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Old 11-07-2008, 10:29 AM   #1
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I hate to take down my Marine Corps flag. Can I keep it up until after November 10 (USMC Birthday)?
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:34 AM   #2
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A prime example of the ones we are referring to (yes, we know most of you are joking. we're not THAT old) is like on the first page of the M's in our member list.
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:37 AM   #3
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A prime example of the ones we are referring to (yes, we know most of you are joking. we're not THAT old) is like on the first page of the M's in our member list.
Just because Fred changed to a pipe!?
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:38 AM   #4
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A prime example of the ones we are referring to (yes, we know most of you are joking. we're not THAT old) is like on the first page of the M's in our member list.
Strange - worst thing I saw on that page was four pillows
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:40 AM   #5
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I understand now, the muzzle of the gun and the VT and Nebraska avatars were a little over the top.

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Old 11-07-2008, 10:56 AM   #6
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The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour.
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The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour.

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Old 11-07-2008, 11:32 AM   #8
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The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour.
I made progress today. My wife calls me dumbass.
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:54 AM   #9
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Puuuuuuurfect!
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:46 PM   #10
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Do Al first, PLEASE!!! hehehe
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:24 PM   #11
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I hate to take down my Marine Corps flag. Can I keep it up until after November 10 (USMC Birthday)?
Come on mods, please let this brother keep the flag of my SISTER Service up for a while longer!
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:41 PM   #12
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Hope I'm not overstepping bounds, but I'm of the opinion that if the mod staff has an issue with a particular avatar, it should be taken up with that inmate, rather than to address the masses.

It may also be a good idea to post something in the site rules about what will be considered acceptable and what will not.

Another option here, that may take some major programming to implement, is to have the avatars all be processed through the system and approved by one of the mods prior to acceptance.

Just my opinion FWIW.

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Hope I'm not overstepping bounds, but I'm of the opinion that if the mod staff has an issue with a particular avatar, it should be taken up with that inmate, rather than to address the masses.

It may also be a good idea to post something in the site rules about what will be considered acceptable and what will not.

Another option here, that may take some major programming to implement, is to have the avatars all be processed through the system and approved by one of the mods prior to acceptance.

Just my opinion FWIW.

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Old 11-07-2008, 06:31 PM   #14
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Hope I'm not overstepping bounds, but I'm of the opinion that if the mod staff has an issue with a particular avatar, it should be taken up with that inmate, rather than to address the masses.

It may also be a good idea to post something in the site rules about what will be considered acceptable and what will not.

Another option here, that may take some major programming to implement, is to have the avatars all be processed through the system and approved by one of the mods prior to acceptance.

Just my opinion FWIW.

Respectfully,
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Thanks Michael.

We have usually always left options like avatars up to the members to decide what is appropriate and not appropriate in the past. We feel that most everyone here is an adult and can think for themselves. We would prefer to allow the members to decide first.

97% or so of the members here are familiar with how we ran other boards, and pretty much know the ground rules have not changed here.
The other 3% or so of the members we hope would read the stickies. This way it does not appear to be a targeted rule to the few in violation, but rather a general policy for everyone. This way nobody feels singled out per say.


The other suggestion of avatar processing would be too much work to be honest.

We have talked about this for some time behind closed doors and never said anything until now.

Trust me, nothing much is done here on an administrative level without plenty of dialog and feedback with the staff.

There is a definite plan in place on how this will be done.

Your feedback is appreciated though.

Thank you

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Old 11-09-2008, 02:32 PM   #15
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Thanks Michael.

We have usually always left options like avatars up to the members to decide what is appropriate and not appropriate in the past. We feel that most everyone here is an adult and can think for themselves. We would prefer to allow the members to decide first.

97% or so of the members here are familiar with how we ran other boards, and pretty much know the ground rules have not changed here.
The other 3% or so of the members we hope would read the stickies. This way it does not appear to be a targeted rule to the few in violation, but rather a general policy for everyone. This way nobody feels singled out per say.


The other suggestion of avatar processing would be too much work to be honest.

We have talked about this for some time behind closed doors and never said anything until now.

Trust me, nothing much is done here on an administrative level without plenty of dialog and feedback with the staff.

There is a definite plan in place on how this will be done.

Your feedback is appreciated though.

Thank you

Kelly
Kelly,

Thanks very much for the detailed and articulate reply! My you all succeed in your endeavor.

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