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In reply to the discussion: I am wondering if this would be considered an example of gender objectification? [View all]Response to Old and In the Way (Original post)
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I am wondering if this would be considered an example of gender objectification? [View all]
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
OP
that's like saying it's OK for white people to complain about "racism" over affirmative action
treestar
Feb 2014
#14
There is no point attempting to discuss it. Those who were there may remember,
redqueen
Feb 2014
#27
I actually did forget he said that about rape, and his having "a happy ending".
redqueen
Feb 2014
#65
Some of the posts were over the top and I would have voted to hide them. That being said...
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2014
#57
Yep, it's obvious it's all about the clicks and we just need to face it. I've been here since 2001
seaglass
Feb 2014
#116
Very interesting profile of the OP indeed, and he doesn't have many lib points of view, does he?
Sarah Ibarruri
Feb 2014
#102
My problem with the T and A threads is/was that DU is an inappropriate forum./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2014
#17
Like I said in another thread - some people change over time and some remain stagnant. n/t
seaglass
Feb 2014
#25
The person who started this OP recently had a particularly nasty callout post hidden.
redqueen
Feb 2014
#28
Oh I know that and he has also had a time out (not the 5 hide time outs) for repeated
seaglass
Feb 2014
#32
Don't know what you're talking about or why you're telling me this. Very odd. n/t
seaglass
Feb 2014
#62
I can only imagine how that poster would love to participate in this discussion.
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
#74
Admit to being hammered that night...not one of my best showings on DU.
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
#106
She tried hard to imply men 'here' had been referring to women in that disgusting way.
polly7
Feb 2014
#149
She was posting in a thread where the term MILF was being tossed around and joke about.
boston bean
Feb 2014
#152
Funny how calling out women is a-o-k at DU3 but calling out miosgynists gets a post hidden every
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#45
Just looking for guidance from the experts on gender objectification.
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
#53
I take it my example in the OP is not in violation of your community standards
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
#60
I agree of course, but look at all the false balance BS being pushed by some. nt
redqueen
Feb 2014
#111
Probably because they're unaware of what's going on and are tag-alongs to anything? Not me...
Sarah Ibarruri
Feb 2014
#117
Oh no, I think the people repeatedly showing that they have no intention of engaging in thoughtful
redqueen
Feb 2014
#37
You can tell how much discussion those posts generated on the subject
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
#63
"it's because you don't want to and it's a waste of time and energy to explain."
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#76
I'm willing to bet that those male models earn substantially less than their female counterparts
Orrex
Feb 2014
#85
There we go again, assuming that one point of disagreement equals wholesale rejection.
Orrex
Feb 2014
#146
The post itself is fine - but if you admit you liked the pics, you are objectifying a human
The Straight Story
Feb 2014
#61
and here he is, allowed to continue harassing women despite numerous examples
geek tragedy
Feb 2014
#95
You're correct, but it's from 2009. If we go to all the suggestive posts since then...
Sarah Ibarruri
Feb 2014
#87
I'm confused now. See post #24, There is no gender objectification.
Old and In the Way
Feb 2014
#148
I'm tired of trashing this shit, and I wish you cool kids would take it to the parking lot. /nt
Marr
Feb 2014
#128
And consistent you are....well in some areas.....well minus the two gbcw ops you started.
NCTraveler
Feb 2014
#168