Board Thread:Moderation Desk/@comment-11824856-20140319141533

Lately we have seen several racy pictures being posted on the wiki as character representations. These photos, while not technically violating the terms of the wiki, stretch the boundaries of what can be defined as pornographic to a very uncomfortable limit. They are deemed acceptable because genitals are obscured or somewhat covered and that's fine I suppose, but they do raise several questions. Where do we draw the line? Is it enough to say well she's wearing a bra so it's ok? What kind of message does it send about this wiki? Rainbird177, in a discussion about a specific picture, raises the point that this may adversely affect the credibility of this wiki as a roleplaying vehicle for Moon Guard. She is right.

Also, these pictures could be considered sexist, at least in my view, as they obviously objectify the female body. One of the pages featuring one such picture even includes bra size in the character information box. Is that how we define our female characters? A breast size? What message does it send to female players? Can we not hold this wiki to higher standards than the strict adherence to the "no nudity" rule? Isn't there room for good taste and respect?

This is the end of my rant. I'm sure I will be called a prude (and possibly worse) for making these comments but as a female gamer, I am very sensitive to these issues and I believe that if we just remain silent, we will not change the culture of sexism that exists today. Thank you for listening.

/Salute 