Inappropriate SEX AD in Bicycling Magazine
03-20-06, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EastTennesseeBP
I am more offended by the automobile ads, then the sex ads. In fact one of the reasons I dont get Bicycling magazine is because there isnt enough real content to be worth it. There is more advertising then useful information. I dont feel its the job of a magazine however to filter their ads for sensitive viewers. Thats really the choice and job of the viewer of the magazine. There is sexual geared elements everywhere in media today from sitcoms, to reality tv shows, to TV commercials to magazine commercials. I really think it is our jobs to filter out what we dont want ur children to see etc. Of course it is the subscribers right to protest, so more power to you. But still the ad is still advertising mature consentual adult sex products , it isnt porn and it isnt what you would really call disrespectful.
But, they wouldnt put the car ads in there unless there were effective. So this really speaks volumes about the folks reading the mag - gotta have fancy lycra & carbon to ride, plus a lexus to drive 5 miles to the ride start. And if youre lucky, you'll get LUCKY. Then you need that sex furniture thingy. And this is really what cycling is all about..
03-22-06, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ken cummings
Thanks to the person who suggested googling BREAST to see what happens. Wonderful, hundreds of After pictures. But my wife is better than all but three of them. Ho Hum.
A couple of people said there are better magazines. Aside from ULTRACYCLING and Velonews could people name a few of them please?
A couple of people said there are better magazines. Aside from ULTRACYCLING and Velonews could people name a few of them please?
08-27-06, 08:51 PM
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The advertisment has changed! No longer is a woman pictured.
Now there is a very descrete add that is all text. --
Explore More (text)
Kink (Stylized word)
(picture of a red and blcak neck restraint (?))
Free Guide
phone number.
Now there is a very descrete add that is all text. --
Explore More (text)
Kink (Stylized word)
(picture of a red and blcak neck restraint (?))
Free Guide
phone number.
08-27-06, 10:01 PM
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Want to see what causes most/all problems in America? read the OP. That guy is the the one that makes it suck for every person that wants life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Do a little history research, se what happened after the 18th amendment got passed(Edit: and how it came to pass). This guy is just like the "small and really loud" minority that got that amendment passed. For that matter, look at all the stupid laws that get passed because one moron had a problem.
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08-27-06, 10:28 PM
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He hasn't really explained why his religious beliefs should dictate what ads appear in magazines that are targeted at a broader demographic than members of his church, if that is his argument, nor has he cited any actual peer-reviewed studies that support this reason for banning the ad:
Originally Posted by elveepee
I have seen heartache and people's lives ruined because they have been led into practices that have started by small means, perhaps by curiosity of something like these ads. I have over 50 hours of advanced degree work in psychology and counseling.
08-27-06, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Order
He hasn't really explained why his religious beliefs should dictate what ads appear in magazines that are targeted at a broader demographic than members of his church. And as for his attempt to put a "psychological" theory spin on his position... I would be interested in any citations to actual scientific peer-reviewed studies that support this reason for banning the ad:
how-a-bout-it. Like saying that you saw a guy steal a car on CSI and now you have this burning urge to steal cars. This might apply to two year olds but they can not read or drive a car.
08-28-06, 05:56 AM
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Yeah, because we all know genitalia is evil, and we should burn it off as soon as possible.
/sarcasm
/sarcasm
08-28-06, 06:13 AM
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I saw that ad the other day in the magazine. Out of curiosity I went to the website.
WOAH! I said.
I showed it to my wife, who promptly said "don't even bother"
We have been married too long...
:-)
-D
WOAH! I said.
I showed it to my wife, who promptly said "don't even bother"
We have been married too long...
:-)
-D
08-28-06, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
Imagine the uproar we'd get in the US if this magazine cover ran here: BabyTalk
WARNING: partial ADULT NUDITY in content. DO NOT click on link if you are offended by images of nature's creatures doing natural things...
WARNING: partial ADULT NUDITY in content. DO NOT click on link if you are offended by images of nature's creatures doing natural things...
https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060804...lbreastfeeding
08-28-06, 08:31 AM
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From that article:
"Gross, I am sick of seeing a baby attached to a boob," the mother of a four-month-old said.
That is hilarious. What nutbags we have in our country today.
"Gross, I am sick of seeing a baby attached to a boob," the mother of a four-month-old said.
That is hilarious. What nutbags we have in our country today.
08-28-06, 09:21 AM
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It's funny how wussified people are today.
1) It's a boob
2) it's a kid
3) the kid is drinking
4) so STFU and go cry harder somewhere else.
What I would like to see is one fatality directly the fault of an unaltered nipple. Show me one, and I'll show you a spectator that has problems watching where they are going.
1) It's a boob
2) it's a kid
3) the kid is drinking
4) so STFU and go cry harder somewhere else.
What I would like to see is one fatality directly the fault of an unaltered nipple. Show me one, and I'll show you a spectator that has problems watching where they are going.
08-28-06, 09:54 AM
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If we used as much energy trying to curb our violent ways as we waste trying to curb other's sexual ways, something tells me this World would be way better off than it is right now. Damn I hate prudish behaviour.
Inappropriate is in the eye of the beholder. A subjective judgement that has no business being thrust upon the rest of us. Quite a few years ago, Dirt Rag published a gay rider classified in their classified section. No pix, but it was obviously an ad aimed at the gay population who rode bikes. Nothing offensive. I am sure it was pulled not because of it's inappropriate content, but the pressure from righteously indignant-sphincter too tight homophobic idiots. I often wonder about the quality of life of someone who spends so much time scrutinizing periodicals, TV shows, etc just to find something to be offended by. Twisted and stupid. But there you have it.
Inappropriate is in the eye of the beholder. A subjective judgement that has no business being thrust upon the rest of us. Quite a few years ago, Dirt Rag published a gay rider classified in their classified section. No pix, but it was obviously an ad aimed at the gay population who rode bikes. Nothing offensive. I am sure it was pulled not because of it's inappropriate content, but the pressure from righteously indignant-sphincter too tight homophobic idiots. I often wonder about the quality of life of someone who spends so much time scrutinizing periodicals, TV shows, etc just to find something to be offended by. Twisted and stupid. But there you have it.
08-28-06, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by elveepee
...that ad has nothing to do with
cycling and is extremely suggestive...
cycling and is extremely suggestive...
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08-28-06, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by CRUM
If we used as much energy trying to curb our violent ways as we waste trying to curb other's sexual ways, something tells me this World would be way better off than it is right now. Damn I hate prudish behaviour.
Originally Posted by InTheTrenches
Want to see what causes most/all problems in America? read the OP. That guy is the the one that makes it suck for every person that wants life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
OP: terrible things happen to people because of ignorance not because of being informed. And you seem like are one of those spreading the ignorance.
08-28-06, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by landstander
Girls on Recumbents Gone Wild!?! 
08-28-06, 11:05 AM
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I hope the OP's kids don't take any interest in fitness. The ads in those magazines would drive him mad.
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08-28-06, 12:38 PM
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This is christian fascism at its worst. Claiming to have a lock on family values, adherents think they can tell everyone else to comply with their bible inspired rules. GET OVER IT, FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD. We haven't chosen your religion and don't want your religious based crap setting up the rules. bk
08-28-06, 01:17 PM
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sex is evil. were it not for sex, the original poster would not be so burdened with kids and grandkids for whom he has to shelter and be protective of.
children. sex. suvs. kittens. avatars of the horsemen of the apocalypse.
repent now before its too late.
children. sex. suvs. kittens. avatars of the horsemen of the apocalypse.
repent now before its too late.
08-28-06, 01:27 PM
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Oh my god. Someone advertised marital aid furniture.
I, personally, can't even stand thinking of two humans making love. Best to watch tv instead where we can watch ****, violence and murder.
I, personally, can't even stand thinking of two humans making love. Best to watch tv instead where we can watch ****, violence and murder.
08-28-06, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bkaapcke
This is christian fascism at its worst. Claiming to have a lock on family values, adherents think they can tell everyone else to comply with their bible inspired rules. GET OVER IT, FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD. We haven't chosen your religion and don't want your religious based crap setting up the rules. bk
08-28-06, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PillowTalk
... Elveepee is probably unaware that our largest demographic are couples in their 50's and 60's, with children and incomes exceeding the norm (ever see Meet the Fockers starring Barbra Streisand?). ...
08-28-06, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by va_cyclist
Actually, all the OP really did (aside from posting in this forum) was to cancel his subscription, which is probably the right response if he's that offended. He's entitled to vote with his wallet just as you and I are.