Thread: Posing with guns "inappropriate"

Originally Posted by ksu_aviator

They were in America when they did it. They posted the picture on Facebook. Hardly punishment worthy. If they lived in the US, it would be a free speech issue.

London 2012 Olympics: Australian swimmers Nick D'Arcy and Kenrick Monk spark outrage by posing with guns - Telegraph

Not necessarily. As members of the Olympic Team (or Ms Universe candidate...or Ms America contestant, etc., etc.) there are usually rules of conduct one agrees to -- in writing. If one signs a contract agreeing to behave a certain way, "free speech" flies out the window.

Originally Posted by Sarcogito

Usually posing with guns or knives just makes the person look like an idiot, no matter how cool they themselves think it looks. As for being instructed to take the photos down? Meh, it is all about image and marketing.

I have to disagree with your statement, as proof....

girls-with-guns-4.jpg

Originally Posted by digsbe

Somehow I accidentally deleted my post....

I blame the codeine.

I've been MIA, digsbe. What is wrong? Why are you in pain? Are you sick?

Originally Posted by Kal'Stang

I have to disagree with your statement, as proof....

girls-with-guns-4.jpg

Is there a gun in that pic?

Originally Posted by Rising Sun

Clint ain't an Aussie. They do it different down there....talk funny too.

I see nothing wrong with this photo:
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I don't see anything wrong either..'cept the short dude shouldn't be pointing the pistol at his taller buddy like that.. and his finger shouldn't be on the trigger while playing around.... those are bad habits.

as for people being offended at this pic... they need to get a grip on themselves and quit being sissies.

Originally Posted by MaggieD

They're members of Australia's Olympic Team. Undoubtedly they have code of conduct rules. Do I think they're inappropriate? I didn't see them. How can any of us judge them without a look-see?

Yep.. they represent Australia.........

This shouldn't be an issue.. It more like.. 'Nah kids that doesn't work."

Originally Posted by WI Crippler

Aussie swimmers ordered to take down gun photos - News | FOX Sports on MSN

Anybody else find it weird that posing with guns for a picture is considered "inappropriate"? Clint Eastwood would weep...if he could.

Only pussies find people posting pictures of themselves posing with guns to be offensive. John Crook the head pussy of Gun Control Australia and those other anti-gun tards needs to take that dick out of their asses, grow a pair of balls and start acting like real men.Someone would have to be the worlds biggest pussy to find firearms offensive.

This is just goofy. So what if they are posing with guns???? Sheesh. The world is just getting crazier.

Here is the clause in the contract where these athletes agree to certain conditions. I do not see the problem, they bargained for a position in the organization, with that comes various rights, responsibilities and obligations.

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
ABN 33 052 258 241
Registered Number A0004778J
2012 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT - ATHLETES

IOC Social Media, Blogging and Internet Guidelines for participants and other accredited persons at the London 2012 Olympic Games

2. Postings, Blogs and Tweets- (in relevant part)

Postings, blogs and tweets should at all times conform to the Olympic spirit and
fundamental principles of Olympism as contained in the Olympic Charter, be dignified and
in good taste, and not contain vulgar or obscene words or images.

http://corporate.olympics.com.au/fil...Guidelines.pdf



Olympic Charter

Fundamental Principles of Olympism
1. Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the
qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism
seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good
example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.

2. The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development
of humankind, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the
preservation of human dignity.

3. The Olympic Movement is the concerted, organised, universal and permanent action,
carried out under the supreme authority of the IOC, of all individuals and entities who
are inspired by the values of Olympism. It covers the five continents. It reaches its
peak with the bringing together of the world’s athletes at the great sports festival, the
Olympic Games. Its symbol is five interlaced rings.

4. The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of
practising sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which
requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.

5. Recognising that sport occurs within the framework of society, sports organisations
within the Olympic Movement shall have the rights and obligations of autonomy, which
include freely establishing and controlling the rules of sport, determining the structure
and governance of their organisations, enjoying the right of elections free from any
outside influence and the responsibility for ensuring that principles of good governance
be applied.

6. Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race,
religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic
Movement.

7. Belonging to the Olympic Movement requires compliance with the Olympic Charter
and recognition by the IOC.

http://www.olympic.org/Documents/olympic_charter_en.pdf

Originally Posted by Connery

Here is the clause in the contract where these athletes agree to certain conditions. I do not see the problem, they bargained for a position in the organization, with that comes various rights, responsibilities and obligations.

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
ABN 33 052 258 241
Registered Number A0004778J
2012 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT - ATHLETES

IOC Social Media, Blogging and Internet Guidelines for participants and other accredited persons at the London 2012 Olympic Games

2. Postings, Blogs and Tweets- (in relevant part)

Postings, blogs and tweets should at all times conform to the Olympic spirit and
fundamental principles of Olympism as contained in the Olympic Charter, be dignified and
in good taste, and not contain vulgar or obscene words or images.

http://corporate.olympics.com.au/fil...Guidelines.pdf



Olympic Charter



http://www.olympic.org/Documents/olympic_charter_en.pdf

Excpet that there is an Olympic sport that involves guns. So not sure how what you just posted would apply negatively to these two.