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Really? In an ST main page article?
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Okay, Slowman, in the over a decade I've been a member of Slowtwitch, I have never posted a content complaint about anything that's been posted. But, today, I feel I have to break that.

While I appreciate whatever exposure triathlon may get by most means to anyone outside of the triathlon community and I appreciate that it is something of an honor for Ms. Schärer, why is there a borderline NSFW image stuck in a main page article with no warning whatsoever? Even more critically, why is ST, at least in some form, supporting the hyper-sexualization of women? Her athletic achievements should the metric by which she is viewed on the main page. If someone wants to post something else in one of a few long-standing threads in this forum or over in the lavender room, that is one thing, but this is completely different.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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I think the image is pretty PG by standards these days. Sadly, women especially will never be judged solely on the merits of their athleticism. Looks are marketable, therefore they matter. Sad but true, and that will never change. It seems to me that ST does a good job when triathlon -- a relatively tiny sport -- gets some marketing attention outside of its own small world of magazines, websites, and trade publications. And maybe ST just found it funny, too.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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Can you link me? I can't seem to find the article you're referring to on the main page.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [baldiesrt] [ In reply to ]
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http://www.slowtwitch.com/...ep_21_2014_4619.html

note: It wasn't written by Dan, but Carlson.

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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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You don't get out much do you?
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [baldiesrt] [ In reply to ]
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baldiesrt wrote:
Can you link me? I can't seem to find the article you're referring to on the main page.

I guess http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/The_Weekend_Box_Sep_21_2014_4619.html ?

That is pretty PG. Sounds like the OPs sexual repression problem.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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Yes indeed, these lady professional triathletes in their bikinis is getting out of hand.

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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [TunaBoo] [ In reply to ]
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Almost looks like a poor photoshop job to me!
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [AG Tri Newbie] [ In reply to ]
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Sadly, women especially will never be judged solely on the merits of their athleticism.

Especially when they pose for Maxim.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [AG Tri Newbie] [ In reply to ]
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AG Tri Newbie wrote:
I think the image is pretty PG by standards these days. Sadly, women especially will never be judged solely on the merits of their athleticism. Looks are marketable, therefore they matter. Sad but true, and that will never change. It seems to me that ST does a good job when triathlon -- a relatively tiny sport -- gets some marketing attention outside of its own small world of magazines, websites, and trade publications. And maybe ST just found it funny, too.

Maybe it isn't true now - but perhaps a good goal to work towards? Why throw in the towel?
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [edbikebabe] [ In reply to ]
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No one is judged solely on the merits of their athleticism.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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Our comment (after polling all of our, uh, 'enormous' staff):

Céline Schärer looks way way more beautiful after kicking a*ss in a tri, than she does in the stiff and ridiculously-posed 'bikini' photo ...



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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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Hardly "borderline" NSFW imo. It's pretty tame.

She looks like a deer in headlights, btw. That's the most unflattering thing about it. She just looks dumb. (I have no idea if she is dumb or not, and I really don't care either way.)

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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]
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DarkSpeedWorks wrote:
Our comment (after polling all of our, uh, 'enormous' staff):

hehe

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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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I will never work anywhere that photo isn't safe to look at that is for sure.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]
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While that may sell DSW aero bento boxes, it doesn't sell Maxim.

She works hard and if she wants to show off the results, who cares? The fact that she is obviously ok with it, and some guy isn't, is comical.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [JASpencer] [ In reply to ]
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JASpencer wrote:
While that may sell DSW aero bento boxes, it doesn't sell Maxim.
Don't think either pic will sell any bento boxes. (Having a great--or not--product does that). And don't think the bikini pic will sell any maxim either, as they obviously have some pretty bad photographers. Exhibit A: the bikini photo.


JASpencer wrote:
WShe works hard and if she wants to show off the results, who cares?
I am totally ok if she wants to show off anything she wants in any way she wants, but I was just commenting that the maxim pic is just, plain and simple, ... weak.

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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [mrtopher1980] [ In reply to ]
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mrtopher1980 wrote:
I will never work anywhere that photo isn't safe to look at that is for sure.

You're right, you won't.

But there are many people who choose to work in such places, and browse ST there, even if they don't have a problem with the photo in question.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [DarkSpeedWorks] [ In reply to ]
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You used 'enormous' and 'stiff' in your reply.

Something on your mind...?
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Lastcall] [ In reply to ]
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Lastcall wrote:
mrtopher1980 wrote:
I will never work anywhere that photo isn't safe to look at that is for sure.


You're right, you won't.

But there are many people who choose to work in such places, and browse ST there, even if they don't have a problem with the photo in question.

Great and sexist people like the OP probably weren't supposed to be on ST at work anyway if the place they work is that uptight.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Mendeldave] [ In reply to ]
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Mendeldave wrote:
Hardly "borderline" NSFW imo. It's pretty tame.

She looks like a deer in headlights, btw. That's the most unflattering thing about it. She just looks dumb. (I have no idea if she is dumb or not, and I really don't care either way.)

it's not about NSFW, it's about hypersexualizing things. Here, take Spiderman:



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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [ericM40-44] [ In reply to ]
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ericM40-44 wrote:
Mendeldave wrote:
Hardly "borderline" NSFW imo. It's pretty tame.

She looks like a deer in headlights, btw. That's the most unflattering thing about it. She just looks dumb. (I have no idea if she is dumb or not, and I really don't care either way.)


it's not about NSFW, it's about hypersexualizing things. Here, take Spiderman:


was that pic from the wetsuit hugging the boys thread?
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [ericM40-44] [ In reply to ]
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ericM40-44 wrote:
Mendeldave wrote:
Hardly "borderline" NSFW imo. It's pretty tame.

She looks like a deer in headlights, btw. That's the most unflattering thing about it. She just looks dumb. (I have no idea if she is dumb or not, and I really don't care either way.)


it's not about NSFW, it's about hypersexualizing things. Here, take Spiderman:


Oh the irony. I was just reading this thread at work and got to the Spidey picture and a client walked by and did a double take. Good thing I own the company.
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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [mrtopher1980] [ In reply to ]
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Google Matthew Inman / the oatmeal. It was in response to Hollywoods depiction on the new spider girl

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Re: Really? In an ST main page article? [Koz] [ In reply to ]
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What's funny is that if the OP was reading a story about how ISIS had killed a bunch of people, complete with beheading pictures, the OP probably would not flinch. Same goes for the latest story on the murdered PA cop or even pics of a cyclist who was in a terrible accident.

But god forbid we show a grown ass woman in a bikini or underwear. Won't someone PLEASE think about the children?!?!

No one bats an eye at blood & gore, but show half a nipple & the world is coming to an end.
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