Should women wear make-up?

[Nuclear Unicorn]

116. The word "objectification" is being toss around quite a lot lately.

So much so I can't tell what is or is not objectification anymore.

My genuine concern is that the word is being contorted to mean, "Something I don't like and don't want other people to like either." That would broaden the definition so much that it would ultimately lose all meaning. Like the boy who cried "Wolf!" that would pave the way for more genuine, egregious objectification.

As I stated elsewhere in the thread: morality is an art, it involves knowing where to draw the line. I am seeking to define that line. If deliberately displaying one's good looks is objectification than it seems a natural conclusion to jump to that make-up lends itself to objectification. It accentuates physical attractiveness, presumably at the expense of intellect and talent.

However, I can see how those complaining about the SI swimsuit issues might also be reluctant to scold their fellow women about wearing make-up. Again, where do we draw the line?

It's not my fault the issue has become so muddled. With so much shouting back and forth I doubt anyone even knows what the hell it is they're fighting about, at this point they're just fighting.

I will add -- I'm sure you and Warren have clashed in the past. As I stated, I have clashed with him as well. On the issue where I took offense I remain steadfast in my opinion. However, I do not put people on a list. I take each issue in turn and I make my own judgments. Because I'm a woman and I can do that.