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Old 09-15-2003, 07:32 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Xplicit Avatars

Im sure theres quite a few people browsing tfp @ work. But i had a suggestion. Why dont we keep the avatars nudity free? I do not want people seeing naked girls on my screen at work.

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Old 09-15-2003, 07:36 AM   #2 (permalink)
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If you have a problem with this, then maybe you shouldn't be browsing sites with questionable content on the company's dime.

If you're here and it's going to be a problem with your company, chances are they probably already know it and the boobie avatars aren't going to be what puts you over the edge.
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:39 AM   #3 (permalink)
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You can shut off the avatars
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
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There've been people who posted along these lines before. And the answer?

Go to "user cp". Click on "Change Options" and select "no" for "Show user's avatar in their posts". That way those of us who enjoy them can keep them, and those of us that view from work can avoid the risk.
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
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in your UserCP you can turn off people's avatars.

beyond that, trying to 'police' the 'PC-ness' of people's av's would be way too much trouble, as has already been posted, prooly in suggestions forum.
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
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You can shut off the avatars
Yup, and Thrae just told you how I see
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:52 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I browse in work, but not on the companies time.
During my breaks as allowed.

This must be fairly widespread otherwise the NSFW tag wouldn't have been born.

Turned Avatars off now. No rush for me to reach 250 posts as I'm an Avatar free zone from here on in.

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Old 09-15-2003, 08:43 AM   #9 (permalink)
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thanks fellas, i had no idea you could simply turn it off.

and about surfing on company time. its on my breaks, so its not like im doing anything wrong.
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Old 09-15-2003, 08:43 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Well, I for one, am not going to stand up for censorship. If someone really wants a XXX rated avitar, then nothing should stop them. I just hope they take into account what they are displaying, and what message it conveys to everyone else. If they are fine with it, more power to them.
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Old 09-15-2003, 08:45 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I used to turn them off when I was working at a "wholesome" company... but now... I'm in a private office, my cache is cleared everytime I open a browser window... so I don't worry about it.

I have no interest in a XXX avatar... but that's me.
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Old 09-15-2003, 08:46 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I agree with you about the avatars. I don't come here for porn. I have a wife for free porn. I have my avatars off but I do think it is disrespectful to have nudity where everyone that wants an avatar has to see it.

But, like everyone has said, this has been discussed before and the pervs (I say this purely in jest) win.
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Old 09-15-2003, 08:49 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I have no problem with XXX avatars. Although I think it's kind of silly to require people to label threads NSFW when you have XXX avatars, as people pointed out here, they CAN be turned off.
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Old 09-15-2003, 10:45 AM   #14 (permalink)
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I personally wouldn't mind seeing avatars, but for the simple fact that half the time I browse TFP, I'm at work and the avatars will more then likely get me in trouble.
But, I've lived without the avatars, and heck, at home on my dial-up it's probably easier on the connection.
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Old 09-15-2003, 10:47 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I really don't like them, but that's my problem I guess
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Old 09-15-2003, 10:50 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I have avatars and signature disabed, just so that if I am browsing from school or even my own house and someone akward is over, there won't be trouble.

I like things simple anyway, so not having avatars and sigs works out well for me.
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Old 09-15-2003, 11:24 AM   #17 (permalink)
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you know what I like about this link?? The people that are looking at this at work... "But, only on my break...." Its amazing how so disciplined you all are. I surf at work. When I am supposed to be working! There I said it... now everyone else feel free to confess. Its good for the soul!!! hahahaha
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Old 09-15-2003, 11:26 AM   #18 (permalink)
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If you have a problem with this, then maybe you shouldn't be browsing sites with questionable content on the company's dime.

If you're here and it's going to be a problem with your company, chances are they probably already know it and the boobie avatars aren't going to be what puts you over the edge.
I couldn't agree more. Either disable avatars, or don't browse from work. It's not worth losing your job over.
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Old 09-15-2003, 11:27 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Re: Xplicit Avatars

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Originally posted by junglistic
Im sure theres quite a few people browsing tfp @ work. But i had a suggestion. Why dont we keep the avatars nudity free? I do not want people seeing naked girls on my screen at work.

thanks
I have two suggestions for you: switch avatars off in your preferences, or, um, do some work when you're there instead of reading web sites.
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Old 09-15-2003, 11:34 AM   #20 (permalink)
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I'm on a compus computer right now.. Just turned Av's off, because obviously nudity isn't something people want their students looking at Takes a few seconds and its all good.
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Old 09-15-2003, 12:08 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Now that everyone has already given the same response to this suggestion I kind feel I don't have to say anything else.


Keep Nudity Alive.
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Old 09-15-2003, 12:38 PM   #22 (permalink)
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My avatars are turned on, and the only time I have a
problem is when I am reading some thing from JadziaDax,
and my wife wants to know---

'WHY HAS THAT WOMAN GOT HERE TITS STICKING OUT??

which I reply "so I can enjoy seeing them"---
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Old 09-15-2003, 01:42 PM   #23 (permalink)
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I agree. If you don't want avatars, just turn 'em off !
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Old 09-15-2003, 01:46 PM   #24 (permalink)
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That was way too easy. Come on someone argue!
Bah I hate it when everyone comes to an easy understanding
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Old 09-15-2003, 03:46 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Personaly, I dont mind nudity. However anything that you would expect to find in hardcore pornography kinda makes me think less of the poster.

After all, who would want someone to have that mental image (something deamed "dirty" by society) attached to their name and thoughts?

I dont really mind, but I dont see the rational. Just my two cents.
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Old 09-15-2003, 04:12 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Old 09-15-2003, 04:28 PM   #27 (permalink)
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you know what I like about this link?? The people that are looking at this at work... "But, only on my break...." Its amazing how so disciplined you all are. I surf at work. When I am supposed to be working! There I said it... now everyone else feel free to confess. Its good for the soul!!! hahahaha
heh heh, I'm a non-break user too (not so much here though, I do try to maintain SOME standards ).
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Old 09-15-2003, 04:34 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Just noting that there hasnt been a poster with an XXX avatar in this thread yet...
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Old 09-15-2003, 04:34 PM   #29 (permalink)
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why work for a company that doesn´t enjoy boobies?
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Old 09-15-2003, 04:52 PM   #30 (permalink)
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I browse at work and at home... I like to see them at home but not at work... I dont want to have to turn it on and off or create a new profile...
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Old 09-15-2003, 05:44 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I just keep the avatars and signatures off. Personally, I can't stand it when someone's 2-word post takes up half my browser window.

Plus a big animated vagina just looks tacky.
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Old 09-15-2003, 06:23 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Hmmm, not sure I'd wanna see this guy nekkid

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Old 09-15-2003, 06:30 PM   #33 (permalink)
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I like the.....interesting ones.
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Old 09-15-2003, 06:54 PM   #34 (permalink)
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I think R would be the way to go but I would prefer PG over XXX. Doesn't bug me though, I surf at home
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Old 09-15-2003, 06:57 PM   #35 (permalink)
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XXX avatars are silly and should not be allowed. I imagine they are generally used by the male, teenage members and are in my opinion just a sign of immaturity. If you want boobies (and I do), then go to the TB or some dodgy free-to-view porn site.

Many users surf from work. Many users are less than 18. They should not be subjected to XXX avatars.

Sadly, it appears my opinion is in the minority.

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Old 09-15-2003, 07:23 PM   #36 (permalink)
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There are people out there who dislike seeing animated Gifs of two guys fucking a Watermelon?

You learn something new everyday, I suppose...
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:25 PM   #37 (permalink)
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The avatars are fine the way they are. The nudity does make it harder to browse in public places but oh well.
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Old 09-15-2003, 07:57 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Screw that! I keep the Avatars on specifically so all the women in the office can walk by and see some nice titties. I even upload pics from the TB and have it as wallpaper just to temp someone to call H/R! "Come on!!! Pick up the phone and call!!! I dare ya!"
Kniving, backstabbing, trash talkin little.........

Hahahaha....just kidding. I am in an area that no one can see my screen if I did have it up at work. Hahahaha......
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Old 09-15-2003, 08:36 PM   #39 (permalink)
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I imagine they are generally used by the male
check.

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teenage members
nope.

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and are in my opinion just a sign of immaturity.
Geez, I can't have a little fun?

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Many users surf from work.
So either turn avs off or actually do some work

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Many users are less than 18.
Not according to the statement they agreed to when they signed up, and if we find out any differently they're instantly banned.



Anyways, why does an avatar with nudity have to be an expression of immaturity? Perhaps I just wanted to spice things up for a little bit and have a little fun. I think perhaps we're reading a little too much into the message behind users' avatars
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Old 09-15-2003, 10:06 PM   #40 (permalink)
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I kinda like the two guys fucking a watermelon 'cuz it's erm, different.
I also don't mind SM 70's new(ish) avatar--and I'm very impressed that his lovely lady, who's a member here, is open-minded enough to *allow* him to use it.
What I really dislike though, is big spread-eagled legs with gaping pussies--I just think eww--and I skip the post.
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