The "Evolutionary Women of Dash" PinUp Calendar
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Tallyho
Active member
@TheBigCat, I do appreciate the reassurances on attire that you added to your original post. I'm afraid I missed it earlier and I think it's too important to be missed because this might well influence some votes. I hope that quoting it will help highlight it:
You've certainly set yourself a challenge in striking the right balance and I do admire your balls in being prepared to take it on. Your aim with this project is to get people talking about Dash, I'd like to try and help make sure that it generates the right kind of controversy.
You've certainly set yourself a challenge in striking the right balance and I do admire your balls in being prepared to take it on. Your aim with this project is to get people talking about Dash, I'd like to try and help make sure that it generates the right kind of controversy.
TheBigCat
Member
Aw, thanks @jimbursch, @Chosen and @Tallyhoo! [emoji177] for helping start my day with good vibes and inspiration! (I know you were just kidding but paying me a very high compliment, Jim [emoji38])
The challenge is real but I do love this kind of work! I will put my whole heart and soul into it now that I feel I have the support of my cool Dash community! Stay tuned for more developments [emoji74]
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The challenge is real but I do love this kind of work! I will put my whole heart and soul into it now that I feel I have the support of my cool Dash community! Stay tuned for more developments [emoji74]
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jimbursch
Well-known member
Honestly, I wasn't kidding. You have the look to pull off the modeling.
After doing some cursory research, the timing for a Hedy Lamarr tribute is perfect. This year, a feature-length documentary about Hedy Lamarr produced by Susan Sarandon was screened at Tribeca and will be airing on PBS:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/bombshell-hedy-lamarr-story-997292
The official website of Hedy Lamarr is anemic, which indicates no active money is behind it:
http://www.hedylamarr.com/
You would have to get permission and perhaps pay a licensing fee to the rep of the Lamarr estate:
http://www.hedylamarr.com/business/
Hedy Lamarr is a bona-fide tech hero who is a woman. And we have the opportunity to pay tribute to her in Dash.
TheBigCat
Member
@jimbursch and @Tallyho maybe another cool idea is to put together a scholarship for girls who want to get into tech called something like "The Hedy Lamarr Tech Scholarship, sponsored by Dash" 
If you two would like to brainstorm about that as an another project, I'd be up for it! We might be able to collab with the producers of the Hedy movie...Let's start another thread for this
If you two would like to brainstorm about that as an another project, I'd be up for it! We might be able to collab with the producers of the Hedy movie...Let's start another thread for this 
stellabelle
Active member
I think there is value in outreaching to people in creative ways. It's why I really like the work that stellabelle is doing and also some of the things that DashForce is doing to branch out. Relative to our other projects, these types of campaigns don't require a very large percentage of funding from the DAO, and they appeal to audiences that we otherwise might not have any exposure to. I like this idea and hope you are able to run with it.
My main concern is that the size of the Dash community right now is smaller than that of the Ron Paul campaign, which was widely known for its numerous and relentlessly dedicated activist supporters, more so than even the most hardcore cryptocurrency community that I have seen. So like you said, I wouldn't expect a large number of sales and a lot of these would probably be given away as comps. (omg maybe we should sell Dash themed fidget spinners?
This is the kind of thing I think we should be encouraging as a community though, so I would probably be in favor of it, whatever direction you want to take it --
Omg, I had the idea of creating Dash Fidget Spinners too!!!!!
I think we should....
stellabelle
Active member
When I first heard about this, I was very gung-ho, but I have to admit, as we talked more about it, I think it would be really cool to have the calendar focused on the history of money, and payments. There are probably all kinds of unknown stories about women in the history of money that no one knows, so that would be a calendar that would have a lot of relevance to DASH, as I see it eventually taking the place of Paypal. Also, the role of women in the decentralized space, would be a connection as well.
As long as the art direction is not cheesey or exploitative of women, I think this is a good idea to generate media buzz, like you said. Everything depends on the level of artistic merit. If it's done properly, i.e., in a very creative and artistic non-cheesey way, then it will be something to add value to Dash. It really does all depend on the art direction. As an artist myself, I have to admit, I was not very impressed with the Ron Paul artistic direction of the calendars. Exploiting women is a trope that is just pretty gross to see, year after year, and it damages women in ways that I think is sad, more than anything else. Being a part of this exploitation is not helping us.....
It was too cheesey for my taste. I am supportive of creativity, though, so I think the more various projects that Dash has, the more people will be attracted to it.
So, it's a yes from me if I can please see some examples that don't exploit women. Where is your sample of this art direction?
Next time, it would be wise to show us samples of your art direction that are not exploitive, so that we can get an idea of what kind of artistic style you possess. By showing us this cheesey stuff, it actually doesn't serve you very well.
As long as the art direction is not cheesey or exploitative of women, I think this is a good idea to generate media buzz, like you said. Everything depends on the level of artistic merit. If it's done properly, i.e., in a very creative and artistic non-cheesey way, then it will be something to add value to Dash. It really does all depend on the art direction. As an artist myself, I have to admit, I was not very impressed with the Ron Paul artistic direction of the calendars. Exploiting women is a trope that is just pretty gross to see, year after year, and it damages women in ways that I think is sad, more than anything else. Being a part of this exploitation is not helping us.....
It was too cheesey for my taste. I am supportive of creativity, though, so I think the more various projects that Dash has, the more people will be attracted to it.
So, it's a yes from me if I can please see some examples that don't exploit women. Where is your sample of this art direction?
Next time, it would be wise to show us samples of your art direction that are not exploitive, so that we can get an idea of what kind of artistic style you possess. By showing us this cheesey stuff, it actually doesn't serve you very well.
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stellabelle
Active member
"The objectification of women is not empowering - it's demeaning and harmful "
I totally agree. That's why when i first saw the Ron Paul calendar women, I was not too enthusiastic about a calendar for Dash. Way too exploitative for my taste, and beyond that cheesey, too......
I totally agree. That's why when i first saw the Ron Paul calendar women, I was not too enthusiastic about a calendar for Dash. Way too exploitative for my taste, and beyond that cheesey, too......
stellabelle
Active member
I totally agree with you on this.
stellabelle
Active member
So, are you saying that it would not be exploitative at all? If it is, I too, won't be interested in this project.
Can I please see a sample of your art/photo work that is not exploitative of women?
Can I please see a sample of your art/photo work that is not exploitative of women?
stellabelle
Active member
Her "balls"....I think you've been in a crypto land too long...
stellabelle
Active member
Can we please ditch the "pin-up" part of naming this calendar?
By using that word, people will think the women in it will be semi-naked.
By using that word, people will think the women in it will be semi-naked.
stellabelle
Active member
yes, she changed the course of money history...
TheBigCat
Member
Pin up just means it's a wall calendar as opposed to a calendar that sits on a desk as a little tent. I think your connotation of that is something else. As stated, there would be no nudity in the calendar, since it will be safe for the work place and public display. I hope that helps! I appreciate your support in this idea, @stellabelle. Anyone who is not interested in it, of course does not need to participate. I think I have explained the differences between this and the calendars I have done in the past pretty specifically. I only want people participating you feel comfortable with it. Thank you so much for your questions and input.
We also now have Susanne templehoff onboard as Cleopatra, so the list continues... [emoji851]
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We also now have Susanne templehoff onboard as Cleopatra, so the list continues... [emoji851]
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Biltong
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TheBigCat
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@Biltong, I've been getting more interesting feedback from other sources. Will either put this project on hold until closer to the release of "Evolution" or/and create gradual virtual "evolutionary women of Dash" features, which would be another kind of project [emoji74]
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