Society needs a big fat slap upside the head.
OH NOES, TEH PR0N!!1 Get over it. Seeking legal action and counseling? Uh-huh. Let's break out the stereotypes, because it's fun, and more than likely true in this case. Redneck/white trash (possibly single) mother buys cheap DVD player at Wal-Mart. Brings it home, finds porn. First thought is "LAWSUIT!" Think of the children, after all.
And with quotes like this... "For them to see what they seen, it's not right," she said. "...what they seen..."? Yep, we're literate. All the way through 3rd grade.
Honestly, what's wrong with taking it back, getting a replacement, and most likely an effusive apology and a gift card? Yeah, someone goofed. It's not the end of the world. But no. Let's sue someone, instead.
I do wonder how the poor, innocent children saw this in the first place, though. Beside the fact that practically every DVD made has a menu and multiple options (I'm assuming porn does the same - maybe they even have Making Ofs and interviews), requiring you to hit "Play" to watch it, wouldn't the menus themselves be a tip-off? This ain't Disney, kids. And who the hell gets a DVD player home, and hits "Play" without putting a disc in first? The whole thing reeks of deceit. And what about the warnings? I assume there's some sort of "18+" type of thing beforehand. Contrary to popular belief, porn producers are not filthy perverts who want to corrupt your children. They have a multi-billion dollar business to consenting adults, and they'd like to keep it that way.
And while on that subject, why do Americans freak out about porn so much? Correction: why do they simultaneously consume and complain? Hey, it's naked people having sex. (as opposed to clothed people having sex, I suppose) Whoo-hoo. It's not degrading. Yes, it treats people as objects. But guess what? That's pretty much what sex is. Admittedly, if you have an actual relationship, it will (can?) bring you closer, make a deeper connection with the person, and generally be an all around good time. But let's be honest. What are you actually thinking about during the moment? Not a whole lot. It feels good. Sex, at it's root, is about feeling good. If there's a lonely person who just wants to feel good, isn't porn a safer (and cheaper) alternative to random hook-ups, or a whore?
Also, have you ever watched/heard interviews with the porn actors/actresses? Some of them are smarter than the mainstream media stars. They're not just sluts and manwhores running around fucking all day. It's a job. They've got their job, and then their life.
If you have a problem with porn, don't watch it. Stop pushing your morals on other people. The rest of the world seems to be able to grasp that concept. Why can't we?
OH NOES, TEH PR0N!!1 Get over it. Seeking legal action and counseling? Uh-huh. Let's break out the stereotypes, because it's fun, and more than likely true in this case. Redneck/white trash (possibly single) mother buys cheap DVD player at Wal-Mart. Brings it home, finds porn. First thought is "LAWSUIT!" Think of the children, after all.
And with quotes like this... "For them to see what they seen, it's not right," she said. "...what they seen..."? Yep, we're literate. All the way through 3rd grade.
Honestly, what's wrong with taking it back, getting a replacement, and most likely an effusive apology and a gift card? Yeah, someone goofed. It's not the end of the world. But no. Let's sue someone, instead.
I do wonder how the poor, innocent children saw this in the first place, though. Beside the fact that practically every DVD made has a menu and multiple options (I'm assuming porn does the same - maybe they even have Making Ofs and interviews), requiring you to hit "Play" to watch it, wouldn't the menus themselves be a tip-off? This ain't Disney, kids. And who the hell gets a DVD player home, and hits "Play" without putting a disc in first? The whole thing reeks of deceit. And what about the warnings? I assume there's some sort of "18+" type of thing beforehand. Contrary to popular belief, porn producers are not filthy perverts who want to corrupt your children. They have a multi-billion dollar business to consenting adults, and they'd like to keep it that way.
And while on that subject, why do Americans freak out about porn so much? Correction: why do they simultaneously consume and complain? Hey, it's naked people having sex. (as opposed to clothed people having sex, I suppose) Whoo-hoo. It's not degrading. Yes, it treats people as objects. But guess what? That's pretty much what sex is. Admittedly, if you have an actual relationship, it will (can?) bring you closer, make a deeper connection with the person, and generally be an all around good time. But let's be honest. What are you actually thinking about during the moment? Not a whole lot. It feels good. Sex, at it's root, is about feeling good. If there's a lonely person who just wants to feel good, isn't porn a safer (and cheaper) alternative to random hook-ups, or a whore?
Also, have you ever watched/heard interviews with the porn actors/actresses? Some of them are smarter than the mainstream media stars. They're not just sluts and manwhores running around fucking all day. It's a job. They've got their job, and then their life.
If you have a problem with porn, don't watch it. Stop pushing your morals on other people. The rest of the world seems to be able to grasp that concept. Why can't we?
posted by Stephonovich at
15:10
2 Comments:
"Stop pushing your morals on other people."
I'm glad someone (besidse me) said that. I see your poins. And all-in-all I agree. Don't like porn. Do think it's degrading, but... y'know... that's my oppinion and it ends there.
By
that girl, at 30 March, 2006 22:13
Yeah... tricky subject, like I said. Great arguments on both sides. At least I think so.
In any case, the news story is great. Made me laugh. Am I a horrible person for doing so? Eh... doesn't matter. Still found it hilarious.
By
Stephonovich, at 30 March, 2006 23:13
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