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Old 2004-08-08, 12:10   Link #100
relentlessflame
 
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Originally Posted by StoneColdCrazy
Personally, I think this is the definitive view on the subject.
I agree completely. Well said, Psi. How you feel about this topic is really a matter of personal ethics and morals, and attempts to legislate morality always result in tragedy. As with everything else, everyone should make their own decisions about what is right and wrong for them.

Although I started this topic with the goal of hearing other peoples' opinion on the matter, I think it would be foolish to expect that there would be one common opinion on the matter. Sure enough, views expressed have covered the full spectrum of opinions. That being said, I think that the opportunity to express our opinion and hear the opinions of others helps us to better understand our own personal beliefs and the reasons why we believe them. In that way, I think this thread was a huge success, and I want to again thank everyone who has participated so far. (Please keep those opinions coming!)

So, what's my opinion now, after going this far in the thread? Well, I guess I don't think that that the topic question has a straight and simple answer. And even if it did, I'm no longer convinced that the label really matters at all. In the beginning, I was a bit shocked to hear my sister use that word in this context because I had never thought about it that way before. But, after going through this thread, I find myself thinking... so what? I watch the shows I like, and if I find the content offensive, I'll skip the parts I don't like or turn it off (as Psi said). Ultimately, I am the only person who can decide what is and isn't good for me to watch; if I make the wrong choices, I will have to deal with the consequences. I suppose it is because of my religious upbringing that I still have some hang-ups about the word "porn", and it's implications; that's something I'll have to face and deal with in my own way -- that's what growing up is all about.
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