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Ask Slashdot: What Smartwatch Apps Could You See Yourself Using?
An anonymous reader writes: It's official: the smartwatch wars have begun. Apple's announcement of the Apple Watch added a contender to the race already shaping up between the Pebble watch, the Moto 360, and others. Personally, my doubts about wanting one were put to rest when I learned of the health-related features. Smartwatches will be able to track your movements and pulse rate, calculate how many calories you burn, and coach you continuously to improve your fitness.
If you have one or plan on buying one, what apps or functions do you see yourself getting the most use from? If you're still skeptical, what would it take? (If an app developer sees your requirements here on Slashdot, your wish might come true.)
If you have one or plan on buying one, what apps or functions do you see yourself getting the most use from? If you're still skeptical, what would it take? (If an app developer sees your requirements here on Slashdot, your wish might come true.)
No, worldthinker is right, and your provided example is perfect for illustrating the problem: Using a feminine attribute to knock a guy or "question his manhood" is exactly the problem, and it's a basic but functional definition of misogyny.
If a female did something really awesome, and a bystander said "OMG that was awesome!!!! How do you even cross your legs?" then that bystander is using a masculine attribute (huge balls) to reinforce the complement. The premise that masculine attribute = good, and feminine attribute = bad is the problem we are talking about. Stating that you can call anyone a "cunt" and it's equally damming to a male or female does not somehow elevate the insult above the level of misogyny.
I will restate: Get some perspective.
Which has more power: the hammer, or the anvil?