Sexy avatars
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Me personaly, I'd rather it, and the avatar with the legs, be changed. I like to watch a good female body, probably more than anyone else here, but there is a time and a place for everything, in my opinion, this isn't the place.
Course, my girl freind says I'm stuck in the 50s or something. I'm 21, wounder how that happened.
Course, my girl freind says I'm stuck in the 50s or something. I'm 21, wounder how that happened.
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Hmmm....
Coolant, tire sizes, wheel offsets, thermostat operation, synthetic oil, Drew threatening to leave, etc, etc...
Add "Sexy/distracting avatars" to the list of CONTROVERSIAL THREADS SURE TO HIT 2 PAGES IN A MATTER OF HOURS!
Coolant, tire sizes, wheel offsets, thermostat operation, synthetic oil, Drew threatening to leave, etc, etc...
Add "Sexy/distracting avatars" to the list of CONTROVERSIAL THREADS SURE TO HIT 2 PAGES IN A MATTER OF HOURS!
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by slinky:
<strong>I find it not so much offensive as distracting.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">It is kind of mesmerizing.
Tom: I like the first one better.
<strong>I find it not so much offensive as distracting.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">It is kind of mesmerizing.
Tom: I like the first one better.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by DG84S:
<strong>With all of the increased sensitivity in the workplace concerning diversity, harassment, and correctness, I would be unwilling to walk away from my computer with the avatar in question visible.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I couldn't have said it better. First time I opened the list at work, two co-works came wheeling over "Hey, what's that?" attention I really didn't need. I like the avatar, but it will limit where I feel safe viewing the list. This is coming from a guy who was almost written up for a James Bond calendar. Picture of the bond girl from Dr.No on the beach offended a co-worker. Just my opinion.
<strong>With all of the increased sensitivity in the workplace concerning diversity, harassment, and correctness, I would be unwilling to walk away from my computer with the avatar in question visible.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I couldn't have said it better. First time I opened the list at work, two co-works came wheeling over "Hey, what's that?" attention I really didn't need. I like the avatar, but it will limit where I feel safe viewing the list. This is coming from a guy who was almost written up for a James Bond calendar. Picture of the bond girl from Dr.No on the beach offended a co-worker. Just my opinion.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica"> Come on there is nothing wrong with stuff being sexy. Its not ****, infact I grabbed this off a website that is mostly visited by kids. <a href="http://www.teamxbox.com" target="_blank">www.teamxbox.com</a>
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">There is a reason it's on a website visited by kids. It's Juvenile and distracting, and yes, titilating too. It's also disrespectful, demeaning, and distracting.
I don't need a co-worker spotting me with that type of material on my screen. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">There is a reason it's on a website visited by kids. It's Juvenile and distracting, and yes, titilating too. It's also disrespectful, demeaning, and distracting.
I don't need a co-worker spotting me with that type of material on my screen. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by BrianG:
<strong>So, Derek........ is the fact that you wear clothes to work an attempt at censorship??</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">
That's a leap.
I have been known to take my shoes off from time to time. I DO leave my socks on though. So, FORTUNATELY, I haven't offended anyone.....YET. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
<strong>So, Derek........ is the fact that you wear clothes to work an attempt at censorship??</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">
That's a leap.I have been known to take my shoes off from time to time. I DO leave my socks on though. So, FORTUNATELY, I haven't offended anyone.....YET. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
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Wow, I thought Wally and Jim Baily would be about the only ones to be allowed to spend company time reading and posting to the list. How can I get a job that lets me mess around on Rennlist instead of working? Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe the employers out there would feel much better knowing they're paying you guys to read a list with politically correct avatars, instead of paying you to actually work.
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Its not like its nude or anything. Arent you people not supposed to get on the internet at work if you are in a cubicle. lol
Its not like its nude or anything. Arent you people not supposed to get on the internet at work if you are in a cubicle. lol
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I've received several messages over the past few days on this subject.
Here's the official position.
The 928 community is made up of a diverse population. Some Porsche owners include their spouses and children in Porsche-related activities, including reading this Forum. Additionally, moral standards vary as widely as do the personalities of Porsche owners.
For these reasons, the Forum Moderators and Administrators reserve the right to monitor and manage the content of discussions here - in accord with the Rennlist Charter and Posting Guidelines.
Avatars are considered to be content.
Participants using avatars of questionable taste will receive a request from the Moderator/Administrator to choose a new one that is less controversial.
If you feel strongly that your edgy avatar should be allowed, despite the decision of the Administrator/Moderator, well, we'll miss you.
In the immortal words of Forrest Gump - "That's all I have to say about that."
Here's the official position.
The 928 community is made up of a diverse population. Some Porsche owners include their spouses and children in Porsche-related activities, including reading this Forum. Additionally, moral standards vary as widely as do the personalities of Porsche owners.
For these reasons, the Forum Moderators and Administrators reserve the right to monitor and manage the content of discussions here - in accord with the Rennlist Charter and Posting Guidelines.
Avatars are considered to be content.
Participants using avatars of questionable taste will receive a request from the Moderator/Administrator to choose a new one that is less controversial.
If you feel strongly that your edgy avatar should be allowed, despite the decision of the Administrator/Moderator, well, we'll miss you.
In the immortal words of Forrest Gump - "That's all I have to say about that."
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Mark:
<strong>Hmmm....
Coolant, tire sizes, wheel offsets, thermostat operation, synthetic oil, Drew threatening to leave, etc, etc...
Add "Sexy/distracting avatars" to the list of CONTROVERSIAL THREADS SURE TO HIT 2 PAGES IN A MATTER OF HOURS!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">0-2 pages in 1 hour and 45 minutes....a NEW RECORD!
<strong>Hmmm....
Coolant, tire sizes, wheel offsets, thermostat operation, synthetic oil, Drew threatening to leave, etc, etc...
Add "Sexy/distracting avatars" to the list of CONTROVERSIAL THREADS SURE TO HIT 2 PAGES IN A MATTER OF HOURS!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">0-2 pages in 1 hour and 45 minutes....a NEW RECORD!