A question about Avators

I know there is an AE rule which doesn't allow us to have some special symbols or images which may be offensive toward some people.

Here is my question: What can we do about symbols that are holy for some people and offensive for others?

For example Swastika is an old Indo-European symbol for good luck or even a holy symbol for Hinduism and Buddhism, but this symbol is offensive for Jewish people and those who had suffered from Nazism and its criminal acts.

A members avatar is a part of his/her post, and subsequently the question is already answered in The Code of Conduct B. 5

Originally posted by Northman A members avatar is a part of his/her post, and subsequently the question is already answered in The Code of Conduct B. 5   B. Inappropriate posting       5. Rude insults, defamatory remarks, offensive images, cursing, profanity intended as an insult towards another member, personal attacks, words of hate. Any remarks that stirs up anger. In dealing with flame wars, comments that started the flame war will have more weight in terms of violation.   ~ Northman

Thanx Northman

I was aware of that code. What I was trying to discuss about was about situation like this case. The symbol is a Good Luck charm and has a long history why should we avoid it because of some retard Nazi who misused this symbol.




Edited by Suren - 19-Jun-2008 at 00:23

mine is offensive

Because of the changes over the years to the forum (those animated flags were awesome I just have to say) I believe the historical avatars were removed, (I think it was like a year ago?) you'd have to upload one from the internet I would think. 

Edited by Justinian - 23-Aug-2008 at 05:38

Originally posted by Knights Well you couldn't have chosen a better character

I have added a small selection of historic avatars, and might add more later.