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**Jaguar** · March 27, 2003, 16:38

Originally posted by Alexnm
I'll have a Big Mac as my next avatar, I'm sure it will offend a lot of people...

I am offended by Big Macs because they made me fat and I sued but I lost.

**Immortal Wombat** · March 27, 2003, 16:43

Could somebody who is offended by someone else's avatar please send me a picture of them looking offended so I can offend them by using the picture as my avatar please.

**Ming** · March 27, 2003, 17:24

Originally posted by UberKruX
the "political statement" that the white race is superior.

That message is a message of hate, not political

**aaglo** · March 28, 2003, 02:26

Under the current state of war between USA and Iraq, I find this a bit offensive. It clearly shows the political, national and religious favourism in this site. Could you please remove it

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**Mr. President** · March 28, 2003, 03:03

I still haven't heard from Boris as to what exactly is so offensive about Bob the dinosaur from Dilbert.

I took the ColdWizard's advice and ignore-listed the people with the burning flag avatars. So if they read this, they'll know it's nothing personal (I lie) and also what the reason is that I'm not replying to their posts.

**Maniac** · March 28, 2003, 04:50

Originally posted by UberKruX
a burning flag is a sign of hate.

I

you.

Nah seriously, due to my relativistic world view I laugh with myself when I detect any really serious negative feelings towards something. I couldn't hate without feeling me a complete idiot at the same time.

Originally posted by Mr. President
So if they read this, they'll know it's nothing personal (I lie)

Jeeze, you're a real d**f*s, a complete id...
/me rants further without Mr.Pres hearing him.

Fortunately not every American is as fundamentalist as him. I guess he doesn't meet many people with different opinions than his.

**alva** · March 28, 2003, 05:37

Originally posted by aaglo
Under the current state of war between USA and Iraq, I find this a bit offensive. It clearly shows the political, national and religious favourism in this site. Could you please remove it

You are probably just kidding, but under the circumstances you do have a point. The banner has gone from a joke to a polital statement due to some recent events.

Hmm, Mark taking Bush's side, hmm, I hope they packed some warm undies in hell

**Reinhard-Baer** · March 28, 2003, 07:13

Originally posted by Mr. President
You Euros just don't understand the true meaning of flags!

Well he's right. A flag symbolises the country and the people behind it.
So when you're insulting my flag you're insulting me. Flags ARE the country. I for my part would not like to see such behaviour too as this attacks the integrity and the sovereignty of a country.

**Jamski** · March 28, 2003, 07:21

Originally posted by Reinhard-Baer
I for my part would not like to see such behaviour too as this attacks the integrity and the sovereignty of a country.

Says an American!

What does invading with 250,000 soldiers do to the "integrity and the sovereignty of a country", may I ask?

Enough already. This response of mine belongs in the OT.

-Jam

**aaglo** · March 28, 2003, 07:45

. Flags ARE the country

I don't think so. Flag is the sign/symbol of the country. And a flag is also a piece of cloth.

How can you respect yourself, when you see someone use your flag as undies...

**Dauphin** · March 28, 2003, 08:58

To me, flags are a status or fashion symbol.

The only time I have an English flag or Union Jack is when I'm wearing it as a motiff. At present I am wearing a pair of socks with the Canadian, American and UK flags on. I'm not doing it for the countries, I'm doing it because it looks good.

**Jamski** · March 28, 2003, 09:05

As an American citizen I am offended that you are walking on my flag every time you take a step.

(I'm not an American)

-Jam

**Reinhard-Baer** · March 28, 2003, 09:08

Originally posted by aaglo

. Flags ARE the country

I don't think so. Flag is the sign/symbol of the country. And a flag is also a piece of cloth.
How can you respect yourself, when you see someone use your flag as undies...

Well obviously EU and American point of view on this matter really differs a lot. To me the flag symbolizes all the hard work people have done over centuries to bring the country in this super-power shape it is now. It represents the founding fathers that fought hard for independence and guided our nation through the storms over the years. And to do this to a flag is like insulting and making fun out of this brave and honourable men and this is very, very low

I'm a little disappointed that this side for which I had a very high opinion allows such crimes be supported but as said before this is a private site and when the operator allows it we have to live with it but that doesn't necessarily mean we agree to it and I find it very honourable from the mods to allow such discussion about this site, it's really good for a community to discuss about the rules. This way we can expand our views and grow together.

On a side note:
I've followed the recommendation from some users here and put all these clowns on my ignore list.
Thank you

**jim_steer** · March 28, 2003, 10:18

Freedom of speech and expression

**atawa** · March 28, 2003, 12:40

Originally posted by Ming

That message is a message of hate, not political

Not realy Ming, Fascism is considdered one of the major political movements of the 20th century.
And with its base being superiority over other races/peoples you could say this message is political.

And to do this to a flag is like insulting and making fun out of this brave and honourable men and this is very, very low

This doesnt belong here but couldnt help responding:

These were the brave and honourable men who commited genocide on the original inhabitants of your continents right?

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