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Discussion in 'Announcements & Community Discussions' started by Gwendoline, Aug 28, 2011.

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  1. injest

    injest New Member

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    and it's a very NICE tank...as tanks go...
     
    injest, Aug 28, 2011
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  2. MK7

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    The Jerries had the best tanks, but not enough of 'em.
     
    MK7, Aug 28, 2011
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  3. Bender

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    [​IMG]
     
    Bender, Aug 28, 2011
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  4. MK7

    MK7 Banned

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    Hooray!:winner:
     
    MK7, Aug 28, 2011
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  5. Kranes56

    Kranes56 Banned

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    Well, Bender has some better ones than what I was going to give you...
     
    Kranes56, Aug 28, 2011
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  6. TheGreatSatan

    TheGreatSatan Banned

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    Ya..... and your avatar is so perfect
     
    TheGreatSatan, Aug 28, 2011
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  7. waltky

    waltky Well-Known Member

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    possum tryin' to find a pic onna internet...

    ... of a snarlin', mean lookin' pitbull...

    ... to use as his avatar.
    :omg:
     
    waltky, Aug 29, 2011
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  8. Kranes56

    Kranes56 Banned

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    I could show you a picture of my little sister. That should work.
     
    Kranes56, Aug 29, 2011
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  9. dreadpiratejaymo

    dreadpiratejaymo New Member

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    Here is a pic of an MK7 Helmet.

    [​IMG]

    How bout that?
     
    dreadpiratejaymo, Aug 29, 2011
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  10. Gwendoline

    Gwendoline Well-Known Member

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    Thanks to all the replies and good to see an infusion of humour as well.

    Call me weird, but I don't like a picture of a big gun aimed at me while perousing posts.

    To those that don't like my avatar, that's fair enough. But at least she's not aiming a fat gun at anyone.

    It's a Renaissance painting by John Everett Millias called "The Martyr of Solway":

    [​IMG]

    I like her and I don't mind in the least if others don't.

    I don't like guns pointed at me. I am Australian, we don't have a love-thing for guns over here.
     
    Gwendoline, Aug 29, 2011
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    [​IMG]

    Maybe Australians don't like guns, but I've heard your squirrels are armed and dangerous.
     
    Herkdriver, Aug 29, 2011
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    Panzerkampfwagen New Member

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    Australians are actually one of the most heavily armed Western nations. There is a legally owned firearm here for every 7 people.
     
    Panzerkampfwagen, Aug 29, 2011
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  13. MK7

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    I'll certainly consider it. Thanks.
     
    MK7, Aug 29, 2011
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  14. discovery721

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    How can you take anyone seriously who spends his or her free time on an internet forum? I don't wish to be taken seriously.
     
    discovery721, Aug 29, 2011
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  15. discovery721

    discovery721 New Member

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    There was a poster with a naked woman pointing a gun as his avatar. I found his posts to be more offensive than his avatar, he has been banned. I am less than devastated. :mrgreen:
     
    discovery721, Aug 29, 2011
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  16. liberalminority

    liberalminority Well-Known Member

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    agreed some avatars are very scary and mean and make some feel intimidated
     
    liberalminority, Aug 29, 2011
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  17. Jiyuu-Freedom

    Jiyuu-Freedom Keep the peace Past Donor

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    I think he did a great job picking an avatar for your user name. Mine means "Freedom" so I try to make mine fit as close to how I feel more than anything.

    I don't feel gun avatars are threatening. I didn't like it when we saw so many ugly ones of Obama and Palin. But that's just me.
     
    Jiyuu-Freedom, Aug 29, 2011
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  18. HillBilly

    HillBilly New Member Past Donor

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    Well , I will admit that some avatars are offensive , but what ya gonna do ? [​IMG]

    I guess the people on PF admin sort of give some lee-way on what we use as an avatar , but I have seen people reprimanded and even temp banned for their choice of avatars or even signature lines , so the mods eventually restore order. [​IMG]

    My suggestion would be that if you find an avatar offensive , that you report it . . . :ignore: certainly it can be said that we have the right to speak up when something offends us ...

    but it's a two edged sword , , , you never know when someone might find your avatar offensive ... [​IMG]
     
    HillBilly, Aug 29, 2011
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    My avatar usually tries to represent my ideology. And I think that my actual avatar does it perfectly. And also isn't aggresive, although it looks a bit.
     
    kilgram, Aug 30, 2011
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  20. Gwendoline

    Gwendoline Well-Known Member

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    That was the one that prompted this thread.

    I agree with you re the offensive posts - and with the avatar on top of that, well, um... good grief.
     
    Gwendoline, Aug 30, 2011
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  21. Gwendoline

    Gwendoline Well-Known Member

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    Not scary so much as wondering why anyone would want an avatar of a big gun aimed at others. Mean? No, more like infantile. Intimidated? No. Just annoyed at how stupid some people are. And also wondering about any young adults with an interest in politics coming to this site to find an avatar with a big gun aimed at them. Because that will really break the ice for young adults wanting to discuss politics. And will set such a fantastic example to young adults starting to find their interest in politics.... by seeing someone's avatar with a big gun aimed at them.

    A gun? Fine. Pointing away. Fine. Pointing so that it appears to be aimed at you directly - I personally draw the line there. I find it particularly offensive.

    Just in case this may draw others now to post pics of guns pointed so that they appear to be aimed directly at you, then... do what you have to do... and (*)(*)(*)(*) you in advance.
     
    Gwendoline, Aug 30, 2011
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  22. Gwendoline

    Gwendoline Well-Known Member

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    I don't like guns aimed at me, even if it's just a picture.

    The metaphor is truly ugly. And base.
     
    Gwendoline, Aug 30, 2011
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  23. daisydotell

    daisydotell Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Some avatars are neat and others not so neat. Like them or hate them your choice. Report them if they cross the line.
     
    daisydotell, Aug 30, 2011
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  24. Wolverine

    Wolverine New Member Past Donor

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    I have been listening to Tool, A Perfect Circle, or Pucifer, essentially once a day, everyday, for the last six months. The common thread between the three groups is Maynard James Keenan, so I decided my avy would be appropriate...... and amusing at the same time.

    I actually have my avy framed and hanging above my kitchen sink. LOL
     
    Wolverine, Aug 30, 2011
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    we will rise again.
     
    devilsadvocate, Aug 30, 2011
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