NCAA 2027 Commits

[GEMINAM]

Literally none of your post makes sense. It’s not that I necessarily disagree, but I’ve read it several times now and I’ve no idea what point you’re trying to get across. It’s like you’re trying to be “body positive” whilst being critical of other people’s bodies…

My reply was because it sounded like Liv is being "body shamed" yet none of the other women that put their bodies out there in a swimsuit spread get the same hate when it is more or less the same thing... I for sure don't/didn't body shame anyone. The Simone portion I guess didn't quite belong. The moral to the story for me is that these girls taking a few pics for their recruiting shouldnt cause a distaste for anyone, they are strong beautiful hard working kids that feel beautiful and powerful putting on that leotard for a school that they could be competing for.

 

[MaryClare]

My reply was because it sounded like Liv is being "body shamed" yet none of the other women that put their bodies out there in a swimsuit spread get the same hate when it is more or less the same thing... I for sure don't/didn't body shame anyone. The Simone portion I guess didn't quite belong. The moral to the story for me is that these girls taking a few pics for their recruiting shouldnt cause a distaste for anyone, they are strong beautiful hard working kids that feel beautiful and powerful putting on that leotard for a school that they could be competing for.

Nope, still don’t understand what you’re trying to say.

I think you’ve just taken the initial comment way too personally and out of context and now you’re just rambling in your overreaction because you don’t actually know what you’re objecting to.

There is a well established view that women athletes in artistic sports are objectified and glamourised in ways that those in other sports are not. It’s the reason why many people dislike the heavy makeup and blinged up leotard look. Because it presents the sport in a certain way and plays to certain misconceptions about the sport and its athletes that I think we’d all agree are negative and should be discouraged. That your daughter (or anyone else) enjoys it, feels confident, empowered etc or whatever excuse you want to give, doesn’t mean that the bigger issue doesn’t exist.

 

[GEMINAM]

Nope, still don’t understand what you’re trying to say.

I think you’ve just taken the initial comment way too personally and out of context and now you’re just rambling in your overreaction because you don’t actually know what you’re objecting to.

There is a well established view that women athletes in artistic sports are objectified and glamourised in ways that those in other sports are not. It’s the reason why many people dislike the heavy makeup and blinged up leotard look. Because it presents the sport in a certain way and plays to certain misconceptions about the sport and its athletes that I think we’d all agree are negative and should be discouraged. That your daughter (or anyone else) enjoys it, feels confident, empowered etc or whatever excuse you want to give, doesn’t mean that the bigger issue doesn’t exist.

First off you don't get to tell me what i am or am not saying. There in fact isn't and "established" view.. Maybe a view that you and some may have, but established is again FAR FETCHED. What on earth does a blinged out leo say exactly? I have a daughter in the sport and she is a D1 athlete..
We will agree to disagree. Have a wonderful day!

 

[Passion]

What on earth does a blinged out leo say exactly?

It says this is a pageant, not a sport.