Archived November Rig of the Month: I made a mistake

[Tyler]

It has been brought to my attention that the RotM photo currently in first place has a political flag on the truck.

I didn’t notice the flag when I accepted the photo, which I consider a big mistake on my part.

I would not have accepted the photo if I did, regardless of the type of political flag it is.

Since this is my mistake, I don’t believe the win should be taken from the owner if this photo does win.

In the event that it does win I will ask @hawsa for a replacement photo that can be used on the website and in the calendar. I may also see if I can subtly edit the flag out.

My bad.

 

[hawsa]

It has been brought to my attention that the RotM photo currently in first place has a political flag on the truck.

I didn’t notice the flag when I accepted the photo, which I consider a big mistake on my part.

I would not have accepted the photo if I did, regardless of the type of political flag it is.

Since this is my mistake, I don’t believe the win should be taken from the owner if this photo does win.

In the event that it does win I will ask @hawsa for a replacement photo that can be used on the website and in the calendar. I may also see if I can subtly edit the flag out.

My bad.

Kind of a bummer that political views can be so offensive these days, huh? Let's silence views that are different to our own, right?

Nothing against you of course Tyler - I understand that you're trying to upkeep a neutral space and I respect the guidelines you have in place. For future reference, I don't recall seeing anything that restricts political material, though. Where do I find that?

In the end (If I win. There are plenty of cool trucks this month it's not like I have a huge lead) I have plenty of other photos we could use, but I respectfully request the original photo remain untouched. Thanks!

 

[Tyler]

Kind of a bummer that political views can be so offensive these days, huh? Let's silence views that are different to our own, right?

Nothing against you of course Tyler - I understand that you're trying to upkeep a neutral space and I respect the guidelines you have in place. For future reference, I don't recall seeing anything that restricts political material, though. Where do I find that?

In the end (If I win. There are plenty of cool trucks this month it's not like I have a huge lead) I have plenty of other photos we could use, but I respectfully request the original photo remain untouched. Thanks!

It’s in the main forum guidelines but not in the RotM threads. I’ll add it there as well for future reference.

https://tacoma3g.com/terms/#post-57839


Understood on not editing the photo.

 

[nickyreno]

Or use second place for the calendar.

But I agree with @hawsa This is first amendment territory all day.

However, I also support @Tyler as this site is essentially private property and he has every right to enforce whatever policy he desires.

 

[Bird dog]

Cancel culture at work. Even on Veterans Day.

 

[Tyler]

I knew a thread about the no politics rule we have would turn into politics, lol.