[badclient]

Wow, this scream-sexism-at-everything police is becoming very annoying. I do not believe that the video is offensive at all.

I do think the Geeklist founders came across as petty in their constant back and forth with the lady. But to be clear, that has nothing to do with the video being offensive. It isn't.

[ForrestN]

I have to say, your annoyance likely (assuming you're a man) from a fairly privileged place. You can afford to be "annoyed" by other people voicing concerns, because this issue doesn't affect your professional life everyday.

If you want to learn more about why the video itself offends some people: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_objectification

[badclient]

Sorry, your link did not help me learn more about why there is such a huge uproar in this specific case beyond "meh, someone's always offended by everything."

Also, I'd say the said video is a very weak example of sexual objectification and in the grand scheme of things, it actually hurts the cause.

[ForrestN]

I think you might be overreacting. There isn't a "huge uproar." I think I and most of the other commenters I've seen are pretty calm. You can be offended and say so without being out of control or irrationally angry. I don't think that the two men in this case are evil or something. But they are emblematic of a culture that many here have a problem with.

You seemed incredulous that people are offended by the video. I pointed you to the link not because it would make mention of this specific case, but because it explicated the concept of sexual objectification and its place in feminist thinking. It's a fine example, if not an extreme one. She's being flirty in a sexy outfit because she expects that will sell shirts and bring attention to the Geeklist brand. She is trying to relate to viewers as an object of sexual desire, and to transfer that desire onto the brand. It happens all the time because, at least in our culture, it works.

[badclient]

I can state the same about you: you seem incredulous that people are not offended by the video. The appearance of the women in the video on their free will is proof enough.

[ForrestN]

Not at all. I haven't said that anyone should be offended. I understand why someone might not be offended. But there is a difference between not being personally offended and posting multiple comments around these threads to the effect that you find those of us who are offended annoying.

The broader point is that there is reason for some (ie. feminists, or those who care about sexism within startup culture) to be offended. Voicing that opinion shouldn't be met with threats and complaints. And they shouldn't be marginalized as "sexism police" or "screaming" or whatever else just because they state their opinions.

[badclient]

But there is a difference between not being personally offended and posting multiple comments around these threads to the effect that you find those of us who are offended annoying... And they shouldn't be marginalized as "sexism police" or "screaming"

Likewise, I understand this might offend some people. But there is a difference between being offended and attacking those not offended.

And those not offended or even involved with the video shouldn't be marginalized as "sexist" and or accused of objectifying women.

[spooneybarger]

Offensive is in the eye of the beholder. Plenty of people agree that it is offensive.