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Feminism and Diversity

saras

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5. I would too. Thank you. But I wouldn't expect such a machine to be so appropriate ;)

Reply to Starry Messenger (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 10, 2012, 09:49 PM

Mar 2012

There are so many problems with it, I think anyone concerned about an existing social issue can find an application...

setting aside for a moment all the issues around what it tells you ...

People ARE going to look over your shoulder, and your "private" tastes are going to appear, whereas you may not WANT to be outed by a billboard. No matter what is being "outed", even where you buy your pants.

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A Plan UK billboard in London that knows your gender and age — creepy or cool? [View all] Starry Messenger Mar 2012 OP

Life imitates a theme of dystopian sci-fi Cirque du So-What Mar 2012 #1

There have been "target audiences" as long as there has been advertising. This billboard is a Vincardog Mar 2012 #2

Given how many young people DON'T "know" their gender, it seems pretty creepy saras Mar 2012 #3

I think "tranny" has fallen out of usage, I'd use trans gender. Starry Messenger Mar 2012 #4

I would too. Thank you. But I wouldn't expect such a machine to be so appropriate ;) saras Mar 2012 #5

This is so offensive I don't know where to start. n/t MadrasT Mar 2012 #6

This sounds like the same technology that was in the news woo me with science Mar 2012 #7