Offical Pedo Bear Rule Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by Ran

Hey guys, try not to get too off topic. I actually want to see how Mike and the other mod team members actually approach the subject.

Thanks.

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i'm with-holding any official comments until i can speak w/my lawyer dammit! :D

...........YAWNS.....................pwnage.

-Ant.

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Originally Posted by AnthonyF

...........YAWNS.....................pwnage.

-Ant.

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whats your view on it?

My friends... i introduce to you.....

*insert your own name here*
http://texyt.com/files/Image/3M_command_bear_hook.jpg

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Originally Posted by PBS

whats your point exactly?

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My point is that if this website continues on the path it is on (mods banning anything they don't like, ignoring the users' wants/needs, etc.) this site will go under like the Titanic. Internet communities are advertisement funded, that is true. And while you do need to make money, you won't do so if you lose your community. There's no need to sacrifice the freedom of the community for a couple bucks. If that sponsor doesn't like the site, find another one. If you aren't willing to turn down customers (sponsors) then you aren't ready to run a business.

and by "you" i don't mean you pbs :boobies:

No more pedo bear...wow.

http://i25.tinypic.com/29y43n6.jpg

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Originally Posted by fcman

My point is that if this website continues on the path it is on (mods banning anything they don't like, ignoring the users' wants/needs, etc.) this site will go under like the Titanic. Internet communities are advertisement funded, that is true. And while you do need to make money, you won't do so if you lose your community. There's no need to sacrifice the freedom of the community for a couple bucks. If that sponsor doesn't like the site, find another one. If you aren't willing to turn down customers (sponsors) then you aren't ready to run a business.

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I can feel you on that one.

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Originally Posted by Doppelgänger

My friends... i introduce to you.....

*insert your own name here*
http://texyt.com/files/Image/3M_command_bear_hook.jpg

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that image is disturbing and offends me.

i will ban it.

SUPRISE BUTT SEXOR!!!! Aww this blows without the pic. Booo.

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Originally Posted by PBS

whats your view on it?

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Honestly...the Pedo bear..I think is kinda funny. Most do not have words in them so I find them harmless. i did just see the pic we are all talking about and I dont approve. THREE? C'mon. Thats below the belt. 15, 14, whatever..on IA, who doesnt talk about younger girls and how we could hook up with them again? lol. As long as it doesnt get to graphic.

-Ant.

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Originally Posted by Ed

that image is disturbing and offends me.

i will ban it.

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yeah please do ed, it disturbs me as well :yes:

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Originally Posted by Ed

that image is disturbing and offends me.

i will ban it.

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I'm sure you cannot be offfended by ***** and frogs
http://texyt.com/files/Image/3M_comm...k_cat_frog.jpg

Can a mod please retitle the thread to: "Official PedoBear Rule Discussion" or something like that?

http://img.printfection.com/1/2679/3940135/xvUa4.jpg

if someone ever wear this shirt, does that mean they are banned from life?

lol this thread delivers

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Originally Posted by collins

LOL we do now!

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I was waiting for a photochop of that lol

lol @ avy ^

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Originally Posted by Ed

http://img.printfection.com/1/2679/3940135/xvUa4.jpg

if someone ever wear this shirt, does that mean they are banned from life?

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If Mike's around... He'll whip out his banstick and beat you to death.

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Originally Posted by Ed

http://i25.tinypic.com/29y43n6.jpg

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that is awesome. i lirl'd

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Originally Posted by Crazy Asian

SUPRISE BUTT SEXOR!!!! Aww this blows without the pic. Booo.

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http://www.maj.com/gallery/ShipOfFoo....jpg_thumb.jpg

lets ban caturday too... it has the word secks in it

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Originally Posted by AnthonyF

Honestly...the Pedo bear..I think is kinda funny. Most do not have words in them so I find them harmless. i did just see the pic we are all talking about and I dont approve. THREE? C'mon. Thats below the belt. 15, 14, whatever..on IA, who doesnt talk about younger girls and how we could hook up with them again? lol. As long as it doesnt get to graphic.

-Ant.

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Thats where I would draw the line is when it gets too graphic.

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Originally Posted by Ran

Can a mod please retitle the thread to: "Official PedoBear Rule Discussion" or something like that?

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Done.

-Ant.

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Originally Posted by fcman

My point is that if this website continues on the path it is on (mods banning anything they don't like, ignoring the users' wants/needs, etc.) this site will go under like the Titanic. Internet communities are advertisement funded, that is true. And while you do need to make money, you won't do so if you lose your community. There's no need to sacrifice the freedom of the community for a couple bucks. If that sponsor doesn't like the site, find another one. If you aren't willing to turn down customers (sponsors) then you aren't ready to run a business.

and by "you" i don't mean you pbs :boobies:

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understand where you're coming from. but at the same time, are you speaking from experience? have you had to seek out sponsors and have you turned them down in order to keep a community?

i'm not saying i have by any means, but if you haven't either then why do you speak as if it's such an easy thing to do, especially considering IA is not a full time job for either Julio or Paul?

and furthermore, there are numerous online forums where jack squat is allowed, yet still have a huge following. i don't think it's fair to insinuate that you can't maintain an online webboard w/o allowing a free for all. TRUE, IA might not be the same if more and more things become banned, but it doesn't mean IA won't survive and find a potentially larger following of ppl who don't care for the WL nonsense.

finally, i love IA and all the retarded bs that comes w/it, the callouts and all the inappropriate jokes. at the same time though, i'm on other boards that are CLEAN and i enjoy those as well, so it's all whatever to me.

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Originally Posted by fcman

If Mike's around... He'll whip out his banstick and beat you to death.

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well ****...

*returns t-shirt*

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Originally Posted by DieselNuts

that is awesome. i lirl'd

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who is that? is that pedobear in hiding? he found out he's gonna get banned. hes been hiding.

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Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD

If you really want it to be COMMUNIST IA i would lock this thread and ban Ran for even trying to argue.

But im willing to let this go as long as it stays on topic. I value our members input and ideas an love to hear what they have to say.

But so far i havent heard anything to make me change my or others minds.

Plus, the argument about other subjects , we usually lock those down FAST. however there is no RACIST BEAR or other mascot with suggestive sayings, when that happens we will lock that down too.

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Collins:cheers:

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Originally Posted by Ed

lets ban caturday too... it has the word secks in it

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whew, good thing "secks" isn't a real word :D

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Originally Posted by shagwAg3n

understand where you're coming from. but at the same time, are you speaking from experience? have you had to seek out sponsors and have you turned them down in order to keep a community?

i'm not saying i have by any means, but if you haven't either then why do you speak as if it's such an easy thing to do, especially considering IA is not a full time job for either Julio or Paul?

and furthermore, there are numerous online forums where jack squat is allowed, yet still have a huge following. i don't think it's fair to insinuate that you can't maintain an online webboard w/o allowing a free for all. TRUE, IA might not be the same if more and more things become banned, but it doesn't mean IA won't survive and find a potentially larger following of ppl who don't care for the WL nonsense.

finally, i love IA and all the retarded bs that comes w/it, the callouts and all the inappropriate jokes. at the same time though, i'm on other boards that are CLEAN and i enjoy those as well, so it's all whatever to me.

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well charge a fee, like $10 a year per member...

$10 * 1000 (lets say only a thousand member will pay)

thats 10000. i'd say thats enough to run the server, etc...

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Originally Posted by fcman

My point is that if this website continues on the path it is on (mods banning anything they don't like, ignoring the users' wants/needs, etc.) this site will go under like the Titanic. Internet communities are advertisement funded, that is true. And while you do need to make money, you won't do so if you lose your community. There's no need to sacrifice the freedom of the community for a couple bucks. If that sponsor doesn't like the site, find another one. If you aren't willing to turn down customers (sponsors) then you aren't ready to run a business.

and by "you" i don't mean you pbs :boobies:

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can we make out?:lmfao: :lmfao:

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Honestly...the Pedo bear..I think is kinda funny. Most do not have words in them so I find them harmless. i did just see the pic we are all talking about and I dont approve. THREE? C'mon. Thats below the belt. 15, 14, whatever..on IA, who doesnt talk about younger girls and how we could hook up with them again? lol. As long as it doesnt get to graphic.

-Ant.

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yea, but see, you dont agree with banning all pedo content..so that brings me back to another question, was this discussed between mods and admins before this rule came into existence

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Originally Posted by AnthonyF

Done.

-Ant.

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I appreciate it. Thanks. :)

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Originally Posted by stillaneon

81911SC????:cheers:

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no!
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...7&postcount=79

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Originally Posted by PBS

so that brings me back to another question, was this discussed between mods and admins before this rule came into existence

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according to The Great, it has. did you miss that post?

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Originally Posted by collins

no!
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...7&postcount=79

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I saw it after I posted collins. sorry.

Will edit....:lmfao:

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Originally Posted by Ed

according to The Great, it has. did you miss that post?

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no but with anthony and wayne stating that the line my be drawn when its offensive and they have nothing against pedo bear itself, it leads me to believe that no all the mods and admins are on the same page

I like the fact I don't have tip toe around IA..:goodjob:

:D

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Originally Posted by Slow Motion

I like the fact I don't have tip toe around IA..:goodjob:

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also what about our sigs...shouldnt they be removed too..i mean..we are 'protesting nws material'

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w.../rickroll5.gif

i really hate rickroll...

oh... also i really hate it when people mask a link like put show it as youtube.com but it's meatspin...

that should be banned too.

lawl @ meatspin...i also hate l*monp*rty lol

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Originally Posted by PBS

also what about our sigs...shouldnt they be removed too..i mean..we are 'protesting nws material'

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True.