Can We Cut It Out With The Racy Avatars?

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Maybe things are different out here is hot California. Nobody bats an eyelash at a woman in a bikini, but I always worry about co-workers seeing the knives on top. Let alone seeing me read stuff about guns.

I just hope we get to see more of Leann Tweeden. ;)
 
I like naked women.

Anyone who has surplus bongo mags: do NOT give them to children; send them to me!

What is this thread about?

maximus otter
 
lesbians?:confused:
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Spark has set a standard of acceptance and he and the Moderators have been diligent on what is acceptable and what is not. Whenever there has been a complaint and they have found merit in said complaint the avatar has been ordered removed.

That's the way it should be...................
 
If you want my company or friendship you will not kick my dog, curse my wife or flash erotic pictures at my kids.
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RANT MODE ON FULL TILT

I'm not the one flashing the pics to your kids, you are by having them around the PC when you know full well what will be seen. Don't blame me for you irresponsibility. It is not my responsibility to censor what your kids see or don't see because personally I don't care about them, you, or anyone else who calls for the removal of anything based souly on the fact that someone finds it objectionable. And if you base your impressions of people on what avatar they choose to use than you are a shallow individual. I have made many friends on this forum. I have met a good number of them and they are some of the finest people I know, regardless of their avatar. I said it before, you have the power to turn off the avatars. Do it and it all goes away. It all goes away.

Rant mode off....for now.
 
I don't see anything wrong with the avatars. Like everyone else said if you have a problem with it don't look.

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Well said-KTP and KVC
 
Gollnick, you said that individuals should subordinate their desires for the good of the community. I said that it is that very philosophy that liberals use to justify gun control, gun bans, and knife bans. Again, when the "community" decides that the individual's liberty is not worth more than a little temporary safety for the community, we have tyranny. The so-called "community activists" sit up there and say, "Well, why do you NEED a 'assault rifle'? It has no sporting purpose! Why do you NEED a butterfly knife? It's made for killing people, not cutting boxes!" And then: "We must ban those to save the cheeeeldrennnn!!!! Think about the kids!" Gollnick, you've basically said all of the above except about avatars. Well, this is still America. It isn't about NEED, it's about WANT. The heart of the capitalist system, the heart of liberty and freedom. Being able to read, say, and own things you WANT to.

Again, if strangers come here and form negative opinions, oh well. The reason you worry about that is the fear they'll form coalitions to ban certain knives out of fear. Well, guess what? You're defending that behavior by saying the community has a right to trample the liberty of the individual and the individual must reign in his desires for liberty and submit. There comes a time when men must quit waffling and living in fear of losing their freedom to the tyranny of the community. You either are going to be free or a thrall.

If you don't like the avatars, here's a thought. Post one of your own. Oh, you already have? Then I guess that once you've used your share of freedom, you just want to shut the door so no one else gets to use theirs?
 
At the bottom of the page it says "BladeForums.com is an adult site with adult discussions."
:) Hope that helps.



Blades
 
If you want my company or friendship you will not kick my dog, curse my wife or flash erotic pictures at my kids.
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The Avatars on this site are no more erotic then the kind of images commonly found on TV, billboards, newspapers, and general advertizing. But, even if they were, we are not the ones putting your kids in front of your computer screen; that is entirely your responsibility.

n2s
 
this is a knife site....paid for at considerable expense by Kevin (spark) to support his online knife store. i would never have ordered anything from 1sks were it not for bf.com...and it seems to be going well for him...bravo

but it is bad business to offend potential customers...or have others do that for you.

racy or dirty pix are all over the internet and life in general...they add little if not nothing to the utility of this knife related site though

i am bemused at people so strident in their desire/need to post such images

does it make you more of a "manly man" to cut and paste things that any prepubescent child can do????

what need does it fufill???
 
bandaidman
"but it is bad business to offend potential customers...or have others do that for you."


So were does it end? Look at my avatar. That is a 18 lb. angry tabby. What if someone is afraid of or hates cats. Should I have to take it down? There are many places (sadly I must add) that will not allow the U.S. flag to be displayed beacause it might offend people. There are several people on this thread alone that use the flag in one form or another in there avatar. So if someone starts a thread that they are offended by the flag and it should be removed what then? By your logic they should be changed because it offends people. I know someone will say that it isn't the same, the flag and hot women, and to a extent that it true but it isn't as far as it seems if some thought is put into it. I am still shocked by the earlier comment that recommending this site to someone is like giveing porn to kids.
 
does it make you more of a "manly man" to cut and paste things that any prepubescent child can do????

what need does it fufill???

So we are back to the "need" test. You are right we do not need pictures of pretty women, or avatars, or knives, or freedom; Perhaps we should all be locked up in a windowless crawl space and fed gruel once a day.... who says that you need more?

I would rather focus on wants, and if someone wants to post one of these photos, then so be it. I may not respect them; but, I can respect their right to do as they please.

n2s
 
Gollnick's a Liberal...Gollnick's a Liberal...:p

Geez dude, how can you go from a petty debate that was SOLVED by turning off the Avs feature to a political essay?

If you don't like the avatars...turn them off.

If your children are a concern, turn them off.

If your boss and coworkers are a concern, get back to work AFTER you turn them off.

Hello People...this is America you can CHOOSE...!

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Which picture on the front of a box of Wheaties would generate more complaints: A Microtech UT-6 or a suggestively dressed Ashley Judd?

(Hint: a UT-6 is scary...Ms Judd is not.)
 
I would be complaining if they put up pictures of Rosie O'Donnel. I usually read the forum while I eat lunch.
 
I have a question-for those of you at work, you'll get in trouble for the tiny avatars, but not for wasting company time on BFC?-I obvoiusly feel that they're ok, and until Spark says something, Whatever. I see way less dressed girls at the supermarket.--Joe
 
As someone said before, scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see, clearly stated, that "Bladeforums.com is an adult site with adult discussions".

If you have been on the forums more than once then you know it's content, and it is up to you, and only you, to protect your children.
No amount of laws and litigation or censorship will ever replace good parenting.

When I was a young boy my father would send me out of the room it he was watching something on TV that he felt was for adults only--and "cable TV" did'nt even exist at the time.

YOU should be the one teaching your children about knives, guns, sex, ect...
Not some web-forum.

Allen.
 
I like this thread. Grommit was just expressing himself. So is Chuck. So is everyone else. I read the whole thang.

So now who's gonna be the wiseguy and put up Rosie O'Donnell as his (or her) avatar? :p :p C'mon...I DARE YA!!

Karl

P.S. I'd be the one, but I ain't computer literate enuff. Anyone got a pic of Rosie and can put a nasty old PISTOL in her hand? Can you send it to me with instructions?? I'll do it! An armed Rosie would be too cool!
 
Originally posted by Safety Guy
Anyone got a pic of Rosie and can put a nasty old PISTOL in her hand?
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If anyone can make one please let me know via PM or something...I want it for another board...:D
 
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