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In reply to the discussion: Posting T&A threads helps to create a hostile environment for women here. [View all]Flatulo
(5,005 posts)should this behavior be discouraged because it bothers a few? Do people have a right to not be offended on a progressive board?
What about pictures of people eating meat - surely this is terribly offensive to vegans, but does that give them the right to demand that it stop?
I agree with the poster who felt that the whole SI cover issue was an overreaction.
When I see things I don't like, I just ignore them.
And further, this issue goes far beyond posting pictures on a message board. There is a very vocal group that seems to be demanding that people not view such material even in the privacy of their own homes. They argue that the very existence of such material and the prurient viewing of it harms women. But again, there are quite a few people who, ould argue that the very existence of gay man kissing is harmful.
I say, get over it. There is no civil right to traipse through life un-offended at every turn.
All thought police can kiss my ass.