Is this avatar offensive?

[Gubb]

So, i've received several PM's and Bling over this particular Avatar that I had. Some loved it, some loathed it.

Is it going too far? If I have to censor it, it's not worth keeping as an Avatar.

BTW, it's from a Canadian cartoon called 'Metalocalypse' (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0839188/). The character is called William Murderface (his appearance is loosely based on Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath).

[P38]

Doesn't bother me either way.

[Trudes]

It's fine. I say if you don't like it, don't look at it for too long.

[GaZBur]

Its ok most of the time but might be considered offensive in certain context - such as RIP for a biker with a head injury maybe?
As I look down while typing this I can see you can remove your signature from an individual post but can't see an option for removing your avatar! Anyone know if this is possible???

You sound sensible enough - use your discretion.

When did geezer rip his face off anyway? I am a Tony Iommi fan myself.

[Deviant Esq]

I'm a big fan of the Ad Blocker Plus plugin for Firefox. Not only does it block all those annoying banner ads of all those 'educational' websites you visit, but you can also right click on any old image and manually block it so you don't see it again. I've used this function several times on KB to block avatars I can't stand looking at (skidMarks 'this is the avatar that does not end', and Spank's current one which isn't up to his normal avatar standard I feel :bleh:), as well as other annoying images. I'd contemplated blocking that avatar as I didn't really like seeing it after a while, but I won't have to now, not that it matters! Still, ABP saves my sanity from forum users with bad avatars/signatures.

[pzkpfw]

I'm usually more offended by something that looks interesting or funny but is squashed so small (to be an Avatar) that I can't read the joke or whatever.

Yours is unpleasant; but I can click the censor thing if I get all offended.

[Grahameeboy]

I think those who find it offensive (and no idea why) should take the blue chill pill...

[fireball]

i like it, but then again most things i like "normal everyday people" find offensive i mean come on? here is a little box now we must all fit inside it.....

meh bring on offensive individuality!

[martybabe]

Pfft, It's an avatar, far more interested in the stuff you post and to be honest I thought it was guliver being dragged along in the mud by the little people. Shows how much attention I paid to it. :rolleyes:


P.s. I have no idea what mines about either, looks like a bloke with a frizzby superglued to his head.

[Grahameeboy]

i like it, but then again most things i like "normal everyday people" find offensive i mean come on? here is a little box now we must all fit inside it.....

meh bring on offensive individuality!

Define "Normal"...but agree bring on the above...maybe not too offensive but what the fuck...oops

[fireball]

Define "Normal"...but agree bring on the above...maybe not too offensive but what the fuck...oops

Normal ok that was too vague maybe change it to people who like to be wrapped up in cotton wool their whole lives and personality/character expression scares them a little....:baby:

ANARCHY WHOOP WHOOP! :devil2:

[Grahameeboy]

Normal ok that was too vague maybe change it to people who like to be wrapped up in cotton wool their whole lives and personality/character expression scares them a little....:baby:

ANARCHY WHOOP WHOOP! :devil2:

Cotton wool is to ticklish for me...:rolleyes:

[Okey Dokey]

I was mildly shocked when I first saw it, but I wouldn't call it offensive. I haven't even managed to organise an avatar yet, so I like seeing what everyone else has. I hope to get one sorted soon-ish.

[Jantar]

I don't consider it offensive, but I just can't stand it. :whocares:

[Blossom]

ok so I dont like it. Do I find it offensive? maybe. My kids walk by my computer a lot and them seeing it would bother me. But thats all.
I can also use ABP so I dont think its worthy of complaining about. Freedom of expression and all that I think you should go with what you feel comfortable with.

[JimO]

ok so I dont like it. Do I find it offensive? maybe. My kids walk by my computer a lot and them seeing it would bother me. But thats all.
I can also use ABP so I dont think its worthy of complaining about. Freedom of expression and all that I think you should go with what you feel comfortable with.

your kids are going to see a lot worse.............


is it herr klark

[Luckylegs]

Nope....!!

[sinned]

just an avatar - isn't? Have I missed something?

Edit - yes I just missed 5 mins of my life reading this.

[MIXONE]

just an avatar - isn't? Have I missed something?

Edit - yes I just missed 5 mins of my life reading this.

Says it all really.

[oldrider]

just an avatar - isn't? Have I missed something?

Edit - yes I just missed 5 mins of my life reading this.

And again, nothing wrong with it!

Did that myself last Sunday :lol: Hurts too! :o John.

[Deano]

Hehehehe -'tis pretty funny - can't wait for the DVD hubba gubba !!

[Usarka]

It's actually quite bad taste.

:2thumbsup

[Coyote]

Just people trying to kill the Metal. Keep it, don't give in!

[Tank]

I can see how some may see in bad taste in say a biker down thread. But let's keep it in perspective. Its just an avitar. There is a wholelot more offensive shit on kb like katmans post for example.

[Gubb]

Fuck it, the Avatar stays.

If people don't like it, block the image through your browser. I like it. Here's some of the cartoon. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdgXdEOgu6k&feature=related)

[AllanB]

Its fine - not as good as the one with the girl in the tight T jumping up and down.....:2thumbsup

[heyjoe]

I can see why some people might be bothered by what the picture is depicting. My reaction is that it is not one that I would choose for myself and I have seen it once and after that I don't look at it again cause I know what it looks like. I think some peoples' avatars are worse. I don't come here to look at avatars.

And yeah it does look like Geezer Butler....

[Animal]

It's only an cartoon avatar, so why the angst?
If your avatar was a jpg of a freshly-binned and badly injured rider, it would probably be a bit offensive.
Wouldn't worry if I was you.

[terbang]

A stark reminder that I am sure the gear police would love...

[scumdog]

A stark reminder that I am sure the gear police would love...

Hey, - you having a go at my skull-mask eh???

[Fatjim]

We live in a society were its cool not to be offended. Without reading each response so far I would guess that most say that it shouldn't bother anybody and people should HTFU.

The irony is that many people are "professional offended" as well. That is they make huge bitchy noises in public over things like Nazi parafinaliar being auctioned, and references to holocausts other the last Jewish one.

I think people should take a step back and actually put some thought into their opinions. Too many sheep nowadays.


Baaaa Baaaaa.

[Taz]

I have avatars turned off so doesn't bother me at all.

[Bikernereid]

If it offends people they don't have to look. I think it is odd but not at all offensive.