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G rated areas and Nicks. // Communityhurdy gurdy manJun 19, 2004, 11:32am
Hullo!
While non g rated names are being booted in G rated places, some people with X rated names can stay. While a nick name "liked to e spanked" wont work in the gate the Ds and Gor freaks with their special nicks have a go. I think that nicks like those will be considered X rated. Iggy. hurdy gurdy manJun 19, 2004, 12:12pm
But I like not to know you like to be spanked
That's why I posted it in the first place... On 19/6/04 4:56 pm, in article 40d445f8 at server1.Activeworlds.com, "swe" [View Quote] > but i love to be spanked! O_O > > -SWE > [View Quote] sweJun 19, 2004, 12:24pm
but i'd like for you to know i like being spanked, that's why i posted in
second place. Does it, turn you on? ;) Well if it does, sorry, i'm more on the striaght side of things, but thanx for the offer. -SWE [View Quote] bearblueJun 19, 2004, 12:37pm
I have to say that, in this case, I do agree with Hurdy Gurdy Man. While we
can stretch the limits of "G" on worlds - it's a bad start if the nicks "violate," the principle of those ratings in the first place. The problem we arise at, of course, is free expression. Perhaps there might be a way to set up an "instant" nick, which simplifies the nick to the first letters, for those with more... suggestive... nicks. Or, as in other, chats/blogs it might be socially appropriate to point out to someone with a non-g rated nick that it would be considerate to change it for the duration of being on the "G" world. Or, we need to up all the world ratings to PG. It's a thought. Katrina aka Bearblue [View Quote] > While non g rated names are being booted in G rated places, some people with X rated names can stay. While a nick name "liked to e spanked" wont work in the gate the Ds and Gor freaks with their special nicks have a go. I think that nicks like those will be considered X rated. > Iggy. > linnJun 19, 2004, 1:49pm
just my opinion but maybe we could do away with all that GOR stuff that's
against the law anyway :-) bearblueJun 19, 2004, 2:34pm
I have nothing personal against the Gor Worlds or Adult Play worlds. If they
pay for 'em they should be able to do what they want in 'em. That is, after all, one of the priveleges of owning a world. I just think that there should be some sensitivity when *outside* of those realms. rossyboyJun 19, 2004, 5:08pm
Ah the problem is that forced name change is part of the master/slave
relationship that they hold. [View Quote] linnJun 19, 2004, 5:32pm
yes and its that relationship that spills over into real life (btw slavery
is not a part of our culture now) and causes hurtful things to happen to ppl and families even death it on the news at times why would anyone condone slavery and murder? AW can YOU answer that? [View Quote] ferruccioJun 19, 2004, 7:31pm
That's like saying FPS games makes killers out of people. There are RPGs
where people "kill" other people in AW. Is killing worse than slavery? jaguar hahnJun 20, 2004, 12:46am
RPGs are totally different than Gor worlds/Real Life. I own, manage, host,
and are in a lot of RPGs. It shouldnt reflect what do you do in real life or anything O_o and no its not worse than slavery. You are basically saying games like Halo where you kill people are worse than Gor Worlds in AW. Jaguar Hahn [View Quote] builderzJun 20, 2004, 3:12am
Do you have proof that people that practice Gor online act exactly like
that in real life? How can you tell what stays online or not, and if it spills over into real life? Just because a *few* people that practiced Gor did some unsavory things in the past doesn't mean that *everyone* that practices Gor should be cast in a bad light. Here are some options for you, Linn, since you seem to be racist against Gors: 1) Don't enter any Gor worlds and ignore them if you come across them while in AW. 2) Contact AWI and make your voice heard and maybe you could get them to reconsider their policies about Gor-like content in AW. 3) Buy your own galaxy/uni and make it 100% Gor free. Builderz http://www.3DHost.net [View Quote] > yes and its that relationship that spills over into real life (btw slavery > is not a part of our culture now) and causes hurtful things to happen to > ppl and families even death it on the news at times why would anyone > condone slavery and murder? AW can YOU answer that? builderzJun 20, 2004, 3:18am
Couldn't AWI just take the "dirty words" from the bot at the Gate (the
ones that'll get you ejected) and run it through a filter so it applies to usernames as well? Or better yet, allow users to make or edit their own "naughty words and names" file that they could use within the browser. People that are easily offended could enable it and any of the words or phrases that appear on the screen that are in the "naughty file" would be masked out (****). Builderz http://www.3DHost.net sweJun 20, 2004, 3:37am
because, when there are like, 30 gor worlds, each paying $100 each for thier
worlds, and then another 300 gors, each pay $70 each for thier cits, you don't just kick them out :) -SWE [View Quote] commander sisko siskoJun 20, 2004, 10:19am
Don't you american start teaching us about whats bad and what not, you are
the worst criminals on the face of earth, killing off the entire indian race and enslaving the blacks, you are a nation of barbarics, nothing more. [View Quote] count draculaJun 20, 2004, 10:30am
Of course there are hard core role players who extend their play into RL,
not only goreans but others also. Some with a weak mind can of course at some point be confused what is real and what is fantasy. The majority of role players play though their role online (or when gather together) , and when closing their PC ( going home) they are like anyone of us, you and me. It is a bit same when you go to a theatre or movie, you get a way from your boring everyday life for a while. Then to slavery and murder. I better not say so much here because then you will call me anti-US again ;-) There are still slaves in the world, a lot in poor countries in the east for example. There it is quite common that young girls are sold to be slaves, often for sexual and /or domestical use. I guess the western world has not been so interested in "freeing " these people , maybe because they do not got oil? Many girls/young women from former eastern states are tricked into a western country. They are told they can have a job. An apartment is given to them and the passport is tricken away from them. then they are told they own a lot of money for the apartment ( rent can be something like 5000$/month), and that they have to pay it before they can get their passport back. They are are more or less forced/tricked into prostitution. Similar tings can be found all over the world in various forms. The comment on killing and torture and why someone would support I will not even get into here to avoid a flame war. Drac "linn" <ironhead at digitalpassage.com> kirjoitti viestiss news:40d494da at server1.Activeworlds.com... > yes and its that relationship that spills over into real life (btw slavery > is not a part of our culture now) and causes hurtful things to happen to > ppl and families even death it on the news at times why would anyone > condone slavery and murder? AW can YOU answer that? > > [View Quote] wizard myrddinJun 20, 2004, 10:40am
No country has a perfect record, Might as well call all German people
barbaric if used in this context for attempting to eradicate the Jews and many other races. Look into History and all have something to be ashamed of. This includes my own place of abode. There are many acts of disregard for human rights today conducted in the name of many counties and there leaders. The people of such countries can only use their vote to oust bad leaders and learn. If anyone has objections to any countries acts the simple way is to not buy or support that countries products and services as in the end the taxes paid go to support the actions conducted that people disagree with. And there is the double standard, its ok to use the products that support the actions, but are not prepared to stop using products as it interferes with their own pleasure. Interesting! [View Quote] count draculaJun 20, 2004, 10:44am
One problem with this is of course that AW is a place where citizen comes
from different nations and cultures. A word that might sound perfectly ok in your own language can be the worst insult in another. Goreans find it somehow funny that my second name in rl is Jarl for example. D "hurdy gurdy man" <arnoldlayne2005 at hotmail.com> kirjoitti viestiss news:BCFA1938.12F%arnoldlayne2005 at hotmail.com... > Hullo! > While non g rated names are being booted in G rated places, some people with > X rated names can stay. > While a nick name "liked to e spanked" wont work in the gate the Ds and Gor > freaks with their special nicks have a go. > I think that nicks like those will be considered X rated. > > Iggy. > jaguar hahnJun 20, 2004, 7:32pm
Sisko you can fuck off. We can't help what our leaders do, all we can do is
vote against it. I'm sick of people telling me how bad our country is. Jaguar Hahn [View Quote] rossyboyJun 20, 2004, 8:21pm
"spills over into real life"
No, if women (or men!) want a BDSM relationship they go out and find it. They have the FREEDOM to do that. Oh and how many more times will I have to say this? GOREANS ARE NOT INTERESTED IN CHILDREN. I'll say it again. GOREANS ARE NOT INTERESTED IN CHILDREN. Once more for good measure. GOREANS ARE NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR DAMN KIDS!!!!!! Thankyou. [View Quote] > yes and its that relationship that spills over into real life (btw slavery > is not a part of our culture now) and causes hurtful things to happen to > ppl and families even death it on the news at times why would anyone > condone slavery and murder? AW can YOU answer that? > > [View Quote] bearblueJun 20, 2004, 11:27pm
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I should let this pass. I really should.
But this entire statement is ignorant of historical *fact.* And I'd hate for someone in the future to come across this broad slash of impromptu rewriting, without some correction. *waves at google searchers to come* Since I happen to know, personally, several native americans it is not possible that the whole native american race has been killed off. Not possible. I also know that there are more than a few paltry tribes in existence. You can check the BIA for more info: http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html If by your incredibly broad statement you mean the immigrants, *from all over the world* who came to the American West to settle, pushed the Native American people into reservations and off their own land with the government's permission - Yes. That was pretty heinous. But that was also in the 1800s. And it was a common experience for many indiginous people throughout history *from the beginning* and not limited to American experience. It can be honestly said, also, that the people of the times did not *know* any better - for a variety of reasons. Ignorance is ignorance. Also, historically speaking, slavery was an import into the country (and that importation still happens in other countries where slavery is *still* semi-legal. It is not limited to black american experience: http://www.antislavery.org/) - and Americans spent lives *freeing* the slaves of this country. The whole country can not be painted with a "You're just awful" brush for that fact alone. Historically, this was also in the 1800s. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/OakViewES/harris/97-98/america/civil-war/index.html I offer the opinion that it might be more useful to look at modern times, if we're going to offer wholesale critiques of countries, since people and places change - though historical influences may be important to a discussion. Katrina aka Bearblue bearblueJun 20, 2004, 11:33pm
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You know, this is a really good idea. It leaves the power in the hands of the citizens. It's why I like the "MUTE" option too. Those individuals who "offend," don't have to be listened to. The hazard, of course, is that you lose the ability to communicate with each other. And that can cause a different kind of conflict. Katrina aka Bearblue bearblueJun 20, 2004, 11:36pm
You know it wasn't until I saw family guy a couple of nights ago, that I
ever got that reference. Guy reading a cheaply published books: "Why is Jesus spelled Jebus?" *laughs* Terrible. But funny. bearblueJun 21, 2004, 12:07am
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And I have to offer the opinion that it is, in fact, *good* for the people
who are into an alternative scene to have safe places to go. Adults should have the right to mingle in adult ways when on Adult themed worlds. It's just people need to remember to switch their Cit Names during transitions to G/PG rated worlds as a courtesy to the other Adults who may be playing/building/conversing in a G or PG way. Even if, during play on a BDSM/GOR world they have made a commitment *not* to change the name, that should only apply -on- the GOR/BDSM world. It does not apply to any other world, and a dominant/equal has an obligation to share that information with the person whose name has been changed to spare social grief (and arguments like this one). I could go into the thematic reasons why this should be anyway, given the historical meanings of name changes, but that's a whole 'nother ball o' wax. Katrina aka Bearblue sweJun 21, 2004, 2:20am
lol, i actually got it from the simpsoms, when homer tells the tv network he
would pay the $10,000 to keep the channel, then when all the characters(elmo, and big bird, etc) come, he says he was just kidding and they all chase him. along with: " SANCTUAARRY! SANT-U-ARRYYY!" "JEBBUSS! why jebus? why me jebus?" -SWE [View Quote] rossyboyJun 21, 2004, 2:01pm
rossyboyJun 21, 2004, 2:02pm
Yes bravo for standing up against this one isolated example of a crazy
unfair verbal attack involving insults towards the US. [View Quote] > BRAVO Katrina ! > > |