"Fatties Kicked off Dating Site"

Members of the global dating site BeautifulPeople.com might think twice in the future before indulging in devouring sugary, fatty holiday spreads, after the site's administrators kicked off more than 5,000 members for appearing too heavy in post-holiday photos.

The online dating site, which launched in Denmark in 2002 before going global in 2009, announced this week that it expelled thousands of "fatties" in an effort to maintain its status as "the sexiest Web site in the world." "Basically they all posted photographs on the site between November and the New Year, and these photographs were a little less flattering than their previous photos," said Miki Haines, a spokeswoman for the site.

While I'm sure each member of the site has been made aware of the strict guidelines for being a member, it seems so incredibly mean to kick someone off for gaining a few pounds! To make matters worse, the site continually refers to the kicked off members as "fatties!" So terrible.

I immediately asked the question, who decides who or what is beautiful? Isn't beauty in the eye of the beholder? Often someone I think is beautiful my husband will say is not. I can't imagine only seeking out a companion based on looks alone.

My husband Jim is a handsome guy (in my opinion), but his looks aren't the reason I married him. How tragic for all of the beautiful singles out there to be banking on looks alone to find the perfect partner.

What's your opinion?

Jennifer