I used the former ICBO, now ICC code forum, for many years and turned to using Advanced Code Group when ICC made their changes. I like being able to hear of what other jurisdictions are doing to resolve various problems that are always arising during the course of enforcing the building codes. Unlike many of you, I do not access the site on a daily basis, in fact it might be only a couple of times a month. Today, when I went to the site, I found jar546 avatar to be, not “slightly offensive” as one person posted, but highly offensive.
I consider my job to be professional and to sit at my desk doing research to resolve a problem and to have this avatar pop up with my boss or secretary standing behind my back is not something I want to happen. Setting aside my position as a Building Official, I personally do not want to have this type of picture on my computer screen. I have a much higher respect for women.
I will stay connected with Advanced Code Group, but if these types of avatars continue, I will no longer participate.
I consider my job to be professional and to sit at my desk doing research to resolve a problem and to have this avatar pop up with my boss or secretary standing behind my back is not something I want to happen. Setting aside my position as a Building Official, I personally do not want to have this type of picture on my computer screen. I have a much higher respect for women.
I will stay connected with Advanced Code Group, but if these types of avatars continue, I will no longer participate.