008, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Wrong. What is acceptable by TOU is NOT based on what your own personal workspace deems fit. It is based upon what the moderators and admins of this forum see as acceptable. Your own personal opinion, or your bosses' opinion, has no bearing on what is allowable on this forum.
If you or your boss don't believe a girl in a bikini to be acceptable, then you have no right to complain. It is acceptable in the scope and rules of this forum.
I've been saying this the entire thread but you have refused to comprehend it.
If you or your boss don't believe a girl in a bikini to be acceptable, then you have no right to complain. It is acceptable in the scope and rules of this forum.
I've been saying this the entire thread but you have refused to comprehend it.
03-03-2008, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
edit - at vo's shoe size > taurran's IQ comment
at vo's shoe size > taurran's IQ comment
03-03-2008, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
As you may have noticed, this "not work safe" was never defined with clear cut boundaries. What you deem "NWS" may not be, and most likely isn't, the same as what others deem "NWS." Also, it mostly refers to pornography more than anything. By your definition, we much get rid of all these "hot (insert ethnicity here) chicks," *****, ***, etc threads because they're "not work safe," right? I didn't think so.
As mentioned before, arguments/suggestions can go both ways. Why should they have to take down their avatar that they pay for because you guys want to browse the forums at work, being unproductive and risking yourselves?
See what I mean? What makes you guys better than them to have decisions made in your favor but not theirs?
I see both sides and I feel for both sides, but personally I would just disable the avatar viewing capabilities (for the millionth time) at work and turn them back on later.
edit - at vo's shoe size > taurran's IQ comment
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at vo's shoe size > taurran's IQ comment