Insulting

Nubilus · 05-07-2003, 07:49 AM

I was checkin' graphic lib And I saw this [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img] why this exist if I can't use it? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img]

LordKathen · 05-07-2003, 07:52 AM

For remarks like you made on the birthday thread maybe? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img]

johnny · 05-07-2003, 07:53 AM

Who says you can't use it ?

Grojlach · 05-07-2003, 07:58 AM

It depends on the context whether it's smart to use it or not, obviously... There's a difference between using it in a malicious way to someone you don't like and using it to retort a good friend's teasing in a tongue-in-cheek-way. Either way, I never use it myself; not exactly my style.

[ 05-07-2003, 08:02 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

Flaming Fist Enforcer · 05-07-2003, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
Who says you can't use it ?

The rules say that you aren't allowed to insult anyone. This "smiley" (along with several others) is very insulting. Although it can be used in other ways. For example:
I wish one of the options of the conversation with that fat bartender is [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img] !

Kakero · 05-07-2003, 09:28 AM

what's the difference between that and this bart thing? [img]graemlins/bart.gif[/img]

Attalus · 05-07-2003, 09:38 AM

There's a lot of difference. "Mooning" is purely humorous, but flipping someone off has a highly insulting meaning if it is clearly not done in jest, with a friend, or at least someone that you have done a lot of sparring with. Like Groj, I do not use it, at all.

Cloudbringer · 05-07-2003, 09:51 AM

I've seen it used in rants about things not related to IW or it's posters, and I've seen it used as some of the others pointed out above, in complete jest and obviously not meant seriously. It's when that or any other comment/graphic is used to add to flames and insults that it becomes out of bounds.

I, personally, don't use it in my posts. I'd rather avoid any potential misunderstandings and same as Groj, it's not my style.

Timber Loftis · 05-07-2003, 02:02 PM

I wouldn't use it. It someone irks me, I just result to violence. [img]graemlins/whackya.gif[/img]

Horatio · 05-07-2003, 02:08 PM

I've used it once or twice. Hopefully it was taken in good humour

05-07-2003, 07:49 AM	#1
Nubilus Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 12, 2003 Location: Sisak,Croatia Age: 36 Posts: 37	I was checkin' graphic lib And I saw this [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img] why this exist if I can't use it? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img] __________________ But when bad die were cast<br />We were cast down to die<br />A steeple of needles thrust into our eyes<br />So scholars might say we were blinded by pride<br />Like the sin of Our Father...<br /><br />

05-07-2003, 07:52 AM	#2
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	For remarks like you made on the birthday thread maybe? [img]graemlins/finger.gif[/img] __________________

05-07-2003, 07:53 AM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Who says you can't use it ? __________________

05-07-2003, 09:38 AM	#7
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	There's a lot of difference. "Mooning" is purely humorous, but flipping someone off has a highly insulting meaning if it is clearly not done in jest, with a friend, or at least someone that you have done a lot of sparring with. Like Groj, I do not use it, at all. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

05-07-2003, 09:51 AM	#8
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	I've seen it used in rants about things not related to IW or it's posters, and I've seen it used as some of the others pointed out above, in complete jest and obviously not meant seriously. It's when that or any other comment/graphic is used to add to flames and insults that it becomes out of bounds. I, personally, don't use it in my posts. I'd rather avoid any potential misunderstandings and same as Groj, it's not my style. __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

05-07-2003, 07:58 AM	#4
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 43 Posts: 5,281	It depends on the context whether it's smart to use it or not, obviously... There's a difference between using it in a malicious way to someone you don't like and using it to retort a good friend's teasing in a tongue-in-cheek-way. Either way, I never use it myself; not exactly my style. [ 05-07-2003, 08:02 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]

05-07-2003, 09:28 AM	#6
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	what's the difference between that and this bart thing? [img]graemlins/bart.gif[/img]

05-07-2003, 02:02 PM	#9
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I wouldn't use it. It someone irks me, I just result to violence. [img]graemlins/whackya.gif[/img] __________________

05-07-2003, 02:08 PM	#10
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 41 Posts: 3,117	I've used it once or twice. Hopefully it was taken in good humour __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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