I don't mean to butt in but I don't see how the art was too much, like I don't like foreskin being that thick to the point where it's covering the head.
But that's the only problem, the drawing features an adult, not engaging in dangerous sexual activities, and the piece doesn't feature a real life figure or anyone they met in person in some odd act of creating revenge porn.
Its honestly tame compared to what ive seen on the site before, and this is coming from a guy who was made uncomfortable by the piece.
To comment on the " i feel people would use this as a excuse to repost their art" yeah, that's kinda the point of the thread, people were allowed to share their tasteful nudes drawings for the sake of a ref. If people post it more than once then it would be a problem since it follows under spam but as far as I can tell, that was not the case.
Another thing to comment on is your claim on how it feels like a repeat of another post, while it is true, it's clear it's supposed to be a follow up to that past thread. It's a way to create new engagements and hear new opinions on the topic, seeing how threads can dry out after a day or two, plus it's better than them reposting it again and again to farm views.
Finally I would like to comment on your statement on the ai discussion. As someone who hates ai i can agree constantly seeing how it's gonna end the world be a bit tiring. But and as much as I hate using this as a point since I know how many people use this as a way to excuse their poor behavior. I can't help but to feel that your taking away peoples freedom of speech. If somethings negative or it effects others then yeah, people are going to talk about it and how to fix it or discuss their views on the subject, I can't help but feel locking the thread and deleting her comment because everyone else brings it up is a bit silly. That's like If i made thread sharing my views on the velma show and how it's god awful, just for it to be taken down because it's beating a dead horse. The thread was just about how to protect yourself from getting your art stolen by AI users, it wasn't bullying/ belittling others who use or support it nor was it looking for a army to start a witch hunt.
Look, im sure your a good guy and I'll even give you the benefit of the doubt and say you didn't do all this because you have a bone to pick with kitty hawk and your just doing job.
Im not even trying to be this " rebellious freedom fighter who stands up to the man" im just im just an average Joe who only wants to stick his neck out for his friend and her husband.
One of the best things about newgrounds is it's opening and welcoming community and to shut others out or allow users who only wish to bully or put down others users is something i heavily disagree with and im sorry to say but that fact alone will only push others away from the site.
Please take to what i had to say in careful consideration. Have a good mother's day.
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