Work safe and you

[ipb]

While we don't have a specific policy regarding images, anything that is something that most people couldn't see at work (eg, explicit nudity) should probably not be used as avatars or signature images, and if in topics, there should be a NWS ("not work safe") notice attached to the topic or instead of directly posting the image, it should be linked with (NWS) noted near it. If you post an image that is not work safe, please report it so the area mod can alter the topic title if it's not yours.

 

If we see avatars that are not work safe, they may be removed. If we see images in signatures that aren't work safe, more than likely, the image will be replaced by a link and the text along the lines of "User posted image (NWS)." Images in topics will be left at the discretion of the moderating team, though if they're off topic, they are more likely to be removed.

 

Be aware that some hosts do not allow hotlinking of images and will replace that image with one that is less than pleasant.

 

At this time, warnings will not be given, but this may be revised it if becomes problematic.

 

 

ETA: If you haven't be told that there is a problem, then it's safe to assume that there isn't one. If there is a problem, you will be notified when any action is taken.

[shriekingviolet]

Should also note, there have been several cases where the original image was work safe but the image was replaced with something less appropriate at the image's source by someone other than the member who posted it. This happens either due to the member direct linking a picture when they shouldn't have or their hosting account was altered without their permission. If you dostore images on a private domain (i.e. not a free host like photobucket) that isn't your own, be careful and keep an eye on what you post. Even if you trust the person hosting you, you may not be able to trust the other people they host.

 

</end PSA>

[ipb]

Images in your signature and avatar should be work-safe as a common courtesy:

• not everyone has the same comfort level as far as nudity goes.
  
• many forumites have small children and may not want to unintentionally expose them to such images.
  
• many *more* forumites do occasionally check into the forum at work (where it may be considered porn).
  
• there have been some complaints about some of the more explicit scent icons/avatars for Smut.
  

For the same reasons that we request/require NWS/NSFW tags be put up in topics that aren't obviously not work safe, we request/require your avatars and signature images also be work safe.

 

It's just common courtesy.

 

People with avatars and signature images that aren't work safe will have them removed if they are reported to us (either via PM or via the report button). If they are returned after removal, a warning may be issued.