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Wed 04/02/04 at 23:14
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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.
Wed 04/02/04 at 23:43
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"+34 Intellect"
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Blank wrote:
> she'd completely blow her top and burn it....

Maybe she was actually talking about her jumper? Perhaps finding the porn would give her the strength of will to finally burn the shackel (the top) forced on her by society. And underneath it all she is a keen naturist.

What on earth did i just write?
Wed 04/02/04 at 23:41
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"That's right!"
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Seriously, how are you meant to learn what to do without porn as a guide? Can't exactly ask your parents...

With a healthy supply of porn and a subscription to FHM, even YOU can be like Goatboy.
Wed 04/02/04 at 23:35
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"Puerile Shagging"
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Porn has increased my sexual knowledge. Now I know all I needed to do was bang away and twiddle her nipples like radio tuning knobs for a few minutes to satisfy her.
Wed 04/02/04 at 23:32
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"twothousandandtits"
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As long as no one is hurt in the making of the stuff, I'm fine with it. One of my teachers (female) once said that if she ever found any in her house she'd completely blow her top and burn it....or something. It was hard to tell what she said, she was shouting. I can't see the problem, myself.
Wed 04/02/04 at 23:16
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It serves a purpose, I can't imagine a world without it.
Wed 04/02/04 at 23:14
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"possibly impossible"
Posts: 24,985
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.

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