I have something I want to say today and so, I digress from our regular story flow. Yesterday, I read a very upsetting blog posted by my colleague, Cora Harrington, founder and publisher of The Lingerie Addict. Apparently the integrity of this very popular and very well curated website has been compromised by a very “sick” individual. A man who goes by the name of Tom Slew has invaded the blogosphere in an effort to perpetuate his lecherous addiction. His salacious solicitation of young women to model for The Lingerie Addict, is not only disgusting, it is a criminal act. He has claimed to be her husband and voyeur that he is, asking these women to “display” their “assets” for review.
Unfortunately, women have been prey to unstable males forever. And that is why I feel compelled to voice my dismay at this incredibly lascivious affront to femininity. As the mother of two girls, I remember the naivety of my children’s youth. There was a particular incident when one of my daughters was drawn into a “photographers” lair by promises of fortune and fame. Luckily she extracted herself before it was too late. But our culture of worshiping on the altar of air brushed beauty has left many young women exposed.
Cora has built her website to mega proportions through hard work and a desire to build an equal podium in the lingerie world for all women. She is a huge advocate for diversity and personal choice. Although our websites serve different purposes in the Intimate Apparel universe, The Lingerie Addict, like Lingerie Briefs works hard to obliterate exploitation and elevate intimates to an instrument for female self-esteem. Our fan base might diverge, but our mission is still the love of lingerie and how it can positively serve the feminine mystique. Blogging has become an important media engine. The potential reach is unlimited. Unfortunately, this very public podium is also fluid and by definition, accessible to creeps as well as fans. To insure the honor of this platform, when abuse occurs, strong women (and men) must speak out.
“The Greater The Power, The More Dangerous The Abuse” ~Edmund Burke
