Originally posted by PonderableWikipedia says of thumbs up "In Iran it is traditionally an obscene gesture, equivalent to the use of the middle finger in the Western world." Since there are over 1000 Iranian players on the site I move that the "thumbs up" system be changed to a "middle finger" system so as not to cause any undue offence.
perfect provocation which earned you 6 already
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Originally posted by thaughbaerIn Iran it is traditionally an obscene gesture, equivalent to the use of the middle finger in the Western world ... In Australia, a thumbs-up is generally perceived as meaning "terrific". Also in U.S.A., & Canada it is also a positive gesture.
Wikipedia says of thumbs up "In Iran it is traditionally an obscene gesture, equivalent to the use of the middle finger in the Western world." Since there are over 1000 Iranian players on the site I move that the "thumbs up" system be changed to a "middle finger" system so as not to cause any undue offence.
So, now the question is?
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Originally posted by Very RustyWhat about a "thumbs sideways (left or right)"?
In Iran it is traditionally an obscene gesture, equivalent to the use of the middle finger in the Western world ... In Australia, a thumbs-up is generally perceived as meaning "terrific". Also in U.S.A., & Canada it is also a positive gesture.
So, now the question is?
