Is this avatar offensive?

**Gubb** · 29th March 2008, 11:12

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'. The character is called William Murderface (his appearance is loosely based on Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath).

**P38** · 29th March 2008, 11:18

Doesn't bother me either way.

**Trudes** · 29th March 2008, 11:27

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

**GaZBur** · 29th March 2008, 11:39

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** · 29th March 2008, 11:45

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

), 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** · 29th March 2008, 12:19

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** · 29th March 2008, 12:22

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

**fireball** · 29th March 2008, 12:33

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** · 29th March 2008, 12:33

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.

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

**Grahameeboy** · 29th March 2008, 12:35

Originally Posted by 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!

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

**fireball** · 29th March 2008, 12:38

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

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....

ANARCHY WHOOP WHOOP!

**Grahameeboy** · 29th March 2008, 12:41

Originally Posted by fireball

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....

ANARCHY WHOOP WHOOP!

Cotton wool is to ticklish for me...

**Okey Dokey** · 29th March 2008, 13:20

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** · 29th March 2008, 13:23

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

**Blossom** · 29th March 2008, 13:57

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.