would like to see

[sailaway21]

btw,
Here's another example of "cover art" reaching it's targeted audience as well. Not exactly my cup of tea but neither is it a windmill I choose to joust with. I would not buy the product though, based solely on this advertisement though.
Calvin Klein Stirs Up Controversy With Racy Soho Billboard - wcbstv.com

[sailingdog]

What is really sad is that the "Morality Police" in this country find nothing wrong with the over-the-top violence that is seen in the mass media—shooting up a crowd of people with an assault rifle or chopping them up with a chain saw is fine, as long as you don't show anyone's tits or ass. However, the likelihood of a kid growing up and seeing T & A is far greater than that of them seeing a mass shooting/rampage...

[Mimsy]

Personally, I find Cosmo et all. to be boring, vapid and rather stupid but they are fashion magazines. I love me some Jimmy Choos, but I don't need or want to buy a magazine to help me learn about shopping and fashion, I do just fine on my own.

My issue is not about girls in bikinis, my issue is girls in bikinis as accessories rather than a strong, healthy, active participant. Its not about what they are wearing, its the portrayal of women as ornaments. Bodies do not offend me- the subtle message that women are merely objects does.

Yes, I do take offense at the overly violent media here in the states. I don't think it helps anyone.

Whatever. It doesn't matter because I won't be buying Latts and Atts again. I've never tried to be the morality police, just wish there was a magazine out there that showed that women can not only be beautiful, but capable and strong as well.

Oh, and I never felt "outraged". That's a pretty strong emotion and one I save for things that matter and magazines don't really matter. The reason Latts and Atts was mentioned and singled out is because there is now a whole forum devoted to them here on Sailnet. Had they not gotten a forum, I never would have mentioned it.

[AE28]

Mimsy...
I think you just did a great job of stating your "case"!
Paul

[JomsViking]

SD,

I so agree with you on this one!
However I also agree with Mimsy - why show women (or men for that matter) as objects, instead of individuals?

Originally Posted by sailingdog

What is really sad is that the "Morality Police" in this country find nothing wrong with the over-the-top violence that is seen in the mass media—shooting up a crowd of people with an assault rifle or chopping them up with a chain saw is fine, as long as you don't show anyone's tits or ass. However, the likelihood of a kid growing up and seeing T & A is far greater than that of them seeing a mass shooting/rampage...

[WouldaShoulda]

Originally Posted by JomsViking

SD,

I so agree with you on this one!
However I also agree with Mimsy - why show women (or men for that matter) as objects, instead of individuals?

There just seems to be no limit of people willing to be those "objects!!"

[JomsViking]

And I'd do it myself for money (if the price was right).

Originally Posted by WouldaShoulda

There just seems to be no limit of people willing to be those "objects!!"

[Moonfish]

Check out the cover of the July issue. Yes, it's another "babe" (at the helm), but when Bob proudly showed it to me he said, "See the look on her face? Pure joy. That's what sailing is about..."

[Cruisingdad]

Originally Posted by Mimsy

Personally, I find Cosmo et all. to be boring, vapid and rather stupid but they are fashion magazines. I love me some Jimmy Choos, but I don't need or want to buy a magazine to help me learn about shopping and fashion, I do just fine on my own.

My issue is not about girls in bikinis, my issue is girls in bikinis as accessories rather than a strong, healthy, active participant. Its not about what they are wearing, its the portrayal of women as ornaments. Bodies do not offend me- the subtle message that women are merely objects does.

Yes, I do take offense at the overly violent media here in the states. I don't think it helps anyone.

Whatever. It doesn't matter because I won't be buying Latts and Atts again. I've never tried to be the morality police, just wish there was a magazine out there that showed that women can not only be beautiful, but capable and strong as well.

Oh, and I never felt "outraged". That's a pretty strong emotion and one I save for things that matter and magazines don't really matter. The reason Latts and Atts was mentioned and singled out is because there is now a whole forum devoted to them here on Sailnet. Had they not gotten a forum, I never would have mentioned it.

We are putting a large number of key articles on sailnet. You should be able to get a lot of the great content without skipping over the front cover.

- CD

[bubb2]

Dad, could we have a tread started of just the cover pictures!