I actually liked the idea of getting users/artists involved in the decision making process.  Maybe you could assemble a pool of volunteers who you could rotate through to have them give input here and there.  Then at least you'd be able to say it wasn't all up to the Mods and deflect some of the criticism.

I myself saw the image and don't think she looked at all underage...obviously others thought she did or we wouldn't be having this conversation.  Maybe release the vote tallies to the people involved too so they can see if they're way out of line with everybody else or it was really close.

I do think the warnings need to be reworded better though.  I got one a while back for something that was more based on POV than actual violations and man...the e-mail just seemed so...rude's not the right word, but accusatorial maybe.  For a first time offense when none was meant it just came across in very much the wrong manner. 

Or maybe inform people before pulling the image so they can make corrective actions without needing to feel like a criminal.

Whether she looked over or under 18, it's clear that something needs to change somewhere along the way.  And IMO just outlawing nudity of Aiko doesn't at all solve the issue.

Along those lines, just what constitutes nudity?  I always thought an arm or hand strategically placed was good enough to not be nude, but apparently it's not from what I see of the Halloween contest rules.

John