Why have forum rules? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/16/2010 11:58:27 AM · #1

I don't get why forum rules are sometimes enforced, and sometimes not? Does it depend on which SC member is monitoring the reports?

For example, I've reported twice (using the Report Post feature) this morning (8am and 9am) that images in a forum thread ('A Fine Composition' - NSFW) should be hidden based on content (the original image that the thread is discussing has been properly marked/flagged as a nude). Both of my 'Reports' have been ignored. I understand that the images that have not been hidden are important to the thread discussion, but for those opening the thread blindly could be in for a surprise. At least, the thread title should reflect possible NSFW content.

Specifically Forum Rule #7:
"When posting potentially adult content, include a warning. When possible, include the warning in your subject line. If you are posting in an existing thread, consider carefully whether the content is appropriate for the thread. If it is, include a warning at the beginning of your post. Unless your warning is in the subject line, any images must be linked rather than thumbnailed or posted directly."

Yes, I could be violating Forum Rule #10 by posting this thread:
"Do not publicly accuse other participants of rules violations. If you believe a rule has been broken, report the post and do not reply."

If 'Report Post' does not generate a response, then what good is rule #10?

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

03/16/2010 12:47:25 PM · #2

No SC were apparently online when you reported it. I flagged the images as soon as I saw the report (before your second post an hour later). It was not a crisis.

Message edited by author 2010-03-16 12:53:37.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/16/2010 01:01:01 PM · #3

Dad, are you aware that YOU can't see the flags unless your preference is set to hide flagged images?

R.

03/16/2010 02:19:18 PM · #4

Originally posted by scalvert:

No SC were apparently online when you reported it. I flagged the images as soon as I saw the report (before your second post an hour later). It was not a crisis.

Not a crisis, I agree. I did look (using the who's online feature) and you appeared to be logged in for the duration (at 8 and at 9) and Ben (

Konador) was on shortly after the first 'Report'.

03/16/2010 02:21:42 PM · #5

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Dad, are you aware that YOU can't see the flags unless your preference is set to hide flagged images?

R.

Robert, with all due respect - yes, I'm pretty sure I know how it works. :-)

The challenge entry photo posted in that thread WAS displaying the 'hidden due to content' place holder. The other two images posted by DeSousa were NOT hidden (most likely since they weren't properly categorized as a 'Nude' photo).

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

03/16/2010 02:30:02 PM · #6

And....after looking at the thread in question, the thread title still does not reflect possibly NSFW, nor are the two images hidden or displaying the 'hidden due to content' image placeholder.

They would be if someone tries to post them again, but the original post in that thread still displays the image thumbnails.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

03/16/2010 02:31:59 PM · #7

My biggest beef is when there is a violation of the forum rules and SC are actually posting in a thread where the violation occurs and nothing happens. This is where it appears to depend on which SC is looking at the issue.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/16/2010 02:33:20 PM · #8

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Dad, are you aware that YOU can't see the flags unless your preference is set to hide flagged images?

R.

Robert, with all due respect - yes, I'm pretty sure I know how it works. :-)

Just dottin' the i's and crossin' the t's, friend :-) I remember when my friend spent and hour and a half on hold from tech support on her printer, only to be asked "Is it plugged in?" She was offended by the question, until she looked and saw it wasn't :-)

R.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

03/16/2010 02:38:00 PM · #9

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Dad, are you aware that YOU can't see the flags unless your preference is set to hide flagged images?

R.

Robert, with all due respect - yes, I'm pretty sure I know how it works. :-)

Just dottin' the i's and crossin' the t's, friend :-) I remember when my friend spent and hour and a half on hold from tech support on her printer, only to be asked "Is it plugged in?" She was offended by the question, until she looked and saw it wasn't :-)

R.

I hear ya...I've been on both ends of that exact phone conversation over the years. :-) No hard feelings.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

03/16/2010 02:58:49 PM · #10

Originally posted by glad2badad:

I don't get why forum rules are sometimes enforced, and sometimes not? ....snip....

Yes, I could be violating Forum Rule #10 by posting this thread:
"Do not publicly accuse other participants of rules violations. If you believe a rule has been broken, report the post and do not reply."

....snip....

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Now this makes me grin :)

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/16/2010 03:33:05 PM · #11

Originally posted by glad2badad:

I did look (using the who's online feature) and you appeared to be logged in for the duration (at 8 and at 9) and Ben ( Konador) was on shortly after the first 'Report'.

I acted within 10 minutes of going online this morning. It's the second thing I looked at (Ben may not have seen the reported post).

Originally posted by glad2badad:

All three images are flagged as nudes, even though there's not really anything "showing." It does not cross the NSFW threshold IMO, though you're more sensitive to this issue than most (reports for nudity come from you almost exclusively).

smardaz

03/16/2010 03:38:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Dad, are you aware that YOU can't see the flags unless your preference is set to hide flagged images?

R.

whoa...barry is your dad?!!

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

03/16/2010 03:39:55 PM · #13

Genuinely curious - what is there about the image that makes it remotely 'not safe for work', or for that matter, not safe for any other viewing? Is this a cultural (US) thing?

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/16/2010 04:12:59 PM · #14

Originally posted by SaraR:

Genuinely curious - what is there about the image that makes it remotely 'not safe for work', or for that matter, not safe for any other viewing? Is this a cultural (US) thing?

It seems to be.

We seem to have a LOT of this "worrying about seeing nudity" over here, the pilgrim thing I guess :-(

R.

JokersSoul

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon

03/16/2010 04:17:19 PM · #15

Originally posted by SaraR:

Genuinely curious - what is there about the image that makes it remotely 'not safe for work', or for that matter, not safe for any other viewing? Is this a cultural (US) thing?

If my boss walked by and saw that image up on my screen I would be in deep do do. I personally don't mind nudity and am not bothered by that image. It is a respect/professional thing around here.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

03/16/2010 04:37:26 PM · #16

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Barry,
I was having the same issue as you. They were flagged correctly, but were still showing. I had to clear the cache, leave the page and go back for it later to be blocked. It should show as hidden now.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

03/16/2010 05:12:49 PM · #17

Some people aren't naked under their clothes...not sure how that works.

Bugzeye

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

03/16/2010 05:17:31 PM · #18

Your boss should be upset that your are looking at DPC instead of working. Unless your job description includes browsing photography websites.

Originally posted by JokersSoul:

Originally posted by SaraR:
Genuinely curious - what is there about the image that makes it remotely 'not safe for work', or for that matter, not safe for any other viewing? Is this a cultural (US) thing?

If my boss walked by and saw that image up on my screen I would be in deep do do. I personally don't mind nudity and am not bothered by that image. It is a respect/professional thing around here.

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

03/16/2010 06:11:06 PM · #19

Originally posted by Spork99:

Some people aren't naked under their clothes...

This guy, for example.

JokersSoul

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon

03/16/2010 06:12:52 PM · #20

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

Your boss should be upset that your are looking at DPC instead of working. Unless your job description includes browsing photography websites.

Originally posted by JokersSoul:

Originally posted by SaraR:
Genuinely curious - what is there about the image that makes it remotely 'not safe for work', or for that matter, not safe for any other viewing? Is this a cultural (US) thing?

If my boss walked by and saw that image up on my screen I would be in deep do do. I personally don't mind nudity and am not bothered by that image. It is a respect/professional thing around here.

If I get my work done they don't generally mind me looking at the photo's. I just like to be able to know not to open certain one's while I am at work.

And... why is that your business anyway?

bohemka

Nikon D700

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

03/16/2010 06:15:17 PM · #21

There's a big difference between a moment of non-productiveness (or legitimate break) and having nude images appear on your monitor at work. It ain't rocket surgery.

JokersSoul

Canon EOS-50D

Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon

03/16/2010 06:17:04 PM · #22

Originally posted by bohemka:

There's a big difference between a moment of non-productiveness (or legitimate break) and having nude images appear on your monitor at work. It ain't rocket surgery.

Amen!

Bugzeye

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

03/16/2010 07:52:43 PM · #23

It is not my business. I just feel that if you are going to be looking at the internet at work and you feel that nude photos could cost you your job, Then you should stay away from sites that could potentially contain nude photos. DPC is fairly safe but never 100%. Just like most of the internet. Sorry if I came off the wrong way before i should have been more specific. anyway happy surfing.

Originally posted by JokersSoul:

Originally posted by Bugzeye:
Your boss should be upset that your are looking at DPC instead of working. Unless your job description includes browsing photography websites.

Originally posted by JokersSoul:

Originally posted by SaraR:
Genuinely curious - what is there about the image that makes it remotely 'not safe for work', or for that matter, not safe for any other viewing? Is this a cultural (US) thing?

If my boss walked by and saw that image up on my screen I would be in deep do do. I personally don't mind nudity and am not bothered by that image. It is a respect/professional thing around here.

If I get my work done they don't generally mind me looking at the photo's. I just like to be able to know not to open certain one's while I am at work.

And... why is that your business anyway?

03/16/2010 08:56:28 PM · #24

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

... DPC is fairly safe but never 100%. ...

You're right, DPC is much better, especially the last couple of years. When I started this thread I was a little peeved that 2 hours after my first 'Report' there hadn't been any change and the forum rules have been pretty clear on this subject. A thumbnail image is pretty small and the odds of having a problem with something that size at work are very slim. It was the principle of the thing...