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Starry Messenger

(32,376 posts)
Mon Apr 21, 2014, 11:39 AM Apr 2014

Ending Sexual Harassment In Geek Culture

http://www.doctornerdlove.com/2014/04/ending-sexual-harassment-geek-culture/

GREAT read. Warning, there are threats posted verbatim from social media as examples, so trigger warnings.



I want to run a quick question by you.

Which of these do you think is an appropriate reaction to art criticism of a piece of art you enjoy?

A: A discussion about the differences in styles and desired effect by the artist with an eye towards the commercial viability of the property, exaggerations of form consistent with a dynamic image and the difference between presenting photorealism and depicting a heroic ideal.

B: Ignoring the criticism because you disagree and going about your day.

C: Spamming the critic’s email and Facebook page with “You can’t get rid of us. We’re infinite. You’re nothing but a loudmouth c*nt and we’re going to show you the only thing you’re good for.”



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Ending Sexual Harassment In Geek Culture (Original Post) Starry Messenger Apr 2014 OP
Ugh. Thanks for the interesting link. Gormy Cuss Apr 2014 #1
I was tempted to post that as a standalone image Starry Messenger Apr 2014 #2

Gormy Cuss

(30,884 posts)
1. Ugh. Thanks for the interesting link.
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 12:51 PM
Apr 2014

I had read about the blowback on Janelle Asselin's criticism of the Teen Titans cover art but this writer nails the underlying culture of dismissing, minimizing, and/or objectifying women as outsiders.

I loved this though:

Starry Messenger

(32,376 posts)
2. I was tempted to post that as a standalone image
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 05:10 PM
Apr 2014

for an OP in GD, but I admit I chickened out. It's so perfect though...

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