FooTemps' Signature

[Mendel]

I feel that FooTemps' signature is a disgrace to the sport of paintball. To stereotype paintball as a sport of beer drinkers is a slap in the face. This is not the image that we want our sport to be represented as. This sets a terrible example for all the younger players who are looking for an identity to associate themselves with within this sport. I urge all of the younger players to ignore FooTemps' signature, because this is NOT "what paintball is." I would appreciate it if FooTemps would consider changing his signature (perhaps to maybe 2 people slapping eachother five, instead of 2 beer glasses).

[ScoobYSnax]

I think you're takin that too seriously, come on, it's just a lil cartoon. Plus, I think most people have the common sense to understand that paintball does not mean drinking beer.

[Mendel]

Its just a terrible example

[Bartleby]

who are you? do you belong to mothers against the growth and development of the human race, one who holds sensorship in the highest regard? my god, it's just two guys having fun trying to explain that it's not war, and it's not evil, but that it's a game of people having fun and playin some ball. look past the beer would ya? i'm sorry if it affends you but lighten up...

[mag59459]

wow people can find something to complain about in everything

[theraidenproject]

its analogous, or at least i see it that way. its not saying DRINK BEER! its saying paintball is about camraderie, not psychos with guns. i dont think there is anything wrong with it. as for the younger players, i doubt anyone will drink beers, or think paintball is about getting drunk, as a result of seeing a bottle of beer in a forum signature, i know i dont. I think you're overreacting and this is a non-issue. btw, i dont think this is main forum material.

*edit* - sorry this is repetitive, but the previous people were typing atthe same time

[Jonno06]

what Foo is trying to say is paintball isnt war.its just friends getting together for fun.would you rather him put soda in the cups?

[Omicron]

beer?

hehe, I've never thought of it as beer, I've always thought of it as frothy apple juice or something...It doesn't mean its beer, it's just what you interpret it as.

Well actually, I have thought of it as beer, but I always just read the thread, not every single signature...

[govnamac]

Anyone see the South Park Christmas special, where everything that has to do with Christmas was deemed offensive and had to be taken down? All these kinds of complaints remind me of that. There are people who will always find something wrong with anything. Get over it, its just a cartoon. Next someone will complain that its two guys toasting with beer mugs and not a guy and a girl. After all, it doesn't represent all the girls in the sport.

[FooTemps]

Ok, you want it out? Then I'll take it out... I'll just put something more offensive in it's place.

JUST KIDDING!

Sorry to pull your leg like that. I don't really mean that we drink beer literally. I just mean that paintball is just having a good time with your friends. I mean, don't those smilies look happy? They don't look drunk and they don't look angry. Look at those war smilies, they're unhappy. Paintball is about having a good time so I just thought that image dipicted a good time.

[hawpunch]

good dang, people will find something wrong with everything...just another example of political correctness going beyond its original intent. i hope you don't see arman's sig.

and foo, keep the sig. we all know what its about.

aloha,

jae park

[jah871]

you taking it the wrong way. its supposed to mean paintball is all about fun and good times just like when you drink.

[FooTemps]

Heh, and it's all about WEEEEEEEEEEE!

But really, disregard this thread. It'll only cause more harm than good.

[Mild 7]

Footemp's sig is fine. Hey Foo, don't change a thing.

[Daniel Morse]

I agree with Mendel

Take it out. There are kids on this forum. Including yourself. You are not even of age to be allowed to own your own marker no less drink a beer. If you think drinking beers is all about having a good time then you might want to visit AA and see all the sick people there with alchoholism fighting for their life and that of their families. Change it to people slapping five like Mendel said. If you are going to post as much nonsense as you do throughout the entire day then maybe you should set a good example while you are at it.