I think a combination of 1 and 4.
Although discussion what you find attractive shouldnt neccessarily be eliminated as it is very reasonable to say I dont like tatoos and dont find them attractive in a non objectifying way. Its when it becomes nitpicky and judgemental and almost an attempt to gain power it becomes a problem. The Would not Bang meme is kind of the root of it. Degrade attractive women who you dont have a chance with, and claim they arent good enough for you. Essentially it is both objectifying them as objects and then rejecting them as not good enough for you. To me those type of comments fall into the cringe worthy category and that should be the focus of the moderation.
Now it walks the same fine line as pornography and art in that I will know it when I see it. But that line is different for everyone. Discussion of what you find attractive is okay degrading women on the basis of if you find them attractive crosses the line.
The other hilarious part is the Ill get cooties if I see a shirtless guy reaction that occurs on this site. It would be better if the thread could become more ESPN body issue and less sports illustrated swimsuit issue.
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