[identity profile] morphinae.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] babynames
Quick note:

I can't control Icons. And I don't want it to get to a point that calls for me to intervene. It's just an icon, don't look if it offends you. I didn't like the one in question either..but it was remarkably easy to avert my eyes. However, I will request that everyone please try to use something 'work safe'. I know I look at my friends list at work, I'm sure others do as well. For now, I don't see the need to delete valid posts over something as trivial as an icon, but I am requesting we all use a little bit of consideration when posting in a public community.

Thanks.

Edit: Pissing me off will get you banned. I understand this probably sounds harsh, but I don't want drama prone people here. Period.

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Date: 2005-10-14 08:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amandavanessa.livejournal.com
I understand people read this at work, but anyone who seriously got offended by that icon shouldn't be on the internet.

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Date: 2005-10-14 08:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mhewmhew.livejournal.com
You have to admit, it was pretty dang scary to see. Eek, the memories...I cant erase them!

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Date: 2005-10-14 08:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] amandavanessa.livejournal.com
I've seen things a million times worse just on Livejornal.

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Date: 2005-10-14 08:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mhewmhew.livejournal.com
Yeah, me too, and I never said I wanted the post deleted or anything. Im just saying it was pretty gross to see. (my virgin eyes!)

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Date: 2005-10-14 09:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mhewmhew.livejournal.com
Hey, I dont want to see anyone having sex, especially from that angle. How is it condescending to not want to see someone's ass? I dont wanna see a skinny ass either. I prefer my days to be ass free, especially bouncing around ass free. No one really made a big deal about it anyways. People comment on icons all the time. A few people simply said it was gross. And Im allowed to think its gross.

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Date: 2005-10-14 12:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mhewmhew.livejournal.com
Well, you responded to my comment, so I had to assume you were talking to me. Why the hostility?

PS My favorite boy names are Ryan and Gabriel!

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Date: 2005-10-14 12:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mhewmhew.livejournal.com
Also, did I ever say I was offended? I only said it was gross! You were the one who was offended by people complaining about it.

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Date: 2005-10-14 09:24 am (UTC)

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Date: 2005-10-14 09:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] semi-sweet.livejournal.com
although apparently the original poster things it's gross too (http://www.livejournal.com/users/monalyssasmile/97289.html)

Date: 2005-10-14 08:17 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dancing-crazy.livejournal.com
I think people were mainly irked because of the nature of this community. But I wouldn't for a moment think it should be deleted; at any rate people have the right to use whatever icons they want.

My .02

Date: 2005-10-14 11:21 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] butiful-dzaster.livejournal.com
1- It (icon) wasn't appropriate for this type of community, but, the icon police have no right to say who can use what where.

2- Some people have no tact or common courtesy for those who LJ at work, school, etc.

3- Yes, fat ppl (myself included) have sex AND MAKE BABIES who require naming. I just hope my ass doesn't look that hideous when I'm getting it on. Or any other time for that matter.

Re: My .02

Date: 2005-10-14 12:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mhewmhew.livejournal.com
Someones having a bad day. :( They cant seem to tell that my original two comments were being silly. I guess they take people making opinions about icons waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too seriously. Since they hate the internet so much, they shouldnt be on it so much. Cheers!

Date: 2005-10-14 11:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bleed-insanity.livejournal.com
i love your icon!!

Use community icon

Date: 2005-10-15 10:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chaoticblues.livejournal.com
There's always the option of "use the community icon" when viewing. I think that would solve your "not work safe" worries.

Re: Use community icon

Date: 2005-10-15 05:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elemmennope.livejournal.com
True, and a good suggestion. I adore icons though (have well over 200 myself), so it would kinda of suck to miss everyone else's in all my communities just because of few inconsiderate folks.

Date: 2005-10-15 05:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] elemmennope.livejournal.com
It's not a matter of just averting my eyes. I'm not prude or personally offended by sexual references etc. but I'm most frequently online in a professional setting where others can see my monitor. I just can't have stuff like that on my friends page. Period. I never would've expected a sexually explicit icon in a community like this. (The issue of obesity and sex or where babies in fact come from is FAR from the point.)

I removed the community from my friends page and will only post here when I can load the community directly in a private setting. Problem solved from my end anyway. I am disappointed it has to be that way though. :(

Just my P.O.V. on the subject.
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