I guess the new ads are out

[QUINCYMASSGUY]

point

Lovemymag, I do see your point but there really has been a great shift in the type of people playing and a large adolescent and young adult crowd exists that is more interest in that type of imagery, and most manufacturers in any industry are forced to cater to what the customer wants or else risk losing the business to a manufacturer who is willing to cater to it. I see AGD as being family-acceptable but they would be fools to totally ignore this adolescent population, the same people who XMags are geared towards. Their recent metamorphasis has the company being aimed towards the tournament scene, and that scene is definitely family oriented. I can't even stand being around the stereotypical tourney player that are more and more common. But they are the ones spending the most money so they ARE the market and need to be catered to. Thats how all industries work.

[Beemer]

Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
Guys, the pic really isn't that racy. It's just made to appear that way.

[p8ntball1016]

Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
Guys, the pic really isn't that racy. It's just made to appear that way. I am perfectly aware of what comes with posing for pictures of that nature and I have to say that it doesn't bother me in the slightest. I don't take anything that is said personally and I'm never offended.

it dont bother us either

[mag-hatter]

Originally posted by Beemer
Originally posted by CaPoEiRa
Guys, the pic really isn't that racy. It's just made to appear that way.

oh so that thong sticking out isnt anything.....i hope you never become a parent. same with you quincymass.......you are just proving me right with the fact that most people have become blind to things like this. i dont CARE if "everyone else is doing it" and that "it helps marketing" because there are other ways to sell crap besides putting a half naked girl on there that has NOTHING to do with the damn product!

[GA Devil]

Hey maghatter what about the "race riot revolution" and the dancing hitler in your sig. Posted everytime you post. Dont you think that is offensive to some but yet you still have it there? I think before you get on your soap box you should take a long look in the mirror. Seeing that little strap on the side is no different then a girls bikini or seeing a bra strap at the neck of a shirt. Are they wrong for that happening too?

[Mango]

Maghatter: Seriously dude, you need to just let it go. I honestly dont CARE if it gets you worked up and I doubt anyone else does either. So you are just getting all bent out of shape over nothing. Just calm down and enjoy the advertisements for what they are.

And I totally agree with GA Devil.

[LoveMyMagMoreThanYou]

Originally posted by SprayingMango
Maghatter: Seriously dude, you need to just let it go. I honestly dont CARE if it gets you worked up and I doubt anyone else does either. So you are just getting all bent out of shape over nothing. Just calm down and enjoy the advertisements for what they are.

And I totally agree with GA Devil.

You obviously didn't read my post. I care that the companies that I want to support feel like they have to sell their products in this way. I know it happens "everywhere else." But that doesn't mean that I want it to happen in places where I felt it was unnecessary. The paintball industry grew at a phenomenal pace before this advertising and sinking to this level is unnecessary. I admit that the AGD ad is tame by comparison, but should I wait until they put full nudes to complain? I know some would relish full nude ads but I just don't think that they NEED them. Show the athletes in action.....or standing in full gear endorsing the product. Now that my point is out there, I'll stop........unless something infuriates me.

[Mango]

Originally posted by LoveMyMagMoreThanYou


You obviously didn't read my post.

Yes I did read it.

[QUINCYMASSGUY]

MAG

Maghatter, if seeing that much skin actually offends you, you need to stay off beaches, out of clubs, and frankly off the streets during summer because you;re going to be offended beyond belief. Your average college-age girl outside of a nunnery wear outfits where a thong may show like that, a low top, etc. Hell, XMen comics from 5-10 years back when I stopped reading them showed way more than that all the time. Or do you prefer all the kids dressing gothic like they do these years? It has been the decision of the society to approve of this type of appearance and you have the choice to agree or not, but sitting there and saying because we agree with it that we can't raise kids right, you're only proving that you're overreactng. This is why ratings exist, FCC rules regarding what can be seen on general TV, etc. This pic follows all guidelines which were created by the majority of americans agreeing with them so by the cultural standards agreed on by the clear majority of americans, this is fine. If you have an issue, buy a soapbox, go stand out in the middle of NY city, and preach it to the thousands of people that walk by because you basically need to change all of society's beliefs to have an effect. And if society approving of this sickens you, you need to accept it is either an American right to publish and view this material, or consider moving into a retirement home where you might find more people who agree with you.

[trevorjk]

hey i can still get HNAP of me!!!! that will calm everyone down haha

[QUINCYMASSGUY]

HNAP

sadly, no, I think you'd get a bunch of "thats not proper" posts and the argument would start again...

but I wouldn't have a problem with it...

[LoveMyMagMoreThanYou]

Originally posted by SprayingMango


Yes I did read it.

Just call me Nobody.

On the subject of the masses deciding that nude women selling paintball products is "OK", so if we disagree with the masses, we're supposed to shut up? I thought this was a message board!?! This is a soapbox. You might get me to agree that we are off of the original topic, but this can of worms has been opened.

[GA Devil]

Just let it go. Go play the sims online or something

[Wrathchild]

Originally posted by mag-hatter


oh so that thong sticking out isnt anything.....

I didnt notice the thong... Thanks for pointing it out? Not. You are a sick sad man for noticing it, hehe. Anyways, the photo is tasteful. Look at the "Stiffi" slogans, shut up now.

[QUINCYMASSGUY]

end

OK, here is my final statement, after it I'm done with this dumb argument and yes, it's way off topic.

Preach all you want, but don't make the kinds of comments maghatter did to start the argument. State your point, don't rip into us for liking something that is socially acceptable. Just accept our view, we'll accept yours. But watch how you present it, because how he did it was lame. And it is a forum, so feel free to ramble, but just understand it's old now and most of us in THIS thread don't care to hear it anymore. Start your own and talk about how racy imagery is wrong if you're really so obsessed about it.

OK, done arguing this