[SI] Rejected Erotica Shot

Hi folks. My SI contribution was apparently not accepted by the host
because the image revealed the human breast. It is peculiar to me that
sexualisation of the female anatomy is so generalised in the United
States. I am slightly confused, because I do remember seeing at least
one, or two teats in previous mandates. There is also the prominent
lesbian French kiss image, which serves as a thumbnail icon for one of
the galleries. Mr. Jolicoeur's image was arguably more sexual than
mine, and it was not left out … probably because it was his brief. Oh,
well, I will stop ranting.

I was once a very frequent contributor to this newsgroup. Having gone
entirely digital, I don't post here much any more, but I still lurk
around because of the SI. I probably will stop, and I definitively
shall not submit any more images. R.P.D. is too much of a collegiate
dormitory for my liking, but I suppose I will be participanting in the
specialized DSLR newsgroup from now on.

The SI contributors of various skill levels, from Mike Henley to Gordon
Moat, should all be commended for fulfilling the briefs nicely, and for
keeping it interesting. Great stuff.

Rejected shot -
http://xs2.xs.to/pics/04113/anders_svensson_erotica.jpg

-Anders Svensson-

Anders Svensson wrote:

Hi folks. My SI contribution was apparently not accepted by the host
because the image revealed the human breast. It is peculiar to me that
sexualisation of the female anatomy is so generalised in the United
States. I am slightly confused, because I do remember seeing at least
one, or two teats in previous mandates. There is also the prominent
lesbian French kiss image, which serves as a thumbnail icon for one of
the galleries. Mr. Jolicoeur's image was arguably more sexual than
mine, and it was not left out … probably because it was his brief. Oh,
well, I will stop ranting.

I was once a very frequent contributor to this newsgroup. Having gone
entirely digital, I don't post here much any more, but I still lurk
around because of the SI. I probably will stop, and I definitively
shall not submit any more images. R.P.D. is too much of a collegiate
dormitory for my liking, but I suppose I will be participanting in the
specialized DSLR newsgroup from now on.

The SI contributors of various skill levels, from Mike Henley to Gordon
Moat, should all be commended for fulfilling the briefs nicely, and for
keeping it interesting. Great stuff.

Rejected shot -
http://xs2.xs.to/pics/04113/anders_svensson_erotica.jpg

-Anders Svensson-

Anders,

I have to say that your photo is striking and exquisitely executed.

I was one of a few people who were asked to rate it and I rated it as acceptable
for the SI. I hope Al will reconsider his decision. According to the rulz the
SI admin has _sole_ veto power in these matters regarding the "PG" line).

Having said that, Al, in the interests of objectivity, did not make the decision
on his own and consulted some of the long time supporters and contributors of
the SI for a balanced view.

Yes, nudity is a big issue in the US. Remember Janet "boobery" Jackson at the
super bowl? Such a thing is much more tolerated in Canada and a complete non
issue here in Quebec as it is in most of Europe. But the US is more prudish in
this regard.

So Al, again, please reconsider. The _world_ is watching.

I was also, as I have a copy of it, going to post it on my site tonight in any case.

Cheers,
Alan.



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Alan Browne wrote in
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But the US is more prudish in
this regard.

Don't speak for all of us. ;-) Great shot, Anders. If I was consulted, you
would have had my vote.

--
"We are twice armed if we fight with faith." (Plato)

-Richard Cockburn

Alan Browne wrote in
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Yes, nudity is a big issue in the US. Remember Janet "boobery"
Jackson at the super bowl?

Network television in the states is not rated PG, it is equivalent to a G
rating before 10 PM. PG actually does allow partial nudity, as long as
there is no sexual contact. Boobs are OK, but no bush. Isn't the SI
actually PG13?

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-Richard Cockburn

From: Alan Browne

I was one of a few people who were asked to rate it and I rated it as
acceptable
for the SI. I hope Al will reconsider his decision. According to the rulz
the
SI admin has _sole_ veto power in these matters regarding the "PG" line).


Notice that this kind of crap didn't happen when I ran the show. I like
titties.

Annika1980 wrote:

Notice that this kind of crap didn't happen when I ran the show. I like
titties.

And you send us berries?


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Anders Svensson wrote:

States. I am slightly confused, because I do remember seeing at least
one, or two teats in previous mandates. There is also the prominent
lesbian French kiss image, which serves as a thumbnail icon for one of

"teats" are what hang from the bottom of cows.

Different Admin. We don't know where Bret would draw the line ... and frankly,
I don't want to know... ;-)

Cheers,
Alan

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Richard Cockburn wrote:

Alan Browne wrote in
:


Yes, nudity is a big issue in the US. Remember Janet "boobery"
Jackson at the super bowl?


Network television in the states is not rated PG, it is equivalent to a G
rating before 10 PM. PG actually does allow partial nudity, as long as
there is no sexual contact. Boobs are OK, but no bush. Isn't the SI
actually PG13?

I really don't know the definitions of what is G/PG, etc...

Most of the modern world finds the US definitions of what can be shown or not
shown quite baffling. You will happilly let kids watch violent programs
involving weapons of all sorts, but seeing a boob on national television results
in fines for the networks. Why is it that men's breasts and nipples can be
shown on television (and touched!) and women's cannot?

I respect Al's decision in this, he is the admin, but he does live in Taliban
controlled territory ...

Cheers,
Alan



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From: Alan Browne

Different Admin. We don't know where Bret would draw the line ... and
frankly,
I don't want to know... ;-)

No Cleveland Steamers.

From: Alan Browne

Notice that this kind of crap didn't happen when I ran the show. I like
titties.

And you send us berries?


You see berries. I see titties.