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Post by Commander Argus on Jul 1, 2006 5:20:36 GMT -5
I think they need an update on the show too, she's gonna be a senior from what I hear, that says (well from my work place anyway) She'll be of legal age in the upcoming season. Ugh, whole thing ticks me off. Actually, depending on where the creators intended her birthday to be, she would at least start the year 17. Lots of theories place her birthday in the summer (June 7 sounds quite logical since it was the day the series started) which would make her that age the entire time.
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Post by Levelord on Jul 1, 2006 8:10:22 GMT -5
Thank GOD my gallery has Shego in it. If there's anything hot to draw, I'll draw Shego. Plus, she's over 18! Lol. Me and my pervertedness....
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Post by wallaceb on Jul 1, 2006 12:04:58 GMT -5
Thank GOD my gallery has Shego in it. If there's anything hot to draw, I'll draw Shego. Plus, she's over 18! Lol. Me and my pervertedness.... ;D ;D
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Post by Commander Argus on Jul 1, 2006 12:12:38 GMT -5
Chun, don't forget Kim in Ron's shirt, ostensibly with nothing on under it. Trust me, I've had issues with my version!
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Post by Imperial General Someguy on Jul 1, 2006 14:50:37 GMT -5
It seems to me the DA dosn't even take the time to review it's own policy. Most of the rules posted here that relate to nudity are appling to minors only. As long as you take the time to make it apparent that Kim/Ron/Whoever is over 18, it shouldn't be a problem. But since DA seems a little trigger-happy to avoid controversy, they're effectivly disregarding their own policy.
That said, I think we might be overreacting a bit, which is understandable. Afterall, we've been through a flame war with other boards, and had a big controversy with Proboards. And it was only a few months ago that our little war with Eisner and Co. lifted. I can see how all that could have made us a little...edgy, I guess you could say over anything that affects us in way we deem unfair.
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Post by Commander Argus on Jul 1, 2006 16:24:57 GMT -5
Also, their policies would technically prohibit displaying pictures based on actualy, shown events on the TV-G rated series. In other words, how many times has Ron been shown in his underwear? For that matter, in every single opening sequence there are a few frames where Kim's underwear is visible. In "So the Drama" there is a scene where Kim is changing behind a door, with her head and shoulders visible. All of those are quite specifically prohibited.
I have no intention of posting pornography, but we are caught in a hard place because of 'admin's descretion.' Take for instance my own picture of Kim wearing Ron's hockey jersey as a night shirt. Some can (and have) said it was a provocative pose, though it actually covers more than the black dress shown in "Emotion Sickness." Plus, there are people out there who would call the kiss shown in the same episode 'sexual acticvity.' Yeah, it sounds dumb to some of us, but those people are out there. Heck, we've had people complaining about Kim and Ron, fully clothed, wearing wedding rings with Kim obviously pregnant.
Saying or portraying the characters older is not a dodge, it's not a loophole. I am a fanfic writer and my stories, so far, span the years from the end of "So the Drama" to Kim being 22 years old and married to Ron. I have portrayed both of them at several points along that timeline and there are some things I have posted that would not be appropriate for a 16 year old. Specifically, I've got a picture of Kim in a very small mini-skirt, and another where she is 5 months pregnant - both explicitly of an older Kim Possible.
The main purpose of those rules are to protect the site from legal action. They are, in my opinion, too stringent, for the reasons I've mentioned above. Will I continue to post there? Most likely. The audience is much larger there and you get better feedback from the community as opposed to simply posting stuff on my website.
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Post by SonicElectronic on Jul 1, 2006 17:10:48 GMT -5
I'm going to refrain from typing too much here because my wrists got totally busted yesterday from all this dA nonesense. I'm also getting exasperated with it.
It's not that big of a deal.
Kim Possible is a cartoon show made for kids, kids are going to browse Kim Possible artwork on dA, their parents don't want them discovering things they aren't supposed to see, nor would they if they watched the show. This is mainly what this rule is about when they say 'saying that Kim is older' isn't allowed. Otherwise, deviantART can get in trouble. It's like a cheap loophole to get away with breaking the rule. People here even stated that with 'they could just say she's 18 in the picture'. By saying that, to you, the age doesn't matter just so long as you get away with Kim dressed skantily. Not only that but c'mon, it's Kim Possible a cartoon show, she's not real nor is her style even realistic and she's a minor.
YES. I agree 'what about those DD nudes' so don't shove that in my face again because I AGREE with that. Friends know I have ranted about that before as have they.
The fact that the show attracted older people is great, but in the end, as shown in the products they make, it's a kids show.
Look, it can be discussed about until the cows come home. I'm tired of hearing people complain, and blowing this way more than what it's about. dA is not taking away your right to draw it. They're just saying not on THEIR website. If you don't like it, then just leave and stop complaining. It's very simple, mmkay?
EDIT: Could a mod finally lock this topic? I've said all I can in explaining dA reasonably for people to understand why they're doing what they're doing. It's up to everyone now to grasp it. The explanations are ALL in my prior posts as well.
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Post by wallaceb on Jul 1, 2006 18:05:43 GMT -5
Could a mod finally lock this topic? I've said all I can in explaining dA reasonably for people to understand why they're doing what they're doing. It's up to everyone now to grasp it. The explanations are ALL in my prior posts as well. agreed
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Post by Nightspade on Jul 1, 2006 18:43:12 GMT -5
Ditto. This thread has turned from complaints about a misunderstanding, to criticism of DA's mod ability. While criticism is very good, it's important to remember that it's useless unless it's made know to what's being criticized. Discuss this at DA, not here.
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Post by wallaceb on Jul 1, 2006 18:43:49 GMT -5
i am going to PM drakko, and perhaps see if he can lock this thread
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Post by dracko19 on Jul 1, 2006 23:14:30 GMT -5
Upon numerous requests, this thread is now locked. If you have issues with DA or their policies, I suggest you contact their admins/mods. RS.net considers DA a worthwhile asset to the KP community and a friendly board.
Thank you.
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