Anon writes: >I am posting to just see what other people thought of the recent Modern >Ferret issue with Tiffany Taylor. I personally think that including a >former Playboy Playmate, and glorifying the issue surrounding that, was >done in very poor taste. And, Modern Ferret seemed to get into too many >personal issues of the Playboy Playmate's life.... And, I definetely >wouldn't like my children reading this issue. I didn't think there was anything offensive about the issue at all. It is obvious that Tiffany Taylor is a good ferret mom who is interested in helping our community improve the perception of ferrets as main-stream pets. The article was written in a tasteful, unoffensive way. The photographs were also tastefully done, tho a little "glam" for me. There was no profanity, no nudity, and no sexually explicit language. I wonder if the anon's problem with the article has more to do with Tiffany's other publication experience than with what MF *ACTUALLY* printed? If that's the case, it is a dangerous line to walk. Do we choose to censor people in one forum because they have taken part in another? Following such a course encourages insular thinking which (at best) borders on intolerance, and (at worst) leads to prejudice. A Second Anon writes: >I thought it was extremely inappropriate to have that stuff in the issue, >and I have considered cancelling my subscription. I want to read about >ferret stuff, not that other crap. Do you skip the articles about other owners too because it isn't *just* about ferrets. Personal interest articles are important. They give us a look into other ways of thinking, doing, and being. The Tiffany article illustrated that all kinds of people own and enjoy ferrets. It was a fair, even-handed piece that didn't glorify or malign Tiffany's choices. It simple showed her as a kind, compassionate ferret owner. Take out personal interest articles and all that is left is a dry, clinical text on ferret health issues. Important information to be sure, but probably pretty boring too. Fer Cryin' Out Loud, we're talking about FERRETS here. They should be a unifying force of fuzz that help lower stress and make us grin. Lets all try to show a little tolerance for what's different and celebrate the diversity of life. Cheers! Matthew in VA. [Posted in FML issue 2681]