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In reply to the discussion: With all the anti-pornography talk, can we have a sex positive thread? [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)I do not believe that censoring material by consenting adults, for consenting adults, is a way to accomplish that goal.
That does not mean I trivialize your concern; it DOES mean, however, that I am opposed to censoring material by consenting adults, for consenting adults. Material that involves people who are not consenting, by definition, does not fall under that cateogory. I have not seen convincing evidence that, at least, the domestic adult industry- which is governed by workplace laws in addition to 2257 reporting requirements, involves widespread non-consent. Like the "evidence" that claims violent media leads to violent acts- its simply not there, as much as some believe it ought to be there.
I do not believe anyone on this website supports rape or otherwise believes violence against women is a good thing. I simply don't, and I think those repeated straw caricaturizations- while I understand they may be coming from a place of personal pain- are unwarranted and at least as bad as ANY sort of disagreement or ridicule which someone may have posted on this board.
I think ending rape is a worthy goal, and I think rape is a serious problem. I also strongly believe that most everyone on this site agrees with that.