[laurengolem]

Are you truly trying to define victimhood in this case of sexism? The issue is never black and white, but I think it's pretty clear that OnePlus's campaign is straight up sexist. Unless this is your opportunity to point out that women who participate are just as bad (therefore relinquish respect for them)?

[MrZongle2]

No. My point was this optional contest was described as "degrading". If a woman -- who we're going to assume is an adult and just as capable of independent, critical thought as a man -- chooses to participate, is she really being "degraded" (being victimized), or is she a willing participant?

In my opinion, it is the latter. Is the contest stupid & juvenile? Sure. But the holier-than-thou, I-am-the-arbiter-of-what-is-appropriate-for-women attitude that comes across in the Verge article rubbed me the wrong way.

[seanflyon]

I disagree with your assertion that willing participants cannot be degraded. I can't seem to find a definition of "degraded" that would support that assertion.

[dhimes]

I'm a male and feel like a victim because I'm excluded. That's unfair.