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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
I think when guys starting talking about rating women from 1-10 based on looks it is perfectly my right as a female with a pair of hands to type with to say they are being stupid. And no one can imply they are being shallow??
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I don't think anyone is denying that these rating systems are shallow. After all, they are only referring to physical, skin-deep beauty... but you need to consider the context in which they were created. Men usually only refer to them in regards to short-term, sexually driven relationships. And when that type of relationship is their goal, factors such as personality, emotional stability, and intelligence take a back seat to visual attractiveness, willingness, and sexual performance.
However, I don't think any of us use them as the sole factor in considering a woman's potential for a long-term relationship. As Ustwo mentioned, as we grow older and mature out of that more machismo-driven phase of our lives, our goals change regarding what type of relationships we are seeking... and therefore our consideration levels of various womanly aspects (physical, emotional, and mental) change as well.