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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17 May 2006 : 19:25:29
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Just a point, I am aware that the Avatar is to be used as a symbol fun. However the use of Bob Marley image is offensive to me as a Rastafarian who knows that alot of the views expressed by the user of his image goes against Rastafarian views.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 19:28:07
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I just like Bob Marleys music...... you can have the avatar if you would like it........ I am happy with or without it.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 19:34:00
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| Changed mine to Virgo for now...will try to find something a bit better later. |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
2085 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 19:37:31
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Thanks gambianbev for your quick response, it is good to see after twenty-five years Bob Marley's passing that his music is being appreciloved all over the world. I personally don't think that his image should be used as a avatar.
Peace Sister Omega |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 19:39:36
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Thats fine....no problem! |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 20:36:22
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Sister omega, you correct this image is important and should be used correctly.
I never even consider it, because I have seen it used before. i will now remember what you said and will be verbal if i see it in a context I think is wrong. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 21:21:28
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| I do't think so. These avatars also are sources of inspiration, shining symbols, stars and lightens up our minds as we reflect upon their images as icons reknown for being in the limelight for upliftment of mankind towards another advance level of acquiring peace and love with each other. That Bob Marley's avatar was one of the best shining lights or lamps of the Bantaba and open to be used freely. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 22:54:50
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| I love Bob Marley, what he stands for and his music....but I dont wish to offend anyone over something so unimportant to me.(avatars) |
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babygirl
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 22:58:10
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itd be nice to be able to download our own pictures onto our profiles...... is there anyway to do this? or can u already do this n im being blonde again?
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Momodou
Denmark
11712 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:12:08
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Originally posted by babygirl
itd be nice to be able to download our own pictures onto our profiles...... is there anyway to do this? or can u already do this n im being blonde again?
Hi, I am working on it and just testing some security issues at the moment. You can already show your photo in your profile if you have it somewhere else on the internet. Just add the URL of the image file in the profile. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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babygirl
United Kingdom
89 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2006 : 23:13:55
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| thanks momodou... and ive even discovered how to look at ur photos hehe ..... nice lake you were standing beside! |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 12:00:47
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Originally posted by kobo
I do't think so. These avatars also are sources of inspiration, shining symbols, stars and lightens up our minds as we reflect upon their images as icons reknown for being in the limelight for upliftment of mankind towards another advance level of acquiring peace and love with each other. That Bob Marley's avatar was one of the best shining lights or lamps of the Bantaba and open to be used freely.
I wish to add that; some symbolic icons are really heavy and demanding to be used if you don't knew who these personalities are, what they represent to the human race and cannot make representations to promote and inspire upliftment of mankind from the ideals of the wonderful images on the avatar. Most of their ideals today are bedrocks of wisdom and knowledge for peace of mankind. |
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njucks
Gambia
1131 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 13:38:40
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| would an Avatar of a dictator be allowed? milosevic, charles taylor , bokassa, mobutu, hitler? |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 14:08:49
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Which one of them would you choose, njucks 
I hope nobody feels offended as I changed my avatar to Satang Jobarteh - as a white woman... |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 14:15:35
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Originally posted by njucks
would an Avatar of a dictator be allowed? milosevic, charles taylor , bokassa, mobutu, hitler?
If you don't have the inferior complex to use them, why not if it fits your choice because you reflected and exercise your own discretion to use them for a purpose? |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 18:15:19
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| Personally, i dont see any problem in using a dictator as an avatar. It just reflects what our society is amde of. To deny its use is to deny its existence in the first place. It should be open to all and we can learn from each other and hopefully have converts than suppressing them underground. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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