Worlds gone mad

the only reason I can think that they’ve done it is to try and attract more of a family audience......but that seems at odds with the rest of their marketing policy..eg drink your body weight in alcohol. It seems like an odd decision as I’ve not seen a campaign for them to be removed
 
IanM said:
It’s odd what the offended brigade will have a hissy about, and what they will ignore!
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On that I would agree. I do think these models have had their day but I find it amazing that the endless semi naked and naked selfies posted by celebs and reality numpties get no grief at all. I don't see the difference between the two situations.
 
I am not surprised that have stopped the ladies from walking down with the darts players, the way the world Is going we won’t be able to say or do anything incase someone finds offence.
Personally I think they did no harm, it’s not like they were in bikinis, was just a bit fanfair before the match starts.
The girls had an easy job, that they were paid for, hopefully they find work somewhere else that doesn’t offend anyone!!
 
I remember when the ladies at my club were told they would all have equal standing with the male members. They basically already did, they could play Saturday mornings etc unless there was a 'male only' competition (which wasn't that often) so they really didn't gain very much at all. They had to pay an extra £500 a year though and guess what......nobody actually asked them if they wanted this new deal or not but thanks to the PC brigade it was forced upon them.
 
drive4show said:
I remember when the ladies at my club were told they would all have equal standing with the male members. They basically already did, they could play Saturday mornings etc unless there was a 'male only' competition (which wasn't that often) so they really didn't gain very much at all. They had to pay an extra £500 a year though and guess what......nobody actually asked them if they wanted this new deal or not but thanks to the PC brigade it was forced upon them.
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Who were the PC brigade?
 
Petition afoot to get them reinstated.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-42851554

”However model Charlotte Wood who is one of the best known walk-on girls on the darts circuit has spoken out against the ban.

"Wow 10k signatures in 24 hours! A big thank you for everyone's support," she wrote on Twitter.

The 29-year-old said her "rights are being taken away" and darts accounts for 60% of her income.”
 
Don Barzini said:
Petition afoot to get them reinstated.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-42851554

”However model Charlotte Wood who is one of the best known walk-on girls on the darts circuit has spoken out against the ban.

"Wow 10k signatures in 24 hours! A big thank you for everyone's support," she wrote on Twitter.

The 29-year-old said her "rights are being taken away" and darts accounts for 60% of her income.”
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10,000 knuckle draggers in the darts scene, wow who would have thunk that. :whistle:
 
Do they still do the topless darts on that channel from ages ago - maybe they can go and get a new job there.

I remember when they played some of the games on ice rinks also.
 
As a father of a 11 year old girl, and therefore maybe possibly a bit over sensitive to this issue, I approve of any measure that encourages women and girls to aim for something bit more than looking nice to please men. As a hell of a lot of media images kind of promotes this.

There is a massive issue with teenage girls nowadays leading to mental health issues, a lot fuelled by traditional and social media, for girls to try and be seen to look attractive and having a great life. And any initiative that moves us away from that is fine by me.

Fully agree that darts girls is not the most pressing issue society has to address to try with regards to equality, and that this was led by the broadcasters who are mostly worried about the profit they can make from the sport, as opposed to equality for all. But as they say, every little helps. I am sure the darts girls who make their living from basically looking pretty will find a lot of other avenues to exploit in todays society so I can't feel that sorry for them to be honest.
 
so what about those girls who enjoy the job and want to do it? Do we take away their freedom of choice for a line of work that they choose because someone deems it to be un-PC?

If you dont like it turn over, no-one is forcing you to watch it. I swear these days people are making it their lives to find what they deem to be un-PC things and then ruin it for those who do.

Absolute madness.
 
What about those cabin crew at the Race To Dubai presentation? They don’t look scantily clad. Are we getting rid of them too?
Is it what they are wearing that’s the problem or because they are female?
Is it that women have no place in a male sporting environment?
Are we or should we be heading for segregation? Or do we have to have at least one token woman at a male only event and vice versa (as long as said woman is covered up).
Is it that the girls look too good and we can’t trust ourselves and feel we shouldn’t look?
Should we be ashamed that we find others attractive?
Will we be banning all such activity? Are those two blokes on “8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown” out of a job too?
Is head to toe total cover up the answer?
Is this more about the insecurities of men than the girls in question?
Are feminists just jealous?

Before we start banning things and embarking on significant social change these questions and more need to be answered.
 
These PC morons will not be happy until we're all walking around in berkas. Sex will not longer take place between people of any sex for fear of cries of "violation!"
We in the countries on Britain are free to express ourselves how we wish. If these people wish to restrict EVERYTHING and EVERYONE there are countries that allow this. Clear off to them. You'll soon be back!. Shut up and let people do what they want!
 
Crazyface said:
These PC morons will not be happy until we're all walking around in berkas. Sex will not longer take place between people of any sex for fear of cries of "violation!"
We in the countries on Britain are free to express ourselves how we wish. If these people wish to restrict EVERYTHING and EVERYONE there are countries that allow this. Clear off to them. You'll soon be back!. Shut up and let people do what they want!
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A ban on sex is also very environmentally friendly. Stop that and within 100 years the planet will be saved.
 
I thought HK’s post was very considered and maybe shed a different perspective on this, it’s increased my understanding of any potential issue.
Did no one else read it? Or did the last 3 posters just choose to ignore it??

I also think that we have to remember that no one is banning this. The governing body is choosing to end this practice.
 
therod said:
I thought HK’s post was very considered and maybe shed a different perspective on this, it’s increased my understanding of any potential issue.
Did no one else read it? Or did the last 3 posters just choose to ignore it??
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I read it. I have read all the posts on here.
i agree it was considered. I find myself asking questions though as highlighted in my post. If we are embarking on significant social change (and the darts thing is a very small example of this) then we need to know why.
I also found myself thinking about the freedom HK’s daughter will have in her future and indeed the freedom we will all have.
We have been down this route before. The Victorians famously covered up the lower part of piano legs because they thought they looked like ladies ankles. It didn’t work then and it won’t work now. People will always strive for freedom and self expression.
If people want this kind of thing stopped they have to give good reasons why. Calling it tacky is not good enough. Blackpool is tacky (sorry Blackpool) but people still go.
I am open to persuasion but I will always default to freedom of the individual.
 
therod said:
I thought HK’s post was very considered and maybe shed a different perspective on this, it’s increased my understanding of any potential issue.
Did no one else read it? Or did the last 3 posters just choose to ignore it??

I also think that we have to remember that no one is banning this. The governing body is choosing to end this practice.
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I sort of agree with HK but, equally, would ask the question "are the darts girls sex workers? No, of course they are not. Not every beautiful person is blessed with brains, and to some its the opportunity to earn money using an asset that isn't a degree in astro-physics. Some might even want to be seen as 'models.' Do I think any less of someone who chooses to be a 'walk on' for the darts? No, its just a job. Scantily dressed, e.g. at the boxing, mmm not so keen.

They are adults. They have a choice. Should society judge them for doing what they do? Should society look to create a 'proper' lifestyle choice?

Totally agree with the point that there is pressure on young girls to be size 6-8. That is really sad. We should be saying be happy who/what you are. Beauty is more than skin deep.
 
I'm surprised it's taken this long for this subject to raise it's head. It's all very well saying that some girls want to do it but they only do it in the hope of being spotted for something else. What would be everyone's reaction if the girls were replaced by equally scantily clad blokes? It's window dressing but it doesn't add to the spectacle.
 
therod said:
I thought HK’s post was very considered and maybe shed a different perspective on this, it’s increased my understanding of any potential issue.
Did no one else read it? Or did the last 3 posters just choose to ignore it??

I also think that we have to remember that no one is banning this. The governing body is choosing to end this practice.
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It was indeed well put and quite measured... However, maybe, a little narrow minded from someone who in the past has advised he doesn't have issues with sweary words... Whereas an old knuckle dragger like me thinks that's all very much part and parcel of the downward spiral of society... Whilst I am quite relaxed with ladies bits on display... After all should we stop going to the beach, swimming pool or even art galleries for fear of wanton displays of flesh...
 
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