Author Topic: My Avatar (Read 2216 times)

mars01 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 29, 2006, 12:37:14 PM »

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Here at work I can get sacked if I have the avartars such as SFCHONDO dispayed.. you know what I did, I went into my user settings a turned off the display of avatars problem solved...........

[SIZE=10]BINGO![/SIZE]

mussie · « **Reply #31 on:** June 29, 2006, 12:51:43 PM »

So what do I win....?

Gianlupo · « **Reply #32 on:** June 29, 2006, 12:58:01 PM »

Our eternal gratitude!

Krusty · « **Reply #33 on:** June 29, 2006, 12:58:33 PM »

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Originally posted by mars01
Your being oversensative, I have seen far worse on Network television then any of the Avatars. For Gods Sake - Miami Vice showed more Arse back in the day then any of the Avatars you are having problems with.

Hey, I said I'm kind of glad they did this. I didn't say everybody was. I listed one of the major reasons why I'm kind of glad. Don't read too much into it.

mussie · « **Reply #34 on:** June 29, 2006, 12:59:18 PM »

Yeah thats nice..... but what about something of value

SFCHONDO · « **Reply #35 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:06:24 PM »

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Originally posted by mussie
Here at work I can get sacked if I have the avartars such as SFCHONDO dispayed.. you know what I did, I went into my user settings a turned off the display of avatars problem solved...........

Exactly, like I stated in my original post, I had 1 guy that had a concern with it. He was adult enough to disscuss it with me and we came up with a solution that worked for both parties. We decided he would put me on his ingor list. But I like knowing that other option about the avatars.
Wow that is to easy. Those that have a problem with it don't have to view it, those that love it get too. both parties are happy.

Krusty · « **Reply #36 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:11:00 PM »

Not really... For example say I'm a total prude or something and just can't stand the sight of a woman's ankle showing from under her skirt, and somebody has an avatar of just that. *IF* I were to disable avatars on the entire forum I lose not only my own avatar, not only the avatars that are non-offensive, but I lose the ability to scroll down a long post looking for folks' avatars I recognize. People do this. I had folks tell me way back when I changed my avatar that they missed being able to scroll down and instantly spot my posts (no comment on the merit of my posts, it was just instantly recognizable).

So why would 1 person require me to ruin my forum-browsing experiece, hypothetically?

I won't disable avatars for any one person. The forum has standards that will kick in before avatars get THAT bad.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #37 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:26:37 PM »

Having to have someone disable avatars is irrelevant. If that was the best option around, we would just turn them off for all.

The dominoe effect had caught on. Once one did it, then others followed. Quite frankly, we do not want our board associated with "the board with the most boobies" on it. If you are a boob, then I guess it could be considered an appropriate avatar. But then again, if you are a boob, you probably are not going to last long around this crowd anyways.

We are a game company. We would appreciate our contact with the outside world be a favorable one. If you want to watch Miami Vice, then go watch it.

mussie · « **Reply #38 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:33:34 PM »

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"the board with the most boobies"

Ya know I never thought I would have the chance to quote Skuzzy saying those words......

Yeah... I know.... its outta context but.... Icould not resist..... I blame the dark side....

J/K Skuzzy

Furious · « **Reply #39 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:35:50 PM »

the internet is full of boobies. real ones in high resolution and motion.

crying about the loss of an avatard is silly. plenty of oppurtunity for "hunch 'n' punch" elsewhere.

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:42:27 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
*IF* I were to disable avatars on the entire forum I lose not only my own avatar, not only the avatars that are non-offensive, but I lose the ability to scroll down a long post looking for folks' avatars I recognize. People do this. I had folks tell me way back when I changed my avatar that they missed being able to scroll down and instantly spot my posts (no comment on the merit of my posts, it was just instantly recognizable).

So why would 1 person require me to ruin my forum-browsing experiece, hypothetically?

I won't disable avatars for any one person. The forum has standards that will kick in before avatars get THAT bad.

I agree 100%! Ive accidentally read 3 of Krusty's posts now when I could have easily avoided them before. Bastige. Turning off avatars would mean I'd have to read at least part of every post and couldnt easily ignore the people I dont want to read.

You guys should be grateful for the freedom you DO have in choosing an Avatar. Most specific purpose BBS's limit you in your choices FAR more than Skuzzy and Co. do.

JB28 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:51:43 PM »

ALL

first off, i know that Skuzzy does this work for free probably. (not that i agree with all that he does) and thanks for your time. however, on the other hand, i want to back what SFCHONDO is saying. to repeat would be redundant, so everyone please scroll back up and read what hondo is saying. although it may not change the outcome, the courtesy of discussion PRIOR to the event is just respect. respect that i know HONDO is worthy of (and probably myself too, but hey, i might be biased on that ruling )

to all that supported my avatar (may it rest in peace) <>

humor there for those that did not recognize it (or that need it)..if the shoe fits.....................

Back to HONDO, (sry got on a tangent) his was here for a LONG time and why is HIS now all the sudden bad???

MY VOTE IS TO BRING IT BACK! mine was closer to the edge, but not Hondo's. his is (was) just fine. IMHO

nuff said!

BIGSKY.... just what in the H E double hockey sticks are your smilie faces smiling at. I think i object to that. and just where has this thumb been?

really nuff said.

<~~>28~~

Timofei · « **Reply #42 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:56:39 PM »

See Rule #2

Skuzzy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:10:32 PM »

Well, in Timofei's off-topic remark, a short-coming in my post is noted.

If you are not familiar with American slang, 'boob' is another word for numpty.

Also note this. The broad action taken is an effort to be consistent. I got a PM from a player who lost his avatar and took no time at all in telling me about all the other avatars in question. He was right in we were being inconsistent. We corrected the inconsistency.

JB28 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 29, 2006, 02:15:23 PM »

again all,

oh, btw, did i tell everyone that i have a slight epaleptic(sp) condition and that flashing avatars (like your's Skuzzy) causes me great discomfort and potentially a medical condition?

where do we stop?

(this post is getting really close to being CLOSED)

<~~> J/K Skuzzy:D~~