tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post810553162952994957..comments2024-03-27T06:15:18.574-04:00Comments on GOLF GIRL'S DIARY: Golf Meets Glamour - Is TIME Pandering for Readers?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04225531813848577032noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-52290472967757939092009-06-13T02:55:30.210-04:002009-06-13T02:55:30.210-04:00Welcome to mysurbuy.com:
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I much...I personally don't like being objectified.<br /><br />I much prefer safe sex.Nada Klunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-33028721882035252992009-05-27T09:35:13.837-04:002009-05-27T09:35:13.837-04:00I agree with golf growl to the extent that the lan...I agree with golf growl to the extent that the language (the headline in particular) was intentionally provocative. Of course, you all read the article, so by that most basic of measure, Mr. Gregory did his job. <br /><br />Maybe the writing is lazy, and irresponsible in the sense that Mr.Gregory didn't explicitly state "PDG does not sell sex", but let's be honest here, PDG is most certainly selling the illusion of sex. To think anything different borders on delusion. PDG didn't end up with a stable of beautiful women by accident. Admittedly the act and illusion are very different things.<br /><br />My take is that Mr.Gregory had very little to say himself. He basically intertwined his own innuendo between the divergent quotes of Nisha Sadekar and Dr. Lopiano. Object to the innuendo if you like, but in all likelihood, PGD wouldn't be successful without it. Guys like to flirt with pretty girls, and even when we know it's not happening, there's always the optimistic whisper in the back of our heads that says "maybe, just maybe...". I think it's a great business model, and wish Ms. Sadekar nothing but success. It's positively awesome that there's an opportunity for female golfers (especially with Tour opportunities in decline) to earn a living in a golf-related field, but again, talent isn't what's making the money.<br /><br />As to what ashgolf said...more often than not, it's women who feel compelled to protect other women from being objectified. It's also quite often double-speak for "I can't make a living off my looks, why should she". Personally, I think it's up to the individual (male or female) to decide if/when he/she is being objectified. Who am I to say what's right for another?<br /><br />Finally, to Patricia's point that Nisha was quoted out of context; I'm willing to accept that Mr. Gregory probably didn't frame her words as she envisioned, but there's a huge difference between mis-quoted, and quoted out of context; the latter usually a euphemism for "I said some stuff I wish I hadn't".QwowiGolfhttp://golf.qwowi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-51413409930641907092009-05-27T07:40:49.447-04:002009-05-27T07:40:49.447-04:00When the stupid Time article came out Anna Rawson ...When the stupid Time article came out Anna Rawson was still on the PGD roster (they even had a screenshot with her accompanying the article). Now she is gone from the website. Coincidence or not?Linksgolferhttp://linksgolfer.blogger.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-7034517543954456082009-05-26T23:35:15.480-04:002009-05-26T23:35:15.480-04:00Patricia,
I would recommend that you send this ar...Patricia,<br /><br />I would recommend that you send this article to Time using either your media contacts or as a last resort, a letter to the editor.<br /><br />I know whom I trust in this issue and it is not the sensationalistic journalist, it is you, the person who knows the subject of the article well and the one who has a reputation for calling it like it is.<br /><br />Time is not pandering for readers, they are assassinating the good character of someone by making them look like someone/something they aren't and it is utterly ridiculous that they can do so without compunction or remorse. This is not journalism. <br /><br />If I sound angry, I'm sorry, it is because I am.Charles Boyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672533578474522766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-79129945920070637072009-05-26T22:27:31.618-04:002009-05-26T22:27:31.618-04:00Time magazine is but a shadow of its former self. ...Time magazine is but a shadow of its former self. Though I hate to admit it, I remember well the days before the internet when a mention in Time dedicated itself to hard news and had maybe one or two small features a week on popular culture. But that was a different time. Nowadays in order to compete they've become a pop culture/celebrity magazine. <br /><br />Time's list of The World's Most Influential People is becoming increasing similar to People Magazine's list of The World's Most Beautiful People.thegolfsharkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134394081965354826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-25325552162681548492009-05-26T22:24:32.450-04:002009-05-26T22:24:32.450-04:00I now think Sean Gregory is a lazy horses-ass. An...I now think Sean Gregory is a lazy horses-ass. Anyone who writes for a living and does not do their research/homework deserves whatever backlash they get. <br /><br />Here's my suggestion ladies: the world of print is hurting so I say take your Time magazines and put them in the trash, do not renew. If the power of the purse is all they will understand, show them your opinion counts. If Time wants your business, let them earn it!Brian Allmanhttp://www.sweetspotgolf.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-39038594450928536082009-05-26T20:10:06.285-04:002009-05-26T20:10:06.285-04:00Talk about Time's a'wasting.Talk about Time's a'wasting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-41452143517749686902009-05-26T20:07:29.441-04:002009-05-26T20:07:29.441-04:00The guy never stops impressing me.
How was One-Ey...The guy never stops impressing me.<br /><br />How was One-Eyed able to post a comment with his pants on fire like that?Y. Zassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-86466230484056608752009-05-26T19:25:24.130-04:002009-05-26T19:25:24.130-04:00I just returned Time's job offer to be their golf ...I just returned Time's job offer to be their golf editor to them. <br /><br />I have principles. And I never lie.Vince Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761454912786879102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-87782470049152874982009-05-26T19:04:17.705-04:002009-05-26T19:04:17.705-04:00Good for you for calling Time/him out.Good for you for calling Time/him out.Donn Glennhttp://www.sortagolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-32830040941697715732009-05-26T18:46:45.542-04:002009-05-26T18:46:45.542-04:00Pure desperation! maybe because no one woman would...Pure desperation! maybe because no one woman would even look at him at the golf course!<br /><br />You know what, I'm flabbergasted, appalled by what he wrote! he just can't take the idea that women finally broke in the sports...Steffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15482820956451207798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-64801389169200465322009-05-26T18:35:20.799-04:002009-05-26T18:35:20.799-04:00I love the photo of the Golf shoe/Chanel shoe. Ver...I love the photo of the Golf shoe/Chanel shoe. Very clever.ashgolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11807043807126309989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-14708929846149311432009-05-26T18:33:26.251-04:002009-05-26T18:33:26.251-04:00It bothers me when men try to protect women from "...It bothers me when men try to protect women from "being objectified", especially because those same men are usually silent about the issue of women getting paid less than men for equal work. <br /><br />If anyone looks at the Play Golf Designs website and actually takes the time to read about what they stand for and what they provide they'll see the TIME article for the obvious link bait it is.ashgolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11807043807126309989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-22180432907400680422009-05-26T17:25:05.967-04:002009-05-26T17:25:05.967-04:00These days when a news magazine writes about "ladi...These days when a news magazine writes about "ladies for rent" and throws in the word "escort service" the story is pretty much guaranteed to attract eyeballs. And golf to the mix and it's probably the most effective headline a news magazine could come up with. That they don't care that Nisha (and the women who work with her) are hurt by it doesn't surprise me. As you point out, these days there's a lot of desperation in media circles.golf growlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818714221639417955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-79293060813607689352009-05-26T17:15:00.698-04:002009-05-26T17:15:00.698-04:00Sean Gregory is a perfect example of a lazy,exploi...Sean Gregory is a perfect example of a lazy,exploitative, un-informed,wanker. He should get his ass chewed out by the folks at Time, but will instead probably get promoted for driving traffic to their site. Now, if those boys with the pliers and blowtorch ever find him....Laci Underallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149956429897018411noreply@blogger.com