throwoff Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I don't think either of those are NSFW. No nipple - No problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 They are really tacky though. I feel like I'm hanging out with a bunch of Sun readers these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='Dubs' post='959566' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:36 PM']Nothing to really cause much offence, but plenty to give the wrong idea with a glancing look.[/quote] plus the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 They're tacky but hardly NSFW and certainly no worse than EBSFreak's which he's been using for much longer without seeming to attract any complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='Machines' post='959416' date='Sep 17 2010, 01:37 PM']For the ultimate in stealth browsing, use [url="http://basschat.co.uk/lofiversion/"]http://basschat.co.uk/lofiversion/[/url] .[/quote] All this lacks is a 'view new posts' link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 So anything goes so long as there's no nips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='Dubs' post='959639' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:31 PM']So anything goes so long as there's no nips?[/quote] Please don't post a vagina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='959642' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:35 PM']Please don't post a vagina. [/quote] Haha - I'm 'out of office' till next Thursday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='BigRedX' post='959628' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:24 PM']They're tacky but hardly NSFW and certainly no worse than EBSFreak's which he's been using for much longer without seeming to attract any complaints.[/quote] well, it's up for discussion now...hence why opinions are being voiced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 TBH with EBS Freak's one I have always been a little creeped out by the "Cor I could look at that all day" comments. We all know good places for porn and shizzle, this isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='959653' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:46 PM']We all know good places for porn and shizzle, this isn't it.[/quote] Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Avatar choices are a user's prerogative, except if they breach the T&Cs. It may be that we need to clarify this - I will discuss it with the other mods. I think you can't really browse any public content generated website and guarantee avoiding NSFW content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='959642' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:35 PM']Please don't post a vagina. [/quote] Always a good bit of advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='Machines' post='959741' date='Sep 17 2010, 06:05 PM']Avatar choices are a user's prerogative, except if they breach the T&Cs. It may be that we need to clarify this - I will discuss it with the other mods. I think you can't really browse any public content generated website and guarantee avoiding NSFW content.[/quote] I understand what you mean, but If I'm just having peak on BC and the Chair Trustee who I do some work sees one of those images 'at a glance', it doesn't look good.. I know if you worked in the council and certain managers saw that.. it would be banned like facebook, as some workers are public facing. BC is great and it would be good if office bods can keep using it at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 [quote name='throwoff' post='959586' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:58 PM']I don't think either of those are NSFW. No nipple - No problem[/quote] In my last office job, that would be enough to get private word from my boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Is anyone offended by Christina Hendricks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='960120' date='Sep 18 2010, 07:18 AM']Is anyone offended by Christina Hendricks? [/quote] Not as such, but as an avatar is supposed to be a representation of yourself (and this goes for other avatars mentioned in this thread), it's a slightly strange choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' post='959527' date='Sep 17 2010, 02:55 PM']So who's avatar in particular is causing problems? I've not noticed any that are particularly NSFW so I feel I'm missing out! If you run an ad blocker then you should be able to add the URL of any avatars you don't want to see to the blocked list and then they'll be gone.[/quote] Good idea, but I'd imagine that those people who might find the images NSFW work in a place where they probably don't have the administrative privileges necessary. [quote]Not as such, but as [b]an avatar is supposed to be a representation of yourself[/b] (and this goes for other avatars mentioned in this thread), it's a slightly strange choice.[/quote] Is that a monkey playing the piano in your avatar? Edited September 18, 2010 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I'm still concerned some folk thought my avatar was John Peel!?! I can't say it bothers me massively what people use & the images mentioned aren't pornographic or offensive. An avatar is a personal choice & something that reflects you. If the thing you want to say with yours is "I like this girl", so be it. Perhaps it isn't the most inspired choice? I can try to intellectualise why I've used mine but ultimately it's just a picture of a bass playing hero / influence. It's your choice to go on a site when you should be working (I occasionally do it too so just an observation, not a criticism) so equally it should be a question of choice for which avatar an individual selects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pentode Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='959642' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:35 PM']Please don't post a vagina. [/quote] Quite... Where would you stick the stamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='Musky' post='960220' date='Sep 18 2010, 10:33 AM']Good idea, but I'd imagine that those people who might find the images NSFW work in a place where they probably don't have the administrative privileges necessary. Is that a monkey playing the piano in your avatar? [/quote] Yep... it's the closest I could get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='960270' date='Sep 18 2010, 10:25 AM']It's your choice to go on a site when you should be working (I occasionally do it too so just an observation, not a criticism) so equally it should be a question of choice for which avatar an individual selects.[/quote] I agree with the points you've made and think it's only right that users have free choice over their personal avatar, but I already avoid certain forums and sites during the day for this exact reason. I'd hate BC to become another. IMO, posting such images is a really easy and tacky way to ruin a great forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 What has to be considered is that there are over 11000 members on this forum, policing them would be impossible without other users reporting them. Someone could easily have a NSFW avatar and not the first post it's on is the one that you look at with the boss nosing in. I agree that avatars should be policed, but I don't see how would be feasible either. I don't think at the moment it is a great problem, the worst i've seen is something i'd see no worse than on the front on FHM, provocative but not really in the boundaries of NSFW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I've got an idea or 2 however it would require website development to be possible. It could also slow down the browsing experience slightly aswell as it would require extras queries on most pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='dlloyd' post='960511' date='Sep 18 2010, 04:25 PM']Yep... it's the closest I could get [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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