While betatesting an upcoming product for Insomniaworks, I came up with this image. (don't label me depraved for this picture: this character is derived from hentai graphics, so this pic IMO is "in character", plus I'm french, so my depravity is already obvious, isn't it ?). Anyway, since there has been quite some debate in this forum about nudity and suggestion, I thought I'd provoke a little bit more thinking about what is obvious in our pictures, and what is suggested : when are suggested things too obvious and cannotbe ignored anymore ? I mean, had these fruits been replace by a less allegoric setting, this pic would have clearly crossed the pink line. Now, as it is, is it acceptable ? still shocking ? Funny ? I intended it as funnily sexy, but what's in the eyes of the beholder ? (for those interested : the figure is called "faerie fetish" and it's a pure Poser 5 render, with no postwork, except for the signature). Admins : if you feel that this post belongs to the OT forum or product showcase, please feel free to move it).

I would say that providing the fruit is above the age of consent in the country of origin then it would be OK. However if the banana were to be peeled (or semi peeled), then it would constitute fruit nudity and I would strongly request that the admins include a second "fruit nudity" tag. Being something of a health nut I always have a bowl of apples on the shelf in my office. I feel that it would cause them irrevocable distress and trauma if they were exposed to provocative and blatant fruit nudity. As a responsible consumer of fruit I feel it my duty to shield organic food products from this wanton exposure.

I don't consider it "over the top'...but then again, I'm an Aussie...so I'm already damned in many folks eyes. Yes..the 'nudity' flag IS needed, as she has visible (blush) nipples...but apart from that, it's OK by me :)

I agree with Phil, I too sometimes have fruit next to my computer, and the banana should definitely not be peeled in anyway unless there is a separate tag for it so we know what we are going to be seeing, or maybe not seeing. Also some of my fruit may be offended by the farie herself as she strongly resembles a fruitfly. Nice pose though. Love esther

I find it funny and sexy. I like suggestive stuff like this. It's got a long, rich tradition throughout history. :-) Sex and humor very often go together, I find... ;-) bonni

Sex and humor very often go together, I find... ;-) So true! Without a touch of humor, it's not sexy, only vulgar. And I think this pic is cute and funny and sexy :o)

I adore the Bondage Faeries and this is an EXCELLENT render in that style! Very nice indeed. Provocation??? I see none. I agree with Phil of course - peeled would be different, that would be really serious. :] Fish

Looks ok. Id lose the testicle reference however.

I too would have to agree with PhilC, "fruit nudity" is racy enough to deserve a tag. By placing the banana in upwardwardly curved position might in fact violate the TOS as being aroused. This is a tough one, but I think the mods should be able to clarify things for you.

But it's NOT aroused! A banana can't GET aroused! That your mind turns it into something else doesn't make the banana into that, does it :o) Of course we probably all know what it's supposed to depict, but it's STILL in our minds. Pure minds and all that G

Sorry, I have problems determining what is reality and what is only in my mind. Or at least that is what the doctors say.

...Well as the banana has it's protective skin on...I would say this image is a strong endorsement for safe sex (don't want your banana getting bruised now..do we). ....Come Mr. Tallyman..and tally me bananas....daylight gone and me wants to go home.. Calypso SWAMP

Ah Bondage Fairies, one of my favorite Hentai series. This image is extremely tame given what goes on in the comic, and 'wink,wink,nudge,nudge' suggestiveness is always a good thing. It allows one to make an image without overt sexual content, while artfully implying something else. I don't think that kind of thing should be considered pushing the limit unless you're posting to someplace that has a PG rating. Can't wait to see this set when it's released.

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Round her face out some more and Pfil would live! And think of all those freebies that Sixus just turned loose on the community....not to mention a stop at Davo's... >:)

I think it all depends on WHOSE cheeks your tongue is in.

[Sex and humor very often go together, I find...] Exception: Unless the humor part is your mate laughing at you after the act!! ;p [placing the banana in upwardwardly curved position] and [lose the testicle reference] -- In this particular picture only one of these statements could be anatomically correct!! As for the picture: I find it in humorous good taste and don't feel that it is suggestive enough to warrant concern.

Uh Oh, the ebots did it again ... Thanks everyone for your kind and fun comments ! :D