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<blockquote data-quote="Asmor" data-source="post: 3981223" data-attributes="member: 1154">A couple things have me a bit worried...1: The mention that when they release half-orcs on DDI, they're going to try and change their assumed origin, with the specific mention that currently the origin of half-orcs (i.e. often the result of rape) is something they do not wish to dwell on.2: The language in the OGL announcement about community standards and such.Now, one of the big problems with the SRD at first was the glut of crappy products. It sounds like that may be what they're aiming at with my second point... Nonetheless, it sounds like an excuse for censorship, and I'd be a lot more comfortable if they'd say specifically the intent, if not the language, of the standards. Is this supposed to stop bad products, or is it supposed to stop products with objectionable content (like the Book of Erotic Fantasy; not my cup of tea, but I'm glad it was able to be published).I'm just worried that it seems like they're trying to make D&amp;D &quot;family-friendly&quot; by covering all the sharp edges with foam rubber. Maybe it's an irrational worry, but I can't help how I feel.They made reference to one case where the community standards clause was enforced, which was supposedly resolved amicably. Does anyone know what that's about?Ok, I apologize for my inane ramblings. I'm sure it's much ado about nothing.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Asmor, post: 3981223, member: 1154"] A couple things have me a bit worried... 1: The mention that when they release half-orcs on DDI, they're going to try and change their assumed origin, with the specific mention that currently the origin of half-orcs (i.e. often the result of rape) is something they do not wish to dwell on. 2: The language in the OGL announcement about community standards and such. Now, one of the big problems with the SRD at first was the glut of crappy products. It sounds like that may be what they're aiming at with my second point... Nonetheless, it sounds like an excuse for censorship, and I'd be a lot more comfortable if they'd say specifically the intent, if not the language, of the standards. Is this supposed to stop bad products, or is it supposed to stop products with objectionable content (like the Book of Erotic Fantasy; not my cup of tea, but I'm glad it was able to be published). I'm just worried that it seems like they're trying to make D&D "family-friendly" by covering all the sharp edges with foam rubber. Maybe it's an irrational worry, but I can't help how I feel. They made reference to one case where the community standards clause was enforced, which was supposedly resolved amicably. Does anyone know what that's about? Ok, I apologize for my inane ramblings. I'm sure it's much ado about nothing. [/QUOTE]

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