London Mayor to ban 'Beach Body' Ads

[Gauliscia]

London mayor plans negative body image advert ban on Tube, buses and trains
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36516378

So, essentially, in the name of protection and anti-hate, Sadiq Khan wants to ban adverts that show a negative body image, because it might place undue pressure on people not blessed with a sexy torso to get fitter. A lot of freedom-cynical people think it's justified, racist bigots think it's because he's Muslim. What do you think?

Personally, my issue with this ban is that it's censorship. Plain and simple. If a company pays for an advert to go up it should do, providing the host agrees to it too. It's not the government's role to tell companies what they can and can't publish. If something's obviously obscene or offensive there'll be enough pressure to have it removed. Secondly, a negative body image? Personally, it's promoting a better image. People should respect their bodies more, that means not abusing it by getting fat but through exercise and gastronomic restraint. Again, that's their problem, but I think pressure on people to improve how they look is acceptable, it's free speech.

A lot of people say appearance isn't importance. Personally, in my experience it's an excuse for being lazy. If someone styles their hair, shaves, dresses reasonably smart/fashionably, they are obviously capable of looking after themselves and are smart individuals. How can I trust the hygiene of a kitchen if they can't even shower in the morning?

[Valaran]

Oh Sadiq

I don't have much of an opinion on this, but I'd rather he focus on other issues in my city tbch.

[Aggicificicerous]

Public transport is owned by the government, isn't it? So it makes sense for the government to choose what sort of advertising is allowed on it.

[Gauliscia]

Public transport is owned by the government, isn't it? So it makes sense for the government to choose what sort of advertising is allowed on it.

Some public transport is, which I don't agree with either tbh. But the government should have the courtesy to just allow it..

[Southerly Gentleman]

I suppose this sort of thinking is the opposite of idealism. Ideals are essentially subjective, of course, but most people adhere to thinking a certain body type is attractive over, say, obesity. This ban suppresses the ideal, calling it unhealthy and demeaning. I think unfit people are far more unhealthy, frankly.

[Gauliscia]

I suppose this sort of thinking is the opposite of idealism. Ideals are essentially subjective, of course, but most people adhere to thinking a certain body type is attractive over, say, obesity. This ban suppresses the ideal, calling it unhealthy and demeaning. I think unfit people are far more unhealthy, frankly.

The so called summer body is how all people who do normal levels of exercise (outdoors) and eating should look like...

[Southerly Gentleman]

If the London mayor done this to respecting muslim believes system than I am ok with this, as long this is not made to appease white christians.

What's the difference between appeasing the beliefs of a Muslim and appeasing the beliefs of a white Christian?

[Sanctissima]

Seems trivial, to be quite frank.

My main gripe would be him wasting his time with this, rather than spending it on more important issues.

[Gauliscia]

If the London mayor done this to respecting muslim believes system than I am ok with this, as long this is not made to appease white christians.

Wut?

[Southerly Gentleman]

I suppose this sort of thinking is the opposite of idealism. Ideals are essentially subjective, of course, but most people adhere to thinking a certain body type is attractive over, say, obesity. This ban suppresses the ideal, calling it unhealthy and demeaning. I think unfit people are far more unhealthy, frankly.

The so called summer body is how all people who do normal levels of exercise (outdoors) and eating should look like...

That's not strictly true; it depends on what you define as "normal levels". But for the most part I agree with what you're saying.

[Gauliscia]

Seems trivial, to be quite frank.

My main gripe would be him wasting his time with this, rather than spending it on more important issues.

Trivial? This is censorship!

[Valaran]

What's the difference between appeasing the beliefs of a Muslim and appeasing the beliefs of a white Christian?

Muslims are discriminated and demonised people in the West because of the actions of the majority. They are vulnerable minority that needs more priorities.

ok...

why does that give them priority over public that affects everyone though?

[Gauliscia]

The so called summer body is how all people who do normal levels of exercise (outdoors) and eating should look like...

That's not strictly true; it depends on what you define as "normal levels". But for the most part I agree with what you're saying.

I swim, play football, rugby and so on. I eat a fair amount, and I love food. I've got a light tan from my toes to my forehead and I've got little flabber. I've got no shame at boarding school walking round at this time year with just a pair of boxers in the dorm...

[The balkens]

what.

[Gauliscia]

What's the difference between appeasing the beliefs of a Muslim and appeasing the beliefs of a white Christian?

Muslims are discriminated and demonised people in the West because of the actions of the majority. They are vulnerable minority that needs more priorities.

Why should you prioritise a minority?

[Valaran]

what.

deus vult?

[The balkens]

what.

deus vult?

Nyyeeeessss

[Sanctissima]

Seems trivial, to be quite frank.

My main gripe would be him wasting his time with this, rather than spending it on more important issues.

Trivial? This is censorship!

For body ads.

On public transport.

Forgive me if I fail to see the gravity of the situation. It's not like he's tearing up the Magna Carta or outlawing free speech. No, he may be wrong in doing this, but it's still a trivial issue. There are far more pressing matters facing London that he could have been attending to, rather than wasting his time with this.

[Valaran]

:lol:

deus vult?

Nyyeeeessss

Is that a Filthy frank reference.

I propose a crusade against such a heretically sjw policy.

[Ostroeuropa]

Oh look. Progressive censorship campaigns.

[The balkens]

:lol:

Nyyeeeessss

Is that a Filthy frank reference.

I propose a crusade against such a heretically sjw policy.

nyyyeeeesssss

[Gauliscia]

Trivial? This is censorship!

For body ads.

On public transport.

Forgive me if I fail to see the gravity of the situation. It's not like he's tearing up the Magna Carta or outlawing free speech. No, he may be wrong in doing this, but it's still a trivial issue. There are far more pressing matters facing London that he could have been attending to, rather than wasting his time with this.

Definitely a waste of time, but it brings up an important issue; the government/mayor trying to censor 'offensive' content...

[Valaran]

Is that a Filthy frank reference.

I propose a crusade against such a heretically sjw policy.

nyyyeeeesssss

100+ pope points. Do we unleash Chin Chin?

Definitely a waste of time, but it brings up an important issue; the government/mayor trying to censor 'offensive' content...

Its out of wack, but meh. I don't feel my rights have been violated to any great degree if this goes ahead, and as for the precedent argument - if he does from something more substantial, there will be a reaction.

[Anywhere Else But Here]

Personally, my issue with this ban is that it's censorship. Plain and simple. If a company pays for an advert to go up it should do, providing the host agrees to it too.

Unless the host is the state, in which case, fuck you, government. You'll take our ad whether you want to or not.

[Big Brain City]

Oh look. Progressive censorship campaigns.

A questionably relevant one, yes.
Eh. I was hoping for something more exciting from Sadiq Khan.