Hello all.

I'm not a normal poster, but the original poster's title caught my eye. I have to say I've enjoyed reading the many different points of view.
First off let me say I am a 30+ female and my husband and I run our own company.
I've played the game for a few years, read qcdn a few times and have to this day never taken offense to the avatars or pictures I've seen. Then again I don't pay a whole lot of attention to some of them nor would I get worked up over something I didn't care for, I'd simply turn the page.
As for the pictures being called porn or soft porn.... well I simply don't agree.
Here are some of the pictures we use in our advertising:
Granted these models are a more natural representation of the female body with less enhanced "assets". But, truth be told, it really isn't much different then what I myself saw here. Although, I do admit I don't look here often and did not see the actual pictures displaying nudity that had been posted, which I agree should have been removed.
It is my opinion that a young teen who would find themselves in trouble with parents for the content in these forums, probably has no business playing FFXI at all. Even SE has designed many of the items we wear with a certain amount of sex appeal.
As an employer, I have had to deal with employees and the internet and browsing of actual pornographic sites. In the past we have simply asked them not to do this during work hours and I've had no problems since. I've not had to put any blocks in place or take any additional action.
If I were to let an employee go for the mere fact that they looked at one of these sites during work hours, then I can tell you I probably had other objections to the work being produced by the employee and simply used this as an excuse or to strengthen my argument for dismissal.
I've also had to take a look at my failure to keep said employees busy so that this behavior is not an issue.
I’d much rather see the administrators give clearer definitions to the rules they have set than go with out right censorship.
You close the mouth, you quiet the mind. I’ve seen so many talented and bright minds here. Ultimately we would all miss out if the weren’t allowed to express themselves.
Appologies for the rambling.
