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by kristofferR 4396 days ago
> Would you be happy (rather than surprised) to see a photo of two male models on your invite to this event in the same style? Maybe with their shirts undone to their waist, sharing a kiss, anything that's approximately equivalent?

That actually touched on a very different issue, especially the "sharing a kiss"-part. While nobody seeing the pictures of the two girls is thinking of them as lesbians, a lot of people would consider two guys doing the exact same poses "gay". Just goes to show that gender inequality cuts both ways :(

Personally I wouldn't have a problem with that all though. I REALLY disagree that we should hide images like that because a lot of people (even people who support gay marriage) are uncomfortable with things that "are gay".

> High school and sexualised imagery don't belong together.

WHAAT? They're 17/18 for gods sake! There's hardly a time where it is more appropriate.

1 comments

1. The fact that you/others expect women to behave in a sexually titillating way for men is not 'cuts both ways' discrimination, except that it degrades everyone.

2. High school students deserve to be respected.

Your comment disgusts me.

1. Huh?! Where have I said anything of that sort, or something even close to it? Are you sure you even read my comment?

2. Yeah, they do. Forcefully repressing their sexuality is not respectful. At all.

I think it's pretty stunning that you find my comment, in which I highlighted a gender inequality issue and being honest with youth about their sexuality, disgusting.