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I posted a thread a few minutes ago about how the state uses fear to preserve its power. A big part of that is that they feel the need to regulate everything to save us from ourselves. Well this is just funny to me.
Lawyers nitpicked at the definition of the word genitalia. Performers groaned at the suggestion they wear goggles while having sex on film. And state of California bureaucrats declared they care deeply about the pornography industry.
In a four-hour hearing Tuesday that ranged from thick legalese to graphic descriptions of sex acts, officials and performers clashed over proposals for new safety regulations on the porn industry.
State officials insisted they were trying to protect those who make a living in the industry, not drive them out of state or shut them down.
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"It's at the point where we feel we'll be working in hazmat suits,"
These people do stuff with their bodies that is often unhealthy both in a physical and spiritual sense.
If you look at the addictons, the diseases, and the harm it can cause families who watch and parade in this stuff - and the state of CA is looking at regulating the minutia and details to make this safer - it's just ludicrous.
Never mind the damage it causes to people who watch this stuff via divorces, or diseases from mimicing their actions, or rapes by sexually charged perverts - never mind that stuff, just wear a condom and safety googles while you wreak havoc with the souls and spirits of men.
While I agree that this idea is ridiculous, I'm wondering if your perception of the "dangers of porn" was a direct quote from the 1950's or if you're just paraphrasing?
While I agree that this idea is ridiculous, I'm wondering if your perception of the "dangers of porn" was a direct quote from the 1950's or if you're just paraphrasing?
My own words. I don't know of any quote from the 50's.
Excuse me for being a daft liberal, but why shouldn't workers in the porn industry enjoy the same workplace safety guarantees of other workers?
In 2009 16 porn actors contracted HIV despite an industry voluntary testing practice. I really doubt that the porn whackers won't get over watching their favorite porn star having sex with a condom.
Sooooo, it's bad to make something safer, when they're going to do it regardless? Not sure I understand your logic here! Sounds like a silly regulation, I agree, but I don't care either way... let 'em watch porn, and personally I think it's better than some alternatives (like actually cheating). It's a healthy release, and you can't get an STD or unplanned pregnancy from a video! I'm not into it myself, as most women aren't, but I don't care if my man watches a "dirty movie" occasionally. Americans are such prudes, LOL.
These people do stuff with their bodies that is often unhealthy both in a physical and spiritual sense.
If you look at the addictons, the diseases, and the harm it can cause families who watch and parade in this stuff - and the state of CA is looking at regulating the minutia and details to make this safer - it's just ludicrous.
Never mind the damage it causes to people who watch this stuff via divorces, or diseases from mimicing their actions, or rapes by sexually charged perverts - never mind that stuff, just wear a condom and safety googles while you wreak havoc with the souls and spirits of men.
Oh please.
It's not up to you to decide what's "spiritually healthy" for other people. Having sex on camera might not feel right to you, but for some, it feels great. There's nothing wrong with exhibitionism when it's consensual and among adults. And there's nothing wrong with watching others have sex either. Having sex is something that nearly everybody does or has done in their lifetime.
If you don't like it, don't watch it, but don't be so judgmental of adults who are fully capable of living their own lives the way they see fit, especially when it doesn't affect you at all.
Sooooo, it's bad to make something safer, when they're going to do it regardless? Not sure I understand your logic here! Sounds like a silly regulation, I agree, but I don't care either way... let 'em watch porn, and personally I think it's better than some alternatives (like actually cheating). It's a healthy release, and you can't get an STD or unplanned pregnancy from a video! I'm not into it myself, as most women aren't, but I don't care if my man watches a "dirty movie" occasionally. Americans are such prudes, LOL.
My logic is that the state focuses on the safety during the act, but neglects the widespread destruction of those who watch this stuff. This industry causes most of its destruction on the other side of the camera.
I noticed you said "occasionally" in your post - what if it's more? What if it causes him to look at other women a little more attentively? Then what?
It's not up to you to decide what's "spiritually healthy" for other people. Having sex on camera might not feel right to you, but for some, it feels great. There's nothing wrong with exhibitionism when it's consensual and among adults. And there's nothing wrong with watching others have sex either. Having sex is something that nearly everybody does or has done in their lifetime.
If you don't like it, don't watch it, but don't be so judgmental of adults who are fully capable of living their own lives the way they see fit, especially when it doesn't affect you at all.
Never said it's up to me.
There is a problem when a woman is raped because a man is sexually charged from watching this stuff. There is a problem when a man & wife with kids divorce because of an addiction to pornography.
I don't know about you, but I have a daughter - and there are registered sex offenders throughout the area. This stuff can affect anyone on a random day. It just takes one time.
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