[GiRTh]

Originally posted by BAZG

Stick to the subject. Where were we? Ahh yes. I was awaiting a reply from you on the last points I made. I am sure the DR has more to add too.

What was the last point you made? I'm sorry but it got lost in the waffle of you claiming that you publicly didn't endorse the poster and then the bombardment of offensive images.

Please enlighten me?

[Mrluvaluva]

Just retrace your footsteps. Surely you don't need help.............

[lily.]

I like the ad. I think it's extremely sexy.

[Dr43%er]

Just wondering what you find sexy about it. The fact that she is vulnerable, that she has power over them, or its just fit bodies?

[lily.]

I don't think she is vulnerable. It's about "control".

The way I see it (again, we all interpret it differently) is that she is the one in control. When you indulge in such things as light bondage or roleplay, you are always in control. The set up of the photograph is such that I interpret it as she is consenting to be held down for her own sexual pleasure, and also consenting to the men around her to be looking on. She has a look of arousal on her face, not one of fear or terror. Her facial expression alone could change this picture from one which is sensual/sexual to one which is nasty. The men also don't have menacing expressions or body language.

I understand why it was banned. If enough people interpret it as "gang rape" then obviously it sparks outrage. But, also, as has been already mentioned, any publicity is good publicity so D&G win either way.

When I look at the picture, it doesn't conjure up the words "abuse", "rape", "degrading" or "violence". I find it sexual and a bit kinky. It floats my boat.. maybe it's all about preference.

[Dr43%er]

That's pretty much the way I see it too. I just wondered about a female perspective that likes it.

[lily.]

Glad we agree. I wouldn't like to be singled out as the "freak who likes it" hahaha

Seriously though, it doesn't hurt that the men in the ad are ridiculously hot!

I do think people will see it differently depending upon the things they "like" (if you know what I mean). I would bet muh azz that Kizwiz will think it's hot too...

edit to add: How old are you if you don't mind me asking Dr?

[Dr43%er]

Seriously though, it doesn't hurt that the men in the ad are ridiculously hot!

Yes they do look hot. Quite what the ambient temperature has to do with it I do not know though.

Of course I don't mind you asking how old I am.

I see you say you were an original punk. That gives me a rough idea about you. Close?

[lily.]

I was late with muh punk phase though. I'm 33.

[Mrluvaluva]

Stay away from her Doc. You will just end up another notch on her bed post.

[lily.]

You weren't complaining last night Baz..

[Mrluvaluva]

erm...um....oh.....splutter....splutter.....

[lily.]

Anyway, all this size zero talk in the other topic is making me hungry... I'm guna go make some soup... (translation: open a can of Heinz)

Byee.. x

[Dr43%er]

35 me.

I am not a notch on a bed post. I am a free man.

[Mrluvaluva]

Oooh. We should all call ourselves the "thirty somethings". Geoffs in his thirties too.

[Ruth]

Yep, me too.

[Mrluvaluva]

It's just like an episode of This Life! lol

[Dr43%er]

Never watched it. Is that the one with a bloke called Egg?

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
Never watched it. Is that the one with a bloke called Egg?

That is correct. A load of thirtysomethings shared a house together.

[Dr43%er]

Never watched it as anyone who is called egg, would no doubt be a prick and annoy me. Close?

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
Never watched it as anyone who is called egg, would no doubt be a ***** and annoy me. Close?

Not at all. It was a great programme, and all of the characters were really cool and from different backgrounds. An eclectic bunch you might say. They all had different careers, and it followed their lives through their jobs, and tackled certain issues. It also followed their relationships at home with one another, and their friends & families etc. And of course they often got drunk, did drugs and had sex. Just like real life really.

[Dr43%er]

But, Egg.

[Mrluvaluva]

I know. It's a crap name isn't it.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Linda
I don't think she is vulnerable. It's about "control".

The way I see it (again, we all interpret it differently) is that she is the one in control. When you indulge in such things as light bondage or roleplay, you are always in control. The set up of the photograph is such that I interpret it as she is consenting to be held down for her own sexual pleasure, and also consenting to the men around her to be looking on. She has a look of arousal on her face, not one of fear or terror. Her facial expression alone could change this picture from one which is sensual/sexual to one which is nasty. The men also don't have menacing expressions or body language.

I understand why it was banned. If enough people interpret it as "gang rape" then obviously it sparks outrage. But, also, as has been already mentioned, any publicity is good publicity so D&G win either way.

When I look at the picture, it doesn't conjure up the words "abuse", "rape", "degrading" or "violence". I find it sexual and a bit kinky. It floats my boat.. maybe it's all about preference.

You're a filthy pervert.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by BAZG
Oooh. We should all call ourselves the "thirty somethings". Geoffs in his thirties too.

Only just.