Anthanasius opened this issue on Jul 25, 2009 · 43 posts
wlmay33 posted Fri, 21 August 2009 at 8:40 AM
I'm personally glad this is being discussed. I live in the proverbial "Bible Belt" that's being maligned and it is a "blanket stereotype (profiling?)" to say only those here are adverse to nudity. There are countries I have visited where nudity (even what we here in America consider our Sunday best) would bring a death sentence from those who don't believe in the Bible. Don't think it's only the American "Bible Belt." As a "full bible" Christian (there's more Can's in the Bible than Can'ts [another stereotype but brought on by the early American Puritanical standards]). Nudity is a part of life. Pastor's I have worked with say, "God has seen you naked, don't worry about it, He's not worried what's on the outside, but what's on the inside." We don't care if you show up in fishnet stockings, mini skirt and heels as long as you're truthful in wanting to worship. I'll get off that soapbox for now. lol
Now, with that out of the way.....
Thanks, LaurieA for reposting the "standards." I was caught last week without an advisory and JenX was absolutely correct and "all" I had was a woman's buttocks showing under an umbrella. BUT, I made a mistake, it was corrected and everyone was nice and cooperative, in the process. It's the rules, follow them. Which brings up the next item.
**"What constitutes nudity?" **
I've seen everything here with advisorys for nudity from full nudity (which I feel should have an advisory for it), to a truck without tires (which shouldn't). I didn't know you had a report button for that (still learning Renderosity). Cool! But, again, how much "skin" broaches the limit to need an advisory? I (again personally) don't feel bikini's, boxer shorts, cleavage, need an advisory, but understand others may. Sure I'm disappointed to see an advisory, for less skin than what I'd see in my wife's school (middle school) in the hallways. Then, I see one with the subject leaning back, hands (close but not touching genitals) with no advisory. The rules posted leave don't really leave room for suggestive license. But come on people, a truck without tires with a nudity advisory?
On the other hand, Renderosity does what it can. For some reason, my "cookie" didn't catch this morning and I was logged on as "guest" and when I tried to get to "our" artist's galleries, it required me to log in. You still have to be a member to see most galleries.
As a professional webmaster and learning graphic arts, I open EVERY item, with or without an Advisory. I'm an adult and respect my "spirit within" as to what's appropriate and what's not for my own inspirations. I don't linger, but it doesn't shock (okay, a couple has shocked, but still...) and move on.
The opinion expressed is purely my own, if I offended anyone, forgive me it wasn't the intent.