Why NSFW? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

PHattiE · 06-14-2003, 09:36 PM

Why are some threads marked "NSFW" when, due to user avatars, every thread is potentialy NSFW? Not that I care, but it seems silly that someone would actually come here at work.

Also, are there any other forums/sites like this? or is this the only one of it's kind?

[edit] Nevermind, I saw the link board. Sorry, I'm a "noob"

Stiltzkin · 06-14-2003, 09:40 PM

TFP is very unique in many respects. NSFW is used as a means of warning that the main content is not safe for work, but you are right about the avatars. Any page is potentially NSFW due to avatars. Anyways, some people come here during work because their jobs are boring as hell. I remember that when I was a database programmer (sort of) last summer, I spent most of my time doing other things, maybe... say 70% of the time actually working, 30% of the time goofing off.

The_Dude · 06-14-2003, 09:44 PM

most people that surf from work have the option to view avatar's turned off.

spectre · 06-15-2003, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by The_Dude
most people that surf from work have the option to view avatar's turned off.

Yes. If you go into the usercp you have the option of disabling avatars and sigs.

Jasmar · 06-15-2003, 05:47 PM

I think its just more of a universal sign that there are pictures of naked people in the topic

cheerios · 06-15-2003, 05:50 PM

I surf from school sometimes, turn off avs, but there's still the occassional surprise. and a NSFW is appreciated, if it's in gen disc, or members.

SaltPork · 06-18-2003, 07:34 PM

I come to TFP from work all the time. I'm a SW engineer so I need a diversion from time to time whilst debugging stuff. I just shut off the avatars...sometimes.

MSD · 06-23-2003, 04:13 PM

Even with avatars on, a 100x100 avatar is different than an 800x600 naked woman.

stnnotop · 06-24-2003, 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by MrSelfDestruct
Even with avatars on, a 100x100 avatar is different than an 800x600 naked woman.

you could still get fired over a naked woman in 50 x 50

elven · 06-25-2003, 08:21 AM

It would suck pretty bad to be fired for something that you didn't intend to appear...

HamiC · 06-26-2003, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by elven
It would suck pretty bad to be fired for something that you didn't intend to appear...

I agree, but getting fired for any reason probably sucks.

As for web usage, most larger companies have policies that focus on surfing non-work related sites and inappropriate content, in general, regardless of whether it is visible to others. In other words, even if nobody sees......if the employer wants to make an issue of it......they can.

Sad.....but well within their rights.

losfp · 06-28-2003, 01:32 AM

ahhh.. is THAT what NSFW stands for...

I've been too lazy to look it up.

Must remember that..

Rowlf · 06-28-2003, 09:52 PM

Ummm... I've been registered about *checks watch* 7 minutes now. What, might I ask, is an Avatar?

</ignorance>

losfp · 06-28-2003, 10:53 PM

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av·a·tar __ (_P_)__Pronunciation Key__(v-tär)
n.
The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.

An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning.

A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar.

OR, those little pictures some members have under their names on the left

cheerios · 06-28-2003, 11:20 PM

thanks losfp, couldn't have answered it better myself

snoop · 07-23-2003, 10:43 PM

Amazing what you find out when you ask . . . . or look when someone else asks . . .

Insomniac(uk) · 07-24-2003, 02:32 AM

NSFW, Not suitable for Work *Slaps head in recognition* I've been trying to think of an acronnym on the lines of

Nice Sexy feminine wiles

oh well

juanvaldes · 07-25-2003, 04:31 PM

Not Safe For Work.

egorey · 07-27-2003, 07:33 PM

I thought it was just a way to increase your reads per post...

actually, I appreciate the warnings.

aedenji · 07-28-2003, 06:27 PM

I think that the NSFW is agreat thing but anyone who comes here from a work pc has either A really liberal job that doesn't care or is simply taking chances.

jibs · 08-02-2003, 08:00 PM

Also, as a side benefit.. turning off avatars and sigs makes threads a little easier to read... less distractions.

Averett · 08-20-2003, 06:16 AM

I've been wondering what this means. Makes sense.

06-14-2003, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
PHattiE Upright	Why NSFW? Why are some threads marked "NSFW" when, due to user avatars, every thread is potentialy NSFW? Not that I care, but it seems silly that someone would actually come here at work. Also, are there any other forums/sites like this? or is this the only one of it's kind? [edit] Nevermind, I saw the link board. Sorry, I'm a "noob" Last edited by PHattiE; 06-14-2003 at 09:41 PM..

06-14-2003, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stiltzkin Junkie	TFP is very unique in many respects. NSFW is used as a means of warning that the main content is not safe for work, but you are right about the avatars. Any page is potentially NSFW due to avatars. Anyways, some people come here during work because their jobs are boring as hell. I remember that when I was a database programmer (sort of) last summer, I spent most of my time doing other things, maybe... say 70% of the time actually working, 30% of the time goofing off. __________________ The most important thing in this world is love.

06-14-2003, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	most people that surf from work have the option to view avatar's turned off. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

06-18-2003, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
SaltPork Everything's better with bacon Location: In your local grocer's freezer.	I come to TFP from work all the time. I'm a SW engineer so I need a diversion from time to time whilst debugging stuff. I just shut off the avatars...sometimes. __________________ It was like that when I got here....I swear.

06-28-2003, 01:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
losfp Tilted Location: Sydney, Australia	ahhh.. is THAT what NSFW stands for... I've been too lazy to look it up. Must remember that.. __________________ Grrr... Argh....

06-15-2003, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jasmar Crazy	I think its just more of a universal sign that there are pictures of naked people in the topic

06-15-2003, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	I surf from school sometimes, turn off avs, but there's still the occassional surprise. and a NSFW is appreciated, if it's in gen disc, or members.

06-23-2003, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Even with avatars on, a 100x100 avatar is different than an 800x600 naked woman.

06-25-2003, 08:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
elven Upright	It would suck pretty bad to be fired for something that you didn't intend to appear...

06-28-2003, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rowlf Upright Location: Bumperstumptucky, IN	Ummm... I've been registered about checks watch 7 minutes now. What, might I ask, is an Avatar? </ignorance> __________________ "I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see." -John Burroughs

06-28-2003, 11:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	thanks losfp, couldn't have answered it better myself

07-23-2003, 10:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
snoop Insane	Amazing what you find out when you ask . . . . or look when someone else asks . . . __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Insert Witty Slogan Here . . . . .

07-24-2003, 02:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
Insomniac(uk) Tilted	NSFW, Not suitable for Work Slaps head in recognition I've been trying to think of an acronnym on the lines of Nice Sexy feminine wiles oh well __________________ Insomniac

07-25-2003, 04:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
juanvaldes Banned Location: shittown, CA	Not Safe For Work.

07-27-2003, 07:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
egorey Crazy	I thought it was just a way to increase your reads per post... actually, I appreciate the warnings.

07-28-2003, 06:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
aedenji Crazy	I think that the NSFW is agreat thing but anyone who comes here from a work pc has either A really liberal job that doesn't care or is simply taking chances.

08-02-2003, 08:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
jibs Tilted	Also, as a side benefit.. turning off avatars and sigs makes threads a little easier to read... less distractions.

08-20-2003, 06:16 AM	#22 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	I've been wondering what this means. Makes sense. __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.