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04/18/2008 08:59:30 AM · #1
Seems that the NSFW, 'hidden due to content' image holder, and linked nude images are sporadic in forum rule enforcement. Sometimes there will be a nude thumb with a NSFW thread title, other times the 'hidden due to content' image holder is in place and the thread title may or may not include NSFW. A bit tricky to navigate at times recently.

Some very recent examples:

Me again, sorry (NSFW)
Nude thumbnail visible - SC modified thread title for NSFW

OOBIE and YAPPIE Nominations - The Saga Continues
Nude thumbnail changed to link by SC - no change to thread title

More Stolen Images! (NSFW)
No actual content in the thread that was NSFW, no nude thumbnails or hidden content at the time the thread title was changed.

What happened to fotomann_forever?
Nude thumbnail hidden - thread title has no indicator of NSFW.

Forum rules are written to read:
7. "When posting potentially adult content, include a warning. When possible, include the warning in your subject line. If you are posting in an existing thread, consider carefully whether the content is appropriate for the thread. If it is, include a warning at the beginning of your post. Unless your warning is in the subject line, any images must be linked rather than thumbnailed or posted directly."

04/18/2008 09:41:09 AM · #2
That first one was by me.

I didn't even think about the nudity to be honest that is why I didn't put NSFW. In fact it never even crossed my mind until I saw it and I still woudnt have put it up there.

But now I know and will stick it in any titles that have a bit of flesh showing!

Don't want anyone getting into trouble

Message edited by author 2008-04-18 09:41:37.
04/18/2008 09:47:46 AM · #3
Hi Barry,

I can only speak for myself, but here's how I handle it:

If the thread is ongoing (like OOBIE/YAPPIE) and not likely to degenerate into lots of nude thumbs, I'll change to a link instead of changing the thread title.

If there are multiple nude thumbs posted to an existing thread where there is no warning in the thread title, I'll rename the thread title mostly out of laziness to change a bunch of thumbs to links.

The "More Stolen Photos" thread didn't have an actual nude thumb but there was one shot in there by Judi that could cause someone problems at work. I didn't change that thread title to NSFW, but I can see where it was necessary.

The Leroy thread I had seen just before this one and actually considered changing the title, but the thread's been locked so I didn't. We can change it if you want, just let us know by Report Post.

Hope that helps to clarify why sometimes the thumbs are changed to links and sometimes the thread title is changed.

Thanks for asking!
04/18/2008 09:51:13 AM · #4
Originally posted by glad2badad:

Nude thumbnail changed to link by SC - no change to thread title
Nude thumbnail hidden - thread title has no indicator of NSFW.

No mystery on those two: "Unless your warning is in the subject line, any images must be linked rather than thumbnailed or posted directly."

Originally posted by glad2badad:

No actual content in the thread that was NSFW, no nude thumbnails or hidden content at the time the thread title was changed.

This one DID have a bunch of nude thumbnails at the time, so I added NSFW to the title (I believe YOU were the one who reported it). Drewbixcube later went back and changed them to links.
04/18/2008 10:09:17 AM · #5
Originally posted by scalvert:


Originally posted by glad2badad:

No actual content in the thread that was NSFW, no nude thumbnails or hidden content at the time the thread title was changed.

This one DID have a bunch of nude thumbnails at the time, so I added NSFW to the title (I believe YOU were the one who reported it). Drewbixcube later went back and changed them to links.

Nope, wasn't me on that one. :-D

It just seemed a bit random to me (regarding the OP of this thread). Thanks for the feedback/clarification (you too Laurie ( L2)).
04/18/2008 11:14:26 AM · #6
Post Contains Adult Content (there is no need to check this box if you're only posting an adult thumb)

This is what really confuses me. So the 'rules' state post link instead of thumb. But here when you post (where most people see/read) is a check box for adult content, but we don't have to check it if we are posting an adult thumb.

Seriously, something is a bit overkill, and confusing. What exactly is the rule. Period. And can there be consistency with the rule????

This is all too confusing for the average user to decipher.
04/18/2008 11:27:07 AM · #7
One assumes by the wording, rule #7 is essentially member self enforcing and that the site council may only be responsible for monitoring \'hidden due to content\' material on dpc. I think there is a pretty good guide to what may constitute pornography. I am not aware of an official site censor except for occasional complaints. However I only can imagine content that has been removed as unacceptable.
It appears threads which are obviously started without any warning can evolve to include selectively objectionable posts, and targeting a large and open thread may not produce the intended result to protect children. I would say the opposite may also be true.
The original moral rating system for motion pictures - the Catholic Legion of Decency and the resulting Motion Picture Association of America film rating system and other well advertised media rating systems such as for gaming simply highlight material and make it a goal for kids to sneak into the show house. As a child under 17, I certainly followed the Catholic Herald to find the objectionable, elicit, sexy or what I thought may be the best movies.
I would have missed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Butterfield 8, Lolita, Blue Denim, Splendor in the Grass, Suddenly- Last Summer and others.

I remember being requested to stand in church to take the following oath (had to google this)

The Pledge of the Legion of Decency

+ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. I condemn all indecent and immoral motion pictures, and those which glorify crime or criminals. I promise to do all that I can to strengthen public opinion against the production of indecent and immoral films, and to unite with all who protest against them. I acknowledge my obligation to form a right conscience about pictures that are dangerous to my moral life. I pledge myself to remain away from them. I promise, further, to stay away altogether from places of amusement which show them as a matter of policy.


I also always thought these (hope they open) were self defeating:









04/18/2008 11:47:01 AM · #8
Originally posted by littlegett:

Post Contains Adult Content (there is no need to check this box if you're only posting an adult thumb)

This is what really confuses me. So the 'rules' state post link instead of thumb. But here when you post (where most people see/read) is a check box for adult content, but we don't have to check it if we are posting an adult thumb.

Seriously, something is a bit overkill, and confusing. What exactly is the rule. Period. And can there be consistency with the rule????

This is all too confusing for the average user to decipher.

Consistency is a good word. That's one of the things I was thinking about that prompted this thread.
04/18/2008 11:58:24 AM · #9
Originally posted by undieyatch:

Legion of Decency (post cut for space)


Huh???? What does this have to do with the Price of Tea in Samoa?

I really Dislike, no Strongly dislike... close to even HATING when people believe all Nudity is Pornography. Seriously.
04/18/2008 12:13:05 PM · #10
Originally posted by littlegett:

Originally posted by undieyatch:

Legion of Decency (post cut for space)


Huh???? What does this have to do with the Price of Tea in Samoa?

I really Dislike, no Strongly dislike... close to even HATING when people believe all Nudity is Pornography. Seriously.


I take it you would not approve of such an oath for media on dpc.
You might speak with the Council of Catholic Bishops about your concern, I can't do anything about it, however it maybe they have abandoned this requirement and I think have compromised with the Motion Picture Association of America.
04/18/2008 12:21:29 PM · #11
Mine is the age-old question, why is it "NSFW"? What has the workplace got to do with naked photography? Why does the site seek to protect workplace slackers from the ire of their bosses/co-workers? :P It's all so very confusing.
04/18/2008 12:35:03 PM · #12
Originally posted by Louis:

Mine is the age-old question, why is it "NSFW"? What has the workplace got to do with naked photography? Why does the site seek to protect workplace slackers from the ire of their bosses/co-workers? :P It's all so very confusing.


I've always wondered about this too. One place I worked was so hyper about what you might see while at work I never browsed the web at all. So I can't imagine being on DPC while at work.
04/21/2008 01:58:54 AM · #13
Originally posted by fir3bird:

Originally posted by Louis:

Mine is the age-old question, why is it "NSFW"? What has the workplace got to do with naked photography? Why does the site seek to protect workplace slackers from the ire of their bosses/co-workers? :P It's all so very confusing.


I've always wondered about this too. One place I worked was so hyper about what you might see while at work I never browsed the web at all. So I can't imagine being on DPC while at work.


The way I look at it, DPC doesn't have any responsibility to protect workplace slackers but "NSFW" is just an easy term to apply to things that you wouldn't want to look at at work OR might not be safe for kids OR might be bad for sensitive people etc etc.

*shrug* Just semantics, I think.
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