Moderators...what are the limits of what we can discuss here regarding performers/directors/producers? Is this a "porn friendly" place where critical discussion, observations or opinions are off limits just not to 'upset' the talent?
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Posted - Jan 23 2006 : 1:28PM
Don't say what you wouldn't say in person to someone. Obviously stars, directors and producers are here. You are speaking to them not about them. Constructive criticism is fine. Insults are not. You should be civil and respectful with everyone in the community, whether they are in the industry or not. Read the forum etiquette.
Constructive criticism and politely stated personal opinions are always okay. You can tell a performer that you liked them better in one movie than another, that way they can know to work more with the company, director, or general genre of the movie you preferred. You can tell a director that you liked one movie or scene of their's but another movie or scene left much to be desired. You can even say that a director or company just doesn't make any movies that appeal to you at all, personally. And as long as there are other people who do like those movies, that director or company representative will just say that it is too bad about you not liking their movies, but they are not going to mess with a formula that sells to please you.
Also, you can say that such and such performer is not your type, although it might be even better to say nothing about it at all. But don't say that they 'fucking ugly' or anything like that. Just say that some performers are not your type, and you can even say why they are not your type, but don't call them ugly. There is a certain amount of gossip about personal lives that does occur, and it's up to you to decide whether a rumor about someone's serious drug habit or similar bad behavior is a a vicious lie, or rooted in fact and worth discussing.
The quickest ways to be deactivated are to be consistently mean, not just snapping at someone every once in a while when having a bad day, but to never ever have anything good to say about anyone else from when you first join on, and to join with one agenda that you harp on all the time in an inflammatory way. People who join and that day immediately start 3 threads about interracial porn and how white girls who have not done interracial scenes yet are racist, and how it is perfectly okay that the interracial videos that do exist often cater to ethnic stereotypes, do not last long.
I think new comers are judged a bit on the trend of their posts. His was purely derogetory and judgemental. Whereas long time posters have some rope to play with. I remember Bornyo commenting on this when he pointed out skronker had gone on some time on a trend that would get others a warning at least. But it that was a one-time thing and regular posters/lurkers are familiar with skronker, so they know/believe no real harm was meant. I have no idea if I have been the benificiary of such, but I understand the idea. I think some have explained themselves to Drew/Steph and be reactivated. But who needs exact borderlines when the general rule is to not be rude and personal about things? Were you really planning on just going off on everybody and everything one day?
No but posting an image where a bit too much genitals can be seen and you are out. I was banned (or my ISP) for a week or so for generating too much traffic, I still can't understand how this could have happened. I just don't see the benefit of insulting others, so I'm pretty much staying calm. And when I was away ACream was deactivated and I don't know why.
Croy, I don't recollect that being Skronker, but hey, if you say so. Your point is valid whomever it was. I'm pretty sure I wasn't whining about it in any event.
De25, you probably won't get in too much trouble for posting one randy picture. If you have doubts, email the pic or link to DenverDon and ask his opinion. If it's really raunchy, he'll appreciate the picture and let you know not to post it.
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Posted - Jan 24 2006 : 12:10AM
Yeah, I'd look at it and probably appreciate it.
A picture that was too raunchy would simply be removed. Continued posting, day after day, of same said type pictures could put you in trouble.