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Originally Posted by mraeneas
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I think that she would find it interesting that we do delve into the moral aspects of taking pics here. we don't just post them and walk (or wank) away. Riders do post here also sometimes. That has always intrigued me, that riders DO come here on occasion, look at the pics, talk about their experiences and share their impressions.
But the crux of the matter to me is how OCC is perceived and that somehow, we are "tainted" as though members here are fundamentally different from folks viewing these pics over at Flickr or any number of other sites. We are just normal people. And actually quite a few members here have rather astonishing intellects.
Anyway, this woman should be allowed her say and allowed to rest in peace. If she got herself in a little over her head here, which I kind of suspect, then hopefully time will heal and no one here need add fuel to the fire. In the photographer vs rider debate, I don't see defending photography to the point where open war breaks out. After all, the riders are the stars. Always have been. So if we are guilty of anything, it is simple hero worship and a desire to bring these courageous girls to the attention of others. No, we are not a photography site. The word "chick" is right there in the titles. So yeah, that is our focus but in no way does it diminish or take away from our admiration and awe for what these women do.
OK, then maybe we should rename OCC "One Click Superstar". That about sums it up for me. Does that sound like an attitude that should cause a woman to feel threatened or intimidated or devalued?
You are superstars!. Am I getting my point across now??
Klondike