Voxsartoria's Weekly WAYWRN Subjective and Totally Unfair Digest - Page 88

So do I, but the question remains: how much does Vox influence the forum's current perception of PG? Does part of PG's possible 'free pass' (as alluded to earlier by other posters) come from Vox's own enthusiasm for his style?

None of this is meant to denigrate PG's style or taste; I think he's a standout, personally. It's also not meant to criticize Vox for his opinions or standing. The issue is how much dicusssion on the forum gets tilted by one influential poster's point-of-view.

You just want to argue about something.

Why don't you criticize the white flannel pants I posted? Or my new shoes? Or ties? Or today's outfit?

Can't any thread be about me any more?

It's not squelched. You are a stylish fellow with a charming personality who participates heavily in the forum. It is inevitable that your opinions will often gain some support simply because they are yours. If you like PG's style, others may follow suit, without taking the time to appreciate it more organically.

Gratuitous repost.

Yeah I'm fine without! If Voxy says caviar is good...who am I to disagree!

I agree with you. Some of my reaction stems from the fact that I've become so familiar with our regulars. Neo remains as striking as ever, but I now know what to expect. Initial novelty can last only so long.

That said, I'd note that PG's Armani is long since gone. It looked good, in a very non-SF way, but now has been replaced by clothing that better fits the SF aesthetic. PG's like a chameleon, adopting the best bits he comes across, and I give him credit for that. But I also think this reflects the transformative effects of the forum. SF spreads certain styles that many of our posters would never see IRL. That's great, but it also can sow a certain uniformity, particularly when newcomers' tastes are being shaped mostly by what's on the forum. Considering the dearth of nice clothing in general these days, I guess I shouldn't find that too surprising.

To be honest, maybe I'm just overdosed on orange trou, white jeans, slim clothes, knit ties, summer pastels, etc. I like all those things, but I'm still starting to chaff.

Not to undermine his charm and style, but he also expresses his opinions with the benefit of a lot of history, knowledge and first-hand experience. I think that is often why he is ascribed such credibility. At least that was a big factor for me.

Oh come one, before I even started, the thread had already become populated by multi-paragraph analyses of why PG is so well-liked and how the forum's social dynamics affect aesthetic preferences. I'm just pointing out that the appeal of a particular person's style may have something to do with the appeal of particular observers as well as the person himself.

Granted. But Vox doesn't need more encouragement .

At any rate, even the most knowledgeable and stylish person shouldn't be able to tell you what you think looks good. AAAC died in part because people came to vest too much in the credibility of particular posters.

I don't buy it. PG's use of color and texture is exceptional, and he has the photo skills and camera to show it off in a way that many don't. I liked those elements of his wardrobe even when I wasn't crazy about his Armani. Further, PG's lifestyles pics have changed WAYW as we know it. I don't think we need to give credit to Vox for PG's accomplishments.

That said, I do think Vox is partly responsible for the meta-discussion of PG lately. But I think we'd see PG groupies even if Vox weren't around.

I have resisted a knit tie to this point, but I now own 6 pairs of white jeans and white pants...that I did not own prior to SF. I always liked the way they looked, but was self-conscious about buying a pair. So, I guess the group think here did push me in that direction.