It was a good week for an exchange of views on CultureMap. Readers debated the lack of plus-size models at Houston fashion week, discussed an Los Angeles Times story about the rise of "vanity" exhibitions at the big art institutions like the Museum of FIne Arts, Houston and conferred to talk about ways to nurture and expand Houston's creative class.

When CultureMap debuted nearly a year ago, these were the kinds of topics we hoped would capture your attention and provoke debate.

But we consider just about anything people are talking about to be fair game. So it's not surprising that the most read story of the week came from CultureMap writer Caroline Gallay, who wonders why men think that wolf whistles and photos of their private parts will endear themselves to women.

Whatever happened to flowers and candy?

Most viewed stories Oct. 17-23

1. Examining if Johnson pictures ever worked for Brett Favre of Kanye or any man

2. Willow Smith's struggle to make success goes to her hair, not her head

3. What the Chile mine rescue proves about the power of Houston technology

4. Paris at Becca's, Kinky in Dallas and Hilfiger raids a Houston shop

5. Hotel ZaZa hosts a big bow wow for the Humane Society and the party animals rumble

Editor's picks

1. Where were the plus-size models at Houston fashion week?

2. In defense of "vanity" exhibitions: Why the LA Times misses the mark in MFAH blasting

3. Fighting Houston's image as Austin's frumpy sister: You can't put a man on the moon & fear LED lighting

4. No benefit for Dan Duncan heirs from estate tax loophole, spokesman says

5. Looking back on the ultimate weekend for classical music lovers: Three reviews, two neglected pets & a spent critic