pornography industry

wow~ oh...

Harmful. No doubt.

I quite often wish it would go away. Usually before or after wanking... Not normally during.

The women maybe degrading themselves. However, they are being paid an inordinate amount of money to degrade themselves. In terms of this industry I believe that it is fair. Individuals that want to pay view pornographic materials spend money to do so. The actors and actress that degrade themselves get a decent paycheck. Sounds like it all works out in the end to me.

50 million people couldn't live without it lol ;)

I'm sure the industry is full of unsavoury, sleazy, amoral, abusers and manipulators who have committed unspeakable acts against poor helpless victims. Some people also enter the industry willingly and make a decent living at it from reports.  Seems to me that it's no different than the Banking Industry, really. I doubt that the product of all of this has changed society as a whole for good or worse.  They are simply catering to a market that is looking for fantasy indulgence.  The existing labour laws would probably provide adequate protection for those involved in the industry if it was run above board.

A sleazy exploitive industry that is filling a widely regarded need. Not everyone in the industry is a victim, nor are all its customer's perverts, but on balance I'd say the negative slightly outweighs the positive here.

If there were no desire for sex...none of us would be here. Now where's my bag of Cheetos?

A hundred years or more ago, showing a bit of leg above the ankle was considered porn. Though what we have going on in the world now doesn't even take a hint of imagination - I think it largely depends on what's going on in someone's head that defines the difference between things like nude or naked - art or pornography. And I believe that most people intuitively know the difference between the two. I also think that human beings have always and will always seek ways to debase themselves via cheap thrills. Hopefully, most will grow up and decide to take the high road. Like most vices, yes, it hurts; lowers self-esteem, dims focus, empties pockets, ruins families, careers, and on and on. But only if someone allows it to happen.

Eh, why not?

WOOOOT GO SEX!!!!!!

Pornography hurts everyone and should not be legal at all.... getting rid of pornography would slow down some of the evil acts done to woman and children

This belongs in the sewer along with the creators of this trash.

It;s hard to find any redeeming factors to this industry. Ask any cop the problems it causes in societies.

I think everyone views porn different...... they become rich on making women appear like sex objects....... and then guys expect women to act like that in the bedroom..... that is not realistic.......

Here's the thing, this is one of those things that I think is fine for adults to watch/read, it's called freedom. But personally I find it disgusting and think that the world would be a better place without it. But since we have freedom of expression in this country, I don't think it should be banned, people would get it anyway... but that only goes for adults, there is no reason a child should ever be exposed to it. So my rating of "hurts badly", really means that I think it is bad for society, it's just another thing to put unrealistic expectations on how people should look and act, and it's just pointless, it makes something natural into something really dirty. Not only that, but the industry that makes it is really bad for those who subject themselves to it.

but if a woman knew how to keep her man...the industry would go downhill quick

Nasty habit!!! One leading reason to divorce. Get off the internet you sick perv's!!!

it keeps some creeps from going out and doing the acts themselfs

It's going to be out there anyway just because of human nature so we may as well have an "industry" which may be regulated.

not govts job

Hey, slutty girls need jobs too!

It's helpful to society because guys need to release. Masturbation is something we do to stop us from killing people

o it is helpful to society

if you like watch, if no like watch, no watch then

Hell's yeah

Don't like it? Don't look at it!

Again KNOW what your kids are up too and enjoy your porn on sat. night!!! Tee Hee!!!

you just need to use some moderation here - if you have an issue with it - don't watch (or star in) it.

While I believe in freedom of expression...there are obviuosly some pitfalls here...It is far to easily accessed, for kids and young adults.

I don't think its too harmful unless it is aimed at children or involves them.

But it's a free country.

hurtfull

IF IT WASNT FOR PORN WHAT DO YOU THINK PORNSTARS WOULD HAVE WORKED AS?? ALL THEY KNOW HOW TO DO IS FUCK..

Social exploration, freedom of expression, and legitimate business is well and great. But it must be managed in a more respectful manner of the fairer sex... objectification and degradation is simply unacceptable.

Helping married men say married for years!

It's immoral and destroys lives.

The greatest example of moral decadence in our society and in the world. Ordinary people become deeply disturbed and  the guilt causes irreparable life long consequences. The problem, just as with drugs, is not the producers but the consumers. And just as drugs, pornography is destroying our nation, especially the young generation. A scourge to humanity.

For the single guys and gals, or those who spouse doesn't pay attention to them.

I also dont really have any strong feelings about this one ether.

as long as its not child based, i think porn is great!!!

Why not, its fun.  If you are not a minor and it gives you some pleasure.  Your not hurting any one, its just sheer entertainment.  What ever anyone does in their own private home should be ok.  Dont get me wrong, I mean just standard porn.  Kiddie porn,  things of that nature are un acceptable.

merely a outlet that would be found somewhere, should be more open and hence closely watched rather than pushed underground

Its a big industry. I think its fuels perverson.

who doesn't love porn!

Stress relief

People can just watch instead of acting out on others. I hate when people complain about porn - don't watch it if you don't like it! Be grateful that they guy next door is watching it instead of getting frustrated and breaking into your house and getting some that way!

I don't think it hurts anyone.