Violet Beauregarde

We're deeply sorry to hear of your distress, and we want to make it absolutely clear that we value every member of our community, including you. Our aim has never been to allow any form of humiliation or trolling.  The decision regarding the categorization of your posts was based solely on maintaining the structure and intent of our different forum sections.

While it's true that we have created guidelines about the degree of alteration in "pictures of you" section, this does not mean that we devalue filtered or digitally enhanced content. On the contrary, we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of styles and aesthetics our members bring to the table, which is why we felt your unique 'plastic fantasy look' was best suited for the 'artwork' section. We do not mean to single you out. It's pretty typical that threads are moved from time to time. We have placed no restrictions on your continued posting.

Please understand that our decision was not made to appease a small group of critics, but to uphold the purpose and organization of the forum for the benefit of all members. It's regrettable that this decision has caused you distress, as our intent was to respect both your creative expression and the expectations of our community as a whole.

Your contributions have been greatly appreciated, and we are sorry to hear of your decision to leave. We take your feedback seriously, and we will continue working to foster a respectful and inclusive community. To any friends or members who are affected by this, we encourage open dialogue and understanding.

We wish you all the best, and should you ever wish to return or discuss this matter further, you'll always be welcome here.

@S77 When someone uses editing techniques to transform their selfies into a distinct and imaginative representation, it should be seen as a form of artistic expression. By placing heavily edited selfies in the "artwork" category, it acknowledges the creative intent behind the images and highlights their artistic nature. It's important to recognize and appreciate different forms of self-expression, including those that involve digital manipulation or editing.