All I have been seeing since I came back are articles on the whole Eternity controversy with Mel (Bluegreen86) wearing nothing but fur
I thought it time to let our readers way in. What do you think about this display of virtual pixelated nudity? As many already know this sparked a heated response from Kasia (undamyumbrellla) to Tyler (Tylerisbold) and also evoked a strong response from others. Many have done this in the pas in the name of art from Style_Magazine and Steelone to Isabella Arci's blog Memoire's of a Medoll.Do you think it is just another form of art or unnecessary display of teenage sexuality. Tell us!
Mia (Haus of Sin) has chosen to speak out about her chose of banners. See below.
With so much speculation going around Eternity, HOS and so on, I chose to write about how I see and feel about it. First and foremost, what did you expect? Rainbows, unicorns, puppies? We've all grown up from those blissful old days of Stardoll. The more we grow up, the more mature we'll be.
If you look at magazines you'll notice that they're built up to create a fantasy, and something to dream of. It's based on offering you the kind of fantasy that you desire. We always complain about nudity, crazy trends and standing out, but the truth is that you are the one who chooses to be all of that. Otherwise no one would offer whatever it is that's a part of the fantasy.
There's a thin line between what's sexy and what's just plain racy. It's sexy to show some skin and wear flattering garments, it's racy to be all nude with a bottle of vodka. Graphics never show actions, and just because some model wears lingerie does not mean that she'll end up in sleeping with everyone she can. It's just an illusion.
At the end of the day, those sexy graphics are just pixels. Nothing to take too seriously. This is just a website.
I personally don't necessarily mind the nudity although it's not to my taste. I do feel art can be accomplished on here without it as shown by the cover for D magazine by Monroe.... I think it's just as good without the shock factor.
What do you think about what she has to say on the subject?
Yes, this is a virtual web suite - but behind every account is one real human.Or child.I saw comments on Eternity mag - one child of 9 years old posted comment :"why did you add nudity? This magazine can be a nice and without it". On this suite is some really jung kinds.. And I dont wanna to let my little sis watch magazines like that, magazines that "for everyone". Mel is wonderful person - kind, nice. But when someone looks at picture - he will think something else! How would you feel if someone made that graphic of virtual you? I mean - it represents you!...
ReplyDeleteKasia was totally right :/
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I don't see it as a problem- it's virtual and not really happening in real life.
ReplyDeleteI love those pictures in Eternity mag :)
It isent really bad, its just quite strange. Maybe stick to clothing instead of more flesh shown.
ReplyDeleteI agree with belive_rock,
ReplyDeleteThe cover should represent how Mel is in real life but on the cover she looks a bit like a.....I won't say it here ;S
But then again,
ReplyDeleteIt is just a virtual "fantasy" site so its not illegal. The HOS banner is a bit innapropriate for younger kids but then again; its called "Haus of SIN" so young kids shouldn't be on that site anyway!
i think it's no really ok,
ReplyDeletethe magazine is nearly ok but the banner from hos is too.. ( i don't know the word) xD
because you must respect that there coud be little girls and maybe for those this pics are not good
I seriously think people should stop all this nudity nonsense. Just take a look at the Banner of Haus of Sin. It is literally sinful. Is there anything wrong with making the dolls wear clothes?? I dont think that Eternity is as bad. Depending on the way you look at it, it could put Mel in a bad light. But at least she is wearing something which covers a decent part of her body. Putting nudity on magazine covers doesnt prove anything. If anything, it makes you loose your audience.
ReplyDeleteD Magazine is a perfect example. It just has the face of a person, but it still looks really pretty.
And the Cyanide issue where Jenna was CG. She was fully clothed, and it worked really well. End of the day, using nudity doesnt work well. So why bother? I mean, if you were to put someone on a magazine cover in real life, or you were to put yourself on, just think. Would you really dress like that??
i don't mind it's just pixel and i think it can be ar
ReplyDeleteIhonestly think the D mag's cover looks better.
ReplyDeleteI know it's all virtual but the doll represents a real woman so..
Bleh, I don't really care about... What's the point? it's just a virtual doll... Anyway, I think we see worst images on TV, internet and other mags every day and no one thinks it's a crime.. :/
ReplyDeletePETA wouldnt like this!
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ReplyDeleteI think that there is a thin line between what is appropriate and not appropriate. Most of the readers of blogs are middle school and above, so they can hopefully understand that it's just an image, not something to do yourself. I think that for the Eternity cover, Mel should have been more fully clothed.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think it's nothing to get worked up over. They aren't real and nothing inappropriate is even shown (although there is a large amount of skin showing:p) On the other hand, these magazines are supposed to be about fashion which nudity isn't exactly portraying. haha.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't like it, then just don't look at it. That's not that hard to do.
Now, if these were actual people, I'd have a problem with that :p
I Like It, But At The Same Time It`s To Much - Even Though Not A Lot Of Clothes Are On The Dolls.
ReplyDeleteBut They Have To Remember That Younger Children Play On Stardoll & Might Come Across Their Article, & I Wouldn`t Be To Happy Knowing My Child Is On A Website Which Leads To Another With Nudity!
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Mia is ignorant. I have no respect for that girl. I don't really understand people's logic when they say, "Oh, it's just pixels, who cares?" To those of us who treat Stardoll as a community of human beings, and not just some fantasy make-believe world, these "pixels" are a representation of an actual person. It's one thing to dress your MeDoll in designer clothing that you can't afford in real life, that's the fun "fantasy" aspect to it. But it's quite another to create a vulgar graphic based on what is still essentially a kids website and sexualize yourself, even just in pixel form, when most of these girls are underage to begin with.
ReplyDeletei personally think it's not healthy for the stardoll community...a good portion of the members are young, and should keep as pure as mind as possible!
ReplyDeleteand p.s...go perez!
ReplyDeleteI think some people are just making too much drama out of something as simple as a bit of flesh showing, if it were full on nudity, then that would be something else. Yes, it does represent a person, but they want to look that way so if they feel confident in it then why shouldn't they go for it?
ReplyDeleteStardoll was started for young kids and everyone should respect that. This means kids will get to this eventually, they will read it and they will be changed. So it's up to you the writer to advise that it's for 12+ or 13+ years old.
ReplyDeleteMany live are completly different. Some maybe at that level and comfortable in exploring that some maybe no.
Remember it comes from stardoll mostlyso it's young kids, remebr that, advise.....??
I agree with Belive_rock &[Pwincess]Sara.
ReplyDeletePictures in Eternity Mag are really pretty and well done,but still,I agree with Belive_rock,behind every account there is a real person.And I really don't understand why did Mel wore only fur? It's a bit too ''naked'' and it's not rly a good campaign for PETA xP
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I think that Haus of Sin is phornograpic. Eternity is just sexy and provocative....It isn't showing 'bad organs' so I think that is ok...
ReplyDeleteIn this days, everywhere is nudity. And why not on stardoll?
XOXO, bridget(brigi_brigitte from Stardoll)
There are always going to be two sides to every story ;)
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ReplyDeleteFor the millionth time, Mel actually AGREED on doing this. In my eyes, it doesn't look like nudity/pornography. It looks like art. Naomi Campbell (an extremely famous model) also posed in a picture only wearing fur. Are you complaining at her?!
ReplyDeleteI think both HOS and Eternity are both NON-pornographic. I find the covers very classy, elegant and chic. I can understand how maybe 8year olds or the younger generation of Stardoll might be shocked at the sight but they'll come to understand that the human body should not be something "disgusting" or "sexual". It is art. Many models posed "half" nude and even famous artists drew nude people. It's just a form of art. Saying this however, it's not like actual parts are showing. It all depends on what the magazine editors want. Appeal to the younger or mature generation of Stardoll?
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Pinkrocker001.
I don't like it. I think it's quite creepy actually. Nude virtual dolls? To me, elegance can be shown without nudity especially on a CHILDREN website.
ReplyDeleteEmmashines says: I think both HOS and Eternity are both NON-pornographic. I find the covers very classy, elegant and chic.
ReplyDeleteI SAY: HOW IN THE HELL CAN CUM SPLATTERS ON THE FLOOR BE CLASSY, ELEGANT AND CHIC.
I rest my case.
IT IS NOT CUM!
ReplyDeleteI think if the website is called "House of sin" little children soulden't be on that site :P
ReplyDeleteBut I think the pictures are great, if u can't take it, son't look at them!
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