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This now infamous mention of a bra (if I have the right post) could be considered an on topic swimming post. For some women, large bossoms are a problem and constriction beyond a normal swim suit is required. Perhaps a guy might need a jock strap, it's a legit problem to some. I don't see this as out of line. I wouldn't see a post about tampons out of line either, it's a legit concern to female swimmers. I think we've proven with this thread that swimmers come in all persuasions. A thing of interest to one person, may be found offensive to others, but that doesn't make it any less important or viable....on both sides of the aisle. Socializing to some is just as important as technique. As for posting private messages, this dips WAY below the belt line IMHO. Those are meant to keep things away from the public eye. When invited to be posted in the public eye it's far to easy to pick and choose what part is posted. The information could be false or taken completely out of context. We simply have no way of knowing and it's not our business to know. If invited to share it's the discretion of the people involved, and it should either all or nothing....perferably nothing. Personal attacks and things done in mean spirit are just as juvenille as everything else in question. Arguements can be civil without toeing the line. As for the supposed flirting, I don't think it was ever a problem. Yes it happens, but as far as I understand, the majority of this forum is happily married, has been for a LONG time, with no intention of seeking otherwise. Flirting for many is just another expression of humor. I love hearing about peoples lives and what their going through, both non-swimming and swimming related. I've mentioned before that I go to college in a small town in Idaho. How many chances do you really think I have to talk about anything with a cardiologist, or a lawyer, or any of the other incredibly admirable professions held by people here, and actually have them pay me any attention? These forums open up incredible opportunities for people, in swimming and beyond. I've learned immeasurable things about swimming technique and training. But I've also learned a great number of life lessons that I can carry into things in my everyday life....which isn't all about swimming. I know I won't have the last word on this, but I agree it's time to bury this and move on. We've made it this far co-habitating, everyone has a system of skimming. Maybe in future at the top of the post in the bold heading mark "off topic." Then you don't even have to skim the post, you know from the get go. But then if you choose to read it, you can't turn around and complain about the content. You've been warned and you continued to read so take the blame for the waste of those precious seconds of your life.

This now infamous mention of a bra (if I have the right post) could be considered an on topic swimming post. For some women, large bossoms are a problem and constriction beyond a normal swim suit is required. Perhaps a guy might need a jock strap, it's a legit problem to some. I don't see this as out of line. I wouldn't see a post about tampons out of line either, it's a legit concern to female swimmers. I think we've proven with this thread that swimmers come in all persuasions. A thing of interest to one person, may be found offensive to others, but that doesn't make it any less important or viable....on both sides of the aisle. Socializing to some is just as important as technique. As for posting private messages, this dips WAY below the belt line IMHO. Those are meant to keep things away from the public eye. When invited to be posted in the public eye it's far to easy to pick and choose what part is posted. The information could be false or taken completely out of context. We simply have no way of knowing and it's not our business to know. If invited to share it's the discretion of the people involved, and it should either all or nothing....perferably nothing. Personal attacks and things done in mean spirit are just as juvenille as everything else in question. Arguements can be civil without toeing the line. As for the supposed flirting, I don't think it was ever a problem. Yes it happens, but as far as I understand, the majority of this forum is happily married, has been for a LONG time, with no intention of seeking otherwise. Flirting for many is just another expression of humor. I love hearing about peoples lives and what their going through, both non-swimming and swimming related. I've mentioned before that I go to college in a small town in Idaho. How many chances do you really think I have to talk about anything with a cardiologist, or a lawyer, or any of the other incredibly admirable professions held by people here, and actually have them pay me any attention? These forums open up incredible opportunities for people, in swimming and beyond. I've learned immeasurable things about swimming technique and training. But I've also learned a great number of life lessons that I can carry into things in my everyday life....which isn't all about swimming. I know I won't have the last word on this, but I agree it's time to bury this and move on. We've made it this far co-habitating, everyone has a system of skimming. Maybe in future at the top of the post in the bold heading mark "off topic." Then you don't even have to skim the post, you know from the get go. But then if you choose to read it, you can't turn around and complain about the content. You've been warned and you continued to read so take the blame for the waste of those precious seconds of your life.