I do find it interesting that political posts are not allowed PSRI, but overtly political avatars are Ok. Not sure what the distinction is there.
This. A political avatar IS a political message, albeit graphical versus written. MR does not allow political content outside of PSIR, why is it allowed in avatars? That's a rhetorical question, not meaning to be confrontational. In the absence of a rule it is not fair to ask moderators to decide (i.e. report it as has been suggested).
I realize this is not a democracy (that's not mean to be a political statement), but I would wager if membership was allowed to vote (maybe a poll?) they would vote no to political avatars. I know political avatars diminishes my MR experience. I come here to get away from the noise, not be confronted with it.
Don't forget, the Mac started out as the premier graphics computer for the masses. let's not eschew graphics as a message.