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In reply to the discussion: With all the anti-pornography talk, can we have a sex positive thread? [View all]renie408
(9,854 posts)People do all kinds of ill advised, socially detrimental things for money. Look at the Kardashians. My objection isn't that the porn star women are being exploited. I imagine that ship has sailed. Besides, that's something the woman has to decide for herself. That has nothing to do with me. Tonight, if in the privacy of your own home, you and your significant other want to break out the whips, chains and caramel sauce...that ain't none of me, either.
My objection is the possible glorification of rape as an acceptable sexual outlet. My concern is that some percentage of men who start with getting off on rape porn will eventually move on to rape. BUT...I am not sure whether there is an actual correlation there. I mean, there is no way to tell if the rapist was destined to rape or whether the rape porn acted as a catalyst, sparking something in their already not-quite-right minds.
No matter what, consenting or not, I am not all about glorifying violence against women. I think there are some things we SHOULD find icky.