A proposal to move sexually explicit mods into seperate sections withi

[Vagrant0]

The real issue in my opinion is that an adult flag doesn't accomplish much since users often lie about their real age to get access. Combined with the porn share (image share) this gives a rather skewed impression of just what kind of people are around here. There's nothing wrong with nudity, but maybe some of the rules should be adjusted to make gratuitous nudity warnable/bannable. There's no reason why there needs to be 10,000+ images in the share section with nude or mostly nude female characters. There's no reason to have nudity in a mod that is not for clothing or a body mod. Just because there is an ability to enable adult content does not mean that anything and everything should be allowed.

[thealraz_ka]

The real issue in my opinion is that an adult flag doesn't accomplish much since users often lie about their real age to get access. Combined with the porn share (image share) this gives a rather skewed impression of just what kind of people are around here. There's nothing wrong with nudity, but maybe some of the rules should be adjusted to make gratuitous nudity warnable/bannable. There's no reason why there needs to be 10,000+ images in the share section with nude or mostly nude female characters. There's no reason to have nudity in a mod that is not for clothing or a body mod. Just because there is an ability to enable adult content does not mean that anything and everything should be allowed.

 

I'd like to add to this that I think the sex animations mods should be banned on the basis that it is nothing but pornography.

This content belongs on an adult site. It does not belong on a mainstream site.

[buddah]

Steps have already been taken to allow you not to view adult material if you so choose, if you choose to view it complaining about what you will find will fall on deaf ears.

 

Here is the site policy on censorship:

 

Censorship

22:01, 17 March 2008 | 11 Comments | [ Add comment]

TesNexus is based on the free exchange of ideas and materials in support of "The Elderscrolls Community", and as a rule does not censor any uploaded images or materials. The basic premise is this; If we were to remove a file because any individual or group of individuals find something offensive, the site would eventually have no files available for download, as someone will always take offense to whatever is offered.

 

With the above being stated there will be exceptions, the most inportant is violating the Terms of Service for the site.

 

The Admin, Staff and Moderators will take whatever immediate action as they deem necessary at the time to preclude a situation becoming disruptive to the operations of the site. This will in most cases result in the file page in question immediately being set hidden from public viewing, to allow the staff to make a determination as to the corrective action that needs to be taken. The owner, admin, staff and moderators reserve the right to remove any comment, image, file or member that we deem necessary to ensure the smooth and stable operations of the site.

 

These actions are not open for debate and as you may feel you have a right to freedom of speech TesNexus is not required to provide you with an open platform for your oration.

 

If you find something that you feel is offensive, please do not respond, retaliate or fan the flames use the "Report" button so appropriate action can be taken.

 

Buddah

 

Your last post contradicts the OP, now these things are pornographic. Me thinks thou dost protest to much. You have shown us your true colors.

 

 

Now if you don''t like the above policy, you are more than welcome just go elsewhere.

[TheTerminator2004]

I think the OP made a valid point in that if you turn on the adult content filter, then adult mods shouldn't show up in the search results. I know if I'd decided I didnt want to see them, I'd be rather irritated at having them cluttering up my search results.

 

As for what else could be done to make the filter more effective, other than finding some way for the moderators to find out if a mod is marked as adult or not, so they can fix any they see, I can't think of any other solutions.

[Sniperwhere]

I kinda agree that it should have it's own section. Obviously, it's become very common to stumble upon such content when browsing the mods. Sure, users can set to block content, but there's about, what, almost a million members? That's a lot of people who may overlook the blocking of content.

 

Also, it helps avoid accidentally clicking on an adult mod link when you think you're viewing a different mod.(I've done that a few times)

 

It's not that hard a change, really. Plus it helps avoid any unwanted incidents that probably happen.

 

 

And from what I've seen, blocking adult content doesn't remove the link from search, it just tells you that you have the filter on when you click the link.

[theLeeHarvey]

I second what Vagrant posted and I have something to add. I realize this may upset people, but I believe it needs to be said and my point is a valid one.

 

I'm not necessarily offended by adult content, whether it be mods or images, but I have to say it is a bit disappointing that when I check the image share section in the morning and there is a whole new crop of the same old thing. All you ever really see is pic after pic of scantily clad or nude characters. Granted I can understand being proud of your character, but really, isn't there anything better to take screenshots of than your latest elven tart?

 

I don't want that sort of image to be banned and I know there are filters (though they may not always work properly when people don't tag their images as they should) but what is wrong with having a little balance? I'm concerned because I see it as a negative trend that is turning Nexus into little more than a pixel-porn website. I left the site for a while because I was getting tired of this same exact problem. I returned with hopes that things had moved on from the "See my hot elf" fad. Unfortunately I seem to have been mistaken.

 

I will not ever endorse another image with a nude or semi-nude character in it. It's a lack of originality and creativity. I mean jeez people, pull your minds out of the gutter and enjoy the game for the game, not because you can turn it into an interactive porno. Just because so-and-so posted images of his hot naked elf doesn't mean you have to also. I guess this isn't so much about the actual content of the images as the lack of variation, what I see as a lack of creativity. Most everyone's just stuck on this specific band-wagon and I would like to see this current trend die.

 

Also, as stated by Buddah, we don't have to look at the images that may offend us. We do have the option to turn on a filter and block them out. The problem though, is that there aren't really pictures of anything else anymore.

 

Rant over,

LeeHarvey

[Dark0ne]

People are raising valid points and not so valid points on both sides. When it comes to adult-content showing up in searches when the adult flag is set to off; I'll investigate this, as it doesn't make sense! I have such little time to devote to the site at the moment due to RL issues (I finish uni for good in the middle of June and have two essays and 3 exams to prep for before then) that all my time is spent doing email/behind-the-scenes server admin that I have no time for any actual coding.

[PureSnipe]

I support both sides of this issue, and here's why:

 

I'm 17, so I'm legally allowed to go to an "R" rated movie containing full or partial nudity. I'm not able to, however, see an adults only movie containing what is considered to be pornography.

 

Now, if the filter was changed from "Adult Content" to "Explicit Material" and the "Adult Content" only applied to things considered to be pornography, then that would, in my opinion, be the easiest way to solve the issue.

 

If no changes are made, it's really not that big of a deal. As buddah said, we are capable of imagining more vulgar things than are in these images. There's always the "back" button.

[OuijaU]

Boy, my first post at this place and I've jumped into the fire. :unsure:

 

While I don't have a problem with the suggestion of moving explicit stuff into a separate section, I am one who likes things the way they are now and am fine with it.

 

If I don't want to look at something, I don't click the link. It's simple for me. I can't think of one time that something was shoved in my face I didn't want to see. Maybe because if I happen to click on something I don't care for, I just go "Ooopppss, my bad." And move on. If I see something while searching that isn't to my liking, I pass it by without a thought. Same for threads with "hot elf tarts" LOL! I don't HAVE to look. Hence, I don't HAVE to be offended or upset or whatever.

 

I have the power to choose and so does everyone else. Kind of like turning the channel when you don't like what you see on TV *shrugs*.

 

My concern is how are you going to define what is "sexually explicit"? Who is going to make that ruling? Because as soon as you do that, there is going to be someone else saying something else is explicit to them but doesn't fall into the "rule". See what I mean? I would think it would be a continued barrage of complaints and "not fairs" being shouted.

 

Just my couple of coppers on the subject ... Oh .. and nice to meet everyone :)

[PureSnipe]

My concern is how are you going to define what is "sexually explicit"? Who is going to make that ruling? Because as soon as you do that, there is going to be someone else saying something else is explicit to them but doesn't fall into the "rule". See what I mean? I would think it would be a continued barrage of complaints and "not fairs" being shouted.

 

My thoughts were to simply add another check box a person can click saying something along the lines of "Contains pornographic material"

 

Sexually explicit is a fine line, mainly determined by the viewer and as such is easy to overstep. Pornographic is easily defined, and as I said that you can click the "back" button, this is more to prevent people from stumbling across something, as I've done before.

(This applies more to Image Share, as the fact they are thumbnail images and you can't help but run across a few. It's fairly easy to avoid the mods and image share threads, but a completely different story in the image share gallery.)

 

And welcome to the Nexus.