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leftstreet

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26. I'm still not sure what it is

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 04:41 PM

23 hrs ago

Definitions of "sexting" seem pretty fluid, with no one description that everyone agrees on

If it had just been two people consenting to the exchange of legal photos, audio/videos, etc we would probably never have heard about it.

But it gained attention when non-consensual elements were found - leaking, revenge-posting, etc. So is it really accurate to define that as "sexting?"

I'm too old for this shit...

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SEXTING! (Poll) [View all] orangecrush Yesterday OP

Sexting is wrong and victimizes females. Irish_Dem Yesterday #1

How does sexting victimize females? Sympthsical Yesterday #3

Perhaps you can educate yourself. Irish_Dem Yesterday #4

I'm educated Sympthsical 23 hrs ago #6

Back to the 80's, it seems orangecrush 23 hrs ago #10

How do you even know if everybody involved is an adult? LisaL 23 hrs ago #16

The poll was specific H2O Man 19 hrs ago #127

Personally, I think ForgedCrank 23 hrs ago #27

I'm not addressing it in that context Sympthsical 23 hrs ago #54

Grindr is what people use to get the pepper on their pasta, right? mr715 22 hrs ago #70

No, that's grinder. LisaL 22 hrs ago #72

You sure? mr715 22 hrs ago #78

Could be both? orangecrush 22 hrs ago #84

There is a solid Family Guy joke... mr715 22 hrs ago #86

... orangecrush 22 hrs ago #87

This thread orangecrush 22 hrs ago #83

Now you'll be accused of being a "prude" MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #9

I'm a gay male Sympthsical 23 hrs ago #14

I don't get where your "educational" DU thread applies to females. Climate Crusader 23 hrs ago #60

I am female and disagree usedtobedemgurl 23 hrs ago #61

Please ZDU 23 hrs ago #31

Really. I know women who sext as well as men. Depends on who they are talking to, whether consensual Nanjeanne 23 hrs ago #34

No longer, that is a forgivable sin sarisataka 23 hrs ago #59

I have mixed views on this Kali Yesterday #2

Thanks, Kali orangecrush Yesterday #5

Grandma (and Mom) alway said Kali 23 hrs ago #7

True orangecrush 23 hrs ago #8

My law professor said the same thing r�is�n_dubh 22 hrs ago #95

Orange... ZDU 19 hrs ago #126

Thanks. ZDU! orangecrush 18 hrs ago #130

If you want your business to be nobody else's business MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #11

Didn't Melania advise Trump against running for office? Attilatheblond 18 hrs ago #129

I am curious whether the spouse of the "sexter" counts LisaL 23 hrs ago #12

... orangecrush 23 hrs ago #13

WTF is that supposed to mean? LisaL 23 hrs ago #15

For some people it is orangecrush 23 hrs ago #17

What do you call a relationship only open on one end? LisaL 23 hrs ago #18

Totally agree orangecrush 23 hrs ago #19

All I have to say, his wife doesn't seem thrilled LisaL 23 hrs ago #22

And she also said they worked through it orangecrush 23 hrs ago #25

You don't need to "work through it" if you are fine with it, I think that's fair to guess. LisaL 23 hrs ago #28

Only open on one end WITH CONSENT OF PARTNER orangecrush 23 hrs ago #23

It becomes my business when one seeks political power Shrek 23 hrs ago #32

On that basis orangecrush 23 hrs ago #53

I said nothing of the sort Shrek 22 hrs ago #76

Great song! ZDU 23 hrs ago #35

... orangecrush 23 hrs ago #52

Is physical cheating considered a non-consenting act? Sympthsical 23 hrs ago #21

It's the spouse who I am talking about. LisaL 23 hrs ago #24

I understand that Sympthsical 23 hrs ago #67

Well said orangecrush 23 hrs ago #33

Didn't we learn in that thread the other day TBF 23 hrs ago #49

There are millions of people orangecrush 22 hrs ago #85

It matters when a person is a candidate Sewa 23 hrs ago #20

hank you obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #29

Who is Hank orangecrush 23 hrs ago #36

Post removed Post removed 21 hrs ago #102

yup Skittles 21 hrs ago #109

Um orangecrush 18 hrs ago #132

Going after you??? orangecrush 18 hrs ago #131

WAIT I GET IT NOW! orangecrush 23 hrs ago #64

it is indeed Skittles 22 hrs ago #97

I am ashamed that I am where I am. mr715 22 hrs ago #99

the bar has been very much lowered for the presidency Skittles 21 hrs ago #100

I'm glad you understand. mr715 21 hrs ago #105

while I "get" it Skittles 20 hrs ago #120

Thank you obamanut2012 21 hrs ago #104

yup - bullies can be found everywhere Skittles 21 hrs ago #106

Thanks for posting on my POS poll orangecrush 23 hrs ago #40

LOL mr715 22 hrs ago #71

Thanks again orangecrush 22 hrs ago #73

I'm still not sure what it is leftstreet 23 hrs ago #26

This one is about a newly married men LisaL 23 hrs ago #30

If legal and consensual, none of my business leftstreet 23 hrs ago #37

This man is running for an important political office. LisaL 23 hrs ago #41

It matters Shrek 22 hrs ago #81

Yeah, it's risky leftstreet 22 hrs ago #90

The GOP is crapping their pants orangecrush 23 hrs ago #42

Don't say hop before you jump. LisaL 23 hrs ago #44

They sure are spending a ton of money orangecrush 23 hrs ago #46

so you're saying Skittles 23 hrs ago #57

Hi Skittles orangecrush 23 hrs ago #62

Too old here too orangecrush 22 hrs ago #88

It's no different really than phone sex Mitsuplex 23 hrs ago #38

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush 23 hrs ago #43

Exactly obamanut2012 21 hrs ago #108

Panties. Wad. Discuss. ZDU 23 hrs ago #39

What does that mean? obamanut2012 21 hrs ago #101

Mr. Panties, meet M. Wad. ZDU 21 hrs ago #103

So, you are another one obamanut2012 21 hrs ago #107

You Need to Calm Down ZDU 21 hrs ago #113

If only people cared and were as upset about politicians TVguyCards 23 hrs ago #45

This. orangecrush 23 hrs ago #48

Why can't we just elect the guy who supports our positions, but isn't a POS? jmbar2 22 hrs ago #98

Wether you like it or not, platner has put in the time and shoe leather to get Maine's support questionseverything 21 hrs ago #115

I hear ya TVguyCards 17 hrs ago #136

If a lying cheater tells me he supports single payer Shrek 21 hrs ago #110

You never believed Bill Clinton I guess about annything policy wise I guess. Interesting. Nanjeanne 21 hrs ago #112

I understand TVguyCards 17 hrs ago #138

once again Skittles 20 hrs ago #123

Well I would hope so TVguyCards 17 hrs ago #137

It's definitely an issue for the people in the relationship EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #47

Huh? No poll option that reads, B.See 23 hrs ago #50

Sorry orangecrush 23 hrs ago #55

Just having a bit of wit with it, Orange. B.See 23 hrs ago #58

Totally cool orangecrush 22 hrs ago #80

At first I saw this as "sexit poll" SSJVegeta 23 hrs ago #51

... orangecrush 23 hrs ago #56

Oooo there is a dirty joke hidden there with Brexit. mr715 22 hrs ago #92

on the one hand, it may be "their own business" Skittles 23 hrs ago #63

Agree, and with some voters orangecrush 23 hrs ago #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 20 hrs ago #122

Sexting with another person is fine if both are consenting... Ineedamoment 23 hrs ago #65

4 combat tours could do that orangecrush 22 hrs ago #89

It was 6 women and welcome to du questionseverything 21 hrs ago #117

Oh - only six. That makes it okay. Ineedamoment 8 hrs ago #144

I wonder if I go back and look for a sexting scandal sarisataka 23 hrs ago #66

JFK orangecrush 23 hrs ago #69

FDR mr715 22 hrs ago #79

Agree with an asterek MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #74

Fair enough orangecrush 22 hrs ago #75

Love ya MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #77

Love always orangecrush 22 hrs ago #82

Ina random person Boo1 22 hrs ago #91

I'm normally live and let live if no one is getting hurt Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #93

The app at present is age restricted orangecrush 22 hrs ago #94

I think it's over 13 in the US Quiet Em 21 hrs ago #116

Just looked orangecrush 20 hrs ago #118

Welp... jmbar2 22 hrs ago #96

In what context? JustAnotherGen 21 hrs ago #111

I find the Nazi tattoo and the misogynistic Luciferous 21 hrs ago #114

The Premise Is Too General. ColoringFool 20 hrs ago #119

Why do people keep using "sexting" to mean buzzycrumbhunger 20 hrs ago #121

It's important to have standards. QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #124

Nah, I wanna know what those texts say Polybius 19 hrs ago #125

I'm confused orangecrush 17 hrs ago #135

His own wife is wrong Polybius 11 hrs ago #143

Apparently Mainers disagree. orangecrush 8 hrs ago #145

I care when the person pinkstarburst 19 hrs ago #128

You forgot the apostophe in "ELSE's". niyad 17 hrs ago #133

Thank you orangecrush 17 hrs ago #134

Then I will say, you are most welcome. niyad 17 hrs ago #139

... orangecrush 17 hrs ago #140

At the least, it shows bad judgement and a lack of impulse control. LudwigPastorius 15 hrs ago #141

4 combat tours and he's still alive orangecrush 12 hrs ago #142