Is that offensive? Doesn't seem like he's mocking Jesus to me.
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Jan 21, 2013
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#3
I think that you and he share a God.
Isn't he just spreading the Good News? looks like it to me.
Jan 21, 2013
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#4
What exactly offends you about it ? Some of the faithful go around with that image on their T-shirts ! Is that offensive ?
Jan 21, 2013
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#5
I'm a Christian and I don't find that offensive at all. Are you worried that if you beat him you will, in a sense, be beating Jesus at chess? 
Nice picture. I do not understand your objection.
Jan 21, 2013
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#7
Well, that's like fighting against your Lord, guys..
In my opinion usage of such avatars is at least unfair.
If I have long hair and wear a bathrobe to a tournament, will you refuse to play me?
In OTB matches thier are many ways to distact your opponent. Im not saying its ethical but it happens. Considering this is online you have alot of ways to block out your opponents image. IMO though, I don't think he is mocking or being offensive at all. Looks like reverence to me. ~peace
Jan 30, 2013
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#11
HighJustice wrote:
He's identifying himself with a Lord, isn't he?
It's just an avatar.
You do know that I'm not really a dog, right?
I'm not a shape-shifting brain last I checked. His picture only seems offensive because you imagine it to be. He is likely one who shares your view; be fortunate he is not using it to spit in your face.
Maybe you should play seraphimity.
[shrug] Has nobody noticed that the user name is offensive?
Jan 30, 2013
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#15
duck_and_cover wrote:
[shrug] Has nobody noticed that the user name is offensive?
I googled the name when the thread started. It might be a common enough name in Germany, I don't know.
wtf do I have to do with this? most people like my avi
Is this a 'Murican free speech thingy, or can we have them banned?
Doggy_Style wrote:
duck_and_cover wrote:
[shrug] Has nobody noticed that the user name is offensive?
I googled the name when the thread started. It might be a common enough name in Germany, I don't know.
The user has entered a 'real' name in his profile, so his username is supposed to tell us something.
When you play against those whose avatars you don't like, cover it on your monitor with a little duct tape.
I am really offended in my best feelings that there is no limitation on what picture each individual can use as an avatar. Just imagine, how can I play against the player http://www.chess.com/tournaments/player_summary?id=37672&member=Reinhard_Heydrich if Jesus Christ is my God?