We deal with avatars based on the following.
1. TOS
2. Complaints
Guys, please listen. It is not that simple to make sure everything is in line. Remember this forum is accessible to people of all ages. MFK is a fast growing community. Some people may be sensitive about some images. The consensus is often determined by the staff to ensure everything is kept consistently addressed.
If you think we are banning avatars for the sake of doing anything or power trips, that is not it. Remember we cannot please everyone. We are doing this to avoid further complaints and dramas. Moderators volunteered their time to help keep everything in order.
If you are not sure your avatar is fine for this forum, please PM one of the moderators. It's that simple. If you think you are being censored for an inappropriate avatar, please step back and try to think this over. Was the avatar really inappropriate for the kids? Was it family friendly at all? Was it in line with the TOS? If you feel you want to post it, do it elsewhere. There are plenty other sites that allow avatars which may not be appropriate here. This forum has its limits. Everything has its limits.