QUOTE (khael @ May 20 2008, 07:10 PM)Just checked the thread... Most of them are not true...
I didn't quote it word for word but let me assure you the rules do exist!
Look at the rules shown in
Ecchi Pics 3. The normal text is the page 3 rules the quoted text are the ecchi rules.
A page 3 model must have natural breasts i.e not too big:
QUOTE 2.2 - Nipples are acceptable, however breasts that are too big are not allowed. The ratio of head and breasts must be under 1:2, which means the breasts cannot be bigger than two heads of the character in the picture. Anything bigger will be consider /d/ materials by 4chan standard.
She doesn't use sex toys:
QUOTE 2. Images that contain sex toys or tentacle are not allowed.
The models never expose their genitalia. I believe the ecchi standards are looser as you are allowed to show non-detailed genitals. Is it closer to porn than page 3?
QUOTE 2.01 Images with explicit, detailed female genital areas are not allowed. Make sure the girl is sufficiently clothed (or her genital areas are not exposed) if you are going to post such a picture. If in doubt, don't post.
She cannot be seen to be pleasuring herself or giving pleasure to others:
QUOTE 2.1 Characters cannot be giving or experiencing sexual pleasure. This includes the use of fingers, fists, hands, legs, etc either by the girl herself, or another character, to provide sexual pleasure.
Like
Dalriada suggested the real difference between ecchi/fan service and soft porn is one involves the hiring of real models. However if one calls ecchi animated porn it can be difficult to argue against it.
QUOTE And yeah, moonsta, priorities in life as well as responsibilities. And more possibly, some people just "grow out of it". Kinda like weaning a baby from breastfeeding.
Monotony can also be added. Some people grow weary of the repetition of anime. There are so many harem animes! There seems to be a million series dedicated to them!
Or any other genre for that matter (think how many Gundam series there are). It's one of the reasons I have gone off computer games. Tekken 6, Pro Evolution Soccer 7, Grand Theft Auto 4, Gran Turismo 5, (the list of sequels is endless).
QUOTE On fanservice, i don't like anime with too much of it. Like what Dalraida said, i enjoy it more if the story is deeper. Like Ghost Hound, Death Note and what not. But i do think that because of fanservice, anime tends to send a negative vibe to much of the "conservative" adult audience. E.g. relating it to pornography etc.
As they say sex sells. For every person who likes a deep story you will find 5 who simply want fan service. Why are there so many harem series out there despite the plots being non-existent/predictable?
QUOTE (khael @ May 20 2008, 07:10 PM)I thought cricket was an excuse to drink tea?
You are right tea is an important part of cricket!
They must always break for tea (the recent England match even saw England take tea early)!
Saying that a lot of cricket is played in between. Too much for some (I could include players).
DISCLAIMER: I don't hate harem series (see my profile) however it's easy to see how this genre can quickly become tiresome.