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Comment on The Media’s Role in “International Burn a Koran Day” by Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:55:08 +0000

Great article Kate! I think the media definitely needs to get move involved with showing both sides of the story (peaceful Islam). It may not be shocking like our crazy Floridian, but it warrants attention to show more than the absurd. We should be demanding media coverage of “mainstream” Muslims.

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Comment on The Media’s Role in “International Burn a Koran Day” by Jonesin

Jonesin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:35:40 +0000

Great piece—its plain ol ridic that this story got so much attention. Why give lunatics like this even more of a voice in sensationalist stories echoed throughout the globe! Getting Obama involved? Sheesh.

Comment on “Still a Virgin” Ad is Far From What I Hoped For… by Bob Fairlane

Bob Fairlane — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:55:30 +0000

“Slut” is just jealous word for a woman who knows what she likes!

Comment on Thank God for Sexual Efficiency Rings, Now Women Can Stop Doing It With Vegetables…WTF? by Bob Fairlane

Bob Fairlane — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:47:29 +0000

What is a sexual efficiency ring? Does it work on the woman or the man? I don’t get it.

Comment on Interview with Rose Pavlov: Professor, Early Education Specialist and founder of Ivy Child International by The Daily Femme Interview « Ivy Child International

The Daily Femme Interview « Ivy Child International — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:16:21 +0000

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Comment on Woman Up! A Unique Store in Brooklyn, NY That Caters to Women in Construction by Ariel

Ariel — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:53:12 +0000

Does this Amazing store have a website?

Comment on Man goes to jail for Powerpuff Girl’s and Simpsons Porn by Araon

Araon — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:42:59 +0000

Clear case of “no victim, no crime”. Using Australian law on Japan, you would have to put most of it’s adult population to prison. And yet despite huge amount of manga child porn, they have one of the lowest sex crime rates in the world. Or maybe because of that? This is getting ridiculos.

Comment on Oral Sex Risks Deserve More Than Lip Service by Famous Twitterers

Famous Twitterers — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:01 +0000

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Comment on Should Women feel Bad for Drooling Over Manly Men in Ads? Are We Guilty of Double Standard If We Do Not Object? by jj

jj — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:28:37 +0000

The Jezebel argument that when women do it it’s okay, and when men do it it’s sexist or creepy is obvious hypocrisy. I guess they can fish for justifications why it’s not equally wrong. (And I can’t wait for that “future era” when everything is equal and women will voluntarily stop objectifying men. LOL.) Come on, you know it’s a little hypocritical.

That aside, I agree that appreciating the opposite (or same) sex is a natural thing. I think the “ogling” part is maybe the problem. It’s not appreciating, it’s the loud and aggressive way it is done. Is that really about “appreciating beauty” or a display of power and attempt to humiliate or put down other people.

Ex: The construction workers who whistle at women are making a dominance display more than “appreciating” anything. It’s more of a show for his coworkers. Likewise, women who loudly ogle men are probably showing off for each other how “empowered” they are, or in other cases, subtly trying to mock the men who are in ear shot. Sort of like “now that’s a real man!” Obviously men who feel uncomfortable because it is an insult in a way. No different than men hanging voluptuous playboy centerfolds on the wall for women to see.

So my view is looking is fine, and I myself like to look. But ostentatious displays of “ogling” seem to be more of a power play and show than about mere enjoyment.