Is it bad that I agree with this? - Page 2

Capt Jack · 09-13-2006, 12:12 PM

true they represent an 'ideal' which will surely vary from person to person (surely not my personal ideal, but I digress), but rarely does anyone considered 'over X BMI number' do so intentionally...whereas a great many of those they're referring to go to great horridly unhealthy lengths to 'fit the designer ideal' for what amounts to a job. in order to curb this, I think those who support those designers have to indeed step up and say "uh...this isnt a good idea. lets change it" even if this particular method might not be the best idea.

but you make an excellent point. reversing descrimination doesnt make it a good thing in its own right.

Alex · 09-13-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Jack

but rarely does anyone considered 'over X BMI number' do so intentionally

I think it is safe to say that most (not all, but most) people over X BMI do so intentionally. They may not like that it is the result (or prefer it over choosing another BMI) of what they choose to do but it is still voluntary.

If someone wants to starve themselves and someone else thinks this makes a dress look best then I don't see why it is anybody else's place to interfere with that.

Since the goal is to require "healthy body images" I would assume that this implies a cap on BMI as well (though I doubt any designers were approaching it). I don't think turning away a BMI of 29 (or whatever the top of healthy is) because "girls emulate what they see and it would encourage them to put on weight to a level known to increase the chances of diabetes and heart disease" would fly very well.

Strangler Lewis · 09-13-2006, 02:02 PM

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I think it is safe to say that most (not all, but most) people over X BMI do so intentionally. . .

Agreed. I've been in great shape, and I've been abysmal shape, and I know it takes hard work and diligence to accomplish both.

Capt Jack · 09-13-2006, 04:25 PM

I dig tastefully done tats. I've seen them way overdone, but I've always been partial to well done skin art. Undoubtedly because my dad had so many...and yet, I have nada...yet anyway.

Alex · 09-13-2006, 04:35 PM

It has nothing to do with the visual asthetics. I simply don't like hair in my teeth.

Kevy Baby · 09-13-2006, 05:49 PM

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It has nothing to do with the visual asthetics. I simply don't like hair in my teeth.

I know. I HATE having to go to the dentist for a haircut

Not Afraid · 09-13-2006, 04:50 PM

Alex makes a fine point.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-13-2006, 05:04 PM

Hair in the teeth isn't so bad. It's that one hair that always manages to find its way to the very back of my tongue that I prefer to do without.

tracilicious · 09-13-2006, 05:22 PM

Only on LoT could a thread about weight restrictions on models turn into pubic hair in your teeth in 15 posts.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-13-2006, 08:53 PM

Besides, I want to be able to see him down there.

09-13-2006, 12:12 PM	#1
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	true they represent an 'ideal' which will surely vary from person to person (surely not my personal ideal, but I digress), but rarely does anyone considered 'over X BMI number' do so intentionally...whereas a great many of those they're referring to go to great horridly unhealthy lengths to 'fit the designer ideal' for what amounts to a job. in order to curb this, I think those who support those designers have to indeed step up and say "uh...this isnt a good idea. lets change it" even if this particular method might not be the best idea. but you make an excellent point. reversing descrimination doesnt make it a good thing in its own right. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	I dig tastefully done tats. I've seen them way overdone, but I've always been partial to well done skin art. Undoubtedly because my dad had so many...and yet, I have nada...yet anyway. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	It has nothing to do with the visual asthetics. I simply don't like hair in my teeth.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Alex makes a fine point.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hair in the teeth isn't so bad. It's that one hair that always manages to find its way to the very back of my tongue that I prefer to do without. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	Only on LoT could a thread about weight restrictions on models turn into pubic hair in your teeth in 15 posts. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Besides, I want to be able to see him down there. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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