On-line pornography

This debate is very simple: Is on-line pornography good or bad? Personally, I think it's a bad thing. I mean, some people look at on-line pornography, and that's their business. However, I bet those people don't realize that a majority of the women in them were victim's of sexual abuse by either relatives or random strangers. But yet again, that's their business. But I think we all agree on one point: Child pornography is a terrible thing, and those who make it should rot in Hell. So, my question to you is thus: Is on-line pornography good or bad?

Online pornography as opposed to . . . regular pornography (video and magazines)? Online is just another way to view it. I think it's a good thing because it gives young and promising stars publicity that they would not get anywhere else. It is also good for the industry, as there are a wide variety of websites -- promoting competition. And it gives merchandisers a chance to reach more people to sell their products. It is great for customers because they have unlimited access to photos/videos they actually want to see themselves, or they usually have an option to choose a payment plan that works for them.

Child porn is not legal, online or not. There is a difference from being forced into exhibition (not saying that all child porn is that way), and choosing to exhibit yourself as a career.

[Gabriel]

Originally Posted by Tag941

This debate is very simple: Is on-line pornography good or bad? Personally, I think it's a bad thing. I mean, some people look at on-line pornography, and that's their business. However, I bet those people don't realize that a majority of the women in them were victim's of sexual abuse by either relatives or random strangers. But yet again, that's their business. But I think we all agree on one point: Child pornography is a terrible thing, and those who make it should rot in Hell. So, my question to you is thus: Is on-line pornography good or bad?

This is a philosophical debate that has been going on for ages. For instance, some people say there is no moral standards for everyone. Therefore, how can we determine what is immoral or moral if there are no set standards to judge by? There is no universal moral laws, we all know that. But we all have moral intuition, yes? For instance, you said everyone would agree that child pornography is wrong. Why? Because it goes against morals. But, what morals does it go against if there is no moral standards? With this same ideology, I could ask "what makes the law right if there are no universal standards for applied morals?"

So ultimatelly, child pornography I could say is right. Though I personally don't agree with it. But same goes with online pornography (what we consider normal pornography). There is no one simple answer.

[sexi irish]

look if someone is sad enuf to do that
and support the oppression of men and women
who r both victims
and kept in line using various nefarious methods
well thats their burden
and they hav to live with the fact
that there cheap thrills
are the cause of both women and men being
victimized for their base pleasures

[LifeMaker]

Pornography is really a bad thing,it has a lot of bad effects on society.

[Zero Xaerus]

Pornography is not bad . . it's part of being an adult, but seeing that it could be accessed to anyone at any age . . that's too much. It makes the people think that se>< is the only thing in life . . Look around . . r4pe, se><, Abuse, Cheating, Child Molestation, Missing People, STDs . . it's a stupid world.

Originally Posted by Prettz

Online pornography as opposed to . . . regular pornography (video and magazines)? Online is just another way to view it.

I'm not a fan of porn, but do I agree with this. The issue isn't the material so much as it is our inability to regulate it. Online porn is still porn--in both legal and illegal form. The main difference is that online porn is much harder to police. Progress IS being made, I'm happy to say, but we're still a long way off from being able to restrict who's able to see pornography the way we can in a store that simply sells magazines wrapped in paper bags.

Originally Posted by Prettz

There is a difference from being forced into exhibition (not saying that all child porn is that way), and choosing to exhibit yourself as a career.

I must confess to being somewhat disturbed by this statement however. Are you saying that some children get involved with pornography willfully?

Even assuming that ANY child would freely "choose" to exhibit themselves in that way, the choice is not theirs to make. Children do NOT have the freedom to "choose" certain things in the first place. If they did, they would no longer be considered children.

Since it was posted by you, Prettz, I'll not rush to judgment. Though I do feel you should explain what you mean here ...

[star angelo]

Originally Posted by Tag941

This debate is very simple: Is on-line pornography good or bad? Personally, I think it's a bad thing. I mean, some people look at on-line pornography, and that's their business. However, I bet those people don't realize that a majority of the women in them were victim's of sexual abuse by either relatives or random strangers. But yet again, that's their business. But I think we all agree on one point: Child pornography is a terrible thing, and those who make it should rot in Hell. So, my question to you is thus: Is on-line pornography good or bad?

you know......you have a twisted way of addressing a twisted subject.

If child pornography is your concern then why not make it clear in the thread title?

and if this is a debate....why do you say 'we can all agree'?
of course, child pornography is disgusting.....i'm sure we can all agree.....so what is it you're debating exactly?

if pornography is good or bad?

well.....is having s.ex good or bad?

(would i feel compelled to vote for such a silly thing?...NO!)

Pornography (online or otherwise) is what it is...sexual acts. BIG DEAL!

sick minds are what they are, as well...do you need this explained to you? (i think not)

the availability of pornography is not the problem at all...the person seeking it obsessively is..

get it?

.....and what I find disturbing is the fact that you can include child pornography in the same category...

THAT'S DISTURBING DUDE!

[Raymond James]

Originally Posted by Tag941

This debate is very simple

Yes it is and its been done over and over again, by people who join the forum thinking this discussion has not been brought up already.

Originally Posted by Tag941

Is on-line pornography good or bad?

It’s a form of entertainment, whereby there are different standards.
There is the consensual pornography, whereby the people involved know exactly what they’re doing, how many will have access to it, and they’re paid for it, its considered an occupation and believe it or not, not all of them are caged up.

Then there is the non consensual sex, involving adults, male and female, children of all ages, male and female, but it shouldn’t be in the same breath as consensual pornography.

This is pornography involving babies being violated by either males or females, animals, implements of all kinds, disgusting scenarios appealing to the perverted mind, totally illegal and totally without a shred of human dignity of respect.

Originally Posted by Tag941

Personally, I think it's a bad thing.

That’s your opinion, I wouldn’t consider the legal kind a bad thing, like all things it can be abused and addictive.

Originally Posted by Tag941

I mean, some people look at on-line pornography, and that's their business.

It sure is.

Originally Posted by Tag941

However, I bet those people don't realize that a majority of the women in them were victim's of sexual abuse by either relatives or random strangers.

Not quite, not as many as you may think is the victim of rape, the majority of the legal kind of pornography is consensual and by people who are willing to be in them.

Originally Posted by Tag941

But yet again, that's their business.

I’d almost consider what you just did there as clever, if it wasn’t so obvious, but then again “that’s their business” thrown in, as if to say that the people who look at pornography know that people who participate in it are victims of abuse, nice try.

Originally Posted by Tag941

But I think we all agree on one point: Child pornography is a terrible thing

I agree, and anyone in their right mind would agree too.

Originally Posted by Tag941

and those who make it should rot in Hell.

Yep.

Originally Posted by Tag941

So, my question to you is thus: Is on-line pornography good or bad?

To avoid being repetitive I’ll just say no, its not bad, it’s a form of entertainment which many adults enjoy watching, men and women, the legal kind, and the consensual kind.

Originally Posted by Raymond James

Yes it is and its been done over and over again, by people who join the forum thinking this discussion has not been brought up already.

Who said this discussion hasn't been brought up before? I don't recall anyone saying that.

And even if it was, does that mean that we--as completely different people--should take it upon faith that the matter has been resolved?

If so, please enlighten us, Raymond. I for one would LOVE to hear the verdict of our predecessors.