Violent profile picture allowed? Yay or Nay?

[The Moon Snail]

I'm just wondering if my current profile picture follows the regulations of Steam's terms.

It's taken from a comic written by Garth Ennis, who is known for graphic content.

If it follows the terms, it'll stay. If it doesn't, i'll simply remove it, and choose another to take its place.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Depends.

1. It is something that you were allowed take and upload as work of your own?

2. Does it involve killing or harm to others?

[The Moon Snail]

It's an illustrated picture of a man getting his jaw shot off.

As for being work created by another, I credit Ennis in my profile description for the picture. It was made for viewing for the public, but i'm wondering about using it as a profile picture equals being viewed by the public.

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Depends.

1. It is something that you were allowed take and upload as work of your own?

2. Does it involve killing or harm to others?

:qr:

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by Grindcore Jim:

It's an illustrated picture of a man getting his jaw shot off.

As for being work created by another, I credit Ennis in my profile description for the picture. It was made for viewing for the public, but i'm wondering about using it as a profile picture equals being viewed by the public.

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Depends.

1. It is something that you were allowed take and upload as work of your own?

2. Does it involve killing or harm to others?

:qr:

Not allowed. It's NSFW/inappropriate. any gore is nsfw. check content rules under https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4045-USHJ-3810

[The Moon Snail]

Originally posted by Yuiko:

Originally posted by Grindcore Jim:

It's an illustrated picture of a man getting his jaw shot off.

As for being work created by another, I credit Ennis in my profile description for the picture. It was made for viewing for the public, but i'm wondering about using it as a profile picture equals being viewed by the public.

Not allowed. It's NSFW/inappropriate. any gore is nsfw. check content rules under https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4045-USHJ-3810

Ok. Thank you for informing me. I'm glad to find this out before any repercussions were given.

[Cathal]

Rule of thumb: If you have to ask, it probably is.

[ KARR™]

Originally posted by Yuiko:

Not allowed. It's NSFW/inappropriate. any gore is nsfw. check content rules under https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4045-USHJ-3810

Although the "official avatars" that Steam provide - they are perfectly happy with people with Jaws falling off, or people being stabbed through the mouth and throat with a sword.

http://steamcommunity.com/games/KillingFloor/Avatar/Preview/21
http://steamcommunity.com/games/232090/Avatar/Preview/3

[The Moon Snail]

Originally posted by  KARR™:

Originally posted by Yuiko:

Not allowed. It's NSFW/inappropriate. any gore is nsfw. check content rules under https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4045-USHJ-3810

Although the "official avatars" that Steam provide - they are perfectly happy with people with Jaws falling off, or people being stabbed through the mouth and throat with a sword.

http://steamcommunity.com/games/KillingFloor/Avatar/Preview/21
http://steamcommunity.com/games/232090/Avatar/Preview/3

Well, that's a little hypocritical of them.

[Messy]

none of that is relevant. all that is relevant is if your avatars offends someone and they report you, then likely it will be removed.

[Messy]

Originally posted by Grindcore Jim:

Originally posted by  KARR™:

Although the "official avatars" that Steam provide - they are perfectly happy with people with Jaws falling off, or people being stabbed through the mouth and throat with a sword.

http://steamcommunity.com/games/KillingFloor/Avatar/Preview/21
http://steamcommunity.com/games/232090/Avatar/Preview/3

Well, that's a little hypocritical of them.

yes it absolutely is. indicative of steam and its moderation.