So apparently referring to someone as a cartoon character is rude...

**The Don** · 03-05-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx

But that's where the problems start, just because you may not find it offensive -That doesn't mean the user can't be offended by whatever has been said. Then there is the problem of people saying that they have been offended by such posts just for the sake of getting them into trouble.

It is generally pretty easy to tell if something is offensive unless its done in a sly way which wouldn't be obvious to someone who doesn't understand the connotations of it. It's common sense that the picture in this instance was in jest and not insulting. If he had posted a picture of a half dead dog or clinically obese person then I would understand.

xxMATTGxx · 03-05-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by The Don

It is generally pretty easy to tell if something is offensive unless its done in a sly way which wouldn't be obvious to someone who doesn't understand the connotations of it. It's common sense that the picture in this instance was in jest and not insulting. If he had posted a picture of a half dead dog or clinically obese person then I would understand.

I'm not saying this cartoon picture was offensive, would more imply to other posts that have been done over the years. If the user who it was aimed at didn't report it then it should of probably been left alone in terms of this case.

If they did report it then it should probably be up to the Moderators to decide if it is actually offensive or not. Should only probably deal with it if it is very clear that it was aimed to offend people.

**dbgtz** · 03-05-2012, 09:29 PM

There is no evidence I ever targetted her thus the removal is invalid.

**GommeInc** · 03-05-2012, 10:35 PM

You could of just sent the user who was offended a PM to take it up with the member who posted the Mona the Vampire picture and you (the moderator) act like the middle man relaying the messages to each user. It should be about intent, and you should enforce the fact that the user did not intend to offend. By not doing so, you've made the offended party look foolish and, well, pathetic really for getting upset for what is no reason at all.

Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx

I'm not saying this cartoon picture was offensive, would more imply to other posts that have been done over the years. If the user who it was aimed at didn't report it then it should of probably been left alone in terms of this case.

If they did report it then it should probably be up to the Moderators to decide if it is actually offensive or not. Should only probably deal with it if it is very clear that it was aimed to offend people.

Perhaps you could get in contact with both who were involved? You could get their stories together and tell the offended member that the accused user did not mean to offend and that there is no material in the post that could be considered offensive. Then reinstate the "offending" post and go about your daily business. It seems weird that a seemingly harmless and private event has been drawn out for so long in feedback

**dbgtz** · 07-05-2012, 09:22 AM

So when is my post being put back?

Cerys · 07-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Right, only just noticed this thread.
I had no clue who this 'Mona' was, so in no was could I find it offensive.
I am pretty sure I didn't report it, as there was no need to.

As said above, if dbgtz (sorry, don't know your name) posted someting like a picture of someone who was clinically obese, then of course it would be offensive, but this however, wasn't.

I believe that he posted it for a joke, just to get some laughs. Which I was fine with.
If he did post it as an insult, I still don't care! Just view it as a joke and everythings fine.

To be fair, his post should be put back in the thread, but being the post quite far back in the thread maybe there's no point to put it back in, now.
@dbgtz; @Skynus;

Jordan · 07-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by dbgtz

So when is my post being put back?

When you PM Scott

**Stephen** · 07-05-2012, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by :Cerys

Right, only just noticed this thread.
I had no clue who this 'Mona' was, so in no was could I find it offensive.
I am pretty sure I didn't report it, as there was no need to.

As said above,if dbgtz (sorry, don't know your name) posted someting like a picture of someone who was clinically obese, then of course it would be offensive, but this however, wasn't.

I believe that he posted it for a joke, just to get some laughs. Which I was fine with.
If he did post it as an insult, I still don't care! Just view it as a joke and everythings fine.

To be fair, his post should be put back in the thread, but being the post quite far back in the thread maybe there's no point to put it back in, now.
@dbgtz; @Skynus;