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History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: This will probably go poorly in gd but I needed to say this [View all]NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)29. that would be a challenging assertion to prove, BainsBane.
The accusation itself is an indictment against men, and ought not be taken lightly.
Not that consumers are representative, but don't you think that if you make that assertion without evidence, then you would be providing the producers cover?
That's a dangerous claim to make. It chastises consumers but gives cover to producers.
Do you want to do that>
Really?
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I don't have a clue, and I dont know that they aren't motivated by their own perversity. nt.
NYC_SKP
Nov 2013
#31
They want SUVs becaus the ads tell them that it's important, vital. Same for makeup and fashion, no
NYC_SKP
Nov 2013
#35
What specifically leads you to this conclusion in this particular instance?
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#40
Among all the different niche porn selections, if some are absent and others are way overrepresented
NYC_SKP
Nov 2013
#41
this is really my hge problem with the way duers present this. normalizing. the effort put for
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#42
Or the meats distributed by the Chicago Meat Packing industry prior to Upton Sinclair...
LanternWaste
Dec 2013
#83
Yep it is definitely amazing especially since I know I have my own personal kinks
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#6
Actually I DO have problems with it because of the working conditions of those in it.
duffyduff
Nov 2013
#7
i remember when pro porn would stress, must stay out of kids hands, to meh, to they have to learn
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#37
I know erotic porn can exist but like you said they're not interested violence sells
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#15
I see it as being like any other large industry under capitalism - corrupt and yes, exploitative.
nomorenomore08
Nov 2013
#16
Niners, mostly. But I root for all Bay Area teams so that includes the Raiders.
nomorenomore08
Nov 2013
#25
I'm sorry it makes me feel dirty as well but it was something I felt I needed to write
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#23
you got your say. a lot of people spoke up with you. then you walk away from the thread
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#39
Yeah I just think I need some time away from here people can't seem to separate personal sexual
Arcanetrance
Nov 2013
#44
cause they have allowed porn to tie into their sexuality. if you need it to get off....
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#47
Chris Hedges: 'I get very angry with the liberal class on the left for their refusal to condemn...
freshwest
Nov 2013
#46
Stronger than Hedges. Fearless, and as always, Noam sees the big picture. I predict...
freshwest
Nov 2013
#67
It DOES NOT need attribution. I got wind of it from redqueen. But it's a public video. No need...
freshwest
Nov 2013
#73
Have to have a strong stomach to be on MIRT, I'm sure. I've been asked over the years to manage some
freshwest
Nov 2013
#77
mostly, (I hope) they are playing at being deliberately obtuse; it bodes them well.
Tuesday Afternoon
Nov 2013
#52
I often keep in mind what I am saying is irrelevant to whom I replied, but for the lurkers
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#56
exactly. that is why it is important to state what you have to say, regardling an OP
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#60