Metropol Watch - Miss Hellfire Avatar Scandal

tvmercia · Wed 04 Jan, 2006 19.42

well given the undeniable success of tvforum watch, i think its about time we commence (drum roll please!) metropol watch.

now i am not suggesting metropol moderation is anywhere near as bad, but lets not let it get that way. because (for me personally) the freedom of expression allowed on metropol is the only reason i make the regular click across from tvforum.

i am somewhat surprised that jamez sees no problem with using his position to censor anything that relates to him. i am not in favour of attacks on jamez - but - for example:

http://www.metropol247.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3166

was neither offensive nor contrary to t&c.

i fear the situation could well escalate.

Square Eyes · Thu 05 Jan, 2006 16.22

Shall I bring the Battenburg ?

Nick Harvey · Thu 05 Jan, 2006 17.43

Square Eyes wrote:Shall I bring the Battenburg ?

Surely a mince pie would be more appropriate.

(For the location, as well as the time of year!)

tvmercia · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 02.04

i would like to go on the record to say i am dismayed to see miss hellfire using the following avatar

in clear breach of the rules.

the rules wrote:Many forum based sites feature avatars - small pictures that accompany posts. Here at Metropol 24))7 we offer users the option to upload only photos of themselves as their avatar. We believe it creates a more personal touch to your posts and helps to differentiate people. You are of course free to upload any non photo related images to your signature.

i know gavin is perfect, so he mustn't have noticed it or something. unlike the other place, i like to think the 'pol is free from favouritism and stuff.

stu · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 02.07

Yes, I got told off for using a non-facial avatar and, during a big sulk, have decided not to use one on here ever.

I think there is some favouritism going on here which is NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Gavin Scott · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 09.05

tvmercia wrote:i would like to go on the record to say i am dismayed to see miss hellfire using the following avatar

in clear breach of the rules.

Yes, you are quite right and I was wrong.

I have removed the offending avatar.

I never quite know why Miss H wants anything other than her picture, as her pictures are always very nice.

Pete · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 10.23

Gavin Scott wrote:Yes, you are quite right and I was wrong.

this is like that thing with the pope - I don't know what to believe anymore

Sput · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 11.10

Now Gavin, much as I admire your fairness of hand, you can't remove Lorns's without removing lobster's!

Gavin Scott · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 12.22

Sput wrote:Now Gavin, much as I admire your fairness of hand, you can't remove Lorns's without removing lobster's!

I did, sweetie. Try hitting refresh.

Gluben · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 13.09

the rules wrote:Many forum based sites feature avatars - small pictures that accompany posts. Here at Metropol 24))7 we offer users the option to upload only photos of themselves as their avatar. We believe it creates a more personal touch to your posts and helps to differentiate people. You are of course free to upload any non photo related images to your signature.

Yeah, I tried that, and someone said I looked too smug, so I removed it! And other photos are more embarrassing. One makes me look camp, one makes me look like I'm trying to look hard, and anything else makes me look fat.

Dr Lobster* · Thu 21 Sep, 2006 13.18

it's hardly fair though, i provide an upload service free for all members of the community to use i would have thought i little nice touch like funky avatar wouldn't be too much to ask.