Is the posting of abslutely savage street beatings allowed?

[Kleine Helmer]

I don't mean situations of mutual fisticuffs, or a hero rescuing someone in need. I mean the grotesque videos of gang beatdowns, felony fights with nunchuks, 12 head stomps etc.

I don't mean to cry but some of them are quite upsetting, and do not seem appropriate for this forum. It seems likely that several people featured in these videos are close to death if not there.

If it is against the rules, is there any way to reduce this manner of content? We all know where to find gore videos if we desire to look at that sort of thing.

[MMA_Outsider]

Well it's one of those... 'to each their own'.
If you don't like watching these videos DON'T!...
Too me it's as simple as that.

[PalatialGabe]

I hate the video of Derrion Albert getting killed in that fight after school. That video and videos like that upset the shit outta me

[loyalgame3]

Originally Posted by PalatialGabe

I hate the video of Derrion Albert getting killed in that fight after school. That video and videos like that upset the shit outta me

yeah that video is horrible, it just shows how stupid people can really get with the whole gang thing, watching those people stomp is was just horrible

[Kleine Helmer]

Originally Posted by MMA_Outsider

Well it's one of those... 'to each their own'.
If you don't like watching these videos DON'T!...
Too me it's as simple as that.

Hmm... this seems like a disingenuous response. You didn't answer either question I posed either: Is it allowed?/If it is not can it be cut down?

And no, it is not that simple. Often these videos are labeled, "two guys brawl", or the like. Then when they are opened the viewer is confronted with someone knee dropping a lifeless body on pavement.

There are those out there that enjoy seeing a brawl but try to avoid witnessing manslaugher.

[computer fogie]

They are not allowed, falling under "disturbing/grotesque images". Anyone who likes that sort of thing can go find it elsewhere on the internet.

Please PM a moderator when you see something like this posted.

[Kleine Helmer]

Originally Posted by computer fogie

They are not allowed, falling under "disturbing/grotesque images". Anyone who likes that sort of thing can go find it elsewhere on the internet.

Please PM a moderator when you see something like this posted.

Thanks.

[Anjohl]

Originally Posted by Kleine Helmer

I don't mean situations of mutual fisticuffs, or a hero rescuing someone in need. I mean the grotesque videos of gang beatdowns, felony fights with nunchuks, 12 head stomps etc.

I don't mean to cry but some of them are quite upsetting, and do not seem appropriate for this forum. It seems likely that several people featured in these videos are close to death if not there.

If it is against the rules, is there any way to reduce this manner of content? We all know where to find gore videos if we desire to look at that sort of thing.

I agree. If I wanted to see true horror and extreme violence, I would move to Somalia, or Detroit.

A lot of young people in this generation, who have unfortunately been raised on Family Guy and other low brow shows have been taught that circumstance doesn't matter, and that anything that can be videotaped is on a level playing field. This mentality creates the illusion that the fact that something *can* be taped means that it is as vallid to share/watch as anything else videotaped.

Facebook, Myspace, Webcams, etc, have all furthered the notion that everything is entertainment, and that nothing is sacred. Some of the things people have posted on the forums of Sherdog have disgusted me to no end. I have seen pictures of simulated (I hope) child abuse, suicides, and unfortunatly, brutal fights, some of which likely end in death or serious injury.

I admit that the allure of this type of thing is part of our nature, but that doesn't mean it should be readily available to anyone that can type "www.sherdog.com". And that's why forums have rules.