tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31612601.post5454625163134930806..comments2023-11-13T16:52:47.526+08:00Comments on The pitch: Sex sells, but does it harm?TKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08641609841097769278noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31612601.post-4917391534189973562007-05-18T12:28:00.000+08:002007-05-18T12:28:00.000+08:00Interesting that your research found that sex crim...Interesting that your research found that sex crimes tend to be caused more by the deprivation of sexually stimulating material rather than the abundance of it.<BR/><BR/>I think its a very valid point -- one which i agree with but of course there are exceptions for everything. The woman was just being a parent and when she saw the billboard, it must have made her feel uncomfortable so she's deemed it as harmful for her son to see.<BR/><BR/>In terms of restrictions, how do we gauge when we've crossed the line between acceptability and accountability of sexy ads? I prefer to celebrate individuality rather conforming to society norms but as an Asian i can understand the view this woman takes.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683643496788167298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31612601.post-64849875519949413792007-05-17T17:59:00.000+08:002007-05-17T17:59:00.000+08:00Well, actually, I recently did a research paper on...Well, actually, I recently did a research paper on the link between pornography and sex crimes. What I found was that, sex crimes tend to be cause more by the deprivation of sexually stimulating material rather than the abundance of it. <BR/><BR/>In reality, it has been found that sex offenders generally have less contact with pornography during their childhood than non-offenders, and have had “a sexually repressed childhood and sexually repressive parents” (Ref: Goldstein, M.J., Kant, H.S., & Hartmann J.J. (1974). Pornography and sexual deviance. Berkeley: University of California Press.)<BR/><BR/>I would say that that woman's views are unfounded and based more on paranoia than concrete facts. If she thinks a picture of a woman in a bra is going to encourage her son to become a pervert, then she might as well believe that seeing Superman fly on the big screen will inspire her kid to jump out of the window. <BR/><BR/>Like you said, Singapore is already conservative enough as it is. If regulations were tightened any more, it would indeed become a joke to the Ad World. However, Singapore does seem to be progressing, in that it is becoming more open-minded towards more "creative" advertising/marketing efforts (eg. the mini cooper mounted on the OUB Centre). If anything, I think Singapore will probably relax their regulations a little more in due time, rather than tighten it. At least, that's what I'm hoping.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.KEITH WONGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548240156333118059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31612601.post-4537444274467035402007-05-09T14:46:00.000+08:002007-05-09T14:46:00.000+08:00I respect this woman's opinions whilst not necessa...I respect this woman's opinions whilst not necessarily agreeing with them. I think, however, it is worth considering that subjects such as sex are, if 'hidden away', more likely to be regarded by youngsters and teenagers in an unhealthy way. When teenagers are forced to face their sexual urges and adolescent cravings in private there is a risk of unhealthy developments. I wonder how 'innocent' her son really is and how free he feels to discuss sexual matters with his mother.<BR/><BR/>It's weird too that a picture of a woman in a bra should be considered so detrimental to the youth of Singapore when, judging by 'local' TV content, kicking the living daylights out of fellow human beings seems so acceptable. I'd rather have a child of mine growing up to appreciate a nice chest than aspiring to mindless violence.Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05200696269275266556noreply@blogger.com