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RainDog

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109. welcome to du

Tue Nov 26, 2013, 04:09 PM

Nov 2013

that's the problem with any job where you really have to learn about the subject, isn't it? it all gets de-mystified because you have to bring analytic skills to something. that's what happened to me with various performing arts - after a while it was harder to just enjoy the performances because you become aware of all the tricks behind creating the illusion.

so, I have some things I'm interested in but I consciously make an effort not to know too much of the technical side so that I can maintain my enjoyment of the performance.

maybe that's part of my attitude toward porn, too. who knows.

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Porn Viewing: Do you know what you're talking about? [View all] RainDog Nov 2013 OP

I've noticed something here on DU RandySF Nov 2013 #1

I've watched porn, just not the so-called "simulated rape" porn that's been discussed. last1standing Nov 2013 #5

It is claiming to be real rape gollygee Nov 2013 #85

In the legal sense, that is called "puffery." last1standing Nov 2013 #86

If they write that it is real rape gollygee Nov 2013 #87

Again, not in the legal sense. last1standing Nov 2013 #88

People have to write "barely legal" with very young women gollygee Nov 2013 #90

They don't have to, they do it to keep the law off their backs. last1standing Nov 2013 #92

Well then I'll say it gollygee Nov 2013 #93

We don't disagree on that subject. last1standing Nov 2013 #94

It does, doesn't it? RainDog Nov 2013 #10

I've studied the subject and have worked in the industry. Is that good enough? last1standing Nov 2013 #2

actually RainDog Nov 2013 #52

I'm pretty vanilla, myself, especially when restraint or pain is involved. last1standing Nov 2013 #69

I'm a male porn star. Ask me anything! flvegan Nov 2013 #3

The things I see when I check in on DU. LeftyMom Nov 2013 #4

He was on the down low. kwassa Nov 2013 #9

The closest he's come to porn stardom is grabbing my camera off the nightstand. LeftyMom Nov 2013 #11

If you want to return the pics, feel free. flvegan Nov 2013 #13

She uploaded them to one of those sites. kwassa Nov 2013 #16

Nope, they're ALL MINE. *villain laugh* LeftyMom Nov 2013 #18

So... look for "Veggie Tails?" RainDog Nov 2013 #19

Shhhh... flvegan Nov 2013 #21

actually, "Veggie Pit-Bull Tails" kwassa Nov 2013 #25

Not if you know where to look. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #68

Hmmm...I should have some royalty checks coming then. flvegan Nov 2013 #20

They probably passed my birthday present in the mail. LeftyMom Nov 2013 #23

I didn't know royalty checks could do that! kentauros Nov 2013 #47

Oh I've got something for you. RandySF Nov 2013 #6

We are the studs and we do flvegan Nov 2013 #15

You've got a typo. Dr. Strange Nov 2013 #111

The only porn I've ever liked is in comic book form. kentauros Nov 2013 #7

I would assume RainDog Nov 2013 #31

Did you ever get to read Omaha The Cat Dancer? kentauros Nov 2013 #32

I'll have to check it out RainDog Nov 2013 #35

I don't think it's in print any more, but look up Reed Waller. kentauros Nov 2013 #37

I skimmed 50 Shades soon after it was published RainDog Nov 2013 #45

Writing porn is difficult. kentauros Nov 2013 #46

Yeah. I think it has its own challenges RainDog Nov 2013 #49

Sounds like you had fun anyway :) kentauros Nov 2013 #50

Great series Blue_Adept Nov 2013 #108

I think they then refelected that in the story, kentauros Nov 2013 #110

How does one define "some porn"? Kaleva Nov 2013 #8

in opposition to "no porn" RainDog Nov 2013 #12

Okay. Sounds good to me and I voted accordingly. Thanks! Kaleva Nov 2013 #14

oops Skittles Nov 2013 #51

Your unedited post was much more interesting! Kaleva Nov 2013 #59

I wasn't trying to insinuate anything!! Skittles Nov 2013 #60

Of the quantitative options, PhD in porn fits best. Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #17

Thanks for your reply! RainDog Nov 2013 #27

Agreed. Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #34

Yes. Education and information RainDog Nov 2013 #48

I've seen so many threads recently about this "porn" thingummy that I'm petronius Nov 2013 #22

No use checking the internet, you won't find any there. dimbear Nov 2013 #53

I am constantly and proudly proclaiming my love of porn on DU, No Shame Heather MC Nov 2013 #24

I went with option number three. I can't resist a good pun. nt rrneck Nov 2013 #26

you're just philosophical n/t RainDog Nov 2013 #29

okay libodem Nov 2013 #84

I like watching porn at Olive Garden Atman Nov 2013 #28

Is your pitbull circumcised, though? kentauros Nov 2013 #39

I don't talk much about porn here, but I used to host some porn sites Recursion Nov 2013 #30

interesting RainDog Nov 2013 #33

Piracy is an even bigger problem for them than for music studios Recursion Nov 2013 #36

pardon my ignorance RainDog Nov 2013 #40

The hackers will pay one tenth of a cent per infected computer (or however much) Recursion Nov 2013 #43

I have an open account at Mr S, and was a BDSM model twice mwrguy Nov 2013 #38

What's Mr. S? RainDog Nov 2013 #41

Store in SF that sells leather and BDSM toys mwrguy Nov 2013 #44

I've seen a good amount of porn both personally and educationally. Gravitycollapse Nov 2013 #42

IMHO sex should be interested in love or at least lust otherwise it's like watching jello�. Tikki Nov 2013 #54

Is any porn not interested in lust? RainDog Nov 2013 #55

The viewers might be lusting�the actors, I doubt it... Tikki Nov 2013 #56

well, it's acting, right? RainDog Nov 2013 #57

I am sorry�I have never seen porn where someone was in love�maybe it has changed, I watched a... Tikki Nov 2013 #58

I was talking about another genre: romance RainDog Nov 2013 #61

I like a good romance..I'll sit in a crowded theatre and cry, cheer or sigh. Tikki Nov 2013 #62

I'm not a big fan of romance or rom-coms RainDog Nov 2013 #63

Always someone overcoming a trial in their life and finding someone who champions that victory. Tikki Nov 2013 #64

thanks for the recommendations RainDog Nov 2013 #78

"50 Shades of Grey" as read by... Ben Stein. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #70

I view porn regularly. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #65

What is p0rn? grahamhgreen Nov 2013 #66

Depends on how broadly you define "in the industry" Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #67

I once took a job interview for one of America's largest online porn video sites ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2013 #71

Everyone knows that #4 is the pinnacle of the series. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #72

I compare it to the Bourne Series, actually.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2013 #73

You mean you didn't like The Boring Ultimatum? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #74

Nope, and yet for some reason I watched The Boring Legacy ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2013 #75

yeah RainDog Nov 2013 #80

I have some friends on the fringes of the gay porn industry Kurska Nov 2013 #76

I write porn Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #77

so, what are sales like in the ebook end of things? RainDog Nov 2013 #82

Depends on the genre Prophet 451 Nov 2013 #123

The "within the boundaries of consent" is the issue gollygee Nov 2013 #79

I didn't follow that discussion RainDog Nov 2013 #81

the "some porn" that i have watched Scout Nov 2013 #83

that's about where I'm at RainDog Nov 2013 #101

My porn name is Smoky Ivanhoe. Nuff said. Vattel Nov 2013 #89

Nice to meet you Smoky. HappyMe Nov 2013 #95

NTMU. Was Shadow a dog or a cat? Vattel Nov 2013 #97

A dog. HappyMe Nov 2013 #98

Smoky was a grey cat. Vattel Nov 2013 #99

whooooooosh RainDog Nov 2013 #96

Come on Raindog. Vattel Nov 2013 #100

This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Nov 2013 #102

ROFL. Thistlewood sounds like it hurts. But, hey, S & M is a color of the rainbow too. Vattel Nov 2013 #104

I know. too bad I didn't live on Luscious street... lol n/t RainDog Nov 2013 #105

Porn, you are talking about war movies? B Calm Nov 2013 #91

nah RainDog Nov 2013 #103

I currently work in the industry HappyinLA Nov 2013 #106

welcome to du RainDog Nov 2013 #109

Porn has been part of my life since I was 13 or so.... Bennyboy Nov 2013 #107

interesting RainDog Nov 2013 #112

I adore this thread. OneGrassRoot Nov 2013 #115

love to you RainDog Nov 2013 #116

well, Bennyboy Nov 2013 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Nov 2013 #122

Thank you for such an honest post! PassingFair Nov 2013 #121

Sure! However, "What turns me on is erotic; what turns you on is pornographic." Ellen Willis n/t retread Nov 2013 #113

It was my understanding she coined the phrase RainDog Nov 2013 #119

I avoid it if I see it. I have no voyeuristic tendencies. PassingFair Nov 2013 #114

my one concern is boredom RainDog Nov 2013 #117

Not a concern for me....so far. PassingFair Nov 2013 #118