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09/28/2006 08:36:30 PM · #1
We just wanted to take a moment to point out some recently-added features, and to offer a couple quick reminders on forum and photo gallery policy.

First, we have added the ability to flag individual forum posts as containing adult content. Users who have selected the "Hide nude photos" option in their preferences will see a warning message in place of each flagged post. That warning message will contain a link that will allow you to view the content of that post if you wish.

When creating a post you will notice a new checkbox. This box allows you to flag a post as containing adult content when creating it. It is your responsibility to flag your own posts when appropriate; however, if you see a post that is not flagged, but should be, please report the post, so Site Council can flag it if needed.

In addition, thumbnails of DPC-hosted images in the forums will now honor your "Hide Nude Photos" preference, if that image was flagged as nude at the time the post was made. Again, if you have this preference selected, and are seeing a thumbnail you shouldn't in a forum post, please report the relevant post so we can fix it.

To help ensure this feature works as it should, we now ask the following: If you thumbnail a nude photo in a forum thread, you MUST assign that photograph to the "Nude" gallery prior to doing so.

On a related note, it has recently been brought to our attention that many users are assigning non-nude photographs to the Nude gallery in order to gain additional image views. As always, abuse of any site feature is not tolerated. If you choose to assign your images to galleries, you MUST do so accurately, so the gallery categories are useful to viewers. Those who choose to abuse this feature risk additional action, including official warnings or suspension of account privileges.

Please also note that these policy changes do not imply any changes to the forum rules. For example, you are still responsible to include appropriate warnings in subject lines when needed. Also, content which violates the Forum Rules or Terms of Use is not permitted, even if an "Adult Content" warning is included.

We hope that these changes will satisfy those on both sides of this issue, and as always, we welcome any questions.

Thank you,
DPChallenge Site Council
09/28/2006 08:38:33 PM · #2
Looks around for the hand-clapping icon...

Well done and thanks!
09/28/2006 08:38:45 PM · #3
Kudos to the always vigilant site council.
09/28/2006 08:39:34 PM · #4
Kudos... :)
09/28/2006 08:43:40 PM · #5
Thank you!!!

I often read thru the forums at work and all it would take would be to have an image "accidently show up" on my screen as someone walked by to have me canned. This new addition makes DPC much more work-friendly. :-)

Thanks again!

09/28/2006 08:51:58 PM · #6
ClubJuggle wrote:
On a related note, it has recently been brought to our attention that many users are assigning non-nude photographs to the Nude gallery in order to gain additional image views. As always, abuse of any site feature is not tolerated.

How nude is nude? And what about photos that are sexually suggestive but don't reveal whatever portions of skin that qualify as nudity?
09/28/2006 08:56:25 PM · #7
That is great stuff. Thanks.

I have a question. On my home laptop, I have no issues with the nude flagged photos showing, however, at work, that's an issue. Is there a way I can have it set up to block while at work without having to go back and forth and check the box? I'm forgetful and lazy.
09/28/2006 08:56:53 PM · #8
Originally posted by fencekicker:

ClubJuggle wrote:
On a related note, it has recently been brought to our attention that many users are assigning non-nude photographs to the Nude gallery in order to gain additional image views. As always, abuse of any site feature is not tolerated.

How nude is nude? And what about photos that are sexually suggestive but don't reveal whatever portions of skin that qualify as nudity?


That would probably fly. Obviously it is suggestive, but I think (karmat's opinion) if it is erotic or "suggestive" at all the nudity marker is not a problem.

A picture of my closet door is not, and would not, be considered nudity to anyone so to tag it as such is just trying to make some kind of statement, I think. Though, for sure I can't be certain what that message is. :)
09/28/2006 08:57:23 PM · #9
Wonderful - this solution should make both sides of the fence happy.

Three cheers for compromising!
09/28/2006 08:58:23 PM · #10
Originally posted by fencekicker:

...what about photos that are sexually suggestive but don't reveal whatever portions of skin that qualify as nudity?


The object here is to keep the forums work/family safe for those that prefer it. If the shot is too risque for children or a sensitive co-worker, I suspect it would be better to flag it.

Message edited by author 2006-09-28 20:58:51.
09/28/2006 09:01:39 PM · #11
Nice job SC. Hopefully this puts an end to a very long and tiresome debate. Thank you!
09/28/2006 09:02:36 PM · #12
Kudos.

In the end, this was all *anyone* was really asking for.
09/28/2006 09:02:50 PM · #13
Originally posted by fencekicker:

ClubJuggle wrote:
On a related note, it has recently been brought to our attention that many users are assigning non-nude photographs to the Nude gallery in order to gain additional image views. As always, abuse of any site feature is not tolerated.

How nude is nude? And what about photos that are sexually suggestive but don't reveal whatever portions of skin that qualify as nudity?


We're speaking of photos that have no relation to "nude." On a quick scan of the first 500 thumbs in the "Nude" gallery, I spotted four that clearly fit that description, including a couple still lifes and a desert landscape. Now, some of these images may have been assigned to that gallery my mistake, and occasionally someone assigns something there as an attempt at humor, so surely not all of them fall into the "view mongering" category. We're just asking that folks not do this, to try to keep the gallery categories as useful as possible. Use personal judgement.
09/28/2006 09:11:37 PM · #14
Mine shot is in the nude gallery because of the content ofmy shirt. It should not be viewable by all the youngters on this site whihc is why I put it there. Maybe we should have a rating system as well. G, R, X. Or another category for stuff that is not nude but also not suitable for underage users here.

X being a nude. I know a lot see X and think oh my. But If I could have rated it I would not of put t in the nude gallery
09/28/2006 09:12:18 PM · #15
Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by fencekicker:

ClubJuggle wrote:
On a related note, it has recently been brought to our attention that many users are assigning non-nude photographs to the Nude gallery in order to gain additional image views. As always, abuse of any site feature is not tolerated.

How nude is nude? And what about photos that are sexually suggestive but don't reveal whatever portions of skin that qualify as nudity?


We're speaking of photos that have no relation to "nude." On a quick scan of the first 500 thumbs in the "Nude" gallery, I spotted four that clearly fit that description, including a couple still lifes and a desert landscape. Now, some of these images may have been assigned to that gallery my mistake, and occasionally someone assigns something there as an attempt at humor, so surely not all of them fall into the "view mongering" category. We're just asking that folks not do this, to try to keep the gallery categories as useful as possible. Use personal judgement.


What about images that may be disturbing but have nothing to do with nudity. for instance an shot that shots violence. To many (myslef included) these are nto good for children as such I tihnk it would be a good idea to have those in the nude catagory so that young ones won't see them.
09/28/2006 09:15:34 PM · #16
I don't personally think that the Nude gallery is the place for non-nude "adult-only" images, but currently there is no other place. It's an excellent observation, and one that we should probably consider reconciling. I will bring it up for discussion.
09/28/2006 09:15:49 PM · #17
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

On a related note, it has recently been brought to our attention that many users are assigning non-nude photographs to the Nude gallery in order to gain additional image views.


Now this is something new. Gain more views by posting it in the Nude section? LOL! that's L-A-M-E
09/28/2006 09:18:03 PM · #18
Originally posted by kirbic:

I don't personally think that the Nude gallery is the place for non-nude "adult-only" images, but currently there is no other place. It's an excellent observation, and one that we should probably consider reconciling. I will bring it up for discussion.


Thank you.
09/28/2006 09:18:04 PM · #19
Originally posted by kirbic:

I don't personally think that the Nude gallery is the place for non-nude "adult-only" images, but currently there is no other place. It's an excellent observation, and one that we should probably consider reconciling. I will bring it up for discussion.


thanks I will continue to keep mine there for the time being.
09/28/2006 09:18:08 PM · #20
Originally posted by Elvis_L:

What about images that may be disturbing but have nothing to do with nudity. for instance an shot that shots violence. To many (myslef included) these are nto good for children as such I tihnk it would be a good idea to have those in the nude catagory so that young ones won't see them.


For now, I'd rather just see the photographer flag the post as containing adult content, since the image doesn't really belong in the nude gallery. We need a better solution, though, and I see kirbic is going to bring it up.

In the meantime, I would not consider assigning such an image to the Nude gallery abuse, since the photographers motives in that case are clear, and are intended to benefit the community as a whole.

~Terry
09/28/2006 09:18:17 PM · #21
Okay, thanks for all the replies to my question.

Its really kind of tough to know what is 'nude' and what isn't in this (American) society today. What is nude to me might not be nude to a lot of other people (or the other way around).

If someone doesn't mark something as nude and later decides it should be, then does that person need to contact the SC to have it marked? or is there a way for the photographer to do it?

Thanks :)
09/28/2006 09:20:04 PM · #22
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09/28/2006 09:20:17 PM · #23
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

In the meantime, I would not consider assigning such an image to the Nude gallery abuse, since the photographers motives in that case are clear, and are intended to benefit the community as a whole.

~Terry
I just put a photo in the Nude that isn't nude, but I think the image is quite disturbing...just letting ya know.
09/28/2006 09:21:25 PM · #24
Yay. I hope this helps alleviate the tension. I'm sure that there may be some tweaks one way or another in the upcoming weeks but this sounds like something that was needed.

I echo Elvis_L's concerns about some images that appear disturbing but clearly don't fit the descriptions listed by Terry and Kirbic. I'm not saying that this kind of thing needs to be implemented anytime soon for my tastes but it just stands to reason for me that something along Rex's idea of ratings which can be incorporated with the "Nude" flag might be beneficial, too.

Thanks to the admins and SC.

EDIT: had to get Elvis's name right

Message edited by author 2006-09-28 21:22:59.
09/28/2006 09:29:10 PM · #25
Good job guys...

Just a friendly little heads up for those who believe "work safe" means not having a nude pop up on their screen...

(in big companies)
more peeps are shown the door because of spending too much time on Job search, travel sites, streaming content or too much time IM'n.

People generally get in trouble with Corporate Techincal Use policies when they upset a co-worker and that co-worker rats then out to a manager, who has to report it to HR, and then big brother does his thing.

Trust me there are pleny of trails all over the place. I know this because I have to do dirty work every so often.

If a company provides someone a computer, cubicle/office, pays the rent/power for that cubicle/office then it is a Company asset and anything that goes in or out of that Company Asset is Company IP.

Not trying to scare anyone or make em paranoid...it is a fact, just don't convince yourself the only way to get in trouble is an occasional pop-up... Use your head.
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