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Avatar of HighJustice

I am really offended in my best feelings that there is no limitation on what picture each individual can use as an avatar. Just imagine, how can I play against the player http://www.chess.com/tournaments/player_summary?id=37672&member=Reinhard_Heydrich if Jesus Christ is my God?  

Avatar of Scottrf

Is that offensive? Doesn't seem like he's mocking Jesus to me.

Avatar of Doggy_Style

I think that you and he share a God.

 

Isn't he just spreading the Good News? looks like it to me.

Avatar of stephen_33

What exactly offends you about it ?  Some of the faithful go around with that image on their T-shirts ! Is that offensive ?

Avatar of rlass

I'm a Christian and I don't find that offensive at all. Are you worried that if you beat him you will, in a sense, be beating Jesus at chess? Smile

Avatar of bronsteinitz

Nice picture. I do not understand your objection.

Avatar of HighJustice

Well, that's like fighting against your Lord, guys.. 

In my opinion usage of such avatars is at least unfair.

Avatar of ivandh

If I have long hair and wear a bathrobe to a tournament, will you refuse to play me?

Avatar of Seraphimity

In OTB matches thier are many ways to distact your opponent.  Im not saying its ethical but it happens.  Considering this is online you have alot of ways to block out your opponents image.  IMO though, I don't think he is mocking or being offensive at all.  Looks like reverence to me.  ~peace

Avatar of HighJustice

He's identifying himself with a Lord, isn't he? Frown

Avatar of Doggy_Style
HighJustice wrote:

He's identifying himself with a Lord, isn't he? 

It's just an avatar.

 

You do know that I'm not really a dog, right?

Avatar of Rnewms

I'm not a shape-shifting brain last I checked. His picture only seems offensive because you imagine it to be. He is likely one who shares your view; be fortunate he is not using it to spit in your face.

Avatar of Capt_Caveman

Maybe you should play seraphimity. 

Avatar of duck_and_cover

[shrug] Has nobody noticed that the user name is offensive?

Avatar of Doggy_Style
duck_and_cover wrote:

[shrug] Has nobody noticed that the user name is offensive?

I googled the name when the thread started. It might be a common enough name in Germany, I don't know.

Avatar of Seraphimity

wtf do I have to do with this?  most people like my avi

Avatar of duck_and_cover

Is this a 'Murican free speech thingy, or can we have them banned?

Avatar of duck_and_cover
Doggy_Style wrote:
duck_and_cover wrote:

[shrug] Has nobody noticed that the user name is offensive?

I googled the name when the thread started. It might be a common enough name in Germany, I don't know.

The user has entered a 'real' name in his profile, so his username is supposed to tell us something.

Avatar of AlCzervik

When you play against those whose avatars you don't like, cover it on your monitor with a little duct tape.

Avatar of AlCzervik

Hang a towel over it. Sheesh, should I write a blog describing the ways?