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more about #retouching more comments → MIXED: "...since a recent study found that overweight women feel worse about themselves after looking a photos of models, whether the models were skinny or n... more » futuremouse: Can the disclaimers take the form of LOLmodels? ATTN: Thiz bish no iz real. Real ladiez headz no iz biggur than bodiez. #photoshopban more » dancerevolution: Anything that brings awareness to the intense pressure put on teenage girls (and boys) to look a certain way is a great thing. It is a huge step in t... more » Notes from the underwhelmed: I think it's a good idea mostly because I think it's hilarious. #photoshopban more » ZemarSea Urchin: Ooh and what about the peer/family aspect? Has anyone studied that in realtion to media images? Which is the larger factor? #photoshopban more » ZemarSea Urchin: It's like the ciggie warnings. Is it working for you? #photoshopban more » Leucadia: Great advice for everyone: Try to look at fewer advertising images, period. I stopped buying magazines because every magazine is simply a device to ge... more » FrannyR: Yes, I think it's a good idea. Most of the time, ppl aren't aware of just how much retouching has been/can be done. Or how. Ppl say "Oh, that's photos... more » History Major: But photography in itself has always had a illusion laced into it? You can do things with lighting and angles etc. This has always been the nature of ... more » FrabjousDay: God, that is so sad. But it's not just a girl thing. My little brother is going through the same thing. He's always been big, and very self-conscio... more » OneTwoPunch: Interesting article, Margaret! It's something to think about. I know if I was a celebrity who posed often for photos, I would have my agent draw up co... more » smirkette: obvious study is obvious, but if this is what it takes for gov't to take this seriously, I can live with that. And I get creeped out every time I see... more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: I still think there should be a "retoucher" credit on images that have been retouched. They list the photographer, the stylist, the designers, the ma... more » femme-bot: I have a disclaimer on my pack of cigs. It doesn't do much. I'm not against this at all though. We put disclaimers on lots of unhealthy shit (cigs, bo... more » Bos'un's Mate: So the essence of Lisa Danziger at her best is David Spade with a shaved mug? more » -
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More Experts Call For Disclaimers On Photoshopped Ads
A group of doctors and academics have submitted a report to the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority, saying retouched images make women and girls as young as five hate themselves. They want disclaimers on ads, but will that make a difference? More » -
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Self Editor Says Photoshopped Covers Capture "Essence Of You At Your Best"
In appearances on the Today Show and Good Morning America, SELF editor Lucy Danziger revealed that she's totally unrepentant about Photoshopping her magazine's Kelly Clarkson cover, and about convincing readers that looking your "personal best" means looking like someone else.
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British Lawmakers Take Stand Against Photoshop
In the wake of a disturbingly wrinkle-free Twiggy ad campaign, British Members of Parliament are calling for a ban on Photoshopping ads aimed at children, and disclosure of digital alterations in ads aimed at adults.
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