I need an honest opinion on a nudity related subject.
I know, it might sound silly, but I'm writing a blog post on a related subject and I really need to know...
The question is: if you see an amateur, nude photo of a woman, what is your first thought, first, impulsive reaction?
a)is it something along the lines of "wh*re!" or a sex-related remark like "dat a$$" or "nice bo.bs"? Something that might be considered negative, sexist, derogatory?
b)is it something more positive? It can be a remark about, say, breasts but without a feeling of hostility, disrespect etc. Do some of you feel some kind of amazement (wow, she sure is brave) or gratefulness (thanks for sharing your body)? Or something like "I don't think less of her despite the fact she showed herself nude"?
You have to understand... I and many others have been TOLD how people react to such photos and that these reactions are misogynistic, disrespectful to women.
Although I know people might have serious problems with giving an honest answer, I don't see a way to find out if what I've been told is true or not.
If you don't want to be judged by your answer, I have a solution. Ask some of your friends and simply hide your answer among the answers of your friends (like: one of us says that... the other that...)
The question is: if you see an amateur, nude photo of a woman, what is your first thought, first, impulsive reaction?
a)is it something along the lines of "wh*re!" or a sex-related remark like "dat a$$" or "nice bo.bs"? Something that might be considered negative, sexist, derogatory?
b)is it something more positive? It can be a remark about, say, breasts but without a feeling of hostility, disrespect etc. Do some of you feel some kind of amazement (wow, she sure is brave) or gratefulness (thanks for sharing your body)? Or something like "I don't think less of her despite the fact she showed herself nude"?
You have to understand... I and many others have been TOLD how people react to such photos and that these reactions are misogynistic, disrespectful to women.
Although I know people might have serious problems with giving an honest answer, I don't see a way to find out if what I've been told is true or not.
If you don't want to be judged by your answer, I have a solution. Ask some of your friends and simply hide your answer among the answers of your friends (like: one of us says that... the other that...)
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Mostly I don't think anything much. Nudity is pretty nothingy to me. I've seen plenty of bare flesh and it's not really that interesting anymore.
For the record I am now going to think 'nice bobs'.
For the record I am now going to think 'nice bobs'.
I see. Thanks for your comment
"At least they're trying!"
Honestly, I just skip to the classy ones. But even professional shots can be distasteful.
Honestly, I just skip to the classy ones. But even professional shots can be distasteful.
I understand. Thanks for your comment.
amateur doesnt imply bad quality either in photo settings or model performance 
but if i see something that would be "improvable" (mistake an experienced photographer wouldnt make) (and i spot it) would likely point it gently
but if i see something that would be "improvable" (mistake an experienced photographer wouldnt make) (and i spot it) would likely point it gentlyI understand. Thanks for your comment
My usual reaction is attention whore. And then followed by a drop in faith of humanity seeing that the whore indeed gets praised as if she was a god.
I understand your point. I think that I've seen it happening too.
There are so many talentless nude shots on here, yet they get more praise than great art.
You are Over-thinking it.
It's not silly.
Just do what you are doing (without remarking on yourself).
It's not silly.
Just do what you are doing (without remarking on yourself).
"Nice boobs" is not a negative or derogatory remark. It is a compliment.
Also, what word DO you use to refer to boobs? Let's say you had to call the doctor about boob problems.
Also, what word DO you use to refer to boobs? Let's say you had to call the doctor about boob problems.
My first thought is usually to find something I like about the picture and comment on that, such as, "the use of light and shadow is very well done" or "the model actually looks like she's enjoying herself". I enjoy looking for things that make the picture stand apart from all the others. If, however, it's a close up of someone's genitals, I think along the lines of, "that's not very tasteful". I'm an artist. I like looking at art, not pornography. If a picture is well done, it deserves praise. I honestly don't think I've ever thought someone was a whore though.
if its been well done, then i would probably admire the person, pause to appreciate the various bodily curves, and the effects of lighting and shadows etc, then seek their permission to use the image as a reference for my own sketches.
if it's been terribly done then i'd just think "ooookay, fire your photographer"
if it's been terribly done then i'd just think "ooookay, fire your photographer"
I see. Thanks for your comment.
welcome
Why are you censoring? Also, I don't think in terms of the model I think in terms of the photographer unless the model looks really uncomfortable or bad.
I just don't use these words, that's why
I see your point. Thanks for the comment.
I see your point. Thanks for the comment.
i was just conused. i mean confused. did i spell that right. im sorry youre so nice and everything looks like i p spelll it wrong whe n i am drunk. maybe ignore this and i can trype sense when i am sober. 
No problem. A lot of people find it weird. The reason why I don't use such words is the way I was raised.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
I am so sorry for not making sense when I'm drunk. Basically, I agree with your post, is what I think I was trying to say. So, so sorry!No problem
It's been done thousands of times before on every scale from tasteful to trashy, generally I move on, or have a good laugh if it's really bad.
I agree. I had forgotten that after so many of these it evokes less and less emotions. Thanks for your comment
You're welcome, the first one is free but after that I shall have to charge you.