Thread deleted: Dragon hostage figure

[aferguson]

I deleted the thread that showed the Dragon 12 figure being held hostage for two reasons. One is that links like that often contain trojan and other viruses that will attack people's computers and the other is that i feel the inflammatory nature of what is being shown is not appropriate given current world events. (I would do the same if it showed 12 inch concentration camp figures, 12 inch figures performing a sexual assault, 12 inch figures abusing prisoners etc).

I know we're all adults here and i don't want to go overboard with censorship but i have to use my judgement. Sorry if this seems heavy handed but i calls 'em as i sees 'em...

[boyx30]

It didn't feel right being here.....

[digger]

For those wondering what this was about, you can see the photo and read relevant comment from Dragon on CNN.com or any other online news service.
In some ways the whole incident is a testament to the authenticity of this hobby that we may take for granted sometimes....
....but agree - keep that dirty 1:6 stuff outta here.

[billgiff]

I agree that this was kinda disturbing seeing this. For Dragon's sake there is nothing like free advertisement and publicity for their product. However, I'm glad this was a 1/6 Cody being held hostage instead of a real U.S. Marine, Soldier or Pilot.

[tmanthegreat]

Very glad about that! Still, it shows how easily people can be fooled (or how much a bunch of terrorists think they can be fooled) via the media...