Another Breast Feeding Poll

[Fixer]

*runs down his mental list*

• Fan of nudity.
• Enjoys breasts.
• Enjoys seeing moms doing the 'mothering thing'.

I still think they should use a towel out of respect, but I have no issues with it personally. If it was just me and a woman in a room I wouldn't have any issue with it but I recognize others are not so open-minded.

[Deacon]

Makh, when people refer to "out of respect" they're referring to respecting other people's wish to not see the booby. Boobies aren't always pretty, and many people are quite embarassed when a breast becomes exposed, especially when having to talk to the breast--err, the owner of the breast--err, the person of whom the breast is a part. Concentrating with great strength on looking the person in the eyes rather than to commit various faux pas and such.

Aiyana, where do you get the idea that the male half of the species should have no input on this matter? Surely you can concede that without them, the topic would never come up (as babies would not be born), and of course you must realize that the topic of sucking on exposed breasts is one that's near and dear to the male heart and is cause for quite a lot of potential angst.

[E2]

First poll I've voted Smaointe

[Aiyana]

Oh shush Deacon.

[jimkatai]

Thanks, Smaointe. You just stated exactly why I won't bother. You don't give a fuck anyways. Also, when you look at the research, you might want to look at the underlying facts. Most of those tests were done with milk, not formula and the ones that actually used formula used a generic brand that was incredibly inferior. Funny how the FDA can come out with scientific research that supports breast milk when the research is being pushed for by a special interest group that supports breast feeding. But, hey, don't listen to me. Go ahead and blindly follow the research instead of actually looking into it yourself.

I will concede one point. Overall, there are less medical problems with babies that are breast-fed compared to those that aren't but this is also possibly because that wide group of people that don't breast feed their babies also don't feed them formula or don't feed them enough formula or too much. People that breast feed their babies do tend to be better parents, but that is only because they care, not because the method is better.

[Smaointe]

Cite your sources.

Unless, that is, you don't actually have any documented "evidence" to support your claims. That would be very surprising!

Of course, I suppose you could keep using the tried and true argument of "You don't care, so why should I tell you, SO THERE" like any other 6 year old would when they know they've been caught in the act of telling huge porkies. I predict your next post will be something along the same lines. Something like "I don't want to talk about this anymore because you won't believe me anyway, so why should I bother"... or perhaps some more flimsy statements about all this anti-breastmilk research that you've been reading.

If you had said "formula is very good for babies, and a good alternative to breast milk in some cases" lots of people would have agreed with you. I would have agreed with you. However, I would have added, "....but breastmilk is better."

Instead, you started crapping on that breast feeding is an archaic practice that should be banned.... yet you refuse to post ANY research to support your wild statements. I'd love to know how you are such an authority on this, I really would. To be so determined, so unwavering... you must have read a lot of research on the subject.

Please share it, perhaps we will be better educated because of it.

Or you can keep it to yourself and we'll all go on thinking you're a complete tosser.

Either way.

[Rorschach]

First off, I want to know how it's possible for someone to type out of their ass whilst there're sitting on it *coughjimcough*

Secondly, and just to play Devil's Advocate. What happens if a lady is caught short in public without this modesty-saving breasto-feedo towel (TM) that seems to be an easy compromise? Should the kiddie go hungry? It's easy to suggest that Mama can just repair to a private room, but on a bus? Or the subway?

I personally don't care. Babies need fed lots. They shouldn't have to wait. Breast milk is the best thing for them (regardless of halfwitted, baseless observations).
My sensibilities are not as delicate as a new-born. Feed away. I'll even politely not stare and masturbate through my trouser-pocket, 'cos I'm a gentleman that way

[Fixer]

I keep coming in here hoping to see breasts.

*waits*

[Deacon]

[quote="jimkatai";p="490497"]Funny how the FDA can come out with scientific research that supports breast milk when the research is being pushed for by a special interest group that supports breast feeding.[/quote]
Which, exactly, is the Breast Feeding special interest group? How do they have power? What do they gain by people breastfeeding their children and not using formula? Do you realize how big an idiot you're making of yourself, the rest of your shockingly horrid post aside?

Posted Wed May 04, 2005 10:42 am:

[quote="Rorschach";p="490566"]What happens if a lady is caught short in public without this modesty-saving breasto-feedo towel (TM) that seems to be an easy compromise? Should the kiddie go hungry?[/quote]
Obviously, "a lady" hasn't read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Even if she hasn't, though, a parent with an infant is never (well, if they've got at least one eye and half sense, should never be) caught without at least a small handbag with an extra diaper and some other necessities, the least of which is a tiny towel that can be fit into very small spaces. And if you know you're breastfeeding and don't have a bottle already prepared when you go out, a hand towel or other similar cloth is a very easy compromise.

My sensibilities are not as delicate as a new-born. Feed away. I'll even politely not stare and masturbate through my trouser-pocket, 'cos I'm a gentleman that way

Aside from the promise to not play pocket pool, I agree. While I think the use of a cloth draped over the shoulder is the "proper" thing to do, the lack of one shouldn't be that big a deal. And in some cultures it's not a big deal at all. Ever been in Latin America? It's a little unnerving when you're standing there conversing with some beautiful, dark-skinned young woman with gorgeous breasts--and you know they're gorgeous because she just uncovered one (or both, depending on the type and function of the clothing worn) to feed her new child.

[Princess_Lorien]

[quote="Rorschach";p="490566"]
Secondly, and just to play Devil's Advocate. What happens if a lady is caught short in public without this modesty-saving breasto-feedo towel (TM) that seems to be an easy compromise? Should the kiddie go hungry? It's easy to suggest that Mama can just repair to a private room, but on a bus? Or the subway?
[/quote]

Well it just happens that the shirt shes pulling up can be pulled back down past her breast and just to the babys face so all they can see is a child against her. I dont think she'd go as far as pulling up her dress. I've seen many mothers feed descreetly in public places. My own mother breastfed my much younger sisters so deftly and descreetly you could barely notice it happened. It is proven its healthier.. I was raised on formula and my sisters on breast milk. They are healthy, I battle numerous allergies. Could be because of anything yes, you may argue that. But I think it all adds up and the start for a child is milk. Women lactate to feed their child. If they werent supposed to. It wouldnt happen.

[Aram]

I think that it's alright for them to breast feed in public, but they should be a little considerate of others and use a towel. Sure people can move, but if a majority of people just want you to be a bit more discreet about it, would you really want them to trouble themselves and move?

[Deacon]

In addition, consider how you would feel with people staring at you, leering for a peek. It's hardly uncommon. It seems like the modesty would be more to ward off the peeping jackasses as much as it is to take into account the sensitivies of others.

[LapLor]

Sure, it's probably better (not to mention warmer) to use a towel/blanket/tent awning, but sometimes those pesky infants resent having their heads covered while they eat and lift the darn things up to take a look at the action.

Maybe people who are offended or unpleasantly aroused (is that possible?) should put their towels over their heads to eat their dinners.

[Princess_Lorien]

Maybe you'd like to try and eat or ride the bus while the woman next to you flops her goods out and feeds her child, who is spitting milk everywhere.

Let me spell it out for you, Its fuckin' uncomfortable. Fuck how they feel, stay home. You have a small child, BE PREPARED. Blanket, bottle. You know what time the child needs to feed, be ready for it or have people give you dirty looks and perverts staring.

A woman feeding in a public place is outnumbered, all of us are doing what we do. She should be the one making the changes.

[Ary]

I think if you have a towel over the boob, it's alright..
C'mon, just becuase it's "natural" doesn't make it okay to do in public. Sex and pooping (not simultaneously) are very natural things, but you can't do those in public.