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In reply to the discussion: When ideals collide... porn vs. feminism [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)To some extent I think it needs to be regulated to prevent exactly the sort of things you mentioned that deal with non-consensual issues. I think the record keeping seems to be working. I haven't heard about as many underaged people being involved with it domestically like you did back in the 80's, but I'm making some assumptions here. I think those policies should be extended to all sex workers if they aren't already. No children should be involved, period. I think some working conditions issues may need to be addressed on the commercial side of it. No employee should be compelled to work under unsafe conditions, but my opinion on that doesn't change regardless of the industry. It's already against the law and it should be enforced better for everyone, not just sex workers.
I agree that it is a serious issue that should be approached seriously. I understand some believe in objectification theory and they may be right. I don't. I'm not alone in that, even within the feminists community. Even if you do believe in it I don't see the value in condemning anyone involved in the consensual aspects of it and I do see some harm. Repressing consensual sexuality has never done anyone any good and I just don't see how you can keep from that if you are pointing fingers at consensual sexual activity and saying it's wrong. Whether there's a camera involved or not is irrelevant to me. The effect seems to be the same and not really that much different logically as the patriarchy telling people what is right and wrong sexually. I think everyone should get out of that business.
I'm not sure what you mean by redefining words. I'm not sure what changes by calling it something different. I'm not sure how that would work even if it should.