This is a 1/2 page ad in the most recent Safari Times. Perhaps some members of the organization should recommend against selling advertising to organizations that debase the fairer sex.

Bad call on their part.

That's pathetic

You know, this annoys me less than all the Viagra ads and such crap in the mainstream press.

Jeez, it's vegas. You know, sin city. What do you think is going on?

Our local paper has ads for strip clubs in it.

While I am not real hot on all the ads in general in membership publications, they all do it. Yes, there is a matter of where you draw the line, but the mix club is part of Mandalay Bay. If you are getting a deal from a merchant to have the convention there, I suspect you have to let them advertise it, or else the cost goes way up.

Somehow, I suspect most women look at the ad and just shrug. Sexual advertising for both sexes is ubiquitous now.

Or is this just another SCI can do no right thread?

Get serious, much ado about nothing IMHO.

I agree it has little to do with SCI's mission, but it's held in Vegas for Pete's sake.

I would wager none of the ladies in the ad have a problem with it?

What a bizarre set of priorities, the same person complaining about the ad and sexual debasement is someone that casually drops racial epithets.

How is that advertisement debasing anybody?

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reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
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I dunno about all that, but the girl on the left looks like she could use a little lunch money. I mean how else is she going to get through law school?

Just saying...

Not what I am used to seeing as an ad in the magazine but are you really offended by the picture of that girl?

Man up and grow a set! Turn the page if you don't like it and don't go if that offends you!

You will see more than that just walking to the convention floor and at some of the booths.

Whats it like to be so weak that a photo offends you? Really?

Not sure posting the actual picture on a "public forum" is helping your cause much either...

(But I am not complaining that you did)

Some interesting replies, having been to Vegas many times, understanding the context and location, would someone like to argue that this ad in SCI's magazine is not advertising prostitution in some capacity?

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I dunno about all that, but the girl on the left looks like she could use a little lunch money. I mean how else is she going to get through law school?Just saying...

Opus, I would have to agree, she does look rather hungry.

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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
Some interesting replies, having been to Vegas many times, understanding the context and location, would someone like to argue that this ad in SCI's magazine is not advertising prostitution in some capacity?

I believe that prostitution and Vegas are inextricably intertwined - why else would SCI go there (pun intended). You can pretty much get it anywhere, anytime for pocket change. You can't walk 5 steps without someone handing you a flier with a picture and number on it. Or so I have been told...

So an ad in a small magazine is not adding too much to the debauchery as usual in Vegas.

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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
Some interesting replies, having been to Vegas many times, understanding the context and location, would someone like to argue that this ad in SCI's magazine is not advertising prostitution in some capacity?

505 Gibbs,

The Mix Lounge is a legitimate bar and nightclub at the top of the Delano (formerly THE Hotel).

It's a nice place to have drinks with your friends or significant other, the views are great, and prostitution is neither promoted nor permitted (no casino or hotel would risk its licenses by permitting prostitutes to work their premises).

The waitresses are not dressed like that, and there are no "go go" dancers.

The fact is, sex sells. As far as I know the scantily clad models in the ad have nothing to do with the Mix Lounge
and appear to have been superimposed to appeal to the prurient interests of yokels from Houston.

George

The last time I was at SCI in Reno I noticed that there were quite a few fat old men who were kind enough to bring their "daughters" to the convention. And those "daughters" were all wearing bolt on double D's, micro mini skirts and stiletto heels.

Sex sells indeed.

And of course the OP is an original troll so I wouldn't put to much emotional Capitol into this thread if I were you.

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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
Some interesting replies, having been to Vegas many times, understanding the context and location, would someone like to argue that this ad in SCI's magazine is not advertising prostitution in some capacity?

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Att...as_Vegas_Nevada.html

Its a lounge not a brothel. Its Vegas ads are a little racey.

Besides if I was paying $400 for my name badge at SCI - it is nice some place comps SCI members. SCI for sure will only be focused on getting as much $ out of members.

Why I am going to DSC - $100 bucks to get in for 4 days :-)

Mike

See you boys there....

As a good friend of mine says, I pray the day I quit looking is the day they shovel dirt in my face!

Always liked Kipling.

dry up 505 gibbs
by the way u are demeaning that great caliber with your appropriation

I was so disgusted with it that I looked at it many times just to see if I might find some redeeming factors to it.
Think I may have to look at it again & again & again etc.

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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
Some interesting replies, having been to Vegas many times, understanding the context and location, would someone like to argue that this ad in SCI's magazine is not advertising prostitution in some capacity?

Those young ladies aren't prostitutes- they're "substitutes". They hook only on weekends!

Another reason I won't go. I need a Clorox bath every time I leave that scummy town.

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Originally posted by bwana cecil:
I was so disgusted with it that I looked at it many times just to see if I might find some redeeming factors to it.
Think I may have to look at it again & again & again etc.

What's her name?

Well I can't wait to go again this year! I had a great night last year talking with fellow hunters and outfitters. Also with the women on the right

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Originally posted by boarkiller:
What's her name?

Whatever you want it to be....

Debbie does Dallas straight from DSC?
I'm game young lady

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Originally posted by bwanamrm:
See you boys there....

As a good friend of mine says, I pray the day I quit looking is the day they shovel dirt in my face!

And even then I will be sneaking back for another look see.

At least 505 could done a better job of copying the ad.

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Originally posted by Opus1:
I dunno about all that, but the girl on the left looks like she could use a little lunch money. I mean how else is she going to get through law school?

Just saying...

Great humour.

I think I might go by there and have a drink.One thing I don't like about Vegas is that after convention hours members are no longer around.I agree about the lack of class in the picture.It makes you feel as if this is a sleazy spot where you risk being ripped off or something.

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Originally posted by Opus1:
I dunno about all that, but the girl on the left looks like she could use a little lunch money. I mean how else is she going to get through law school?

Just saying...

After being to Club Paradise in my youth, I have to say these girls are not "Vegas quality" Our wives have absolutely nothing to worry about whether they're with us or home.

you should come tubing the Boise River with us some July weekend. The girls there have B-O-O-B-S (big ones)...

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Originally posted by 505 gibbs:
Some interesting replies, having been to Vegas many times, understanding the context and location, would someone like to argue that this ad in SCI's magazine is not advertising prostitution in some capacity?

Whats the problem? You now are opposed to women controlling their bodies and the free market and entrepreneurship ?

In looking at 505's avatar it is apparent what the problem is.

His monkey nuts don't work like man nuts.

Strippers...um I mean dancing adult entertainers need love too. It's a form of art after all.

We could have an informal get together there. It might make me reconsider my decision (I wasn't planning on going this year) lol

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Strippers...um I mean dancing adult entertainers need love too. It's a form of art after all.

Exactly! Single moms need our support!

Gee, I'm surprised anybody reads the Safari Times. Or are you guys just looking at the pictures???

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Gee, I'm surprised anybody reads the Safari Times. Or are you guys just looking at the pictures???

I do occasionally see something worth reading.
I keep looking for an article by Saeed in there.