Personal Avatar Notice

poker · 11-07-2008, 10:18 AM

To all Cigar Asylum Members,

It has come to our attention that there are a few members with avatar pictures that are not entirely appropriate here.
The Team of 11 would like to ask you to please review your current avatar (the picture under your name that shows on every post you make) and change it if you:

would not be comfortable with your girlfriend/wife/mother seeing it on your name here.

would not like your employer or superior to see it if they walked in on you.

would not like us to choose one for you that would be more appropriate.

Your profile picture (the one seen if looking at your personal profile) is not the one we are referring to. Those can only been seen if looking at a specific persons profile. Those are not the issue here.

I personally had a female client walk into my cubicle yesterday afternoon and it was just bad timing. I had a thread open, and a member had a avatar that drew her attention and I was questioned about it.

I do not wish to be put in that position again, nor would I want anyone else here to share that pain. So, in advance we ask our membership to please be thoughtful of others when selecting an avatar for yourself. It shows on every post you make here and can be seen by everyone.

We will give folks a few days to do this. In the end if we review your avatar and find it not appropriate, it will be changed for you and it is entirely possible that you will no longer be able to upload your own, but be only able to use one of the default avatars as a result.
Members have till Monday (11/10) morning to change them.

In advance we thank you for your understanding in this matter.

The Team of 11

Lucky_Hippo · 11-07-2008, 10:46 AM

Sorry if it's my Hippo again Poker. It always seams to get me into trouble.

If it helps, the next time you can tell her it's a free range Hippo.

Chris. · 11-07-2008, 10:53 AM

I hope it's not my Samuel Jackson Beer avatar!

Sailchaser · 11-07-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

To all Cigar Asylum Members,

It has come to our attention that there are a few members with avatar pictures that are not entirely appropriate here.
The Team of 11 would like to ask you to please review your current avatar (the picture under your name that shows on every post you make) and change it if you:

would not be comfortable with your girlfriend/wife/mother seeing it on your name here.

would not like your employer or superior to see it if they walked in on you.

would not like us to choose one for you that would be more appropriate.

Your profile picture (the one seen if looking at your personal profile) is not the one we are referring to. Those can only been seen if looking at a specific persons profile. Those are not the issue here.

I personally had a female client walk into my cubicle yesterday afternoon and it was just bad timing. I had a thread open, and a member had a avatar that drew her attention and I was questioned about it.

I do not wish to be put in that position again, nor would I want anyone else here to share that pain. So, in advance we ask our membership to please be thoughtful of others when selecting an avatar for yourself. It shows on every post you make here and can be seen by everyone.

We will give folks a few days to do this. In the end if we review your avatar and find it not appropriate, it will be changed for you and it is entirely possible that you will no longer be able to upload your own, but be only able to use one of the default avatars as a result.

In advance we thank you for your understanding in this matter.

The Team of 11

Well put, when I am reviewing the site in the privacy of my own home I really don't care what's on the screen but a lot of times I can only catch a moment or two of viewing time when I am in public and can not afford to be put in the same position that you were.
Total support from this CA member

11-07-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

I personally had a female client walk into my cubicle yesterday afternoon and it was just bad timing......

I do not wish to be put in that position again

Not to make light of your very sensible post (seriously - I'm at work when I'm on here so I completely agree).....but I am sorry that you were propositioned like that.

Kelly - I'm sorry my one-eyed monster didn't have any clothes on him.

OOOOOOOFAAAA.

Da Klugs · 11-07-2008, 11:02 AM

And.....

Remember in the User CP you can always:

Turn off avatar display
Turn off signature bar line display
Turn off the inline display of all pics and making them clickable links.

Chris. · 11-07-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

And.....

Remember in the User CP you can always:

Turn off avatar display
Turn off signature bar line display
Turn off the inline display of all pics and making them clickable links.

Good tip for those of you at work veiwing!

Da Klugs · 11-07-2008, 11:17 AM

If my avatar offends anyone.... well, um, Hey what's that up in the sky?

GoodFella · 11-07-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

If my avatar offends anyone.... well, um, Hey what's that up in the sky?

i think the only thing that would make some people mad about your avatar dave, is that its the truth about most of us. we cant stay off of CA

is my cat standing in a pile of cigar bands cool

taltos · 11-07-2008, 11:29 AM

I hate to take down my Marine Corps flag. Can I keep it up until after November 10 (USMC Birthday)?

poker · 11-07-2008, 11:34 AM

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.

GrtndpwrflOZ · 11-07-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

If my avatar offends anyone.... well, um, Hey what's that up in the sky?

Your avatar has their pants around their ankles.

In the sky??? Where. I don't see..........."OUCH"

11-07-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

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!?

mikeyj23 · 11-07-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

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

taltos · 11-07-2008, 11:40 AM

I understand now, the muzzle of the gun and the VT and Nebraska avatars were a little over the top.

poker · 11-07-2008, 11:56 AM

The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour.

av8tor152d · 11-07-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour.

Jordan will finally feel at home

taltos · 11-07-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

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.

11-07-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poker

The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour.

Puuuuuuurfect!

AriesOpusX · 11-07-2008, 03:26 PM

Lets lay this out in plain english...

No boobies for avatars.

11-07-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Personal Avatar Notice To all Cigar Asylum Members, It has come to our attention that there are a few members with avatar pictures that are not entirely appropriate here. The Team of 11 would like to ask you to please review your current avatar (the picture under your name that shows on every post you make) and change it if you: would not be comfortable with your girlfriend/wife/mother seeing it on your name here. would not like your employer or superior to see it if they walked in on you. would not like us to choose one for you that would be more appropriate. Your profile picture (the one seen if looking at your personal profile) is not the one we are referring to. Those can only been seen if looking at a specific persons profile. Those are not the issue here. I personally had a female client walk into my cubicle yesterday afternoon and it was just bad timing. I had a thread open, and a member had a avatar that drew her attention and I was questioned about it. I do not wish to be put in that position again, nor would I want anyone else here to share that pain. So, in advance we ask our membership to please be thoughtful of others when selecting an avatar for yourself. It shows on every post you make here and can be seen by everyone. We will give folks a few days to do this. In the end if we review your avatar and find it not appropriate, it will be changed for you and it is entirely possible that you will no longer be able to upload your own, but be only able to use one of the default avatars as a result. Members have till Monday (11/10) morning to change them. In advance we thank you for your understanding in this matter. The Team of 11 __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching Last edited by poker; 11-07-2008 at 03:15 PM.

11-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#2
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice Sorry if it's my Hippo again Poker. It always seams to get me into trouble. If it helps, the next time you can tell her it's a free range Hippo. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

11-07-2008, 10:53 AM	#3
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice I hope it's not my Samuel Jackson Beer avatar! __________________

11-07-2008, 11:02 AM	#6
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice And..... Remember in the User CP you can always: Turn off avatar display Turn off signature bar line display Turn off the inline display of all pics and making them clickable links. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-07-2008, 11:17 AM	#8
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice If my avatar offends anyone.... well, um, Hey what's that up in the sky? __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#10
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice I hate to take down my Marine Corps flag. Can I keep it up until after November 10 (USMC Birthday)?

11-07-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice 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. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

11-07-2008, 11:40 AM	#15
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice I understand now, the muzzle of the gun and the VT and Nebraska avatars were a little over the top. Last edited by taltos; 11-07-2008 at 11:41 AM. Reason: spelling

11-07-2008, 11:56 AM	#16
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice The Team of 11 has now agreed to make all smartass's have Hello Kitty avatars. Changes will take effect within the hour. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

11-07-2008, 03:26 PM	#20
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: Personal Avatar Notice Lets lay this out in plain english... No boobies for avatars.