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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Would anyone here object to or be offended by skimpy outfits on male volleyball team members? [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)56. I can't very well say 'Yes' seeing as how I have posted videos of skimpy clothed men
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Poll: Would anyone here object to or be offended by skimpy outfits on male volleyball team members? [View all]
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2012
OP
Took a while, but here are my current (probably incoherent) thoughts on the subject.
rrneck
Aug 2012
#63
Really interesting post. It's gonna take me a while to sink my teeth into.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#65
I think the complexity begins and ends with the opaque and subjective definition of "empowerment"
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2012
#10
"Empowering"? I think it's reasonable to inquire as to the nature of that power.
lumberjack_jeff
Jul 2012
#11
Whether it's empowering or not I think is very much dependent on the person
4th law of robotics
Jul 2012
#40
Yes. Skimpy outfits without a purpose (like swimming/diving) have got to go.
applegrove
Jul 2012
#26
Sexy is fine in advertising. Or on the beach. I just think something overtly sexy, like a bikini on
applegrove
Jul 2012
#28
No. Neither the exposure of the male or female body is shameful. Depends how it is couched. In what
applegrove
Jul 2012
#30
In all seriousness, I agree that the primary function of a sport uniform should be utiltiarianism
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2012
#31
2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover. For RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY!
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2012
#36
That excuse is for people who have enough education to string a lot of words together.
lumberjack_jeff
Aug 2012
#45
I'm offended that he got to meet my favorite Olympians and I didn't. At least yet.
stevenleser
Aug 2012
#57
I can't very well say 'Yes' seeing as how I have posted videos of skimpy clothed men
stevenleser
Aug 2012
#56