After a brief flurry of debate on the discord, an idea was proposed that there could be a separation of #nsfw-vore-only into two channels: One channel being focused on sexually explicit vore (as #nsfw-vore-only already covers with it's common trends of CV and UB and other such images of vore that provide a heavy focus on genitals of either parties) while the other new channel would be a place to post non-sexually explicit vore content. Seeing as that discussion soon became mired in the usual flurry of discord chaos, hopefully this forum topic will allow for a little more organized debate. I'm going to be arguing in favor of a channel split as best I can, hopefully while also outlying even why a split might be considered in the first place.
Main Idea: Separate #nsfw-vore-only into two new channel entities, preemptively idealized as #nsfw-vore-explicit and #nsfw-vore-non-explicit.
The actual names for the channels are fully up for debate, but at the moment I am simply short of words to use to help clearly and succinctly separate the two. The main rule for what image types go into which channel is potentially (further clarification/alteration possible): If an image involves display, focus, or usage of sexual organs/genitalia or nudity then it should go into #nsfw-vore-explicit. Otherwise it is safe to put in #nsfw-vore-non-explicit. The 'nudity' aspect I feel is needed simply to keep this rule consistent.
But Why Even?: Every now and then the classical debate occurs about just how 'sexual' vore is innately, as some parties find gratification from implied sexual acts involved with vore, some with genital usage for the vore itself, some simply just like creatures eating other creatures. This separation, similar to how long ago the original porn #nsfw channel was split off into baseline #nsfw images and then #nsfw-vore-only, would further help people find the content they wish to see without having to wade through a barrage of images that could potentially disparage or even disgust them based on prefs. By allowing more sexually charged vore, such as images that rely on expression of/give heavy focus to the genitals of a creature, to be distinct from nsfw images that simply focus on the act of eating or guts in general ('vanilla' vore if you will) like-minded individuals will have greater ease sharing and viewing deviant images they fancy. It will provide a small blanket of separation away from extreme topics of art on either end of the varied spectrum that is vore.
Potential Pros Summarized:
-Easier to find more baseline vore content (OV, TV, Slime Vore, etc) when you want between the two channels
-Easier to differentiate between what you expect to see in regards to vore in either channel, allowing those who dislike one aspect or the other to safely ignore a channel while still finding new vore image content/new artists
-Fostering a better art-sharing environment between the varied extremes of the vore community we play host too
Potential Cons, and Some Counter-Arguments:
-It will add yet another channel to the server, potentially disparaging vore-image traffic: Considering the number of channels we already have I do not believe one extra channel will be that much of a tipping point. We already have channels such as the RP channel sitting underused, and even recently created an entirely separate IC-chat channel specifically for nsfw topics and chatter. One more additional bit to scroll past should not weight to heavily on the discord.
-This is too niche of an idea and seems unnecessary: A bit of a broad con, but I figured I'd try to address this point here. While this is certainly a bit more of a small-scale appeasement idea, I still believe it would overall be a benefit to the server. Even as an individual that likes quite literally near every type of vore, it is sometimes annoying to check #nsfw-vore-only and see an endless stream of one specific type of sexual vore. Sometimes it's a slew of CV pictures, sometimes it's a simple lack of any variety within it, but having a channel devoted to the more selective idea of baseline vore (guts and eating and etc) appeals to me because that variety is quite often the one with the most depth. This is a fairly personal opinion, but I'd greatly enjoy the option to have a den of guts to browse when I'm not in the mood to look at swollen cocks or vaginas.
I'm sure there's more Pros and Cons that could be brought up, which is exactly what this thread is for. Overall I support the idea, but this isn't a community of one. Or two. Or three!
So have at it folks, what do you lot think?