The TAM graphics at the top of the page show 4 couples. In all 4 couples the male shows clear affection for the female, with the female never showing clear affection toward the male in return. It has the male on his knee proposing marriage in 1, the male having his arm around the female in 2 of them, and the male chasing after the female with flowers in the last 1. It also has the female never putting her arm around the male in any of them, and even has the female having both of her hands on her hips (anything but a sign of affection) as the male has his arm around her in one, and has the female walking away with her back to the male as he chases after her with flowers in another. I ask, do these graphics send the wrong message about what this site is about?
It's right in line with the rest of the oversaturated internet and meme posters about what a real man is, and what he is supposed to do for his woman and what women deserve simply by existing. Nothing new here.
I noticed this. I also noticed all the couples were straight, and all the women were wearing dresses and I could just see that little girl getting that ridiculously large lollipop stuck in her hair...
I noticed this. I also noticed all the couples were straight, and all the women were wearing dresses and I could just see that little girl getting that ridiculously large lollipop stuck in her hair...
Good evening all
I didn't notice any of that - I didn't pay any attention to the graphics. Now that its been mentioned though, it really should be changed.
I had some ads for washing machines and lawnmowers. That was kinda cool. Stuff for around the home, furniture, paint, gardening, outdoor cooking and outdoor furniture, standard clothing(not lingerie or bikinis), jewelry, or any of that sort of thing seems appropriate for anyone.
That ain't how a pregnant woman hugs her baby or rubs her baby and belly at the same time. At least, all of the ones I've known. I do agree after you said that.
I think it's very appropriate. It is a reality that women do not show that much affection toward men. This is most of the posts, I've read anyway, deal with.
I had a feeling that someone would say something, as a married female I had some of the same hang ups.
I had already asked for some changes
first couple (left) - female facing male side profile
second - all family members holding hands
third - woman with arm around mans lower waste
last - both walking away from each other.
I think that will solve some of the issues. But i 100% agree with all of you.
why isn't there a guy on his knees in front of another guy?
Or a woman chasing after another woman.
To make sure you get all politically-protected groups, you should also make sure you have a woman chasing after another minority handicapped woman of a protected religious sect in a wheelchair.
Make sure you eliminate all white males from the logos, they have white privilege after all.
I think the blank space between the 3rd and 4th couple had a woman serving a man food like there should be - but the same admin person who decided on pink as the primary color deleted it. <grin>
Well do think there should be a couple with bad hair throwing things at each-other.
Beyond that I did notice there where no little people couples, Lawyers, women in Burkhas, and clear members of the Green Party. Maybe they just did not have the space to fit it all in. /sarcasm
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