Are some of these Nazi avatars "immoral?"

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-03-03 10:00am

I guess the answer to this question would lie in the definition of the word, "immoral." Although I myself am not offended by these, although having a Hitler avatar is rather bold, but I was wondering what everyone else thinks.

What do you people think about these avatars?

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2003-03-03 10:02am

Personally, I don't htink it's any sort of deal; they're just pictures.

I think you're over-reacting.

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-03-03 10:04am

I don't have any problem with them.

This may have something to do with my avatar though.

Anyone besides Shep knows what it is? You get a cookie if you do.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-03-03 10:05am

Oh, I am not condemning them. Just wondering about the groups' opinions.

Peregrin Toker · Post by **Peregrin Toker** » 2003-03-03 10:06am

Superman wrote:I guess the answer to this question would lie in the definition of the word, "immoral." Although I myself am not offended by these, although having a Hitler avatar is rather bold, but I was wondering what everyone else thinks.

What do you people think about these avatars?

I can't recall any Nazi avatars other than those of Sheppard, Totenkopf and maybe a few others. By the way, even Arminius (yes, that WCOTC guy) just used a smiling skull.

I don't think the Nazi avatars are any worse than Gandalf and Vympel's communist avatars, particularly when you consider that Stalin let more people die than Hitler ever killed. (excuse my bad english, I'm Danish and english is not my first language)

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-03-03 10:09am

Einhander Sn0m4n has the avatar of ol' Adolph.

I don't think the Nazi avatars are any worse than Gandalf and Vympel's communist avatars, particularly when you consider that Stalin let more people die than Hitler ever killed.

Yes, but I think we can both agree that Hitler was a bad dude.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2003-03-03 10:10am

Well not realy, Until I see a Hitler or a Himmler I don't see anyone I could complain about

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-03-03 10:13am

http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/viewtopic. ... &start=200

Bean, there is the avatar of Hitler.

You know what? I think I am going to let this thread drop because it looks like I'm stirring shit up again.

*bows out*

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-03-03 10:16am

Bah... I should not have even posted that link.

Frank Hipper · Post by **Frank Hipper** » 2003-03-03 10:18am

If anyone is blind to the delicious irony of Einh4nd3r Sn0m4n, one of our most flamboyantly gay members, using a Hitler avatar, you need to check your sense of humor. Knowing him, and seeing Hitler's face stare out from his posts is the funniest thing I've seen in a loooonngg time!

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-03-03 10:23am

So people still don't know what my avatar is? 'Communist' is the best you can do? For shame.

I fine Ein using the Hitler avatar hilarious, personally.

Me, my avatar just fits my entire M.O. I have a theme.

History of my avatars

- An ISD2
- A Stormtrooper
- A Vympel spestanz badge

and my current one.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-03-03 10:23am

He's gay? Oooh! Ok, that is rather brilliant. LOL

Peregrin Toker · Post by **Peregrin Toker** » 2003-03-03 10:26am

Vympel wrote:So people still don't know what my avatar is? 'Communist' is the best you can do? For shame.

Actually, if I look close enough I can see a hammer-and-sickle symbol (the official emblem of the Communist Party) in the middle of the star.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-03 10:27am

Superman wrote:He's gay? Oooh! Ok, that is rather brilliant. LOL

Yeah, he's gay. And how exactly could you miss that?

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-03 10:30am

Personally I don't think there's anything to be offended about. In most cases they aren't serious or endorsing Nazism, Communism or whatever.

In few cases you have to wonder about the people that use the avatars but that's another discussion entirely.

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-03-03 10:32am

Simon H.Johansen wrote:
Actually, if I look close enough I can see a hammer-and-sickle symbol (the official emblem of the Communist Party) in the middle of the star.

Still not specific enough. Of course it's communist related.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-03 10:34am

Vympel wrote:
Simon H.Johansen wrote:
Actually, if I look close enough I can see a hammer-and-sickle symbol (the official emblem of the Communist Party) in the middle of the star.
Still not specific enough. Of course it's communist related.

I do believe it's KGB but I could be wrong on that.

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-03-03 10:34am

Stormbringer wrote:Personally I don't think there's anything to be offended about. In most cases they aren't serious or endorsing Nazism, Communism or whatever.

In few cases you have to wonder about the people that use the avatars but that's another discussion entirely.

I don't know- what are people trying to say with their avatars anyway? In my case, Russian history (especially military history) fascinates me so there you have it the explanation for my nick and a related reason for my avatar, in the case of other's it's the same except they love German WW2 military history- in the case of others they really like anime- etc. etc.

Post by **Vympel** » 2003-03-03 10:35am

Stormbringer wrote:
I do believe it's KGB but I could be wrong on that.

Absolutely correct. It's a KGB badge. You get an imaginary cookie.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-03-03 10:40am

Vympel wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:
I do believe it's KGB but I could be wrong on that.
Absolutely correct. It's a KGB badge. You get an imaginary cookie.

Cool, I knew reading all of that Tom Clancy stuff would pay off some day.

Post by **NecronLord** » 2003-03-03 11:43am

Short answer - No.

Long answer - No, they're just little pictures. Is my avatar immoral? it is an ueber bieing of death responsible for trillions of deaths after all..

jegs2 · Post by **jegs2** » 2003-03-03 12:08pm

Superman wrote:I guess the answer to this question would lie in the definition of the word, "immoral." Although I myself am not offended by these, although having a Hitler avatar is rather bold, but I was wondering what everyone else thinks.

What do you people think about these avatars?

Avatars immoral? I don't think so. They may be in poor taste, but I don't see them as immoral.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2003-03-03 12:21pm

Bah, nothing wrong with them.
With Einy's it's kinda funny....

Hey, I have a Calvin avatar, does that mean I'm a satirical sarcastic 6 year old? No it doesn't....

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-03-03 12:54pm

I find Einy's avatar quite appealing to the eye. That's a very well done portrait of Hitler. The colors are relaxing and very unlike Einy. Who cares what someone's avatar is anyway? I mean, half the guys here have female av's. Is that wrong?

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2003-03-03 01:10pm

I use my avatar mostly just because she's cute. That, and I like looking at the artwork. Males aren't something I want to be looking at.

I ought to find a pic of Hitler or even Stalin and see how an avatar would look with flowers or somesuch surrounding their portrait. Not as subtle a a over-the-top hyperactive gay guy using Hitler's pic, but possibly amusing, nontheless.

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