fs: i got 9 sets
03-22-2013, 02:32 PM
#16
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if I see ONE more sexist avatar of a partially clothed babe posing in a car or in front of a mirror or in some manner not even related to a car I'm going to scream.
I have a healthy libido, love a nice female form as much or more than the next guy, but WHY is it so necessary to perpetuate sexist stereotypes that woman are good for only one thing and guys are all just horny little boys that have grown up to afford some nice toys ?
That's one of the reasons I'm so critical of Danica, had she not posed showing butt crack or for SI swimsuit editions I'd have MUCH more respect for her, but since she feels it necessary to act like a skank, I must consider her one.
You listening Raptor ?
</ranting soapbox>
if I see ONE more sexist avatar of a partially clothed babe posing in a car or in front of a mirror or in some manner not even related to a car I'm going to scream.
I have a healthy libido, love a nice female form as much or more than the next guy, but WHY is it so necessary to perpetuate sexist stereotypes that woman are good for only one thing and guys are all just horny little boys that have grown up to afford some nice toys ?
That's one of the reasons I'm so critical of Danica, had she not posed showing butt crack or for SI swimsuit editions I'd have MUCH more respect for her, but since she feels it necessary to act like a skank, I must consider her one.
You listening Raptor ?
</ranting soapbox>
03-22-2013, 02:48 PM
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03-22-2013, 03:23 PM
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I see a lot of Porsches as I make my daily commute between downtown San Diego and Del Mar, and I've always been surprised by how many of them are driven by women (including a fair portion of 911s).
My less civilized impulses are to follow these women to wherever they might be headed, introduce myself, and to drag them back to my cave to make them my own. I don't act on these impulses, but I am attempting to illustrate that I definitely notice a lot of women driving Porsches. It gets my attention when I see it.
Considering that female Porsche drivers do actually exist, and in surprising numbers in my city, it is not so difficult to conceive that they may feel alienated or objectified when they stumble onto Rennlist and encounter stuff like this.
Sexualized imagery women in the media is a complex problem. Many women strive to be perceived as both sexually attractive and also fully realized individuals, although these notions may often at odds. I personally enjoy looking at images of scantily clad women, and I have a nice collection of these at home, but spreading these images sets a tone here that would make a lot of women feel uncomfortable.
Perhaps curating a welcoming environment to all Porsche enthusiasts, male and female, straight and gay, etc, might be more important than the titilation of a gentleman's club atmosphere. Perhaps not. It really depends on if you want to chat with women or men or both ... personally, I enjoy nothing more than chatting up a lady who is also a gearhead. That $hit is hot.
Although I enjoy these images, personally, I'm a little uncomfortable with the way they shape the culture of Rennlist. But then again, I consider myself a feminist.
My less civilized impulses are to follow these women to wherever they might be headed, introduce myself, and to drag them back to my cave to make them my own. I don't act on these impulses, but I am attempting to illustrate that I definitely notice a lot of women driving Porsches. It gets my attention when I see it.
Considering that female Porsche drivers do actually exist, and in surprising numbers in my city, it is not so difficult to conceive that they may feel alienated or objectified when they stumble onto Rennlist and encounter stuff like this.
Sexualized imagery women in the media is a complex problem. Many women strive to be perceived as both sexually attractive and also fully realized individuals, although these notions may often at odds. I personally enjoy looking at images of scantily clad women, and I have a nice collection of these at home, but spreading these images sets a tone here that would make a lot of women feel uncomfortable.
Perhaps curating a welcoming environment to all Porsche enthusiasts, male and female, straight and gay, etc, might be more important than the titilation of a gentleman's club atmosphere. Perhaps not. It really depends on if you want to chat with women or men or both ... personally, I enjoy nothing more than chatting up a lady who is also a gearhead. That $hit is hot.
Although I enjoy these images, personally, I'm a little uncomfortable with the way they shape the culture of Rennlist. But then again, I consider myself a feminist.
03-22-2013, 04:12 PM
#25
Hmm, maybe we need a "Hunk of the Day" forum for some of our members so they won't have such pent up hostility when they see a sexy woman in the presence of a car.
03-22-2013, 04:20 PM
#26
Nice Bilsteens...I really would like a set....the Pss9's I just had installed are not as nice as the Pss10's I had on my last car.
In keeping with the lighthearted theme of the thread:
In keeping with the lighthearted theme of the thread:
03-22-2013, 05:40 PM
#27
My point is, men are men. Denying who we are, or trying to assimilate/bend the gender roles so that we're all exactly the same/equal is sort of a pointless endeavor. Men are always going to objectify beautiful women; we are programmed to do so.
Fair or not, automobile technical forums are predominately a man's arena. Therefore, some of the more base objectification may take place from time to time. If someone gets offended occasionally, I'd say that person has the issue. They need to deal with it, not project their issues/problems and expect other's to change their behavior to make up for their issues
