(no subject)

Dear Manintheboat,

Thank you for your inquiry. We understand your frustration,
particularly when you have been using this image as your default userpic for some
time. The Abuse Prevention Team does not, however, take action unless
we receive a report from another individual. In this situation, we have
never before received a report about this particular userpic, and thus
have never contacted you before.

The term "nudity", as applied to default userpic images, includes
exposed genitalia or exposed female nipples: in other words, those portions
of the body that must generally be covered when in public. While we do
understand that acceptable levels of nudity vary depending on where our
users reside, in order to be as consistent as possible we have chosen
to apply this particular standard across the site. In the case of this
particular image, it is not the label itself that is of concern, but
rather the fact that the nipple is clearly visible.

You are still free to use this userpic as often as you wish as a
non-default selection. LiveJournal only enforces a stricter standard for
default userpics because they are more easily accessed by casual users
(those browsing a user's profile, the membership list of a community, etc).

I hope that this has been helpful in clarifying LiveJournal's policy.

Regards,
Megan
LiveJournal Abuse Prevention Team

(no subject)

In
> the case of this particular image, it is not the
> label itself that is of concern, but rather the fact
> that the nipple is clearly visible.

Megan,
It is not a human nipple. The nipple is made out of COPPER. It is a BRA.
There is NO NIPPLE SHOWING in that image, therefore I have not violated any rules.

Yours,
Manintheboat

(no subject)

Dear Manintheboat,

I apologize for any continued confusion regard our default userpic
policy. You should be aware that drawings, sculpture, and other artificial
representations of genitalia, female nipples, and material of a
sexually explicit nature are included in this policy. In other words, we do
enforce this policy regardless of whether the image is of an actual human
or of an artistic depiction.

In the case of this particular userpic, a female nipple is quite
apparent, and thus this image is not suitable for use as a default userpic.
Once again, you should feel free to use this userpic as often as you
wish as a non-default selection when making entries or leaving comments.

I regret that we will not be able to assist you further at this time.

Regards,
Megan
LiveJournal Abuse Prevention Team

(no subject)

Yet another organization changes its bylaws to exculed my body parts.
It's happened before.
I ought be used to it by now.

I've been thrown out of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
Art galleries.
Restaurants.
And now very nearly my own bought-and-paid for blog.

(no subject)

Megan,
I will not be renewing my subscription to your service.
I am now in the process of finding another blog service.
Maybe one that doesn't change its bylaws mid-disagreement.
Manintheboat