Everest
Moving Mountains
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I will admit something here. You might be surprised how many times we remove inappropriate images, both in link form and in image form. Though it's quite obvious the image forms are worse. :P However, I'm quite happy to see how few inappropriate images the members speaking up in this thread have seen over the years. More importantly, it shows me the system works relatively well as it is. While there are always members who seek to cause disruption by posting images, allowing image tags serves many purposes on these forums, among them information, creativity, and a sense of uniqueness. If things became so bad that the ArchKnights and Moderators couldn't keep up with the posting of inappropriate images, the capability would likely have to be removed, though I would be reluctant to suggest it. Safety is our biggest priority for the members of this forum, of course, but enjoyment is right up there as well and removing the latter to improve the former is only done when completely necessary. That many of you haven't noticed many inappropriate images posted here supports the idea that in this case freedom need not be restricted to increase the safety of the forums. And it also shows how admirably and consistently the ArchKnights and Moderators patrol, I might add. ;) So! It's terrible when images like that are either linked or embedded, admittedly, and I thank everyone here for their agreement. Therefore, on the rare occasion any member sees something inappropriate like that, the best way to help is to let a member of the forum staff know immediately. We monitor the boards extensively, but an extra hand or two to point something out we haven't yet seen is always appreciated.
< Message edited by Everest -- 6/23/2011 15:42:06 >
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