Sit wherever you like and argue your case like an adult, Rad.
Alternative views are fine, but posting provocative pictures is what has raised hackles on this thread.
Agree on the picture post being a tad troll like but don't really feel the need to enter into the 'are you for or against' argument heavily thanks anyway - oh go on then, maybe just a little though
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Consenting adults can opt in or out as they see fit IMO - my other half has done the hosting role at a golf event in years gone by. This was after considering it seriously when asked by my boss of the time; we found it ironic, as she has exactly the same qualifications as me (and my boss) and at the time worked for a company that was 1st division compared to the middle league crew I was with.
The prize giving involved some of the same kissy kissy rigmarole but this was just part of that day out - it's not quite the photo staged cycle podium thing, with people dressed in flimsy dresses and tight Lycra but it wasn't far off it. After a while considering it, neither of us had an issue with the role and we did discuss whether it was acceptable at the time (maybe year 2000ish).
It actually proved to be a pleasant day out, there were a few old school misogynists who treated my other half like the 'office girl' (she was hosting with two male directors and the young female office manager lady on the day - the rest of us were playing golf); people knew that some of the old guard were a little disrespectful and just thought the perpetrators were stupid, as educated ladies (is that a misogynist term?) they were clearly above that behaviour.
The majority of people on the day were decent and sociable, making for an on the whole positive experience - we did have a problem with the 'girls' not being allowed in a certain players bar in that particular club house though, so I and a few others boycotted that locality (which was scruffy anyway) and left a few old farts to revel in their stink pit, while the younger crowd all sat in sunshine in the lounge bar.
If my daughter was inclined to do the role (she's 6 at the mo', so it's highly unlikely it will survive as a job by the time the opportunity arose, as the default PC position will have eradicated it by then), I would hope my partner and I will have educated her to a level where she could decide for herself and spot those amongst the proceedings who were potential 'offenders', being able to handle the situation appropriately.
Where do I stand now? Can't stand golf and corporate events and would rather go fishing or cycling
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Seriously though, why not ask the podium girls (and boys) please and see if they'd rather not do it - if they'd rather not and are feeling obliged for whatever reason, then consider ruling it out.
Also, if someone can demonstrate that the implications of them being there are truly detrimental to society and not just a debatable opinion on a forum, then I'm happy to listen.
Lastly, in the interests of harmony and karma, if it really is going to cause arguments, then please remove them if you like, makes not a jot of difference to me.
