Announcement (Concerning Dolls)

[casvdry]

Announcement [New Policy]:

The Administrators and Moderators of FF.net would like to discuss a new policy effective today (Tuesday July 8th, 2008) concerning the posting of dolls which are being utilized in a sexual manner. We believe that such behavior could be the gateway to illegal deviant sexual postings and the breeding ground for pedophiles. As such, a joint decision has been made among the staff here at facialforum.net to disallow any post which involves dolls including, but not limited to: Barbie, Bratz and other such dolls.

The decision has been made and we hope that it doesn't impair or affect any of your views of facialforum.net. Certainly, there are many other places you can share and do things like this. We feel that for the safety of our users and the security of our forum that it is best to disallow any such postings here. Please reference The Rules (Rule #16) for more information.

As of this stage, the rule applies to and prevents postings which include figurines/dolls which are geared and marketed for children. Which aren't sexual in nature. As far as I know, Dolls bought and marketed as sexual devices and other items which were marketed to an adult audience are okay.

Please be advised that this announcement is not insinuating anything for the current posters of this material. But that, it could potentially attract the wrong group of people in to our forums. Since this type of thing does take place in the free section it could easily be found by others through Google.

[umbersun]

Me either! To be honest I don't care very much about the dolls, although I find it funny to see them covered with cum, but I don't know where in the world you took that idea. To like or deslike pedophilia has nothing to do with dolls! My god! I wouldn't have any problem to cum on a doll but I would never molest a child or distribute/post/divulgate material related with pedophilia. Man, not a happy idea!

[casvdry]

Sorry. The consensus is that it may lead to this type of discussion and in no way reflects that the current postings are by people who are like the ones we're trying to prevent from cropping up. We just feel like it could be a potential gateway for that type of material and it's best to nip it in the bud well before it ever gets to that stage.

This isn't to say that if you cum on a doll, you're a pervert. But, since some of the materials/dolls used are toys and primarily played with by children we feel like that aspect of the whole niche could draw in the wrong crowd. It's the same idea behind teenage modeling. It has its place in society, but it can and will attract the wrong group of people. This was a joint decision that the entire moderator team has made that helps protect the longevity of our forum and prevents future problems.

[SimonKemp]

...dolls as props leads to pedophilia? I would like to see it - perhaps a link or another document/research project that supports your fear. I resent the implication that one leads to the other. Unless you can substantiate your fears I must conclude that your moderators have not been forthright with answers they have given me in the past.
If you did not want the doll community - which now is obvious - why did you take so long to make this decision? I respect you decision - just don't lay that lame 'pedophilia' excuse as a reason to prohibit posting of those images. I prefer the more direct approach as stated in your new rule.
Do you know of research that suggests a 'link' between the two behaviors? Again - I'd like to see it.
Mac

Bottom line is we have had complaints and we've got to cover our arse.

Mac, I know you understand. Your stuff in my opinion was OK but we had posts after that were questionable and led to complaints.

Complaints lead to problems and none of us needs that.

Hope you all continue to enjoy the forum. All the staff work real hard (for nothing) to keep this place alive.

Personal Thanks to the staff and all the members.

[cognito]

Do I need to change my avatar?

[casvdry]

Do I need to change my avatar?

I wouldn't think so Cognito. That could have easily been bought as a present for you, by your boyfriend.

[Beecus]

Announcement [New Policy]:

The Administrators and Moderators of FF.net would like to discuss a new policy effective today (Tuesday July 8th, 2008)[/color]

Is this a free discussion or is the matter already decided?

[The Shape]

It's decided. If you read further into the original post you will see that it says they aren't allowed. There is also a link to the rule in the rules section, specifically #16

The Shape

[Beecus]

Ok thanks for clearing that up, I will of course respect the mods and admins decisions **licks boots** he he

[casvdry]

Is this a free discussion or is the matter already decided?

Sure we can discuss the decision. That's the point! I don't want it to feel like some dictatorship style decision as we all feel it's in our best interest. But, I am sure any of the Moderator team (including myself) wouldn't mind hearing our users feedback on the decision. Because you guys make the forum work.