Is inappropriate content the a over looked problem

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...........Did you just use god to defend watching inappropriate content? I am sorry but I dont think Jesus would watch inappropriate content and didnt he tell us that sex must be protected in marriage. I cant make my self belive that god would make a human just for the rest us to watch her in a cheap and sleezy movie.

First off, the generic Christian term for the diety is "God", not "god", just as they capitalize the pronouns ("He" instead of "he"). Most Christians find it somewhat offensive to not capitalize God, as the lowercase "god" is generally used to refer to non-Christian dieties.

Second, you're demeaning the people in inappropriate contentography by implying that inappropriate contentography is the sum total of the reason for their existence. I find that reprehensible. Do you believe that God put the people who work for the sanitation company on this Earth to pick up your garbage?

Talk about offensive...


No, I don't think Jesus would have looked at inappropriate contentography. Jesus also didn't get married, but I don't think he was against that either. Christians are supposed to follow Christ's example, but that doesn't mean we should all be wandering evangelists who walk on water and raise the dead. Nor should we expect to die for the sins of the world.

We're supposed to live AS he did, not precisely the SAME as he did.
 
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isnt it illegal for kids to watch inappropriate content?
Not to my knowledge. It is, however, illegal to show children inappropriate content, or to sell it to them.
 
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I have to say that inappropriate contentography has been with our western society, as well as in Eastern society, since the almost a thousand years ago.

The current version of inappropriate content is only a symptom of our society's speeded up lifestyle; everything is much faster, more quick to access, and therefore more quick to let go.

In one ear and out the other.

I don't think the current visual inappropriate content is a positive thing for young men's perception of young women and sexual relationships. But I don't think it should be banned either. Limited in a certain scope, but not banned. The problem is, is that certain very conservative groups not only want to ban inappropriate content, but they also want to ban novelty products for adult couples, like sex toys, lubricants, gels and creams. Well, maybe not those who are tied into the Big Pharma companies, but I am talking about items that couples like to use to enhance their sexual relationship.

The people who are against inappropriate content are against everything sexual, including access to birth control. Sex is positioned as a bad thing, only good and holy without sexiness amongst married couples.
 
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Is inappropriate content a problem?

No. It isn't. Addiction to it is a problem, as with other addictions. But when you have someone addicted to something, the problem isn't generally the substance - it's the addict.

The solution to addiction of any kind isn't the total removal of any and all things that anybody could ever get addicted to. That externalizes the responsibility for self-control and recovery and places it outside of the addict, onto the rest of the world.

I tend to concur. Mostly though I have noticed the tendancy to call something an addiction when there is no chemical dependancy to speak of is an attempt to excuse and justify the behavior. The pathology of addiction to inappropriate contentography may be similar to drug addiction but the etiology is quite different. And afterall nobody has ever overdosed on inappropriate content and died as a result of it.

I'm probably talking out of my rear on this but I think you will find that most men who have an 'addiction' to inappropriate contentography are the same kind of men who have an 'addiction' to masturbation. In that it is something that they truly enjoy (for obvious reasons) BUT because of the way they were raised (i.e. in a hyperjudgemental religious family) they already have an overriding sense of guilt and shame associated with anything genital related.

Rather than being able to keep their behavior in perspective like normal men, they become obsessed with their 'struggle', and determine it to be their 'addiction'. What they're really 'addicted' to however is: guilt. They view inappropriate content, feel terribly guilty about it, start to hate themselves and get depressed and guess what? And THAT is what really causes their relationship and emotional problems.

I have viewed inappropriate contentography..frankly I don't find it all that addictive and I doubt I ever would. But then again I don't believe inappropriate content to be destructive in-and-of itself to begin with. It hasn't lowered my respect for women in the least.
 
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I have to say that inappropriate contentography has been with our western society, as well as in Eastern society, since the almost a thousand years ago.

inappropriate content's been around since mankind first learned to paint on the walls of caves.

The Kama Sutra itself is well over a thousand years old, and it's by no means the first book of its kind.
 
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Some believe the ancient little figurines like the Venus of Willendorf were ancient inappropriate content.

Addiction to anything can be a problem but counseling's available.

The government needs to stay out of it. The prosecution of inappropriate contentographers like Lizzy Borden is just a bone thrown to the American Taliban.
 
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By this I mean is it the addiction that we past off as somthing normal for guys to get in to and that we even now think it is not normal for a guy to not look at it. Is inappropriate content a over looked problem in this contery.........As a ex-pron addict my self I would have to say YES!!! It is way to easy to get to and belive me when I say this, it really dose mess with your mind, you begin to see women as sex toys and not as humans, I still strugal with my sexaulty but I glad I stop looking but It would help if people began see what a problem it is and started to do somthing about it.

Dose any one els belive that inappropriate content is a real problem today?

To every one who has not looked that trash, consider your self lucky and run from it. I am not jokeing, one look and you could be trap with a big problem for the rest your life and kiss any chances of a healthy sex life good bie. If you want a wife, then run or you will be married to inappropriate content.
Personally I tend to think that inappropriate content addiction is the symptom of another problem.
I mean, some people even are addicted to chocolate.

I´m sort of alarmed whenever someone seems to fight his personal issues as if they were a general problem.
 
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frist of all I am sorry if it seems like I am coming on to strong.

Seocodly hear a link

http://www.inappropriate contentdestroyswomen.org/

http://www.oneangrygirl.net/antiinappropriate content.html


Alright I did not mean to sound like I was attacking you I was just trying to make a point and I dont think you will still have the same thoughts whean you do have a kid.

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Regular users of inappropriate contentography are more likely to think of women in stereotype, (1) as "socially non-discriminating, as hysterically euphoric in response to just about any sexual or pseudosexual stimulation, and as eager to accommodate seemingly any and every sexual request.

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Regular users of inappropriate contentography are more likely to have sexually callous attitudes and accept the rape myth (that when a woman says "no," she means "yes.")

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Regular users of inappropriate contentography have increasingly hostile and aggressive sexual fantasies.

At one point we thought these were true. However, a former classmate, and current contemporary of mine did his PhD dissertation on the subject and found that they are actually untrue. It may be that at one time it was true, and now it isn't, or it may be that the research was bad. The bottom line is that it isn't true now. It should also be noted that there is a significant problem of causation in these three assertions. In fact, it seems rather likely that those people with more aggressive sexual fantasies, who subscribe to the rape myth, or have stereotypes toward women that are more likely to seek out inappropriate content regularly.

inappropriate contentdestroyswomen.org said:
Regular users of inappropriate contentography are less likely to convict for a rape, and less likely to give a harsh sentence to a rapist if in fact convicted. (5) Conversely, individuals who do not use inappropriate contentography are more likely to convict an accused rapist.

I can't comment on this directly, but it would seem to to fall under the same category as the above.

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Areas with inappropriate contentography outlets and sexually oriented businesses experience significantly higher sexual offenses and property crimes than areas without such businesses.

This may be true, but it also has to be recognized that many cities (including my community, which is why I know) have municipal ordinance which restrict where these stores can operate. For instance, in my community the ordinance says that these stores cannot operate within 1 km of a residential area, or school area. That means these stores can only be operated in urban, or industrial areas, which is where the majority of crime, and property damage occurs. So again, we have the causation problem.

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Clinical research shows that inappropriate contentographic images create chemically encoded messages on the brain that can remain through adulthood. Human memory is formed in part by the release of the chemical epinephrine which, upon emotional arousal, leaves behind an imprint on the brain.

I'm not sure what the point of this is. So does sex (actual sex). So does chocolate. So does coffee.

I'm going to change the next one to make a point...

While spending three evenings watching violent movies, viewers became progressively less bothered by violence in general. Compared to others who were not exposed to the films, the also, three days later, expressed less sympathy for domestic violence victims and they related the victims' injuries as less severe.

This is a problem with violent movies in general, and not necessarily erotic movies specifically.

The real issue with inappropriate contentography, is that some lower budget adult entertainment companies do physically, mentally, and sexually abuse women, and often young girls. They illegally import immigrants, and then force them into the sex trade in general. Others prey upon homeless women, and girls, and manipulate them into the trade. These women are not offered basic protection, fair wages, or adequate living conditions.

Most of such companies operate outside the designated adult entertainment union, which not surprisingly is working to reduce and eliminate these problems. These practices are not generalized throughout the industry, but do exist, and are certainly unethical. Of course, similar practices exist in other trades including construction, and service industries.
 
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Too much of anything is a bad thing. If you are GENUINELY addicted to inappropriate content, thats a problem. However, most people have a healthy interest in the art that is the human body, and get shamed into thinking they have an addiction by over zelous, often sexually repressed prudes who, generally, would be better off minding their own business.

Remember, God created the bodies one finds in inappropriate content, so can showing appreciation for them be that bad?
 
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Most of such companies operate outside the designated adult entertainment union, which not surprisingly is working to reduce and eliminate these problems. These practices are not generalized throughout the industry, but do exist, and are certainly unethical. Of course, similar practices exist in other trades including construction, and service industries.

Excellent point. I would submit that purchasing goods from Wal-Mart is more likely to support exploitation than viewing inappropriate contentography. Anyone who feels otherwise, feel free to prove me wrong. I don't think the evidence will bear you out, unfortunately.
 
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By this I mean is it the addiction that we past off as somthing normal for guys to get in to and that we even now think it is not normal for a guy to not look at it. Is inappropriate content a over looked problem in this contery.........As a ex-pron addict my self I would have to say YES!!! It is way to easy to get to and belive me when I say this, it really dose mess with your mind, you begin to see women as sex toys and not as humans, I still strugal with my sexaulty but I glad I stop looking but It would help if people began see what a problem it is and started to do somthing about it.

Dose any one els belive that inappropriate content is a real problem today?

To every one who has not looked that trash, consider your self lucky and run from it. I am not jokeing, one look and you could be trap with a big problem for the rest your life and kiss any chances of a healthy sex life good bie. If you want a wife, then run or you will be married to inappropriate content.
I think anything can become an addiction if your desire for it is out of balance with it's actual uselefullness or pleasure. I have gone through addiction to tobacco, but that's about it. I went through a period of inappropriate content... what... obsession? Right after I got the net I was simply amazed at how much there was, and I probly had a year of off balance inappropriate content viewing. Eventually it subsided on its own. Tobacco was much worse for me. But either way, the problem is the addict, not the product. I quite tobacco and it's still out there. It was my problem and I dealt with it. No one else should have to pay for my weakness.
 
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What really worries me about inappropriate contentography is what worries me about not-so-squeeky-clean industries as well: how the employees are treated. Sadly, there are people who are manipulated and exploited in the inappropriate contentography business. This is real problem is the one that is rarely addressed...

Yes, obviously viewers of inappropriate content who become obsessed with it, or who watch violent inappropriate contentography and want to emulate the acts have a problem and need help. But as for people who watch it occasionally for fun... well, that's between them, their partner, and their beliefs or lack thereof.
 
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In fact, it seems rather likely that those people with more aggressive sexual fantasies, who subscribe to the rape myth, or have stereotypes toward women that are more likely to seek out inappropriate content regularly.

And no wonder. It's a bit harder to find a partner willing to go along with your beliefs/preferences on these matters than it is to find one with more mainstream tastes.
 
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In fact, it seems rather likely that those people with more aggressive sexual fantasies, who subscribe to the rape myth, or have stereotypes toward women that are more likely to seek out inappropriate content regularly.

Baloney. 90% of inappropriate content sold is straight sexual images, or erotic images. The most commonly sold inappropriate contentography in the world is Penthouse magazine, which doesn't have anything about rape fantasies, and indeed claims that it supports a range of women's rights lobby groups.

If you don't like inappropriate content, fine.

But to try to link inappropriate content to agressive sexual perversion is just plain WRONG! Indeed, study, after study, shows that violent sexual crime goes DOWN in regions where inappropriate contentography is freely available. So admit you don't like it. Thats fine. You don't have to. But to try to imply that little jimmy down the road with his Dad's old playboys under the matress is secretly about to become a rapist or BDSM fiend is either arguing from a complete misunderstanding of causality, or a blatant lie.
 
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Baloney. 90% of inappropriate content sold is straight sexual images, or erotic images. The most commonly sold inappropriate contentography in the world is Penthouse magazine, which doesn't have anything about rape fantasies, and indeed claims that it supports a range of women's rights lobby groups.

If you don't like inappropriate content, fine.

But to try to link inappropriate content to agressive sexual perversion is just plain WRONG! Indeed, study, after study, shows that violent sexual crime goes DOWN in regions where inappropriate contentography is freely available. So admit you don't like it. Thats fine. You don't have to. But to try to imply that little jimmy down the road with his Dad's old playboys under the matress is secretly about to become a rapist or BDSM fiend is either arguing from a complete misunderstanding of causality, or a blatant lie.

JGG was arguing against the very thing. One doesn't need to try and say that inappropriate content causes the less... popular desires to say that those with those desires may be more likely to seek out inappropriate content than people who find it easier to find and be satisfied with a partner.
 
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