Remeber the last time someome bitched at me about my avatar?

[overlord_mordax]

Shiloh: Hey, I don't want to sound rude but I think your avatar is a bit offensive and inappropriate for the younger kids on this site. As a mod, you're looking out for the site's best interests, and allowing kids to see that doesn't seem right.
Just my opinion though, you can ignore it if you want, you;re the mod. I'm just saying what I think, no harsh feelings. I just have younger siblings on this site and I'd rather they not see that.

Me: I'm sorry you don't like the image in my avatar. However, everyone on the site is required to be 13 years or older, and the owner of the site gave her stamp of approval on my bikini avatars quite some time ago. It's really not more than someone would see in a clothing catalog.

Shiloh:True, but the fact that the avatar looks lesbian could offend people. As I said before, if you're allowed to have it, fine, you're allowed to have it, doesn't mean people like it.

Me: I've actually gotten many complements from people who find my avatars (which are a man's head on a woman's body) quite humorous. Again, I'm sorry you find it offensive, however, as a non-heterosexual, I'm rather offended by your comment that people might not like it because it 'looks like a lesbian'.

Shiloh: Heterosexual or not, someone who is homosexual might find it offensive. Other than that, I'm not sure I have anything more to say on the matter, if you understand where I'm coming from, there shouldn't be any resentment on either side.

The Tag in Question.

ETA: http://overlord-mordax.livejournal.com/137990.html episode 1 for the unenlightened.

Comments

[faded-fae.livejournal.com]

You just *said* you weren't straight, and yet, they act like anyone who isn't straight would be offended by that icon.

And I don't find it offensive, just odd. XD

[(Anonymous)]

What a disgusting shithead. Not only can something not "look lesbian" (what, do lesbians only look a certain way? At the most, something can resemble a lesbian stereotype), but apparently seeing a "woman" (it's a dude!), with short hair, who is otherwise non-suggestive of ANYTHING ABOUT THEM, is something that should be shielded from a child's delicate, developing sensibilities.

Wow. Just...fucking wow.

[fuegofeather.livejournal.com]

I've seen so many stupid arguments over gender and what's ~obscene~ or not that it all sounds like a joke at this point. THE INTERNET ARE A SCARY PLACE, and if silliness offends them, they shouldn't be on it~

[violettsukino.livejournal.com]

Heh, I don't find that avatar offensive at all. I find it hilarious, because it reminds me of an episode of the Venture Bros.XD The one where Brock goes on his little "vision quest."XD

"You're going to Special Ops. heaven, Brock!"

"Wait, why are you a woman?"

[mirrorvoid.livejournal.com]

^

[chocomookielove.livejournal.com]

I think it's funny too. Whatever lol

[sletia.livejournal.com]

Wow, you seem to attract a lot of bikini haters.
How does it look "lesbian"? I'm offended by his offense!

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

*Epic face-palm* ... the hell? What is WRONG with people?

[kuwaizair.livejournal.com]

oh?Ben-kini went well on wajas right?