Monday, July 14, 2008

WTF!!!!!!!?????????????

I'm searching for stock photography for a work project and I decided to do a search for "Multiple Sclerosis" to see what came up. By far, the majority of photos were of MRI film and people in motorized wheelchairs. WTF?????!!!!!!

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  1. That ain't you. :-) Perhaps someone came across your skydiving photo and passed on it, thinking it didn't "fit" the picture of MS.

    Just curious: what collection were you searching on? Is it on the 'net?

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  2. Lol Pete. I guess they didn't get my power yoga poses either. I can stand on my head and balance on my arms. That might really hurt the MS image.
    I agree lady WTF!

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  3. and they didn't see me after cycling 100k over two days....too bad.

    S.

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  4. Thanks for agreeing with my outrage, everyone. I found the images in question on istock.com and gettyimages.com.I need to see YOUR photos, Denver and Shauna. I need to have images of active, strong people with MS so I can remember that can be me.
    Lazy Julie

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  5. Remember that IS you, right now, today!

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  6. I had written an article for the local newspaper a few months ago, and when it came out, I was really unhappy at the choice of artwork they chose for it. They picked a scene of an elderly walking with a cane. I was pretty frustrated, and complained.

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  7. Well, I have MS, and I use a wheelchair but that does not represent all MS patients. It is typical of the media or other image spewers to stereotype people with disabilities, spreading fear and negative thinking. It really gives the wrong image of MS, especially because MS is unique to each individual.

    Ironically, I am not in a wheelchair from my MS actually BUT due to 2 other health conditions! Go figure.

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