First of all, let me apologize for being short with Mickma earlier. I shouldn't have been so short with you, and shouldn't have pointed frustrations in your direction.

We know that francemi and Starkdog didn't intend to violate the Child Image Guidelines, and they didn't receive a warning for it. However, we have to do our best to make sure we carry out removal of TOS violating material wherever we can. We're human. Once in a while, we miss something, especially in the Poser gallery. In a one day period, 10 or more pages of Poser galler images alone are uploaded.
Also, having a review process prior to image upload would not only be counter-productive, but, honestly, aren't most of us adults? As such, we expect you to actually read and follow the TOS and Child Image Guidelines. Every time you upload an image, there is a red link on your upload page that is a little reminder of where to find the Child Image Guidelines. In my opinion, as a member here, reviewing images prior to allowing upload would be akin to treating everyone like children.
We've got site rules. From time to time, we have to change them in accordance to laws, regulations, and rulings from the merchant banks that allow this site to also broker products and keep the forums and galleries online.
I've stated in a post in the past few days that we don't like removing images. We really don't. In my time on staff here, I've removed a lot of absolutely remarkable images because they violated the TOS in one way or another. It's heartbreaking. The amount of work and skill that goes into any image in the gallery is enough for me to not want to remove it, however, if it's in violation of the TOS, I wouldn't be doing my job to skip over it.

As Karen stated, if you ever have a question as to whether or not an image you want to upload might violate the TOS, first read through the TOS, and, if you have questions, feel free to email any one of us. That's what we're here for.

In closing, I'm sorry for snipping. I shouldn't have done it, and I'm sorry.

MorriganShadow
(speaking on her own, and without the Mod hat on)

Message edited on: 12/16/2005 10:04

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