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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThere is something i dont understand re the so called "rape porn".
There have been quiet a few threads here lately condemning "rape porn".What do you mean by "rape porn"? Are you referring to BDSM porn? ( majority of bdsm porn has one or more people restrained in most films ( from what I've seen).
Last time I checked bdsm and bdsm porn was legal, and I know many people who are in the lifestyle.
So what am I missing?
upaloopa
(11,417 posts)people who have what Freud called a reaction formation.
That is they see something sinister in their makeup and they then project that thing onto other people as an attempt to fight what they see as sinister in themselves. They assume the exact opposite position of that one they project onto others.
BainsBane
(57,757 posts)are actually rapists? Is that your argument? It wouldn't be anything like opposition to rape and dehumanization of women?
If I don't get off on a snuff film, does that make me a killer? Only peace loving people like to see other human beings die?
I don't think you actually thought much about the comment because it is nonsensical.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)In psychoanalytic theory, reaction formation is a defensive process (defense mechanism) in which emotions and impulses which are anxiety-producing or perceived to be unacceptable are mastered by exaggeration (hypertrophy) of the directly opposing tendency.
Much more at the link.
Scout
(8,625 posts)Response to darkangel218 (Original post)
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darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Then why so much outrage about it?
FreakinDJ
(17,644 posts)Kurska
(5,739 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)But that doesn't mean it will happen.
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CTyankee
(68,203 posts)As a woman, I have never encountered it. But I don't have unicorns in my garden, either...
merrily
(45,251 posts)In old movies, of course, only a kiss is forced on a woman, usually after the male and female have been antagonistic toward each other. And, within seconds, she is practically melting under the forced kiss.
I have never had a rape fantasy, either. So, according to some yahoos, you and I are outliers. Or maybe just liars.
I think females having rape fantasies may be a male fantasy.
CTyankee
(68,203 posts)I mean, my husband doesn't think my opinion on this is so strange and neither do any of my male friends and relatives.
This is just weird to me.
Tumbulu
(6,630 posts)It has to be a primarily male fantasy. And a sick one.
Kurska
(5,739 posts)
Door closes in 5 minutes, if you're still in this thread when the door closes, may god have mercy on your soul.
Butterbean
(1,014 posts)In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)Kurska
(5,739 posts)Getting mad at atheists
You know what I mean.
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)why don't you link to the posts you are talking about? I think everybody would appreciate that.
Bryant
I don't roll like that Bryanto.
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)Fair enough.
Bryant
Kurska
(5,739 posts)Lets just leave it at that.
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)Why do you bring it up in this context? Just to fuck with me? or what?
Bryant
Do you even remember what started this?
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)I'll let you be then. Have fun.
Bryant
Kurska
(5,739 posts)Afterall, nothing said on DU or any political forum is gonna change anything.
leftstreet
(40,683 posts)Specifically, on a feminist website where pictures depicting women being raped were used in the comment section on an article/s about....feminism
I could be wrong, but I haven't seen any DU threads where members debate the definition of rape porn
Kurska
(5,739 posts)Yes that was a thing.
Yes it pretty much filled GD.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)A recent post made me ask this question. I thought maybe I didn't understand what it meant?
Butterbean
(1,014 posts)Margaret Atwood's short story "Rape Fantasies." I was 17, and the thought of something like that being a "fantasy" was just abhorrent to me. Of course, now that I'm 41, I understand that some women do indeed have that sexual fantasy, in a sense of being "taken", moreseo than the whole sexual violence thing (as I understand it). Not having explored that particular sexual fantasy avenue myself, however, I cannot speak for the people who partake, so it may indeed go beyond the whole "take me" scenario and involve violence. I dunno. At any rate, yes, it exists and it is a real thing. Put it this way: every romance novel out there where the "rogue" hero "conquers" the quivering virginal female heroine while she protests all the way but secretly enjoys it is, in essence, a rape fantasy.
kickitup
(355 posts)1) People eroticize what they fear, thus the prominence among men of cuckold fantasies. Women fear rape, so they eroticize it as a way to cope.
2) Patriarchy tries to control female sexuality by saying what is good/bad or by defining where/when. Women therefore have a difficult time engaging in certain sexual practices without guilt. By being "taken" or "forced" the heroine loses any responsibility and she can basque in her orgasms guilt free.
Those are very condensed versions of two theories and there are others. I write erotica/porn and have been trying to actually get a grip on the whole cuckold fantasy and why so many men evidently have that one. The first theory above was offered as an explanation. Men fear a more "alpha" male will or could more capably satisfy the woman so they have this fantasy where it happens.
Human sexuality is fascinating and I find it almost amusing that people get so uncomfortable with discussions of WHY. Makes me wonder what they fear.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)Also some get really angry and lash out. I don't know why to that either. Do you have any theories on it?
I guess it's a subject that can rile people up. I think it's a fun subject though, so I try not to get too riled up. If I do, I try not to post anger because I don't want to hurt someone's feelings.
I find human sexuality fascinating. And lots of people are certainly interested in it as a subject too. The human sexuality course at my university was consistently one of the most popular & informative.
It's all a part of life's rich pageant.
seaglass
(8,185 posts)MadrasT
(7,237 posts)I don't get it, but if it's safe, sane, and consensual, well then whatever. Not my business.
If it is used to spam feminist websites (which is the latest context), it takes on the characteristic of a threat.
Threats are not cool.
Rape threats are especially not cool.
In that context, it's another lame-ass, desperate attempt to silence women's voices.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Never said anything about condoning trolling of sites.
Kali
(56,829 posts)your perspective on trolling.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)lovemydog
(11,833 posts)sort of two different things at play here.
First is porn that suggests rape fantasies.
Second is what was happening at those spamming sites.
Another might be porn that actually depicts or suggests rape, i.e., something much more heavy.
So if you're looking for working definitions (something I appreciate as well), I hope that helps a bit. I guess you'd want to ask someone with whom you're conversing though, that to which they are referring. In this subject (like many subjects!) it can all get blurry at times. I think sometimes that if different people are thinking of different definitions, then it can really lead to frustration and misunderstandings and hurt feelings on message boards.
Hope that helps a bit.
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)My question was wheter what they refer to as "rape porn", Is same as the one in bdsm flicks, which is perfectly legal
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)As a very few moments of research could have revealed to you.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Since you seem to know the difference, care to explain it?
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)BDSM pornography presents scenarios of bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism.
There can of course be overlap in the depictions, just as there is between any media genres.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)They film the actresses/actors agreeing prior to the scenes and after. I can attest to that because I've seen them. It's perfectly legal and popular too
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)And there's part of the big difference.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)My question ( for the second time) was if the "rape porn" referenced on here lately Is same with BDSM films.
Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)I'll now let you return to your attempt to find some shit to stir.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Since you keep saying I'm not asking a question but making a statement instead
Lancero
(3,276 posts)I think DA disagreed with you calling her out on this topic.
On Mon Aug 11, 2014, 06:49 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
And I answered you. No, it's not.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5370702
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
Unwarranted personal attack
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Mon Aug 11, 2014, 07:00 PM, and the Jury voted 2-5 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Personally, I find both bdsm and rape porn to be disgusting. Simply put, if you get off by fantasizing about forcing yourself on someone, or by inflicting pain on them, then you have serious issues and should seek some form of psychiatric counseling.
As for this post, the 'finding some shit to stir' is why I'm hiding it. It's a pointless over the top attack.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Concise summation.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: There was nothing unwarranted about what Scootaloo said, this thread is pure shit stirring and Scootaloo was correct to call it out. Darkangel is the one who deserves a hidden post not Scootaloo.
KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)And just because two adults are legally allowed to be Master/Slave doesn't mean that behavior comes from a well adjusted psyche.
What could be more "Orwelliian" that labeling abuse as pleasurable.
And the discussion of rape porn has occurred over a period of time. Haven't you read any of those threads that you have to start an OP asking 'What do you mean by "rape porn"'?
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)By calling a safe sane and consentual activity between two adults abuse, you're actually diminishing the real abuse
Not cool.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Isn't it against the TOS to make such comments?
Texasgal
(17,240 posts)You'd have an answer pretty quickly.
Just type in "what is rape porn?"
Your welcome.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Texasgal
(17,240 posts)I pulled up a full page of definitions.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Texasgal
(17,240 posts)You look yourself.
Don't be obtuse. You've been given the tools. Use them.
LostOne4Ever
(9,752 posts)its called "let me google that for you."
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=let+me+google+that+for+you
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)rape porn
Web definitions
Rape pornography is a genre of pornography involving the depiction of rape. There is some debate whether this form of pornography encourages men to commit rape. The pairing of sex with violence distinguishes the issue of rape pornography from that of pornography in general. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_porn
Rape pornography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_pornography
Wikipedia
Rape pornography is a genre of pornographic scene involving the depiction of rape. This genre is not unique to adult film and videos as simulated scenes of ...
Legality - United Kingdom - See also - References
Is Rape Porn Illegal? - Yahoo Answers
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid...
Mar 4, 2011 - Man, that's fake. It's just porn actors doing bad acting, so it's legal (sick but legal). If it were real everyone would have been arrested and the site would ...
What's wrong with "rape porn"?
14 answers
Jun 14, 2014
Pornography fuels or prevents rape?
11 answers
Feb 1, 2013
What's up with rape porn?
3 answers
May 15, 2011
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Thanks
Texasgal
(17,240 posts)That's what wiki says..
Rape pornography is a genre of pornographic scene involving the depiction of rape. This genre is not unique to adult film and videos as simulated scenes of rape, sometimes just as disturbing yet without the graphic imagery, and other forms of sexual violence have appeared in mainstream cinema almost since its advent.[1] For example, in the 1988 film The Accused actress Jodie Foster received a Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of rape victim Sarah Tobias.[2]
There is some debate whether this form of pornography encourages people to commit rape. The pairing of sex with violence distinguishes the issue of rape pornography from that of pornography in general. Studies of the issue produce conflicting results.[3]
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)So wiki is wrong when they start saying "rape porn is not unique to adult film and videos as simulated scenes of rape, sometimes just as disturbing yet without the graphic imagery, and other forms of sexual violence have appeared in mainstream cinema .."
Non pornographic depiction of rape is not porn.
Texasgal
(17,240 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Texasgal
(17,240 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)lovemydog
(11,833 posts)If you feel it could be improved. It's a controversial subject and it might be time consuming trying to figure out how to do it. Might be interesting for you though.
BainsBane
(57,757 posts)Unlike BDSM, it depicts non-consensual sex. Sometime it is actually non-consensual.
Do you know the difference between BDSM and rape in real life? I really don't see what is so hard to understand.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)In BDSM literature too.
It's the same thing.
Now , about the real non consentual films.. those are acts of crimes. Nothing to do with consentual play.
mercuryblues
(16,415 posts)what you will find is vile. There are many out there to view, but a good chunk of it is men drugging the woman and raping her, to post on sites. Sometimes there are even babies with blood smeared on their private parts.
Rapist threaten their victims with, if you tell I will post the video on the internet. Some have and it gets widely shared.
So to answer your question, this is not about role playing. It is a way to dehumanize victims of real rape for someone to be able to masterbate to with a clear conscience.
But go ahead and have some shits and laughs, that does seem to be the purpose of this thread.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)There are a lot of aweful things posted on the internet. You seem to want to tie criminal acts to safe sane and consentual acts between 2 ( or more ) adults.
mercuryblues
(16,415 posts)just no. You do not get to redefine the question you originally posed. You asked what rape porn is, the fact that you do not like the answer is irrelevant. I realized seeing a 7 month old baby with a bloodied and swollen vagina is not pleasant, but they do get posted on rape porn websites. Tough shit if that visual ruins your pathetic attempt to gather some laughs and guffaws on the subject.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)"Rape porn " vs BDSM porn . Youre describing actual rape scenes , which is criminal and not consentual.
My OP was not to "gather laughs". Au contraire, it was to find out why the outrage over consentual acts between two adults. You depict in your previous post aweful scenes which have nothing to do with porn. Call it what they are, RAPE scenes. Nothing to do with fun play.
mercuryblues
(16,415 posts)the question when you did not like the answer.
3. Thats what i thought.
Then why so much outrage about it?
7. Lmao!
17. My OP was about what "rape porn" exactly is
49. Lol! you dont care if theyre wrong?
53. lolol ok.
Seems you are doing a whole lot of LOLing in this thread that you are claiming is not to gather laughs.
You also did not state that you were referring to consensual acts between 2 people. Since rape, at its core, is defined as NON- consensual. You did not distinguish between the 2.
I am describing actual rape scenes that get posted on actual RAPE PORN websites. You seem to not accept that it is still rape porn.
Under your reasoning, kid porn is not porn but merely an illegal act. It can't be both.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)You just refuse to see it.
"am describing actual rape scenes that get posted on actual RAPE PORN websites. You seem to not accept that it is still rape porn. "
It's not rape porn, it's rape. There are some very sick individuals who probably find real rape as a turn on. I don't argue that. But that's illegal and it's not PORN as in the art of porn.
You keep trying to tie consentual play with criminal activity. It's not one and the same. Exceptions don't speak for the norm.
mercuryblues
(16,415 posts)not. No matter how many times you say it, you only asked what rape porn is. Then proceeded with laughing, jokes and backslapping over your approved definition.
Are you saying you knew what rape porn was when you asked the question? Your definition of what porn is, is very narrow. The more common definition is pictures, film or other images used to generate sexual arousal. There are no qualifiers that there has been consent to or that the images are of legal acts.
Not all porn is of legally consenting adults as you seem to say.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Last time I checked bdsm and bdsm porn was legal, and I know many people who are in the lifestyle.
So what am I missing?
Do you not see where I asked if they referred to BDSM?
And to answer
mercuryblues
(16,415 posts)not see what is not there. You did not qualify rape porn with consenting adults. You used only the term rape porn. Now, I am truly sorry if what I described as rape porn is not to your liking. Even your definition of porn is narrow and does not encompass the commonly held definition. You are right you asked if rape porn was referring to BDSM. When I see a question mark at the end of a sentence I take it to mean you were actually asking a question. Not making a statement that the two are equal.
I actually thought you would understand the difference between real rape being shared on porn sites as not equal to consensual BDSM. I never even mentioned BDSM. I thought it would be obvious that what I defined, even though it was not in your parameters of what you consider rape porn is still rape porn. But I now realize you have a very convenient comprehension problem. You only want to know what consenting commercial rape porn is. Not the real rape, rape porn. Close your eyes to the ugly side of rape porn if you must. It will not make it go away. The victim's rape will still be posted on rape porn sites among the consenting adults rape porn. When you view it, just remember that not all that you are watching is scripted and agreed to. There are real victims who's rapes are being widely viewed for sexual gratification.
You asked a question. When the answer was not something you agreed with you changed definitions. I think you already had the answer in your mind when you asked. Did you? LOLOLOL You sure jumped to the backslapping and laughing real quick. One would think that instead of trying to redefine the question and redefine porn; a person instead would be appalled that a person being raped is viewed for sexual gratification.
JaydenD
(294 posts)I couldn't stomach a reply to this innocent doe eyed bambi pretend question.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)And no personal attacks are going to change the fact that BDSM is completely awesome. It's a lifestyle that many take it very seriously. And just because some cant understand it/are not into it, it doesn't mean it's something wrong with it.
I despise criminal acts just like everyone else. But play/pretend is not a criminal act.
JaydenD
(294 posts)I don't understand your reasoning here. You got the answer but now you are talking about something totally different and connecting the two somehow.
No need to reply, I have nothing further to say to you.
elehhhhna
(32,076 posts)darkangel218
(13,985 posts)You can't tell another poster not to post.
And we as in who?
elehhhhna
(32,076 posts)howzat for bossin'?
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)But no one can try to order another poster to shut up.
And you still haven't explained who the "we" are .
you try all the time to tell people to stop, especially when they point out the obvious to you or about your behavior. even funnier is when you "report" people for it.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Oh yah, it's Kali!
Texasgal
(17,240 posts)and a disgusting attempt at shit stirring.
tammywammy
(26,582 posts)nomorenomore08
(13,324 posts)assault - and there's, perhaps, some sort of disclaimer to that effect - then I see no reason to outlaw such depictions, even if they personally squick me out.
On the other hand, there's a good amount of real rape/torture footage out there which depicts an actual crime.
LeftyMom
(49,212 posts)You're intentionally being obtuse to start a flame war.
R B Garr
(17,984 posts)What's not to understand about what rape porn is.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)Lol, typical
Have a nice day!
bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)Most BDSMers are actually strong supporters of feminist causes and LGBT rights.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)bluestateguy
(44,173 posts)nt
MineralMan
(151,269 posts)that porn depicting rape scenarios exists. I also think you may be deliberately ignoring that to make some point I cannot comprehend. Rape porn exists. It's not BDSM porn. It is rape porn.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)You on the other hand are perheps lacking enough knowledge re BDSM.
MineralMan
(151,269 posts)That is all. I'm not talking about any sort of BDSM. Not in any way. Go Google "rape porn" and visit the websites that appear in the search results. I'm done with this topic. Good day to you!
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)I won't get in details because I don't want to offfend anyone. But trust me , it is.
MineralMan
(151,269 posts)Rape porn, however, has nothing to do with BDSM. It's about fantasies of actual rape, depicted in videos.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)They even film the participants before and after agreeing to the script. It's all consentual play.
MineralMan
(151,269 posts)Rape porn depicts rapes. Its target is not women with "fantasies" of rape at all, since such a thing would be very rare, if it exists at all. It targets men who fantasize about raping women who might try to resist and are overcome with force, drugs or other means. It's designed for men to drool over. It's obscene in the extreme, because it is made to feed the desires of men who have fantasies of sex with non-consenting women. It occurs also as "gang bang" porn, which depicts gang rapes of women.
While the people in the rape or gang rape porn may have been consenting adults for the production, that does not mean that it does not depict rape. And its audience likes it because it depicts rape.
It exists. You can go find some if you want to view it. Just search for it. There's plenty of it out there.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)1. How do you know who specifically a movie targets? And how are you sure women don't enjoy that scripted play?? Gang bang porn is actually a very popular genre in BDSM.
2. Okay, so we agree!! I never argued that rape play didn't depict rape. It did, but it's scripted, it's play and the participants are consenting adults.
What is BDSM - bondage, DOMiNANCE, sado masochism, slave/master Play. It's not for everyone. But MANY enjoy it, and no one has the right to tell them not to. Its their right as consenting adults to role play however they want, as long as it's safe sane and consentual.
Vilifying a well known and respected lifestyle and trying to tie it to criminal acts is pretty low on their part IMHO.
MineralMan
(151,269 posts)Rape porn does not depict BDSM "play." Again go watch some.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)And you're the one who's incorrect. Rape play is huge in BDSM.
Kali
(56,829 posts)and where are the DU BDSM folks? I guess they don't want to participate in obvious flame bait bullshit.
historylovr
(1,557 posts)First you ask in feigned innocence what is rape porn. But you've already secretly and to your satisfaction defined the term. Anyone who tries to reply or explain can be blown off and ridiculed and LOL'd at because they're not using the definitions you've previously decided upon. Then you ask is it BDSM or BDSM porn. Well, the only people I've seen on here conflating BDSM with rape porn are the people defending and supporting rape porn. Those who find rape porn offensive have not pretended they're the same because we know they aren't and it would be dishonest to pretend otherwise. Still, you guys keep acting as if we have when you're the ones who can't seem to tell the difference, or at least that's what you expect us to believe. Obvious agenda is obvious.
So, what are you missing? Maybe some straw, but it might be over next to the shit that flew out of your pot.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)It turnes out they did.
historylovr
(1,557 posts)Maybe there are rape scenarios in BDSM. And maybe that's your preferred form of it, I don't know, just guessing because you're latching onto that and defending it so vociferously, as if that's all there is to that kink. We actually really aren't referring to that, and if you'd take the time to read you just might see that. We're talking about rape, sometimes simulated, sometimes (more often) real, not within the bounds (no pun intended) of BDSM, that is posted on porn sites for people to get off to. Rape, not BDSM play. And that's where you're being dishonest at the worst, failing to comprehend what you've read at the least. You are putting your definition of rape porn, which you describe as BDSM rape scenarios with consent and safe words porn, onto what others are talking about, when that's not what's being said--at all.
darkangel218
(13,985 posts)If you haven't read the other posts , please do so.
historylovr
(1,557 posts)I've read/am reading, and that's what they've said. Mineral Man and others have spelled it out clearly up thread. And it's what they've said in the posts about rape porn being posted on Jezebel that led to yours. And if someone mentioned BDSM it was because someone brought else brought it up. It is you who has narrowly defined rape porn as BDSM rape scenarios. You, not them. Please read those threads. Or not. Your choice.
Kali
(56,829 posts)you should read some her previous masterpieces.
Maggie Thatcher was one of my favorites, but nursing in Alaska is a good one too. There have been many. Many. I suspect she may hold a record for hidden posts as well.
historylovr
(1,557 posts)Response to Kali (Reply #101)
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