Is it sexist for one man to objectify another man?

[pagerbear]

I ask because of this post:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x1585236#1585305

[terrya]

1. No. Come on, a beautiful man is a beautiful man.

This is a touchy subject, I know.

But for me, in a world where there's a lot of ugliness, to see beauty in any form...what's wrong with appreciating it?

[pagerbear]

2. I'm with you!

[eyesroll]

3. Nah. I don't think so.

Granted, I'm a woman with a bit of an Inner Sexist Pig (see http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=1576346), so I might not be the best judge.

But...we are naturally drawn to that which we find attractive -- and that attractiveness can include "nice abs" or "nice package" or "nice legs" or "ooh, boobies" or (whatever it is trips your trigger here)...just as much as it can include "what a dive!" or "great intellect!" or (etc.).

[meegbear]

4. If your gonna post sissy bois

yes.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

5. PPhhhtttthhhhhpppphhhhttttt!!!!!!!!

:P

[meegbear]

9. LOL!!

Hey, what can I say.

[Magrittes Pipe]

6. What's wrong with being sexy?

</David St. Hubbins>

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

10. sexIST SEXIST!

[YellowRubberDuckie]

7. Pager is a cutie

:hi:
Duckie

[JohnKleeb]

8. nah

and I think he was joking with you, I doubt he cares. Just my observation. I dont mind people posting pictures of people they find attractive, if I did, I would be a hypocrite, because well a certain Czech model heh.

[pagerbear]

11. Unless they're in Speedos, eh JK?

[JohnKleeb]

12. haha umm I'll tolerate it

that don't mean I like it though. Eh, Ive been around speedos in the flash, was truly scared, I was only 7, but in a swim team was sorta fun. I mean, I won't get offended if you post pics of guys you find good looking, doesn't bother me, though speedos still scare the crap of me, there's nothing wrong with it, just like there's nothing wrong with me say posting a bunch of pictures of Petra Nemcova or some hot model.

[pagerbear]

13. We'll have to get YOU in Speedos one day!

Once you turn 18, of course!

[JohnKleeb]

14. no way

I wear trunks always. Looks better too, I am overweight keep in mind too.

[Warren DeMontague]

15. No. "Objectification" is a saw.

Definition of 'Objectification':
Anyone expressing sexual interest that I, personally, don't share, approve of or appreciate.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. only if you see all men as existing only for your desire

and having no existence in any other sphere aside from being beautiful.

no one objects being desired...but i dont want my boss to see me as only being pretty since i am extremely bright too...

[pagerbear]

17. What? Did you say something?

I was staring at your eyes.


:P

[La Lioness Priyanka]

18. atleast you werent staring at my boobs

:P

[pagerbear]

19. You have boobs?

I've never noticed.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

20. i do too

:P

[LynneSin]

21. you are no more sexist than the other 99% of the guys AND gals on DU

Welcome to our club!

We are all equal opportunity sexists!

[Cheswick2.0]

22. only if the objectifyer thinks of all men as sexual first and human last