Originally Posted by George Knighton
Before I could be offended by a picture, I would have to know why you exhibited the picture, I think.
I could agree with you, but not with the picture in question. It stands for Hate, Evil, Death and Horrible things.
Originally Posted by George Knighton
I think most of us would assume that it's a warning to us not to allow history to repeat itself.
Could be wrong, but that's what I think I'd assume. :P
Well, then let's go back a step and let him explain himself and his choice.
If you saw the SS runes just displayed on the wall of a building in a town or a city what would you think?
I certainly wouldn't think happy thoughts or that someone is trying to make a positive social statement as to "let's not let all those terrible things happen again."
Originally Posted by hondatech
And I didn't really think history offended him, I was being sarcastic.
Sarcasm and terribly poor taste are 2 very different things. Sensitive members would be concerned with the latter.
Originally Posted by hondatech
I don't care if anyone on here "question's my motivations" as to what avatar I have up at any time.
Then You'll have no problem telling us all what it stands for as your avatar and why you chose it?
If it means nothing to you then there's no point to have it, and potentially offend others then is there. (rhetorically)
Originally Posted by hondatech
It's been that way for a year and nobody has said anything until now.
Just because some or many may not be aware of something does not mean it is not offensive or is acceptable, that ironically plays into the Nazi's rise to power originally.
Originally Posted by hondatech
It's not there to represent me at all and that was an assumption on your part.
Then why have it at all unless to only stir up the pot and cause trouble when it is recognized. And if you notice I Never mentioned Anything about it representing you or anything about you.
But, ya gotta wonder.
Originally Posted by hondatech
I see lots of different avatars on here and I don't go bothering ppl about them and assuming things.
Good for you.
Originally Posted by hondatech
Mind your own business.
Uhh, no. I think something as offensive as that deserves at least an explanation.
Offensive as in What it Stood for.
Sensitive as in people who understand what it really meant.