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Comment on Fuck that shit. I’m not wearing no fucking high heeled shoes. by Minx Whatmore

Minx Whatmore — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:40:54 +0000

:standing ovation: :in my flats:

THANKYOU. I only just read that post, and this one (my friend found them and passed them on) and I couldn’t believe that in all the comments no one said ‘So if wearing heels is so great for women’s dancing, why aren’t we suggesting men do it?’ I’ve done so many different styles of dancing, and one of the things I love about lindy is the acceptance of Not Wearing Heels.

Wear heels if you want. Don’t try to tell me that I should because it will improve my dancing/that I just need to get used to it/it looks better. I have heard it all a million times before about my refusal to wear heels in my everyday life. My arguments stand.

Comment on DJing is not politically neutral by punkassjim

punkassjim — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:37:37 +0000

I don’t know if DJ’ing is politically neutral, but I do know there is a flaw in your reasoning: Apple is one of many, MANY companies who use those manufacturing facilities in China. Every single manufacturer of fine electronic devices uses Foxconn to build their stuff. Apple is the convenient whipping-boy these days, and has been for their entire existence.

Here is a layman’s rundown of the facts: http://theoptimi.st/-/3x

Comment on New & chic in jass by dogpossum

dogpossum — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:31 +0000

I've got to give the Hot Shots with Movits special mention: Sammy Davis Jr and Fel Del Av Gården

Comment on Fuck that shit. I’m not wearing no fucking high heeled shoes. by Depressive Dancer

Depressive Dancer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:57:20 +0000

Cor blimey, this seems like a hot topic!

I have lots of views and thoughts around gender and choice.

However, as a complete beginner, the crux of the matter is practicality:

I’m not even trying heels until I’m sure my dodgy footwork is up to scratch. I like my leads with both shins intact ;-)

Comment on DJing is not politically neutral by @thorfi

@thorfi — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:52:41 +0000

This: http://blog.laptopmag.com/labor-activist-apple-best-at-auditing-factories-still-not-doing-enough

seems apropos.

“Although I know that the iPhone 4 is made at sweat shop factories in China, I still think that this is the only choice, because Apple is actually one of the best. Actually before I made a decision, I compared Apple with other cell phone companies, such as Nokia,” he said through a translator. “And the conditions in those factories are worse than the ones of Apple.”

Not to say that Apple is necessarily good, but they are actually trying to generate change that is good, and they’re pretty serious about it. http://www.apple.com/supplierresponsibility/ has all the details.

In terms of exploitation – this isn’t exactly a simple thing. The workers at Foxconn have it *better* than the vast majority of people in China, by a very long way. Yes, they’re not being paid “first world wages”, but nobody in China is. China is a crowded country, and has been for a very long time – it’s a century ahead of “The West” on the population curve. Even in “rural” China, there is *no* land that isn’t terraformed, and either in active human use as living space or for growing food. Even little road cut outs have vegetables growing in them. I’m not kidding. That’s just life in China. This is not the standard of living we have here…

Comment on DJing is not politically neutral by lindypenguin

lindypenguin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:51:54 +0000

Greenpeace puts out a guide on which companies have the greenest electronics (http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/publications/reports/Guide-to-Greener-Electronics-Nov-2011/) but I’ve not been able to find anything similar that covers labour practices and social responsibility (though this website has a lot of information http://goodelectronics.org/).

Comment on New thoughts about the long term sustainability of dance projects by superheidi

superheidi — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:50:15 +0000

Pity those Dutch doods weren’t economically sustainable. The venue (in my town) closed within 2 years. They seemed to be lacking financial responsibility from the start and no hyped dance floor could have saved them. So you’re right, get your economics in order!
I enjoy reading your thoughts about this, as I’m part of a group that’s starting a whole new dance scene. All information is useful!

Comment on My favourite song by superheidi

superheidi — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:30:15 +0000

Oops that was too fast… I recently found your blog and I like to thank you for your entertaining posts and lovely music selections!

Comment on My favourite song by superheidi

superheidi — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:28:28 +0000

Oh yes, ain’t she great?!

Comment on Lexi DeRock and the Sugarfoot Blues Brigade by Lexi DeRock

Lexi DeRock — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:03:25 +0000

Thanks tons for the shout out! Yep those are some rough recordings just to give peeps a taste of what we do.. if things go to plan you can expect a nice polished new album coming out in a few months, but in the meanwhile love to see you at a show! Thanks again for the kind words!