Fractelle “I do have concerns about hardcore porn and how it stereostypes women AND the impact of these images has on younger people who are still understanding their sexuality.”

Hence, the repeated opinions expressed by those like me, to censor children’s exposure.

“I can't help but notice that those who believe porn is harmless are all hetero and mostly male.”

Oh that might be considered as almost “sexist” but rest assured, my “feminine side” is in complete agreement with my masculine side.

Just as they are in complete agreement about the individual choice on the matter of abortion and the preeminent right of a lady to decide.

“Some have even argued that porn reduces rape.”

And produced links to objective studies to support that view.

“ I have to ask what kind of person thinks seeing people being raped has a healthy attitude to sex and the people upon whom the rape is conducted?””

Well for starters, not all pornography evolves around “seeing people being raped” and as has been said by others who support freedom over censorship, the acceptable limits are defined by the legality of the act, hence the right to view child pornography is not being defended, nor is the right to view someone who is not consenting.

“seeing people being raped” implies non-consent.

Your referenced previous post includes “The hetero male contingent on OLO claim that porn is all harmless fun.”

I am not arguing the pornography is harmless, any more than gambling, drinking, smoking are harmless.

What I do advocate is, despite any “subjective assessment” which you perceive, it does not entitle you to censor the “harmful” choices of others.

people voted for Krudd.
My opinion, a singularly harmful act.

Yet I do not claim the right to direct them to vote liberal and thereby avoid the harm.

“I want quality,”

We all want “quality”, even when we do not know what to do with it.

Wanting “quality” would mean you can tell Mozart from Beethoven, Hepworth from Cellini , Canaletto from Botticelli.

I know I can, but I don’t expect others to.