NEW limited poll on sexually explicit avatars & signatures

[Eve]

I posted Alex's exact wording and the url for each statement, therefore I am not twisting anything.

 

[Angel]

Why are some of us being characterized as "closeminded" simply because we would like to be able to enjoy surfing this site without seeing so much smut on here?

It applies as same question as why some of you judged us as a parents?....

 

[Cheri]

Again, Parents are responsbile for their own children, Why don't you, parents ask around your community if there are restricted access for children while being on the Internet in libraries, schools, or anywhere else, You, parents can speak up, and protect your children, because there is no censors on the Internet.

 

[Angel]

I posted Alex's exact wording and the url for each statement, therefore I am not twisting anything.

Why is that when most of us are doing the same thing here Eve, not follow rules by respecting those for their opinion....


All I see is attacking, so therefore it goes both ways!

 

[diehardbiker]

Oh really? Interesting! Now I can see your true color! So is everybody else seeing your own true color! WOW!
You think your 100% perfect? Interesting! Wow! What a shame that your so blinded to youself! Only fools will say what you just said!

I posted Alex's exact wording and the url for each statement, therefore I am not twisting anything.

 

[diehardbiker]

Eve! You started this mess, now it is your job to clean it up!

 

[IslandGal]

I am so sick to see these kind of people who preach against sexually explicit images when some of them have posted some such pictures outside of Penisarium :roll:

 

[Taylor]

What happened to common sense folks? If people just used common sense when posting things or using avatars and signatures, this whole thing would not be an issue...

And wanting to keep things clean is NOT a violation of free speech. Several people keep mentioning free speech, however, those that say they want things cleaned up are attacked....do they not have free speech too? As with a lot of politics, people say its a free speech issue if they agree with what is being said...but if they disagree then they tell everyone to shut the hell up. If people want to argue the free speech issue, then give free speech to everyone, whether you agree or disagree with them....They have just as much right to say they want it cleaned up as those that want things to be more lax.

People are attacking Eve and other members for speaking up for what they feel is right. What gives anyone the right to shut them up because they do not feel the same way?

It reminds me of the anti-abortion protesters that stand on street corners. They say they are allowed to stand there and hold gruesome pictures up...then when a woman says 'Its my body and I should have a choice' she is attacked....

Freedom of anything is a two way street....you want the R rated stuff to stay, then fine...post that you want it to stay and give your side of the story, but don't attack those that feel differently than you do.

Again, if we let common sense prevail, this wouldn't be an issue at all....state your opinions, have a discussion about it, but the personal attacks are getting way out of hand.

I'm not saying I agree or disagree with Eve or the other members, but they are entitled the privilege to speak their peace just as everyone else.

 

[Angel]

Let's calm down in here before the mods or Alex start sending out some warns or bans....breathe in and out.....

 

[Mookie]

*gasp* you tell ALEX to STFU? These are HIS rules you are stomping all over!

Oh really? They meant you not Alex...

Even though we support freedom of speech, show some respect, use common sense , and keep an open mind when participating in discussions.

Eve, are you for a censorship? You do not own nor pay this AD membership due....

Let's keep Alldeaf enjoyable for all members. Respect, respect, respect and being courteous despite the differences in opinions and thoughts conveyed in AllDeaf.com!

Isn’t this what I have been requesting all along????

How did you learn to fight against freedom of speech? From Terry Rakolta method? The cast of Married with Children told her, "If you do not like our show, please turn the channel".

I am asking you to visit to another clean deaf forum. Why not try this one. I am sure that you will have some hot tea and cookies with Deaf Britians. All you will have a formal English communciation with great Deaf England people with wonderful behavoirs and colorful attidules, just like Queen Elizabeth II. I will ensure that I will keep Prince Harry away from you...

 

[GalaxyAngel]

yeah big time~

 

[FreeWoman77]

I remember last 2003 E's avatar there was blood blown like period nobody complained

 

[Beowulf]

I suppose it is common sense to let the minority dictate our postings.
Just look at the polls.
Ah well.

 

[Mookie]

I suppose it is common sense to let the minority dictate our postings.
Just look at the polls.
Ah well.

Yeah, somebody voted "Yes" a moment ago.

Thanks, Eve...

 

[Cheri]

I remember last 2003 E's avatar there was blood blown like period nobody complained

Oh Yeah, I remember that, Plus there was other members who had bloody avatars too even creeper enough for me, But I didn't complain because it their avatar not mine, I'm don't have to use it. Thanks for pointing that out!


What about Kalista's avatar who had a young girl with panties dancing and shaking her booty? Nobody complain. Wow!

 

[Angel]

I remember last 2003 E's avatar there was blood blown like period nobody complained

That's exactly correct cause I see it as a PG-13 same for Steel's and GalaxyAngel's also...


R rate? that would be half nude beside I haven't see half nude in this forum yet, and I remember CookieMonster has a bloody avatar/signature and horror movies are R rate, so that why some of us say freedom of speech it doesn't mean entirly it mean limit to it, since I haven't see one avatar that shown whole nude, not that I'm aware of, so most members here know not to cross over that line, but simple PG-13 and some R rate won't harm the children, beside even some of the scary and bloody avatars are not so pretty to look at, but still that what they like, and I respect that ....

 

[diehardbiker]

Don't forget that Vampy's cool Avatar that guy shot AOL guy? I missed that bloody spurting out of AOL guy! Even Mod posted it! So whats friggin deal?

That's exactly correct cause I see it as a PG-13 same for Steel's and GalaxyAngel's also...


R? Would be half nude beside I haven't see half nude in this forum yet, and I remember CookieMonster has a bloody avatar/signature and horror movies are R rate, so that why some of us say freedom of speech it doesn't mean entirly it mean limit to it, since I haven't see one avatar that shown half nude, not that I'm aware of, so most members here know not to cross over that line, but simple PG-13 and some R rate won't harm the children, beside even some of the scary and bloody avatars are not so pretty to look at, but still that what they like, and I respect that ....

 

[Angel]

Don't forget that Vampy's cool Avatar that guy shot AOL guy? I missed that bloody spurting out of AOL guy! Even Mod posted it! So whats friggin deal?

Wow you have good memories yes, I remember that too, even through I don't like to see blood but I didn't mind that sort of image since it was what they like , and I respect that....


I've seen some say they rather to have " G " rate images in their avatar/signature, and we're not in kindergarten, we're adults and we should allow to have any images we want as long we don't go overboard with them....

 

[Oceanbreeze]

What happened to common sense folks? If people just used common sense when posting things or using avatars and signatures, this whole thing would not be an issue...

And wanting to keep things clean is NOT a violation of free speech. Several people keep mentioning free speech, however, those that say they want things cleaned up are attacked....do they not have free speech too? As with a lot of politics, people say its a free speech issue if they agree with what is being said...but if they disagree then they tell everyone to shut the hell up. If people want to argue the free speech issue, then give free speech to everyone, whether you agree or disagree with them....They have just as much right to say they want it cleaned up as those that want things to be more lax.

People are attacking Eve and other members for speaking up for what they feel is right. What gives anyone the right to shut them up because they do not feel the same way?

It reminds me of the anti-abortion protesters that stand on street corners. They say they are allowed to stand there and hold gruesome pictures up...then when a woman says 'Its my body and I should have a choice' she is attacked....

Freedom of anything is a two way street....you want the R rated stuff to stay, then fine...post that you want it to stay and give your side of the story, but don't attack those that feel differently than you do.

Again, if we let common sense prevail, this wouldn't be an issue at all....state your opinions, have a discussion about it, but the personal attacks are getting way out of hand.

I'm not saying I agree or disagree with Eve or the other members, but they are entitled the privilege to speak their peace just as everyone else.

Not only this, but also, members feeling the need to display clearly offensive avatars for no other purpose other than to harrass those of us you do not like to see them. I don't understand why everyone feels the need to prove the point that they CAN post them. Obviously, you CAN . That's not the question or the point. The question and point is, "should you?" And, this is something that each person must ask themselves. We all have rights. No doubt about that. However, having rights also comes with a price. There are rules and regulations that must be followed. We all just can't go out and do what we want. For instance, you can't run down the street stark naked without getting cited for indecent exposure. Some people might argue that goes against that person's rights. However, if we start disregarding rules and regulations just because we can, we'll all decend into anarchy, which will lead to destruction.

It's time we all realize that we are all destroying each other simply because of a lack of common sense exhibited by some.

 

[Eve]

Why is that when most of us are doing the same thing here Eve, not follow rules by respecting those for their opinion....


All I see is attacking, so therefore it goes both ways!

You aren’t seeing me doing the attacking.

You think your 100% perfect?

Who said I was perfect? Certainly wasn’t me, but I am trying to negotiate here without bashing and considering the bashings I have been receiving, I think I’m doing a pretty good job so far.

Eve! You started this mess, now it is your job to clean it up!

How do you figure? I am not the one posting crude avatars and signatures to the offense of others. And, I have every right to express my disgust with those pictures and words.

I am so sick to see these kind of people who preach against sexually explicit images when some of them have posted some such pictures outside of Penisarium

I haven’t. Please show me one instance of me doing so.

And wanting to keep things clean is NOT a violation of free speech.

Exactly! Isn’t this why they put the dirty magazines on the top shelf and covered up in the bookstores and convenience stores? Same reason we have a PENISARIUM here.

Mookie, that was very clever to make Alex’s words look like they were my words, but for the record, I won’t commit plagiary by claiming such brilliance. I merely provided the links so you could see for yourself what Alex actually said.

I am asking you to visit to another clean deaf forum.

Again, I ask, why do DEAF and DIRTY have to be synonymous?