Political Avatars

[Bruce Lindfield]

If I remember correctly - the argument put forward, was that it was "political discussion" that was banned and the inevitable acrimony that follows..?

I think that an avatar could be banned as "offensive" - but you can't have a "discussion" with avatars...

 

[Darkstrike]

but you can't have a "discussion" with avatars...

You could if you really knew what you were doing, counter avatar strikes are crazy........

 

[BurningSkies]

So you'd be cool with me having Hitler as my avatar then? I mean - he was a politician.

And I didn't even know he was running for office again.

 

[Darkstrike]

And I didn't even know he was running for office again.

Heil! 08.

 

[Toasted]

And I didn't even know he was running for office again.

I don't see that someone stops being political because they're dead. There are examples of poignant political figures that are entirely fictitious.

 

[SuperDuck]

We should all agree that Sarah Palin is hot and therefore not included in the "no political avatars" rule.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

So you'd be cool with me having Hitler as my avatar then? I mean - he was a politician.

I don't think that would suprise anyone.

 

[keb]

Vote for Yoda, you will.

 

[Relic]

I'd like a GREAT BIG HUGE one of these as my avatar-->

why are people so seemingly overly sensitive to anything these days?
That must be a good sign...when you're not struggling, pinching pennies to feed your family, living on the street, worrying about your health, then you can worry about avatars..
Not directed at anyone here in particular, just thinking out loud.

 

[Joe Gress]

We should all agree that Sarah Palin is hot and therefore not included in the "no political avatars" rule.

Yeah I would hit tha...



Ok no.

 

[Thunderscreech]

Yeah I would hit tha...



Ok no.

You got there before me.

 

[mike_v_s]

So you'd be cool with me having Hitler as my avatar then? I mean - he was a politician.

As long as you put the word "Change" underneath, I think you'll be OK.

Mike

 

[baba]

Political avatars are unacceptable.

 

[Rodent]

utilizing a mug shot of a politician doesn't bother me, in that in and of itself it's not entirely political. where I believe it crosses the line is when the graphic also contains additional graphics/text that highlight who that politician is

Example 1: several people have avatar images of Palin or Obama. most are just head shots. I have no prob with these

Example 2: a couple people have avatar images that also include graphics/text that are readily recognized as part of a politician's campaign propaganda. I find this to be objectionable in the spirit of the TB political discussion ban

just my two Indian Rupees,

R

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

Things like this :

 

[FL Knifemaker]

reassuringly maniacal

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I've always found something eerily familiar with Mr. Toasted's avatar... now I know what it is. EEEK! That's creepy.

 

[Toasted]

I'd very much like to set that as my avatar. Is it allowed?

 

[baba]

I'd very much like to set that as my avatar. Is it allowed?

It would be great, but the humor would be lost on most.

 

[Turock]

We should all agree that Sarah Palin is hot and therefore not included in the "no political avatars" rule.

She's got that naughty-school-teacher look going on.