Pornography

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 20:23

Is it really a danger to children, or do right wing Christian-types blow it out of proportion?

Discuss - and I'd love to see Dr. Strangelove's opinion...

Seeker · April 20, 2002, 20:26

I find visual aids so helpful....

BeBro · April 20, 2002, 20:28

Who rated this thread with 5 stars?

reds4ever · April 20, 2002, 20:30

for use by adults, involving adults. i really don't see a problem

Juggernaut · April 20, 2002, 20:38

I came across lotsa porn as a kid, and look at me - no harm done (?).

It's up to the parents to keep the kids away from what they find inappropriate.

If there's a consenting seller and buyer - no other's business.

MrBaggins · April 20, 2002, 20:38

Can you give some illustrations so we can discuss it specifically?

Ming · April 20, 2002, 20:50

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Originally posted by MrBaggins
Can you give some illustrations so we can discuss it specifically?

I wouldn't recommend that... Unless you are just ASKING to be restricted and want t he thread deleted...

MrBaggins · April 20, 2002, 20:52

Sorry Ming...

Shi Huangdi · April 20, 2002, 20:58

Of course adults just be able to use pornography starring other adults, but it poses a moral danger to children.

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 21:02

How is pornography morally dangerous? Isn't it just the human body?

I mean, for a kid - worst case it causes masturbation, right? How is that bad?

Inverse Icarus · April 20, 2002, 21:10

i've been addicted to porn since i was 13. and i own a t-shirt from www.getoffended.com that reads "my mom lied. 3 times a day since i was 12, and i'm not blind".

and as for the effects on children, i don't consider myself some sort of deviant, but i do seem to quite picky in my taste of females. damn pornstars ruined my perception of beauty.

Shi Huangdi · April 20, 2002, 21:14

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Originally posted by David Floyd
How is pornography morally dangerous? Isn't it just the human body?

I mean, for a kid - worst case it causes masturbation, right? How is that bad?

The great majority of our country sees at as sinful, so it is ok to take some measures to curtail the ability to which kids can get at it.(Requiring ID for porn, etc.) Adults who want porn in this country have no problems getting it. If a parent wants his kid to be able to get porn, they would be able to get it for their kid.

Ecthy · April 20, 2002, 21:16

Pornography? I'm for it!

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 21:21

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The great majority of our country sees at as sinful, so it is ok to take some measures to curtail the ability to which kids can get at it.(Requiring ID for porn, etc.) Adults who want porn in this country have no problems getting it. If a parent wants his kid to be able to get porn, they would be able to get it for their kid.

Sure, but my question is 'What's actually wrong ith it?'.

reds4ever · April 20, 2002, 21:23

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Originally posted by UberKruX

and as for the effects on children, i don't consider myself some sort of deviant, but i do seem to quite picky in my taste of females. damn pornstars ruined my perception of beauty.

yeah, i tend to go for 'tarty, ****-mad' types, but whether a can attribute this to watching my friends' older bothers' porno films as a 12 year old, i dunno!!

Seeker · April 20, 2002, 21:24

Damn punkass kids better stay outta my porn, the little pervs...

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 21:26

Hell ya Seeker

Shi Huangdi · April 20, 2002, 21:36

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Originally posted by David Floyd

Sure, but my question is 'What's actually wrong ith it?'.

The viewing of it is in and of itself morally wrong and a sin. As for children, it could give them warped attitudes about sexuality and make sex a greater part of their lives.

HisMajestyBOB · April 20, 2002, 21:38

Now there's a clip near the title

MrBaggins · April 20, 2002, 21:40

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Originally posted by Shi Huangdi

The viewing of it is in and of itself morally wrong and a sin. As for children, it could give them warped attitudes about sexuality and make sex a greater part of their lives.

Since not everyone is religious... to many it being a 'sin' is irrelevent. Morality is also relative. Many people consider pornography harmless, even beneficial.

As to warped attitude... if most people are 'warped', then they're all on a par with each other

Its up for parents to decide, when and if.

Hydey · April 20, 2002, 21:40

Personally I find attractive women in the nude very easy to look at and would like to encourage more of it.
Some of the sick stuff should be harder to access to protect the young minds.

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 21:42

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and make sex a greater part of their lives.

Sure, but isn't sex natural?

Dr Strangelove · April 20, 2002, 21:43

Well, I certainly wouldn't want my kids involved in making any porno, and if any of you pervs approach 'em on line you'll answer to Bedford County's crack cyber cop division.

Provost Harrison · April 20, 2002, 21:43

I think that pornography is perfectly healthy, what else are us celibate arseholes supposed to use?

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 21:45

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Well, I certainly wouldn't want my kids involved in making any porno, and if any of you pervs approach 'em on line you'll answer to Bedford County's crack cyber cop division.

Sure, but do you think that kids looking at porn is "bad"?

MrFun · April 20, 2002, 21:45

I am against allowing children viewing pornography, and I am against child pornography.

Both of these encourage pedophilia, which is based on the exploitation and manipulation of children.

David Floyd · April 20, 2002, 21:46

How does kids viewing porn encourage pedophilia?

Imran Siddiqui · April 20, 2002, 21:49

mmmm, porn.

Provost Harrison · April 20, 2002, 21:52

Oh come on Mr Fun, it happens. When kids become sexually active they need to relieve themselves, and the chances are at that age, it is going to involve pornography. You are just being plain unrealistic, and quite frankly, naive.

Skanky Burns · April 20, 2002, 21:53

Sex is a greater part of peoples lives.

Morally wrong and a sin?!? Pffft