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Isn't it strange how the world becomes more tolerant each day and we learn more about society and psychology and yet one news story can set us back a decade?
Porn - the one time scourge of nations and inspiration for 'Gentleman's Clubs' in Victorian Britain - has become less of a sensitive issue of late, making way for other forms which have become popular with the criminal and less desirable members of the public. But we still hide away porn mags in paper bags, videos (even softcore or sex manual ones) are disguised and frowns prevail at page 3 images.
So is it right to make soft porn a part of normal life? Does it harm people if the images are made by and of willing participants in an industry which has become more accepted and even embraced of late? Or does the acceptance of soft porn lead to other, less accepted forms or even for the viewer's mind to be damaged as some may argue?
There are obvious reasons why some forms, such as child pornography, are unacceptable in society and are rightly enforced with such vigour. But where is the line drawn on the adult porn industry and who is able to say what goes (and, maybe, where?!).
Certainly the sex debate has already raged across the TV screens, where once the sign of certain male or female anatomy was considered the ultimate taboo, now this is pushed further by the subject matter or the type of act being performed, but surely this should not relate to video, which is more controlled (if only slightly) as to the audience.
My personal view on these matters is that porn itself can enhance your own understanding of sex, but that this should also be measured with understanding of relationships in general and any 'sane' person would already have this if they had grown up with at least one responsible adult teaching them about life. It will always be frowned upon by some and will never be fully accepted as a mainstream entertainment simply because it is 'adult' and not suitable for children.
Porn - the one time scourge of nations and inspiration for 'Gentleman's Clubs' in Victorian Britain - has become less of a sensitive issue of late, making way for other forms which have become popular with the criminal and less desirable members of the public. But we still hide away porn mags in paper bags, videos (even softcore or sex manual ones) are disguised and frowns prevail at page 3 images.
So is it right to make soft porn a part of normal life? Does it harm people if the images are made by and of willing participants in an industry which has become more accepted and even embraced of late? Or does the acceptance of soft porn lead to other, less accepted forms or even for the viewer's mind to be damaged as some may argue?
There are obvious reasons why some forms, such as child pornography, are unacceptable in society and are rightly enforced with such vigour. But where is the line drawn on the adult porn industry and who is able to say what goes (and, maybe, where?!).
Certainly the sex debate has already raged across the TV screens, where once the sign of certain male or female anatomy was considered the ultimate taboo, now this is pushed further by the subject matter or the type of act being performed, but surely this should not relate to video, which is more controlled (if only slightly) as to the audience.
My personal view on these matters is that porn itself can enhance your own understanding of sex, but that this should also be measured with understanding of relationships in general and any 'sane' person would already have this if they had grown up with at least one responsible adult teaching them about life. It will always be frowned upon by some and will never be fully accepted as a mainstream entertainment simply because it is 'adult' and not suitable for children.
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In a way, porn protects peoples privacy...
Before they had their video's, didn't the kids used to use their neighbours windows to get a "glimpse"?
Basically, people are going to get it somewhere, and it's always been there, but I think an inner acceptance with an outer disgust is sort of part of the tradition...
sort of...
Before they had their video's, didn't the kids used to use their neighbours windows to get a "glimpse"?
Basically, people are going to get it somewhere, and it's always been there, but I think an inner acceptance with an outer disgust is sort of part of the tradition...
sort of...
Darwock wrote:
> I think he meant regarding the unreal expectations. Like women would
> expect every guy to have a 10" big b*****d.
I know. I dont think women really have those kind of expectations though.
> I think he meant regarding the unreal expectations. Like women would
> expect every guy to have a 10" big b*****d.
I know. I dont think women really have those kind of expectations though.
I think he meant regarding the unreal expectations. Like women would expect every guy to have a 10" big b*****d.
pb wrote:
> An interesting way of looking at it. Does it influence women in the
> same way, I wonder?
Umm, nope I dont think so.
> An interesting way of looking at it. Does it influence women in the
> same way, I wonder?
Umm, nope I dont think so.
Pervert.
Whenever I see a woman being beasted on a porn video I think "Her mum must be proud of her".
hah, you've not seen the same porn I've seen if you think it's genuine.
perish the thought.
any more ladies spring to mind? anne widdecombe, lisa riley ... ?
any more ladies spring to mind? anne widdecombe, lisa riley ... ?
Please don't use me as porn.
Yep, and now I have the added bonus of picturing Britney and J-Lo naked.
Cheers Monkey_man
Cheers Monkey_man
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