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[edit] Kids getting shocked

On Kim Phuc Phan Thi, we have a picture of a little girl fleeing naked her firebombed village, having sustained horrific burns. I really think that this would, and should, be more shocking to children than a drawing of a guy sucking his own penis. Should we censor the napalm photo? David.Monniaux 15:59, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Let's see. Could it be that the difference between the two is the difference between pornography and an important photo, and that it is perfectly reasonable to treat them differently? - Nunh-huh 16:01, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Are you implying that you are ready to traumatise little children with horrific photographs that you ideologically label "important photos", and will on the other hand censor unharmfull and informative ones for no obvious reason ? Rama 16:11, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Ah, then you seek to suggest that important photos and pornography are of equal value to an encyclopedia? - Nunh-huh 16:12, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I don't know about him, but I'D suggest that this is just as an important, if not MORE important picture for illustrating this article as a girl fleeing a bomb is to evidence an article like that. Showing a picture here as an example is proof that the act can be done, basically. --Tyciol 19:47, 17 January 2006 (UTC)
I reckon that pornography, as defined by US courts, implies that the drawing (or film, etc.) is meant to stimulate sexual desire. In which way is this drawing meant to stimulate sexual desire? Do you really think that many people would get sexually excited by looking at it?
When it comes to "little children", my appreciation is that most little children are not interested in sexual drawings. Interest in such matters seems to come later. So, if one is frank, one should say "think of young teenagers", but not "think of little children". Then, whether or not young teenagers should have access to material describing sexual acts in a non-pornographic manner is another problem. David.Monniaux 16:16, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
The definition of "Pornography" seems to be a very blury line. If a very good sex-related image can be provided, it might certainly be as valuable as an hisotircal photograph, yes, why not ? Rama 16:19, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
If in anyone's judgement a Pulitzer prize winning photograph and a photograph of a guy sucking himself off are of equal value to Wikipedia, their judgement is impaired. - Nunh-huh 16:47, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Could we agree on something? You seem to say that shocking photographs may be included on Wikipedia if they have some redeeming character — like, if they are informational, or illustrate some point poignantly. (Note: on the strict aspect of being informational, the photo on clitoris is more informative than the photo of the little girl fleeing the firebombing — it's near impossible to imagine what a clitoris/vulva looks like without having seen one, whereas one can imagine a running little girl pretty easily. This photograph's redeeming character should rather be its poignant. But, being poignant is being shocking in a certain way, isn't it?) Am I correct? David.Monniaux 16:56, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Apparently no, we can't agree on something. It is shocking that this particular self-suck photo has such a devoted coterie of protectors, unashamed to advance the most peculiar sophistry in their desire to safeguard it. But that's the way it is. I don't think Wikipedia is particularly well-served by those unable to distinguish between important and unimportant illustrations. - Nunh-huh 17:02, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
We're discussing a drawing, not a photograph here. Besides, I'm personally not a big fan of the autofellatio drawing (since autofellatio is something that can be easily imagined; there does not seem to be as much of a need of a drawing as, say, a photograph to illustrate clitoris). I'd thus be happy if you did not lump me with people supporting the inclusion of the photograph.
However, I'm trying to see what the rules should be. Clearly, we already have non-sexual material that could be shocking to little children (I'd say that a naked little girl crying because of large and nearly fatal burns is much worse in that respect that a drawing of a fellatio, but maybe that's me). I'm trying to see the criteria that we should use.
One thing I'm concerned about is that different cultures have different definitions of what constitutes inappropriate content. If we begin to cater to the conservative Christians (and, specifically, American Christians), who seem to have a problem with sexuality (and, especially, sexual acts outside of straight intercourse), we will have a problem later when trying to explain why we won't cater to the prohibitions of some other groups. For instance, Bahá'í Faithfuls are opposed to us having a picture of their prophet Bahá'u'lláh — because it shocks them.
Sticking to the legal norms applicable in the jurisdiction where the servers are located is one good method. We cannot be accused of unfairness if we ban content that could expose us to litigation. And, according to those same legal norms, much, if not all, of what is denounced as "pornography" on Wikipedia isn't pornography. David.Monniaux 17:20, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I was discussing the photo. You may be discussing the picture. I am glad that you do not equate that particular photo with that of Kim Phuc. We cater a great deal to various groups: we have, for example, no drawing of the Prophet Muhammad on his page (apparently we care more about Islamic norms than Bahai sensibilities); we do not reveal sacred Mormon words such as "Pay Lay Ale" — and we could count on them being excised rather quickly if we added them. Legal norms are not designed to build an encyclopedia, and while trying to get the most offensive images one can while staying within the law seems to have become a rather fun WIkipedia sport of late, it's not the way to build a good reference work. - Nunh-huh 17:42, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
YOu seem to think that there is something inherently negative about this particular sexual subject, and that this negativity takes the form or either insignificance, or potential harm for children (note that the two are on the erge of being contradictory). But I fail to have a clear picture of what is wrong with it. Rama 17:17, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Yes, you do fail to have such a clear picture. You also fail to have noted that I've said absolutely nothing about children. And your ability to read my mind about this particular sexual subject has also failed you. - Nunh-huh 17:42, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I respectfully add that while the drawing is tasteful and was produced with the intention of instruction, the photograph is gratuitous. Though I am very liberal when it comes to pornography, I don't think it belongs in this particular venue. The drawing is sufficent to illustrate the article. -- 70.59.113.223 01:16, 27 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Uh, no, that would mean you're not very liberal. —Christiaan 10:01, 28 Mar 2005 (UTC)
This is an old debate, but I just read it. Mostly for the benefit of others coming along I would like to note that of course Nunh-huh's above views represent the majority feeling on matters of this kind in Wikipedia. If you are newish to the project, don't be misled by the fact that debates like this are usually stacked against the reasonable voice. These topics attract their own set of boosters and the impression will be given on a Talk page like this that their view is dominant throughout the project. Breathe easy-- quite the opposite is true. JDG 05:46, 9 May 2005 (UTC)
As a long-time contributor to Wikipedia, let me say that JDG speaks only for himself and does not represent the majority of the editors on Wikipedia. RickK 05:59, May 9, 2005 (UTC)
I'm shocked by his arrogant dismissal of the opinions expressed by his fellow editors. --Tony Sidaway|Talk 06:05, 9 May 2005 (UTC)
I don't see anything arrogant about it. JDG does not seem to be dismissing anyone's opinion, he is just expressing a belief that the pool of people debating any particular article is not necesarily representative of the entire communities views. He is also asserting that the community-at-large would tend to have a less favorable opinion of the image/photo than those that participate in the discussion here. He may or may not be factually right about the views of the community, but either way I don't see him dismissing anyone's right to an opinion. Johntex\talk 20:00, 17 January 2006 (UTC)
He said so and so's view represent the majority feeling on matters? And who is he to claim that for a 'majority'? You don't see arrogance 'Johntex'? You just owned yourself right there. I'm just glad we have people like 'RickK' to put him in his place and set the record straight. Damn there are some idiots on Wikipedia ... --68.102.37.191 10:21, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
Please try to keep your comments constructive and civil. Also note that the comment you replied to is almost a year old. Anchoress 10:29, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New drawing

Since I was not extremely proud of the previous drawing, which has also been rightfuly criticised, fellow wikipedians have provided my photographs which have helped me drafting this. Maybe it is an improvement over then current drawing. Rama 16:19, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

This drawing is much better. Paul August ☎ 17:27, Mar 13, 2005 (UTC)

I think it's lovely. Very sexy. --Tony Sidaway|Talk 19:09, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Great job. TIMBO (T A L K) 19:59, 13 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I also think it's an improvement, and I'm taking the liberty of swapping it into the article. Rhobite 21:59, Mar 13, 2005 (UTC)

Very well done, Rama. Now we can clearly see the guy's legs! ^_^; —Markaci 2005-03-14 T 00:57 Z

I think it looks like he's taking a hit on a bong. ;) --Dante Alighieri | Talk 01:53, Mar 15, 2005 (UTC)

Why was the first drawing criticized? Hyacinth 08:29, 24 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I don't know what others have to say, but the proportions were quite wrong, and the overall movement what no very well rendered... Not that the current one is perfect either. Rama 08:46, 24 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I hate it, I'd like this one linked though; and that horrible photograph of the man doing autofellatio deleted.--198 04:36, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I agree with you on the photograph (for a different reason), but it appears we're in the minority. As for the drawing, I and most others here have no objections to it. I understand your disgust, but this type of illustration is not a big deal. Books about sexuality frequently contain illustrations such as this one. For practical reasons, you probably shouldn't revert this image any more, since revert wars are frowned on here. Rhobite 05:08, Mar 15, 2005 (UTC)
I'm aware, but could we please hold at least a poll to see how many editors want drawing at least linked. Now the photo is another ballgame..I'm willing to compromise with the drawing. --198 05:18, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Could we not? People are very weary of polls, especially on this page. Polls have a tendency to polarize opinions and end the discussion. Based on precedent on other pages, I am very sure that most Wikipedians support this image's display on the article. You've read Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not censored for the protection of minors, so you understand where people are coming from. You can disagree with the consensus, but please don't engage in revert wars. Rhobite 05:23, Mar 15, 2005 (UTC)
Allright, I seen it...however for the sake of decency please put the drawing below the fold at least.--198 05:30, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I want to see the photo deleted, but only because I think it's a lousy representation of autofellatio. One could argue that *any* representation is better than none at all, and we don't really have people lining up offering to pose for a new photo, but that doesn't change the fact that the photo really isn't that great. Also, I'd like to oppose any placement of the drawing on the basis of "decency". That's, IMO, always a bad reason to do things in articles. --Dante Alighieri | Talk 07:27, Mar 15, 2005 (UTC)
I'd pose for such a photo, but I'm not that flexible. --Carnildo 07:43, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I'd pose for one...awww but I don't want to make all you guys jealous. --Tony Sidaway|Talk 08:21, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I would but i'd break something... I'm becoming a wrinkly old man now. ALKIVAR™ 08:31, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I don't mind the drawing at all, but does the guy look very young to anyone else? (I'm NOT complaining or trying to reignite controversy in the slightest. I think this page has been through enough). Exploding Boy 20:55, Mar 15, 2005 (UTC)

He is 19 next birthday, which is July 14th. Rama showed me his birth certificate. :) --Tony Sidaway|Talk 22:11, 15 Mar 2005 (UTC)

He hasn't got any pubic hair. Hedley 19:38, 20 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Maybe he has shaved. ;-) Well in fact I think that black bit there is pubic hair. Also, isn't he a bit too built to be a kid?--Deadworm222 18:49, Apr 24, 2005 (UTC)

I'd love to pose for one, too, but unfortunately my back is very long and my penis isn't. I love the drawing though, even though his penis must be like a mile long. I think the current solution, with the drawing displayed openly and the image below a link might be a good compromise. Rōnin 22:10, 11 October 2005 (UTC)

Actually I found out the other day my back hardly bends at all. It just stays straight at all times. Odd, don't you think? Rōnin 23:26, 31 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Image deletion

Just to make sure that everyone knows that the photo is up (again) at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion#March_22. — Asbestos | Talk 09:28, 23 Mar 2005 (UTC)

[edit] More image deletion

The new image, Image:Autofellatio_2.jpg, which is copyright-issue-free and much better in quality and depiction of the subject (IMHO) has also been listed for deletion. Heads up. TIMBO (T A L K) 01:39, 30 Mar 2005 (UTC)

I didn't want to clutter up the voting page with this, so I figured it would best be discussed here. The following arguments for deleting the picture (as I understand them) are:
  • It's pornographic
  • It's unnecessary and unencyclopedic
  • Someone could stumble upon it at the work place
  • It is being used to vandalize
I would like to point out that Merriam-Webster's definition of pornography is "material that depicts erotic behavior and is intended to cause sexual excitement". It further defines erotic to be "of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire". The image is clearly not intended to cause sexual excitement, and it is not devoted to arousing sexual love or desire. Conclusion: It is NOT pornographic.
For the second arguement, I will counter-argue that Wikipedia shouldn't be running on necessity — nothing should. If we have the opportunity to a non-copyrighted image, then we should take it. It is not unencyclopedic either, because this is a contortionist act that some believe to be impossible. Having an image (rather than a drawing with unrealistic genitals), shows that it can be done and further shows how much contortion is involved (the man's back bends incredibly!). Conclusion: It is indeed an encyclopedic asset to Wikipedia.
No one in their right mind (unless having the intention of getting themselves or a coworker fired) would search for autofellatio on the internet at the workplace. Even if they somehow stumbled upon the article accidentally (which is a near impossibility), they would have to click on the link to view the image in question. Conclusion: No one that doesn't want to see the image will see the image.
Many images are being used to vandalize Wikipedia. Removing valuable media from the encyclopedia because of vandalism only encourages vandals, and hurts the encylopedia even more than the vandals do.
Reasons to keep it:
  • It is a well-done image of a healthy and handsome man performing the act. The man doesn't have unusual genitals either, making it even more realistic.
  • It is free of copyright problems
  • It is indeed encylopedic because it proves an act of contortion to be possible and further exhibits how it is done
  • You have to click on the link to see the image. This means that people who don't want to see it, will not see it. For those that are curious as to how it is done, they can have access to it. When people find something useful on Wikipedia that isn't found elsewhere (i.e. a tasteful, non-pornographic image of auto-fellatio), it gives Wikipedia a better reputation—something that I believe is very well needed. --Berserk798 02:48, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Good points all around. BLANKFAZE | (что??) 02:53, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Agree. I've also registered my objections to the increasing homophobia evident in users' votes for deletion. Exploding Boy 17:36, Apr 8, 2005 (UTC)
Yes, well put. I'm astonished not just by the homophobia, but by the male-centeredness in the discussion at IfD. Several people say "who needs it, it's obvious!" As you say, it's a bit of a contortionist act. And for women, it's not at all obvious that it's actually possible. FreplySpang (talk) 12:18, 9 Apr 2005 (UTC)
The new photograph at least appears to be a little more tastefully shot than the old one, but why oh why can you not make do with the illustration that now appears? Chris 23:36, 9 Apr 2005 (UTC)
These very silly homophiles are going to bring down Wikipedia if left unchecked. I devote time here because I believe we are building a serious reference work. If this seriousness continues to be undermined by this childishness you can be sure most of the best contributors will drift away. Is there a current effort to delete this and similar junk? If so, where? JDG 08:05, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Ah, right, serious reference is defined as "things you approve of"? How nice. Rsynnott 00:32, 24 September 2005 (UTC)

"Homophiles"? Who the hell says that any more? Look, this page has already survived at least one VFD, and images related to it have gone through... I think it's three at this point. The consensus is clearly to keep; if you don't like it, well... Exploding Boy 18:45, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Moving Pics down

I figured I'll move the pics down on this page, because that's the way it's down on the Oral Sex page.--198 04:47, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)

I moved it back because it's linked. There shouldn't be a problem. TIMBO (T A L K) 04:51, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Ok; I moved the drawing down than.--198 04:58, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
About the image, I figure it's too silly to fight over. I don't really care where it is, but I think the article isn't really long enough to have the drawing effectively "below the fold" on most resolutions. Right now it looks pretty messy (spanning the section header). Whatever. TIMBO (T A L K) 05:01, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
It does; I admit, but I think this is a better solution than me removing it--198 05:05, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Given that you're the only one that's offended by the drawing, I doubt you could remove it without being reverted every time. TIMBO (T A L K) 16:27, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)

[edit] trolling

for the record, Alkivar was trolling User:198 tonight. Alkivar tried to tempt 198 into a third revert. To quote Alkivar in IRC: "Fuck I love it. I get to get 198 blocked for 3RR soon. I can still revert. If he reverts again, 3RR breakage. LOL. Fuck, I'm evil for instigating this...but I just have to." just telling what i saw. Kingturtle 05:38, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Very interesting.--198 06:39, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Help me contribute.

I've read the newbie tutorial, "Be Bold". But you have a nice article here, and a lot of people discussing an image show how great is their investment in the topic.

So I have put an opening remark, an advert of radical ideas about the religious significance of autofellatio, by a long experiencer in the domain, a primary source, me, off in a user:GlennScheper page, twice removed from the article I would influence; and will set this note here only once removed. My personal web page has more than a few attempts to start a thorough exposition, especially the one in web page .../oldword.htm

Some of you who watch this topic, let me know which parts of my concepts would be welcome here. Indeed, perhaps the bizarre religious twist, akin to David Lorton's article, and the Ouroboros speculation, deserve removal to some sub-topic or side-topic.

Yours truly, Glenn Scheper http://home.earthlink.net/~glenn_scheper/ glenn_scheper + at + earthlink.net Copyleft(!) Forward freely. GlennScheper 08:46, 8 May 2005 (UTC)

Any religious revelations you may have experienced would be categorized as original research, and thus are not appropriate to Wikipedia. Sorry. If you can bring your views to public attention by some other means and have them discussed in print by a community of experts, then we would incorporate that into the article. LizardWizard 21:39, May 8, 2005 (UTC)
Although it sounds otherwise, Lizard speaks for himself and those Wikipedians who may agree. I speak for myself and what I am confident is a majority of Wikipedians: your concepts would not be welcome here. Not directly or as a result of work elsewhere. Sorry to sound so unfriendly, but the time has come to start seriously protecting Wikipedia as a publication. Too much work is invested. Take your "religious" revelations while sucking your penis to an appropriate non-general-audience outlet. JDG 05:37, 9 May 2005 (UTC)

JDG, you also speak only for yourself. Stop trying to speak for others. --Tony Sidaway|Talk 06:06, 9 May 2005 (UTC)

I didn't confine Lizard to himself. There's a fair number like him who would be welcoming to Glenn Scheper. My voice isn't alone either. In fact, I venture to say it is the majority voice. You disagree? JDG 06:27, 9 May 2005 (UTC)
Wikipedia should not try to limit what topics or ideas should or should not be presented, but to reference those topics and ideas which have some importance in the world. I haven't read what G.S. wrote on this particular subject, but Lizard is theoretically right regardless of the subject matter: any content presented elsewhere in print by a community of experts is appropriate for mention or reference in a neutral encyclopedia. +sj + 20:21, 11 May 2005 (UTC)
I don't think Lizard was welcoming Glenn's religious revelations, I think he said that, were Glenn's work to be "discussed in print by a community of experts," i.e. in peer-reviewed journals, then there might be a place for them here. As the likelyhood of that happening is slim, though, why not focus on the part of Lizard's comments where he says that original research would not be appropriate to Wikipedia? — Asbestos | Talk 07:51, 9 May 2005 (UTC)
Indeed, Asbestos has correctly gaged my intent. I do not expect Glenn will ever gain the credence or notability required to be noted in Wikipedia, but wanted to let him know what to do if he is dead set on having his ideas in the article. LizardWizard 09:07, May 9, 2005 (UTC)
I'm convinced: My possible contributions would be 1) point of view 2) autobiographical and 3) original research, hence not suitable for the wiki venue. BTW, I learned a lot reading every page that links here. GlennScheper 05:51, 14 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] This article has some serious bullshit in it.

This article has some serious bullshit in it.

1 - The Egyption reference,, maybe, 2 - But the Bill Hicks & Kevin Smith references??!! WTF?

These should be removed, prolly. If this were a popular or important article, then perhaps they would warrant mention somewhere footnote-ish, but I'd doubt this article would meet such a test.

3 - Someone should go dig up whoever snuck that "On the other hand" bit into the article. Smooth move. How many missed it? How many didn't and still didn't move to stop it. 4 - The "on the other hand" bit should be reworded. It's unbecoming.

-:)Ozzyslovechild 05:10, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Nah, the Bill Hicks references are pretty famous. He had a whole bit about it, but the article doesnt quote much of it very well. "Ladies believe me, if we men could blow ourselves, you'd be sat on your own right now... watching an empty stage", hehe. TR_Wolf

Do you have a reference for your additions?

"It is a common means of masturbation among rhesus monkeys, mandrills, chimpanzees, and other primates. It also occurs widely among mammals of other groups."

Tony Sidaway|Talk 07:22, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)

[edit] References

The citation in the references is Kinsey's book. What in the article actually used the book as a reference? Nothing looks like it came out of a book. The reference looks a little like last-minute term-paper reference lists, where anything that looks vagualy relevant is added in. 199 7 July 2005 22:23 (UTC)

Unless someone actually says they used the book to write a specific part of the article, I've removed what looks like a bogus reference. We should only reference works we actually use. 199 23:42, 17 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Am I an exception?

"Few human males are both sufficiently "well-endowed" and flexible enough to perform the extreme front bend required -- though increased flexibility achieved via various activities such as gymnastics and yoga might make the difference for some."

Well, after quite a bit of training, I can now perform auto fellatio. However, with a penis size of below 6 inches, I could not by any stretch of the imagination describe myself as "well-endowed". I don't use a "front-bend" method either. I lie on my back and bring my body in towards me, so my legs are often going up almost vertically against the wall at my back. Its the position you'd take if you wanted to, for example, ejaculate down into your own mouth.

The part about being "well-endowed" seems factually wrong, or at least a poor (ie very subjective) choice of words. Flexibilty is the main factor. Also, the topic seems to imply that this front-bend method is the only way. I've tried the front-bend but cannot quite do it. Bringing my penis in towards me from above, with my neck and back extremely curved, I can. I don't know if I'm an exception here.

Cheers though. A nice article to find, but I think it needs some clarification.

I'm no contortionist, but I think the position you describe is still a frontbend. You've just rotated your body. Perhaps some rewording would be helpful though, since I've also found that a position with the penis coming down to the mouth is more successful than one with the mouth coming down to the penis. LizardWizard 03:22, August 6, 2005 (UTC)

If it's still called a front-bend in that position, fair enough. You're right, it's mostly just a case of rotation and getting gravity to assist a bit.

As for the other point, I wouldn't consider myself well-edowed, and I can still do it, so that line at the start just seems wrong unless I'm just the "exception to the rule". I doubt that I am, though.

I'd say people's flexibility varies just as much as the length of their penis. I would advise you to be careful doing it the way that you are though, you're putting a lot of stress on your lower back and it's quite an embarrassing pose to be wheeled into hospital in.--86.20.223.168 15:26, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

I could do it at age 14-17 but not anymore...with age, flexibility decreases...65.81.27.35 11:29, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

Ok people. Let's remember that article talk pages are for discussing the content of articles only. Please find another forum for discussing your trials and victories with auto-fellation. Exploding Boy 15:34, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

Seriously though... is it THAT rare? I mean, I never thought it was particularly odd that I could do it (though it IS particularly painful to do, gravity-assisted or not)... so is the statement of the proportion being less than 1% actually accurate? ~ SotiCoto 195.33.121.133 17:33, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Autofellatio_2_(rendered).jpg

Noting the objections to having the photograph linked here at all, and to User:Demi's objections on their user page, I created the above image in a similar style to the one I did for Penis (Image:Flaccid_and_erect_human_penis_(rendered).jpg). If it's deemed acceptable by whoever does that deeming acceptable thing, then perhaps an image could be re-added inline, or replace the link to the photograph in this article? The original photograph is linked in this image's description. Just an idea. --Veratien 03:25, 9 August 2005 (UTC)

Ugh. That just looks creepy. Exploding Boy 00:58, August 12, 2005 (UTC)
In fairness, it was creepy anyway... :p --Veratien 13:06, 12 August 2005 (UTC)
You've taken one really creepy picture and kicked it up a few notches. I'm impressed and frightened at the same time. →Raul654 23:56, August 15, 2005 (UTC)
Meh. :p I'm making a much much better version at the moment. I'll upload it when it's finished. --Veratien 00:15, 16 August 2005 (UTC)
See image page. :) --Veratien 01:18, 16 August 2005 (UTC)

Veratien, how are you making these pictures? I don't doubt your sincere belief that they may be useful, but they're absolutely horrible. The poor penis man had his hairs replaced by some odd shadows, and the skin textures of his glans and foreskin merged. This fellow has had an even worse time of it, apparently having been transformed into an auton while in the act of sucking his penis. A cautionary tale for us all! --Tony SidawayTalk 05:52, 12 August 2005 (UTC)

Eeew, it's true. Exploding Boy 20:52, August 12, 2005 (UTC)
Heh, when you put it like that... :p It's a combination of a couple of filters and some Script-fu in GIMP. Basically, I've just flattened the shading using a selective gaussian blur, and then applied some other filters to sharpen things again and add in outlines. I can do versions which are completely sharp but look drawn in about half an hour; these two took about 5 minutes each. I'll do better versions once I've got time, but for now this was more for comment than anything else. --Veratien 13:06, 12 August 2005 (UTC)

Kill it dead with a glock. --SPUI (talk) 22:23, 12 August 2005 (UTC)

It's a photograph, and a pretty good one. Suppose you were to distort it so that someone looking at it would be fooled into mistaking it for a drawing: how would this be an improvement? --Tony SidawayTalk 01:52, 13 August 2005 (UTC)
Well, it's like The Joy of Sex. They took photos of the people in the various positions, and then traced the photos by hand. This is a more technical and lazier way that uses a similar idea to get around some people's possible objections. A drawing of a person performing self-gratiating acts is always seen as more acceptable than a photo of the same. :p --Veratien 23:53, 15 August 2005 (UTC)

Why would anyone with a cock that big enough to do this shit masterbate at all? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.192.118.32 (talk • contribs) 21:02, September 25, 2006 (UTC).

Maybe they wouldn't. We have no information about this aspect of the phenomenen. __meco 08:22, 26 September 2006 (UTC)
Everybody masturbates... — AnemoneProjectors (talk) 17:28, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Wikiproject Graphical content problem

I personaly do not care either way. I am neither excited or disgusted by the image. For parties who cant bear seeing such images an earlier project I proposed (which wasnt rejected nor accepted) can be useful. --Cool Cat My Talk 18:49, 11 August 2005 (UTC)

I believe this image would be censored in any public TV viewing at even the most liberal places. But I think thats wrong. You should not hide "facts", however I also believe we should respect peoples right to read about information without being "disturbed" by the images. --Cool Cat My Talk 18:49, 11 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Image:Autofellatio 2.jpg has been listed on WP:IFD again

Here we go again. User:Noitall has listed the image for deletion as "obscene". --Tony SidawayTalk 21:30, 15 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Something which may interest editors of this page

Any help which could be provided would be greatly appreciated. -Godfearing Parent.

Said project is currently up for deletion. --Veratien 12:06, 17 August 2005 (UTC)

Where? Exploding Boy 22:40, August 17, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Absurdity

Look, this is absurd. We're building an encyclopaedia - the only relevant question should be "Is it of encyclopaedic worth?". The photo clearly adds value to the page and should be included. (If it's not of encyclopaedic worth, why even link to it?) --Khendon 17:10, 17 August 2005 (UTC)

Speaking to its encylopedic worth, we already have an illustration that depicts autofellatio perfectly well. In my opinion, the photograph is un-necessary, gratuitous, and obscene. It does nothing to enlighten on this subject matter, especially given the illustration, and has no inherent noteworthiness, as some "famous" photographs do. Mulling it over, I can find no reason for the image to exist on the encyclopedia. --Pathogen 08:12, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
If you are referring to the drawing, I have to disagree with you on this point. All drawings which we have seen on this page so far looked like there was simply errors in proportions, and I have reasons to think that making a convincing one will prove extremely difficult. A photograph does not have these drawbacks; I also fail to understand how a photograph should be more "obscene" than a drawing. Rama 08:38, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
Well that's just it, you fail to understand. Whittling it down to an "error in proportion" is an oversimplification of the issue, which in my view happens to be quite laughable. I suppose I had better get to work providing photographs that illuminate the issue of castration, projectile vomit, Tubgirl, and bullet exit wounds, in the name of accuracy. Inquiring minds want to know, after all. In my view there is such a thing as good taste when it comes to the encyclopedia, which in my opinion the photograph leaves far behind, not to mention intrinsic encyclopedic value, of which this photograph has none.
I am perfectly fine with the entry and the illustration, though I find the fact that the article uses a commercial pornography website as an authoritative site on the issue to be very telling as to the spirit and intention of the article on the whole. I hope you'll at least agree that most people would find the photograph outrageous, even for an open content site. Pretending there's no difference between a drawing of something and an actual photo of it also seems extremely weak on a logical level, also. --Pathogen 19:06, 19 August 2005 (UTC)

I think you need to step back a bit. Wikipedia contains all manner of images, and in general we don't censor them. Good taste is a whole different matter, and what you see as distasteful and "outrageous" will not be the same as what others see as (dis)tasteful or "outrageous". The spirit and intention of the article are to inform encyclopaedically, no more and no less. We don't censor images here because kids might see them, or because they might be offensive to some of our readers. We discourage outright pornography or gratuitous depictions of sexuality and nudity, neither of which covers this image. Exploding Boy 19:14, August 19, 2005 (UTC)

" We discourage outright pornography or gratuitous depictions of sexuality and nudity, neither of which covers this image."

Could've fooled me, judging by this situation as a whole. Also, addressing what I think of things and what other people think of things; if I want to see photographs of Genital mutilation, that doesn't automatically make my opinion worthy of being respected above others. I think YOU need to step back a bit and realize that the photograph is really pushing the line. I can tolerate a lot of stuff, even the photo of fellatio on the according page, but I, and I'm willing to wager a lot of others, find the idea that this photograph has encyclopedic value to be as close to ludicrous as this site ever comes.

I guess I'd better get to work cataloguing photographs for the shock site section, in the interest of accuracy. What's that you say? Un-necessary? Then how will we ever know what tubgirl really is? I need to know specifics! In the name of knowledge! --Pathogen 20:12, 19 August 2005 (UTC)

So what is the difference between the photograph of fellatio and this one ? Rama 20:30, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
The difference is that there is at least some historical context behind the photograph, dating from a time when society was much less sexually open. Meanwhile, the autofellatio photograph provides no context whatsoever, and has no value as an inherently special photograph. To be blunt, it's just a guy sucking on his own cock. I don't believe it educates or informs in any encyclopedic way. Especially, again considering that there is already an illustration. --Pathogen 20:44, 19 August 2005 (UTC)

I really don't believe you'd be questioning the encyclopaedic worth of the picture if you didn't think it was "obscene". --Khendon 20:53, 19 August 2005 (UTC)


I don't understand you, Pathogen. From what I read above, I would have to take it as you think that an illustration has to talk of several things at the same time to be a good one, and that something dealing specifically with the subject is not. No "context" is needed for a photograph of autofellatio, but a convincing showing of the position and movements certainly would have some value.
As for the present illustration, once again, I a not satisfied with this drawing. If you think that a convincing one can be provided, I would be very interested to see your own attempts in the matter. Rama 20:56, 19 August 2005 (UTC)

Meh. Personally, I'd say the image at fellatio is less encyclopaedic than this one. The fact that it's black and white doesn't make it any less blatantly sexual. Exploding Boy 22:39, August 19, 2005 (UTC)

Much of what I am seeing here is merely a concentrated effort to dodge the issues I have brought up. Quite frankly, I see nothing other than my own self-restraint preventing me from posting a tubgirl pic on the appropriate article, and moreover I see no consideration of the fact that my posting of such a picture would lead to Wikipedia being used as a shock site in and of itself, for one additional problem--as has occurred with this picture, thanks to vandals within Wikipedia.

I'm not arguing that the fellatio image is less sexual, but at the very least it provides some purpose. For another thing I could easily see where someone would be offended enough by it to campaign for its removal, much as is being done here time and time again. Personally I would be willing to entertain such a campaign, but that's beside the point.

Out of curiosity, what is your position on an attempt to photographically document genital mutilation, explosive diarrhea, or any number of other similarly graphic subjects? Quite frankly, I see no attitude here that can prevent me or someone else from doing that, while still defending a photograph like the one we are talking about. I would like to know what constitutes this photograph as being non-obscene in nature. From what I am seeing, using the same standards I could defend a photograph of a cum-shot or a Cleveland steamer.

My main point is that the photograph is highly graphic and by just about all recognized standards obscene, and to compound that problem, is not needed, nor is it particularly enlightening in any special way (aside from the miniscule particulars of positioning, which in my opinion hardly warrant the photograph to begin with). Combining this with the circumstancial evidence of the article linking to a simple commercial porn site, it seems to drag down any pretense of encyclopedic legitimacy that the article currently clings to.

Further, it is a favorite of vandals, and speaking frankly, is an easy piece of ammunition for trolls to cause trouble throughout the internet. Do you think it is worth having this picture, if it might well lead to libraries, ISPs, and other access terminals blocking some or all of Wikipedia? Do you not have any concerns that Wikipedia's ascendance as a serious piece of academic work will be halted and slowed by material of the photograph's nature, when people see it and react accordingly? --Pathogen 00:00, 22 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Fraudulent photo?

This is not a picture of one person. Take another look. Two people are involved. If you doubt this, look at the proportions and look at the hair pattern at the crease between upper and lower body. It is a fraud! [Unsigned comment from User:70.70.69.53]

Weird - I see what you mean, but I can also see it being just one. It could be fake. --SPUI (talk) 04:16, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
I disagree. I even did some scouting around the image's source (hornyboy.com) to find proof. I found an image (not work safe) that includes the same guy in the same chair about an inch away from his goal, but from further back so it is more evidently only one man. Also another (still not work safe) shot, from the front, also not looking to me like two people. The rest of the site is filled with pics that are clearly not faked physically (perhaps Photoshopped, impossible to tell), so I don't see why it would have just one set of faked pics. LizardWizard 05:18, August 20, 2005 (UTC)
The line drawing is more encyclopedic. The photo is just needlessly offensive and without a doubt, here -- clearly inappropriate for the article. --Mysidia (talk) 01:43, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
I totally agree...the diagram is fine, the photo is an unencyclopedic pornographic shock image(ripped of an uncredible porn site). It is obsence AND redudundant. It is stricly pointless, obviously, just like the world is round.Voice of All(MTG) 04:30, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
PLEASE tell me you are joking? If you're actually looking for an article on "Auto Fellatio", why would you find it "obscene" to find a photo of the act you're researching, especially when the photo is actually behind a link you have the CHOICE of clicking or not! I dont understand why people whine and complain about finding an image in an article, when the image is OF the article! TR_Wolf
Thank you for your input, but we have had this conversation many times before and consensus is to keep the photo linked from the article. LizardWizard 04:35, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
And [...](Godwin's Law noted) terrible parties were voted in before. This is just retarted. Fortunetely, unlike Hitler, at least it won't harm too much. And aside from redirections from VfDs and WfD projects, this article probably gets 1 hit per week. I like to edit and watch important articles like GWB that get thousands of hits a week, rather than watching a tiny article all day to be ready to revert nonesense back in.Voice of All(MTG) 04:58, August 22, 2005 (UTC)

Voice of All(MTG), I would be grateful if you could try and refrain from bringing in emotional and excessive comparisons. Furthermore, revert wars are not a good way to solve the matter. Thank you. Rama 07:46, 22 August 2005 (UTC)

(Just noting Godwin's Dysprosia 08:00, 22 August 2005 (UTC))

Rama, that's not what he threatened to do, and you know it. I would appreciate it if you, and your fellows, would stop over-dramatizing the situation whenever possible, i.e. by describing your opposition as homophobes and "over-emotional," etc. Quite frankly, if you couldn't foresee the image making a lot of people angry, you would have to be quite dim. --Pathogen 16:46, 22 August 2005 (UTC)

"This is not a picture of one person" What image is "this"? What image are we talking about here? Hyacinth 22:10, 3 September 2005 (UTC)

I highly doubt that there is "concensus" for the article, more likely just a group of editors who don't happen to see anything wrong with that image. The [...](Godwin's Law noted) above example shows that voting can leave you with unreasonable decisions, so it is not a final word(although it certainly is important).
WIKIPEDIA POLICY>Encyclopedic Value>Concensus>a small group of editors.
Besides, there are so many articles that need pictures/graphs ect., why does this need two of the same thing? I don't mind photos of gentalia, ect. with parts labelled, because they have encyclopedic value. i.e. I could learn what Cribriform looks like, and perhaps if I had it(if I was a girl). This image just doesn't add anything, it is just there. "Oh, so you have to bend to do it!", is that what you are going to learn? Also one change and one revert is not a "revert war".Voice of All(MTG) 22:31, September 4, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Err...

In what way is a line drawing of a man performing the same activity better than a photo-image? Either inline or don't, but the line drawing is just as objectionable as the other from the perspective of inadvertant access by minors, which I thought was the justification for linking the image in the first place.

-- nm, just read 'wikipedia is not'. Don't necessarily agree, but I'll respect it.

Furthermore, in the past there were discussions of which images to use and how to use them, and we never really got very close to consensus, but the current arrangement was chosen by poll. I'm not actually sure where the polls are archived - they may have been lost if they were on the talk page of the original (unfree) photo of the act. LizardWizard 03:46, August 22, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Explanation of Tony Sidaway's revert of an edit by User:Poppypetty

PoppyPetty removed the solosuck.com link with the edit summary "remove commerical link". I don't think that's enough reason to remove a link to an external website--nearly all websites are commercial. I've reverted pending discussion. --Tony SidawayTalk 05:29, 29 August 2005 (UTC)

I agree with Tony. A link to a single commercial site, clearly identified as such, where the content is relevant, should not be a problem. We may have a problem later if 50 other sites get linked, but for now, I think the link adds to the article. Johntex 16:09, 29 August 2005 (UTC)
Can someone tell me what this adds to the article? thanks.Voice of All (talk) 05:49, 16 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Possibly hypothetical

...is not a very encyclopaedic or academic phrase, first of all, and secondly we've all seen acrobats and I have no doubt that some women can autocunn... now what would the word be? anyway, do that. It may not be common, it's probably a less common power than autofellatio, but I have no doubt that it's possible for some women. Exploding Boy 03:23, September 4, 2005 (UTC)

I agree with the sentiment -- (expanding on my edit comment): whether AC is hypothetical or not is for the AC article to deal with, whether AC is hypothetical or not, it is the analogue for women and so nothing is being lost by removing extraneous adjectives. Furthermore it is slightly more neutral if we simply state the fact that AC is the analogue on this page, and leave out the speculation. Dysprosia 03:35, 4 September 2005 (UTC)
I agree that the new wording should be removed, but mainly because it's so ugly. --Tony SidawayTalk 07:42, 4 September 2005 (UTC)
Well there's that too of course ;) Dysprosia 07:48, 4 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Explanation on Tony Sidaway's revert of edits by Voice of All(MTG) and Mikkalai

Voice of All(MTG) has removed the solosuck.com link, with the edit summary: " went to the solosuck page, and there is nothing informative there, is is just commercial spam".

Try again. On the front page, once you get past the disclaimer, are the following:

  • "Look at pictures from my videos"
    • Click that link to see pictures of autofellatio. Each thumbnail on the next page expands into a gallery, with a built-in slide show function. The images are reasonable quality video captures. There are also short video clips.
  • "Self-suck how-to"
    • Click on that link to find advice on how to perform this act.

There is also a link to some fairly active hosted forums on the subject.

I have reverted the edit. The site is informative on this subject. --Tony SidawayTalk 05:56, 16 September 2005 (UTC)

I am aware of the clips. Nonetheless, I guess the link might be able to stay because of the "how to", which is somewhat informative, if you want to do that kind of stuff, which I certainly wouldn't unless I was drugged up and insane...its still a How to, though....[SIGH]...
Still, how credible is this info? How much of it is just obvious? I don't have enough willpower to stay on that site for long, so I am assuming the best.Voice of All (talk) 06:10, 16 September 2005 (UTC)
I haven't tried it myself, but he gives what appears to be good advice. It's easier to do if you're flexible and have a larger penis. Do yoga and work out, be careful not to strain your back when you're in the throes of sexual excitement. He gives some links to mostly non-sexual resources on flexibility and contortionism. Oh, and he reckons it might help if you buy his videos to see how it's done. :)
The forums can be used for discussion with other people interested in autofellatio.
The pictures and clips are also pretty good for someone interested in this extraordinary practice. Since the site contains an adequate content disclaimer and contains plenty of free material of fairly high quality, without too much commercial come-on, I think Wikipedia is better off having it than not. If he ever switches to mostly-pay, then I think we should remove the link and search for another. --Tony SidawayTalk 14:20, 16 September 2005 (UTC)

User:Mikkalai has also removed that link, with the edit summary " rm link to site that has no encyclopedic info". I have restored for the reasons given above. --Tony SidawayTalk 07:16, 21 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Risks

This might be unrelated, but after attempting this wholesome activity a few times (and getting very close, I should add), not only have I suffered some nasty back pain, which is fortunately quickly subsiding, but also slightly reduced sensation in my legs. Of course, it might not be actual Spinal cord injury, but something completely different, but should we at least ask a medical professional about the potential risks before we outright recommend this to anyone else? Anonymous 13:35, 3 October 2005

Read Wikipedia:General disclaimer. --Tony SidawayTalk 14:35, 3 October 2005 (UTC)
Duly noted. Still, if I find out there's a world of people out there with autofellatio-related injuries, I will feel tempted to include a tiny notice about it. And my sincere apologies for posting anonymously, but... yeah. :D Anonymous 23:30, 3 October 2005

[edit] Image

Similar going on at Doggy style. Please go help —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Paeris (talk • contribs) .

[edit] Image linking & TFD for Linkimage

The template that makes the link to the image Image:Autofellatio 2.jpg (as opposed to keeping it inline) is up for deletion. As editors of this page will no doubt have an interest in this debate please see Wikipedia:Templates_for_deletion#Template:Linkimage... Mikkerpikker 15:37, 14 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Egypt References Hoaxes?

Those references to autofellatio in ancient Egypt were added by an anonymous user. Could someone confirm them?

  • I added the unreferenced template for that section. 24.199.113.234 23:40, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New image

Image:Autofellatio-svendora.jpg

I've found another GFDL picture on the Dutch Wikipedia of someone performing autofellatio. I think it looks better than the current two. —Ruud 04:21, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

  • I don't see why it is any better or worse than the ones we already have, but I guess we could provide a link to it, as we've done with the other photo. Johntex\talk 04:23, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
  • That image is just not as good, in my opinion. Perhaps a bit more artistic, but it doesn't have the detail of the others. LWizard @ 09:37, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
  • I think it is well better! Kilo-Lima|(talk) 16:11, 21 April 2006 (UTC)
  • Too artsy, not encyclopedic. --Scienceman123 04:33, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Warning

This article should contain a warning or disclaimer in it in order to warn those that might find the subject matter/pictures offensive.--King Vidor 02:21, 18 February 2006 (UTC)

How did they get here?--Eloquence* 00:02, 21 February 2006 (UTC)
Please see Wikipedia:No disclaimer templates. On the one hand, the page supports your suggestion, but the poll on the talk page tends to argue against warnings and disclaimers in general. You can contribute to that discussion to help decide what do do for this page.--ChrisJMoor 11:08, 6 March 2006 (UTC)
Hmm.. so putting a {{spoiler}} template on a page is a violation of that rule? Nippoo 15:41, 9 April 2006 (UTC)
why don't you just read? even the link provided! -- tasc talkdeeds 15:49, 9 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] How did i get here?

It's been pointed out repeatedly that people who come to this page are researching autofelatio.. I was not. I came to this page following a link from a wikipedians against censorship page. I got there from a user page, and there from the talk page on the wikipedia page on the Shiloh Shephard Dog...

I was a bit shocked there was even a drawing, much less a link to the photograph.. Admittedly, that probably speaks more to my culture and expectations of wikipedia than to the actual encyclopedic value of the images.. Unfortunately, i do think it can be used as amunition against wikipedia etc..

All those who have sought to remove it tho, should take note of one thing. I would never have seen it, if there hadn't been any effort to remove it. And if I was in fact researching auto-felatio, i suspect that I would have been all the more grateful(considering my culture) that the information is accessible.

My experience demonstrates a wider phenomenon. If you really want to minimize the exposure of any particular content on wikipedia, consider that the most effective way is probably to say nothing about it at all.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.110.114.227 (talk • contribs) 23:08, July 23, 2006 (UTC).

[edit] Image:Autofellatio_2.jpg

Why is there only a link to the image, and not the image itself? Gerard Foley 20:48, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

Because it is placed on Mediawiki:Bad image list, because it was used to vandalize articles and user pages. —Ruud 21:24, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

But the article should have a picture of what it's talking about. Vandals vandalize pages anyway (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Gmcfoley&oldid=35865649), and it's usually fixed within 60 seconds, so what's the problem. It sounds like we're letting the vandals win. Gerard Foley 21:32, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

Couldn't agree more. It would be interesting to see what we do when vandals start posting Image:Jyllands-Posten Muhammad drawings.jpg all over the place. —Ruud 21:42, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

Just to let you know I put Mediawiki:Bad image list up for deletion. Gerard Foley 22:22, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

Putting images likely to cause offense behind a link is smart because this does the greatest service to the greatest number of users. The large set of people who would be offended by the picture do not need to see it accidentally. The large number of people who want to see it are not kept from taking one simple click to see it. Johntex\talk 19:39, 4 March 2006 (UTC)
There is no reason to include actual photographs of the act. The drawing depicts it well enough, and while this site is not censored for the protection of minors, it still is innappropriate. I hope that the image is deleted. If anyone here simply wants to look at men performing autofellatio, then there is a huge list of porn sites for him to choose from. - Conrad Devonshire 06:27, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

I cannot believe we are still discussing this after so many long, long months. Exploding Boy 06:45, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

The reason to include the photo of the act is simply because that is what the article is about. There is no NPOV reason not to include it. Gerard Foley 10:43, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

Hasn't this issue been voted on umpteen times already? Why do we have to keep revisiting it? Can't we just have a note on the talk page saying it's already been dealt with? Exploding Boy 16:23, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

First of all there is No binding decisions, and the polls were done over a year ago. It might be time to look at the issue again. Gerard Foley 04:20, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
I think the image is great behind the link. That way, it isn't hurting anyone who doesn't want to see it. U$er 04:52, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

In my opinion the Autofellatio image box looks terrible, since it overlaps the "References in fiction" box. I think the photograph does add something to the article, in that it is fairly solid proof that the act can be acomplished, but the "naughy image box" wrecks the layout. Perhaps it could be moved to the bottom of the page as a citation or an external link? Labia Ears 07:07, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

i've removed tag. --tasc 07:14, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] What the Hell?

I know I'm adding to it by posting this, but how the hell does an article on autofellacio have 28 talk section? jesus christ!.- Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk 06:05, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

It seems that some people don't know that Wikipedia is not censored. If any of my young siblings stumbled across this I'd be "Yes, that's what a man who's sucking his own penis looks like. Any questions?" but some people are naive enough to think their kids don't already know far worse (or even more scarily, some people's kids actually don't know worse). ZoFreX 21:50, 2 April 2006 (UTC)
Moshe, did you have a question? Johntex\talk 11:18, 5 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Added confusing tag

The article discusses the egyptian mythology in two places, which is silly in itself, and the second time round it seems to disregard some of what is said first time - first time seems to say that consensus is that Ra did not do autofellatio, second time seems to say he did. ZoFreX 21:48, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Monkey business?

"Autofellatio is the act of oral stimulation of one's own penis as a form of masturbation." - Animals clean themselves, they don't autofellate... Sweetie Petie 10:06, 18 April 2006 (UTC)

Prove they only do it for cleaning... and you cant... no scientist will validate your assumption. ALKIVAR™ 02:51, 19 April 2006 (UTC)
Prove they don't. Sweetie Petie 08:45, 19 April 2006 (UTC)

Uh... the word here is "stimulate", if they're cleaning, they dont stimulate, just like how if a person is cleaning their genitals in the shower, they arent neccessarily stimulating. Get it? TR_Wolf

I sometimes stimulate my penis in the shower LOL Jamie 14:21, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Autofellatio_2.jpg

Why is it linked? It shouldn't be censored for delicate people. As the articles Penis, Vulva (etc) contain images of the article subject it is only appropriate that autofellatio conforms. It should either be removed if it is of no encyclopedic value or shown completely if it contributes to the article. // Nnp 22:17, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

Because it's been put on the "bad image list", which I suggest as many people as possible strongly protest. Exploding Boy 04:56, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
It says on the talk page for the bad image list that the consensus here is to not show it. Is this so? Maybe a vote (with the not censored guideline in mind) is in order? Or has this already been done? // Nnp 09:23, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

As far as I can tell, this "bad image list" was created in order to prevent certain images being used to vandalise user pages. As far as I can tell, this system was created with little or no discussion, and is now being used to censor Wikipedia. Removing an image from the list will eventually cause it to reappear in place of the inline link--I did this with the image on Prince Albert piercing, which was placed on the list against consensus on the talk page to leave the image in the article, and without telling anyone. I strongly suggest that as many people as possible strongly object to this "bad image list." Exploding Boy 17:24, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

  • The consensus was to link it because displaying the image is needlessly shocking. Serious general references works do not tend to display photographs of sexual acts. We want to be considered a serious general reference work. Showing the image would be harmful to our mission, simple as that. It is not "censorship", it is simply an editorial decision. No government or dictator has forced its removal, so the term censorship is misleading. Putting the image behind one single click harms no one. People who wish to read a mainstream article about the practice can do so without having the image thrust upon them. People who wish to see it may click to do so. I strongly suggest we accept the wisdom of this, stop arguing about it, and get on with making improvements. Johntex\talk 21:39, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
It is not shocking in the context of an article about autofellatio. Keeping it as a linkimage is simply prudish and appeases people with certain moral/religious objections to such content. Let me ask: Do you object to the pictures in Penis, Vulva etc? The fact of the matter is that it is not our responsibility to look after the children of others. If kids can't handle the images they shouldn't be allowed by their parents/school to browse wikipedia, or the web in general (which is often far more graphic) unsupervised. People reading an article about autofellatio at work are old enough to know what kind of risks they are taking.
A far more elegant technical solution to the vandal problem would be to make a special category of images that can only be used in specified articles, requiring an admin (or a user in good standing, not in the newest 2% and with over 200 edits) to add to the list of articles allowed to use the image. This could be done with minimal server load increase by using a special image template with the check builtin instead of complicating the standard image template. // Nnp 22:20, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
The image can be shocking even in an article about autofellatio for two reasons. The first is that some people will hear or see the term and not know what the term means, and they will look it up here to find out. Therefore, they cannot know in advance to expect a photo. The second reason is that most people have an expectation that a serious reference work would not show such a picture. To answer your question about pictures at penis and vulva, I do not personally find photos there offensive if they are clinical in nature, However, if they are shown in a titilating context, then I would find them offensive to include in an encyclopedia. Others may find even the clinical photos offensive. They should be able to express that view wihtout being called prudish. You go off on a tangent about protecting children. No one claimed it is our responsibility to protect them, but that doensn't mean we have to shock them or their parents deliberately. Just because we can't guarantee that no vandal will upload objectionable content does not mean we should deliberately chose to include objectionable content. We have control over our own actions and we can use our own editorial judgement. Again, your point about people knowing what they are getting into is not valid since not everyone will be familiar with the term beforehand. Johntex\talk 00:12, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Images of penises are included on the so-called "bad image list." In fact, nearly all of the images on the list are of penises. Nnp, your suggestion is an excellent one. I suggest you introduce it on the Bad images talk page. Exploding Boy 22:40, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I'd be happy to implement it myself (time allowing) if people agree it's a better solution. I'll ask what they think. // Nnp 22:49, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Bad image list update

A patch implementing the abovementioned functionality has been made some time ago (not by me), it's on bugzilla. I don't have time right now to check if it's in wikipedia's mediawiki, check how to use it and battle every linkimage fan. Just thought I'd let you know. --Nnp 14:55, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Health concerns

I was rather surprised to see that this article neglected to mention health concerns. Are there any dangers (beyond muscular straining) concerning sucking or licking your own penis? Could you transfer STD sores from your penis to your mouth, or your mouth to your penis? Before I research this and make a contribution, I was wondering if you feel this article needs to have such a section. The Winds Are Broken 13:22, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

In theory, maybe, but I can't imagine there are enough people actually doing this to warrant a health warning. Mushintalk 23:24, 23 May 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Talk Page Notice

I'd like to post a notice at the beginning of the talk page, mentioning that WIKIPEDIA IS NOT CENSORED FOR MINORS... I think placing a notice at the top might prevent future reoccurances of the same old discussions about "obscenities". Any agreements or disagreements? Kurds 08:44, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

I think such a notice would be inappropriate. We have general policies and guidelines that can be cited when people aren't themselves updated on their content. Besides, I don't think such a notice would prevent anything, nor do I feel it important to prevent people's outbursts of indignation now and again. __meco 10:31, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

I suppose your right. I'll leave everything as is. Kurds 17:19, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Porno links

Someone removed one of the links. However, if we are to have links to porno sites I feel the one that wasn't removed is more pertinent. These are the two links in question:

Should we keep both, none or which one? __meco 23:21, 27 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] how far is autofellatio closer to homosexuality than masturbation?

metaphysical question —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 213.228.0.12 (talk • contribs) 21:35, July 6, 2006 (UTC).

I'd say a lot closer. However, that is based on my opinion that sexual preference as presented in both academic and popular lore is grossly misrepresented. I consider the object capable of arousing sexual feelings to reside on an axis of perceived ontological proximity:
  1. Object much different from self - heterosexuality
  2. Object less different from self - homosexuality
  3. Object not different from self - autosexuality
As fellatio is a more encompassing and intimate sexual practice than manual stimulation (of one self or a partner), it takes more in respect of capacity for self-loving to autofellate than to masturbate. People with a diminished capacity for self-love will, this is my guess, be prone to phantasizing when masturbating, thus distancing themselves from their own self. __meco 22:09, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
thanks for the POV, yes you're pretty right, this one is a common view. actually i was thinking about the extreme (final) purpose, refering to automasturbation, I think selfloving/autosexuality (or narcissism) is entirely part of homosexuality since homo/self/auto are synonyms (and the same entity in this particular case). also self/auto love/sexuality excludes the other side (male/female) -just like in the Narciss myth- but contains the own (homo/auto are the same here) side that's why i think automasturbation as well as autofellatio are (phantasizing aspect apart - homosexual act can be done with hetero phantasizing i guess, and phantasizing about the other side's organ can be possible in autofellatio if you know what i mean) true "physical homosexuality". don't you agree meco? 213.228.0.86 22:24, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
Apart from a prominent contamination of most sexual behavior with neurotic content, which tends to obfuscate the picture, I'd say you highlight some highly significant correspondences. However, I'd go beyond your wording of describing autofellatio/automasturbation as "true 'physical homosexuality'", refering to my previously outlined threestep evolutionary scheme. Meaning auto, when realized in a trancendent experience (altered state), would to some extent integrate the opposite gender identity with the single-gender self (where homos would not). Glenn Scheper also elaborates on this aspect of the phenomenon. (And, btw, I assert the resident neurotic content was what triggered Scheper's psychoses when he entered a higher level of consciousness for an extended period.) __meco 23:54, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

An article talk page is for talking about its associated article, not the subject of the associated article. This conversation, while somewhat interesting, has no place here. LWizard @ 00:17, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

You are right, of course. Let's not add to this thread. __meco 00:30, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] see also

what the conection of autofelatio and Entheogen?

The connection is discussed in the section "Autofellatio as entheogenic practice". As it states in the inrtroduction of the entheogen article "an entheogen is "that which causes God (or godly inspiration) to be within a person". __meco 23:06, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
Might it not be appropriate to move it further down the page, though? Seeing as it's a rather specialized topic. Rōnin 18:13, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
I agree somewhat, however, that would entail placing this section after the section on references in popular culture, which basically is nothing but a list of trivia. __meco 08:47, 8 September 2006 (UTC)
Oh yeah, that is true. Rōnin 11:35, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Autofellatio in film

According to this article, the movie Shortbus contains film of real autofellatio. Anchoress 04:03, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] bogus information

removed:

Autofellatio was apparently performed during religious rituals in honour of this.

apparently to whom? david lorton, the only source cited in the paragraph, does not mention any such thing. googling found only unreferenced websites which may well have taken their information from this article. does anyone have a halfway reliable source for this?

the following paragraph is similarly flawed:

Another controversial theory, still debated by egyptologists, suggests that Horus, the son of the god Osiris, performed autofellatio every night because ingesting his own semen kept the stars in their places, and thus order was maintained. While autofellatio may have been a normal part of Egyptian life, the information has been largely suppressed[citation needed] from the general public due to its taboo nature. Many paintings featuring the act were vandalised in Victorian times[citation needed] for that reason.

  1. which egyptologists? name one. name two, in fact, since there's supposedly a debate over this.
  2. or it may not have been any such thing. the evidence available is, to put it kindly, thin. does anyone who knows what they're talking about hold this theory?
  3. the information has been suppressed by whom? oh, right, the victorians. here's the thing: to make a claim like this, one needs some evidence that such vandalisms did in fact take place. if the diary of some victorian egyptologist records the destruction of a painting of autofellatio, then there are grounds for supposing that there were more; without something like that, this is no more than empty speculation. 65.95.37.193 20:42, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Improper references to religion and entheogens

Entheogens are "psychoactive substances used in a religious or shamanic context", a quite unrelated topic and misleading link. Find good references to prove the connection between the topic of the article and use of psychoactive substances.

Also the category of "religious behaviour and experience" is unsuitable here. Even if somebody is very serious about his sexual preferences, this does not make a religion. Try to prove existence of such practice inside any religion with notable amount of followers. Hele 7 23:03, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

I do respect the viewpoint you profess, however, I believe it may not be that simple. I quote from the introduction to the Entheogen article:
“ The word entheogen is a modern term derived from two Ancient Greek words, ἔνθεος (entheos) and γενέσθαι (genesthai). Entheos literally means "god (theos) within", more freely translated "inspired". The Greeks used it as a term of praise for poets and other artists. Genesthai means "to cause to be" or becoming. So an entheogen is "that which causes God (or godly inspiration) to be within a person". ”
Normally the word entheogen is applied only to psychoactive substances, however, the article itself lists a notable exception of the Christian Eucharist often being named an entheogen by some. Also, I have aired my use of the term in the current article on the Entheogen talk page some two and a half months ago having heard no objections or comments to this use thus far.
So, while you may argue that the way the term is used in the current article is a watering-out of the term, I find it the best describing word for the spiritual applications and the results that allegedly may arise from them which are being elaborated on in Autofellatio. I cannot see any alternative term that would provide an equally meaningful emphasis.
Having written the above I now read your second paragraph which I more strongly disagree with. A religious practice does not have to be linked with any organized or labelled religion. A relgious practice may be an intensely personal, private experience, with no links to peopled organizations. __meco 08:09, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
About entheogen: Ethymology cannot be taken for definition (example: "demagogy"). An encyclopedia is not a proper place to practice "my use of the term"; we should stick to well-established use. An encyclopedia may mention exceptional uses of terms (your example of Christian Eucharist, that meaning a substance for ingestion is less exceptional than your use), but it should use their normal meanings. If you want to modify common use of the term, use it your way in your published works - if you do it well enough, maybe this will change the common use and make its way to secondary sources and encyclopedias. But you should not insert "your use" (which differs from normal use as you admit) directly into Wikipedia. Wikipedia is not a right place to propose a new usage of a term.
About religion: religion is always a social phenomenon; it is more than a personal conviction no matter how deep. See the article about religion - no one of religions mentioned there practices autofellatio. A notable "religious behaviour or experience" should appear in at least one notable religion. Hele 7 07:27, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
The article we have on religion emphasizes the diversity of definitions and perspectives one may take towards this, and although "a religion" certainly is contained in your definition, "religious behavior and experience" most certainly isn't.
As for your opinion on the use of the word entheogen in the article, I can see the rationale of your argument, but, this word is a neologism and again, I will assert that "an entheogen" narrows the possible uses of the word when contrasted with its application as an adjective which is how it is used in this article.
I will await other comments on this dispute. __meco 19:10, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
What do you mean by "is contained in your definition"? I do not propose "my definitions", I insist that Wikipedia should use words in their established meanings. "Religious behavior and experience" should occur in context of some religion - you should prove that such a religion exists. Try to find some reliable sources. Hele 7 22:26, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
But that is exactly where we disagree. You assert that use of the adjective "religious" must be traceable back to an organized (and named) religion whereas I claim that a person may very well exercise religious behavior and have religious experiences without these being derived from the community of a religion. I also claim that my interpretation is supported in our article on religion which you have previously called in reference. __meco 06:57, 13 October 2006 (UTC)


The article on religion does not support your view that can exist a personal and private "religious practice" which is not practiced in any religion. On contrary, the article reads: "Religion is a system of social coherence based on a common group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object, person, unseen being, or system of thought considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine or highest truth, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief or system of thought. It is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system", but is more socially defined than that of personal convictions."
No matter how seriously one can take any of his activities, these are not religious activities if these are not connected with a religion. Example: a person is extremely interested in knitting, practices it often and considers this the most holy and meaningful activity. Nevertheless this does not justify saying "knitting is a religious practice" in Wikipedia article about knitting. There are many people who are very fond of football, collecting stamps, automobiles... whatever, but we do not label these hobbies "religious" in respective Wikipedia articles. Why should a kind of masturbation be an exception? Hele 7 12:41, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
You seem not to acknowledge the significant element of the individual's relationship with God and/or the Holy, and you bring on some ludicrous examples that could only serve to bring ridicule on this whole discussion. The quote that you cite is out of context. Let me quote from that same aticle:
  • "Religion may be defined as the presence of a belief in the sacred or the holy."
Also from the Wikipedia article on Religion:
  • The Encyclopedia of Religion describes religion in the following way:
"In summary, it may be said that almost every known culture involves the religious in the above sense of a depth dimension in cultural experiences at all levels — a push, whether ill-defined or conscious, toward some sort of ultimacy and transcendence that will provide norms and power for the rest of life. When more or less distinct patterns of behaviour are built around this depth dimension in a culture, this structure constitutes religion in its historically recognizable form. Religion is the organization of life around the depth dimensions of experience — varied in form, completeness, and clarity in accordance with the environing culture."
(Winston King, Encyclopedia of Religion, p 7693)
Your interpretation would appear also to exclude the entire new age movement and instances of individual spirituality from the realm og religiosity, so I find it therefore eccentric and not persuading when it comes to making the changes you have proposed to this article. __meco 14:59, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
1. I do acknowledge individual's relationship with God, but in every religion there are also social and cultural aspects. You can see the cultural aspects also in the quotes you chose. Without these cultural aspects there is no religion, just personal beliefs, behaviours and feelings.
2. My quote was not "out of context", this is the very beginning of the article on religion and a summary of it. It does not exclude the New Age movement which is also a social phenomenon. Note that no similar movements of autofellators exist. Instances of individual spirituality are "religious" if they are connected with a religion.
3. You did not answer my question: why should a kind of masturbation be called religious if other activities of similar significance for some people are not called religious?
4. You have not found any reliable sources which would mention autofellatio as a religious behaviour or experience, or would apply the adjective "entheogenic" to it. Some university textbook on religions, a scientific monography, a peer-reviewed journal would do. Wikipedia is not a place to express unsupported personal opinions. Hele 7 19:03, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
As for references to this highly esoteric perspective, Glenn Scheper's web is linked. When you describe this practices as "a kind of masturbation" comparing it to "other activities of similar significance" I would like to see some relevant examples before I can consider your argument. You have previously named knitting, football, collecting stamps, automobiles and I have asserted these examples as spurious and arbitrary with no relevant significance to autofellatio in the context of achieving a heightened level of consciousness or a sense of "God consciousness". __meco 07:25, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia should use reliable published sources, a personal web is not enough. See Wikipedia:Reliable sources, it says:"A self-published source is a published source that has not been subject to any form of independent fact-checking, or where no one stands between the writer and the act of publication. It includes personal websites, and books published by vanity presses. Anyone can create a website or pay to have a book published, and then claim to be an expert in a certain field. For that reason, self-published books, personal websites, and blogs are largely not acceptable as sources." Also, you still did not answer my question. It is you who should prove (with references to reliable published sources) that autofellatio is a religious or entheogenic activity. Labelling my examples with pejoratives does not help you. Hele 7 19:11, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
I have stated that your so-called examples are spurious. Without any realistic examples your question dissipates. Since you insist I will elaborate on the matter of qualified sources. Here we have an example of a practice (autofellatio) which is linked with religion and religious practices both through its prevalence in ancient Egyptian religion AND creation myths according to scholar David Lorton (referenced as footnotes 2 and 3 currently-- I added the second one now to make previous wording of that paragraph clearer). Furthermore the documentation comes additionally as an elaborated self-published anecdotal testament and analysis through Glenn Scheper's lengthy essay. As you have quoted, provision for use of such a source has been established. You may insist it is inapplicable in this case whereas I assert that this is prima facie instance where it must be applied. The two of us alone cannot settle that dispute. Nevertheless Lorton alone would suffice. __meco 02:01, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
I agree that comments from others are needed and I requested more comments. 1. Websites in your references clearly do not comply with Wikipedia:Reliable sources. Also they do not say a word about autofellatio as an entheogenic practice or achieving altered states of consciousness through it. 2. Note that not everything a god is claimed to have done is a religious practice - e.g. god Hephaestus was a blacksmith in ancient Greek mythology, but this does not mean that smithing should be categorized as a religious behaviour in Wikipedia. 3. You still have not answered my question: why is autofellatio more "religious" than other hobbies? Instead you keep labelling my examples as "spurious and arbitrary" without any arguments. Hele 7 06:26, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

I removed from article the following:

Scheper likens what happens to the phenomenon of infinite regress known in quantum mechanics as a strange loop or Von Neumann's catastrophe of the infinite regress [1] where the mind loses its grip on the subject-object relationship and one finds oneself at once being receiver and giver of fellatio. This could be comparable to an experience of apotheosis [2] which Scheper compares with the surmised initiatory states of consciousness attained by religious icons such as Enoch, Moses, Buddha and Jesus. The literature history is, according to Scheper, replete with esoteric references to this act. He gives for instance the following example from the Old Testament involving Moses:

And the LORD said, Behold, [there is] a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:
it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:
I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen. (Exodus 33:21-23)
The exoteric significance of this section becomes very obvious when one sees the rock as Moses' skull; the glory as Moses' phallus, that also being his standing aspect. Scheper points out that for this metaphor (and other that he enumerates) to be recognized it is essential to realize that the classic autofellatio discovery position is inverted, "when body weight flexes one's neck to yield a sudden advantage. Thus upside-down"[2]

This text is not properly sourced. The reference to Robert Anton Wilson does not say anything about autofellatio and the reference to Scheper is a dead link to a personal webpage. Also I am convinced that this article should not belong into Category:Religious behaviour and experience [1] and autofellatio should not be called "an entheogenic practice" in an encyclopedia. Our dispute is already too long both in screenspace and time. As my request for comment did not bring any comments, we should somehow involve other editors. Would you agree to a formal mediation procedure? Hele 7 19:03, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

I have fixed the dead link for now. However, as you have brought the issue here and there seems noone seconds your opinion, I have reverted the page to its original state. How you decide to proceed with this matter is up to you. _meco 18:49, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
I reverted your revert as you did not indicate any reliable sources. A personal webpage is not a reliable source and the book by Robert Anton Wilson does not mention autofellatio at all. Also "noone seconds your opinion" equally. Hele 7 19:05, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
The problem is not that any contentious claims are not sourced. The problem is that you do not appreciate their reliability. That is another matter altogether. Had it been the case of there being no referenced sources you would have had all the backing of Wikipedia procedures and guidelines to support you in moving the text to the talk page. Now, since this is not the situation at hand, you have raised the issue here at the article talk page, which is correct procedure. Now, after three weeks of debating your grievances, you have decided to go ahead with your proposed change having received no mandate to do so. This is a very peculiar behavior: first you propose a change, then, when you get no support for this, you go ahead and make the change anyway. I cannot accept that, and I will enforce the status quo as long as your voice is the only one which supports your opinion. __meco 19:46, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
To your comment about Wilson's book not mentioning autofellatio, that has not been asserted. It is referenced as a source to explain the quantum mechanical principle mentioned which Scheper describes without using the terms Von Neumann's catastrophe or infinite regress. __meco 19:54, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
You have no reliable sources for your claims about autofellatio. Self-published webpages like Scheper's are not reliable sources according to Wikipedia:Reliable sources, it's why I "do not appreciate their reliability". You should find reliable sources that support your claims. As you have not found these reliable sources (you have had enough time to do this), any editor can remove these claims without needing any "mandate". You should support your claims, not just to insert these into article and demand support from me to remove these. From Wikipedia:Verifiability:
"The policy:
  1. Articles should contain only material that has been published by reliable sources.
  2. Editors adding new material to an article should cite a reliable source, or it may be challenged or removed by any editor.
  3. The obligation to provide a reliable source lies with the editors wishing to include the material, not on those seeking to remove it."
It not "my grievances", it is an official policy. If you want to change this, please discuss it on the talk page of the policy. Hele 7 00:06, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
I have previously stated and I keep insisting that your facts are off. The statements that you seek relieable sources for have already been sourced — independently of Scheper's website. Why you continue to ignore this bewilders me. __meco 01:33, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Hi Guys. Rich Fife here. Hele 7 asked me to step in and see if I could help out as a third set of eyes. Some of the elements of the discussion above have eluded me, so for the sake of clarity, meco, could I get you to state the sources you're using? The Scheper article has been removed from its original location, but I found a backup here. Unfortunately, it's positively huge. Forgive me for being obtuse, and I do respect an individuals choice of religious expression (I'm a Deist, by the way), but two questions come up for me:
  1. Is autofellatio as a religious experience solely espoused by Scheper? Meco mentions other references, but as far as religious experiences go, I only see the one. The definition of religion doesn't count. I've had a long day though, and I may have missed it. Sadly, a single person's source for religious ecstasy isn't notable, and we can't change notability standards because something relates to religion and not, say, business. We really need to apply the same standards to religious experiences as boring things like sports and manufacturing. I know some will find that offensive, but Wikipedia is what it is.
  2. The Scheper quote is full of simile and metaphor but never goes right out and says that autofellatio is used as an entheogen by anybody out in the real world. The article the quote came from is 183 pages (!) long, so there may be something in there, but I'm not going to be the one to find it.
Thanks! - Richfife 04:10, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
No, in the section Autofellatio#History there is sourced evidence stemming from ancient Egyptian religion. I thoroughly agree that Scheper's testimony alone could not be used to source any religious claims, not because they don't support such claims, but due to the non-reliability of him being a private person of unknown standing. __meco 07:44, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
The reference on David Lorton [2] used in the History section does not relate to Scheper's claims. It says nothing about autofellatio being related to infinite regress, entheogens or Old Testament. Only properly sourced statements can be included into article, you should not claim more than your reliable sources do. You wrote: "The statements that you seek relieable sources for have already been sourced — independently of Scheper's website." Where they have been sourced? The source by David Lorton does not contain such claims, neither does the anonymous article at www.sexinfo101.com [3] which is not a reliable source anyway. There are no more references in the History section. There has been enough time to find the sources, so I think these statements should remain out of the article until good sources are found for them. Hele 7 09:25, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Moreover, the article on David Lorton's webpage is self-published and he admits on main page that the article is unpublished. See [4]. So this article is not a reliable source. Hele 7 12:35, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
The section based on this source has now been removed. __meco 18:33, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! Hele 7 08:41, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Pending further developments the links to both Lorton's article and Scheper's essay should probably be included in the external links section. __meco 00:16, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Can You Fix The Autofellatio Pic So It Shows Without Having To Link?

Thanks.100110100 11:41, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

The image is listed on MediaWiki:Bad image list and cannot be displayed directly. __meco 11:51, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
they can, the "Bad image list" has no policy support.--BMF81 16:13, 26 October 2006 (UTC)
The link is a good compromise. It allows people who may have come to this page without knowing the meaning of "autofellatio" (and who may be under legal age in their jurisdiction, etc) to read the article first and then make a decision to click the link or not. The picture should stay behind the link, as we've discussed and agreed upon before. Johntex\talk 16:19, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Auto-fucking?

I have no idea what the proper term would be; "self-fucking" is the colloquial.

Yes it's possible; viz. these PornoTube videos [soooo NSFW obviously]: 1 2. Presumably spinal flexibility isn't an issue, though penis configuration (size / flexibility / direction & curve when erect) would be. Possibly perineal size also - not sure how much this varies.

Suggest a new article be added and linked as none exists now that I can tell.

Perhaps Autocoitus? Rōnin 23:43, 27 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Re-added Image

Kudos to that guy. We all should be so lucky. NinaOdell | Talk 15:32, 9 January 2007 (UTC)
  • The long-standing consensus on this page has been to have the image as a linkimage. I have restored the linkimage. Please do not revert as this compromise has been key to preventing edit warring on this page. Thanks, Johntex\talk 09:32, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
My apologies, I was under the impression from some of the discussions that the picture should have been there, and when I saw the edit to remove it I re-added it. So pretty much it was decided to have it linked? →James Kidd (contr/talk/email) 09:54, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
And here is the link to the relavent discussion Talk:Autofellatio/Image_polls_and_discussions, in case anyone else was confused. →James Kidd (contr/talk/email) 10:31, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
This is outragous, making it a linkimage is so POV, who are we to decide what should be one more click away and what should not? Shame on those voting for linkimage. Next stop is linkimage of the Muhammed Cartoons, as far as I know muslims feel offended by this, but as the majority here is not offendede, the drawing stay. --Morten LJ 15:08, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
There really is no need for saying things like "Shame on those [who disagree with you]." If you will treat your fellow editors with respect, they will treat you the same way in return.
To answer your question "...who are we to decide what should be one more click away and what should not?" The answer is that we, as the editors of the article, decide these things all the time. What level of detail about Eagle Scouts should be in the Boy Scouts of America article, and what should be split out to anohter article or disregarded entirely? How much should be said about John Kerry's war-time service controversies and what should be split out? Which ones of the dozens of freely licensed photos of Paris should go in that article and which ones should be one click away at the commons? Johntex\talk 18:04, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
The reason for the image beeing linkimage now is that part of the users of Wikipedia is offended by the display of the image. What you mention is totally different, in these cases the choice made is one of prioritizing, you need to put some stuff into subarticles to make the main one more readable. These two cases cannot be compared.
The image is a good illustration of the article, I cannot see why it should not be included as normal images, but i guess the community has spoken. --Morten LJ 08:10, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
I agree the examples are not exactly the same. However, in a larger sense I think they are all a question, as you say, of priortization. The priority of some people to view the image directly is balanced against the priority of certain other people who would prefer to read an article on the topic without a sexually explicit image being in plain view. We have to remember that our goal is to help the reader, not to prove some sort of point. In that spririt, we have tried to prioritize such that both types of readers get a little something. In that sense, the examples are relevant. To return to the John Kerry article example, putting things in sub-article does make them ever-slightly-less-accessible. In fact, one could argue that finding this image here is much easier than finding a fact on a sub-page. I appreciate your views and discussion on this. Johntex\talk 08:40, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Delete this image because it is pornography from a pornography website.

This image is pornography from a pornography website.

Please put aside, for a moment, consideration of whether other images on Wikipedia are or are not pornography, and delete this one image which is.70.253.82.193 04:38, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

Whether an image is pornography or not depends on context. Just because it appeared on a pornography website does not make a picture, used encyclopedically, pornography. Contrariwise, I've seen pictures on pornography websites (for instance [5]) which seem to me completely non-pornographic (that one is SFW), but are intended as pornography. You need to pay attention to intention. LWizard @ 04:50, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] TfD nomination of Template:Linkimage

Template:Linkimage has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for Deletion page. Thank you. — Jeff G. (talk|contribs) 22:45, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] 60% or 1%?

Didn't Kinsey state that (less than) 1% of men could successfully lick their own penises? How come he changed his statement after being cited in this article? Rōnin 23:27, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, fixed. LWizard @ 00:47, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
Would be nice if it were true though :D Rōnin 21:37, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] What happened?

...to this article? It's become some weird collection of anecdotes. Exploding Boy 03:56, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

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