Are you truly trying to define victimhood in this case of sexism? The issue is never black and white, but I think it's pretty clear that OnePlus's campaign is straight up sexist. Unless this is your opportunity to point out that women who participate are just as bad (therefore relinquish respect for them)?
No. My point was this optional contest was described as "degrading". If a woman -- who we're going to assume is an adult and just as capable of independent, critical thought as a man -- chooses to participate, is she really being "degraded" (being victimized), or is she a willing participant?
In my opinion, it is the latter. Is the contest stupid & juvenile? Sure. But the holier-than-thou, I-am-the-arbiter-of-what-is-appropriate-for-women attitude that comes across in the Verge article rubbed me the wrong way.
I disagree with your assertion that willing participants cannot be degraded. I can't seem to find a definition of "degraded" that would support that assertion.
Ladies (and only ladies, sorry guys, ladies first), the rules are simple:
Draw the OnePlus logo on a piece of paper or on your hand/face/wherever (so we know it’s really you)
Take a photo of yourself with the OnePlus logo clearly visible
Post the photo in this thread
The 50 most well-liked ladies will receive an invite and a Never Settle t-shirt. Additionally, we will be giving out another 100 invites at random to any lady who participates in the contest. The contest begins today and ends on Friday. We will announce the winners on Monday.
Ladies, no nudity please.
Bonus:
If we receive 500 entries, we will give 1 OnePlus One Sandstone Black 64GB edition to whoever (from 1 of 16 launch countries) takes our favorite photo.
I think degrading is sort of a strong word but, yeah, there is no question that this is a sexist contest since it is only open to women and, also, is kind of icky because it let's them jump the line based on their looks, essentially. So while I think the reaction is kind of strongly worded, I also understand the eff off sentiment being expressed.
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[ 3.5 ms ] story [ 37.9 ms ] threadAre they victims being degraded?
In my opinion, it is the latter. Is the contest stupid & juvenile? Sure. But the holier-than-thou, I-am-the-arbiter-of-what-is-appropriate-for-women attitude that comes across in the Verge article rubbed me the wrong way.
Draw the OnePlus logo on a piece of paper or on your hand/face/wherever (so we know it’s really you)
Take a photo of yourself with the OnePlus logo clearly visible
Post the photo in this thread
The 50 most well-liked ladies will receive an invite and a Never Settle t-shirt. Additionally, we will be giving out another 100 invites at random to any lady who participates in the contest. The contest begins today and ends on Friday. We will announce the winners on Monday.
Ladies, no nudity please.
Bonus:
If we receive 500 entries, we will give 1 OnePlus One Sandstone Black 64GB edition to whoever (from 1 of 16 launch countries) takes our favorite photo.
1. They open a contest only to women
2. Some women submit naked pictures because they want free stuff
3. The marketing team adds in a disclaimer
4. This blows up
5. They nuke the entire contest and even the forum thread