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[xxMATTGxx]

Just another reason why the management are incapable of running this forum

Not really. I remember a thread not that long ago regarding something to this very similar. The majority of the replies in that thread said they didn’t want people having pictures of themselves in avatars and signatures. In my opinion I don't have any problem with this just as long people don't start seriously bullying the members.

[adaym]

I'd rather not look at people's faces thank you. I have Facebook and Twitter for that.

[The Professor]

Yeah its never really made sense to me either, sierk has just always wanted it this way and we never questioned it

[Nixt]

Basically the plan is to create a panel of fit people (Me, FlyingJesus, Sammeth) who will evaluate every picture before deciding whether they are attractive enough to go in an av. If not then the member gets banned for merely suggesting their ugly face be put onto an avatar.

Seriously though, I don't see why not... Personally I wouldn't do it, I don't see the point but meh.

[buttons]

It also looks really tacky & unprofessional :S

[RandomManJay]

I think everything makes quite a lot of sense as it is, you aren't allowed to post images of yourself or others (except celebs and those in public view etc.) in your avatar and signature because of reasons of user safety and bullying and the hassle it would give staff to moderate it (whether it would be difficult or not isn't the case). You are allowed to post a picture of yourself on the appropriate thread where the images can be viewed and moderated all together instead of them being widespread throughout the forum on avatars and signatures. And you are allowed to post links to images of yourself as long as they are appropriate. Basically it removes the problem of excessive moderation and issues with bullying from the forum as well as giving the forum a much more controlled and safe environment which has added to its appeal in my opinion.