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writes:Is porn more degrading than prostitution? Just wondering what peeps opinions are.do you think that been a porn star or working in a brothel is more degrading? serious answers please
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionfair enough,do you think it would be horrible if they both enjoyed it?
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reader, iceprincess422  +, writes (26 June 2008):
well to tell u the truth i think they are both nasty and horibble bcuz in prostitution u sell ur body to strangers and in porn ur showing ur body to the world doing other thing to.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionas ive said before i do not have a problem with either profession,why does everyone think this? if pornstars and prostitutes are NOT forced into it then i DONT have a problem,i was just asking what peoples opinions were on the subject.i do think that the question has been completley blown out of proportion.i only asked tis question because i read a lot of stuff on this ste about people criticising both of the profesions,as i have stated i dont think theres anything wrong with either profession.it is only wrong if people are forced into it.this does happen in both professions sometimes.also when i was talking about max hardcore i DIDNT mean the MAINSTREAM porn industry i meant the EXTREME porn which i personally dont like as they appear to treat women like crap.one of max hardcores actresses burst into tears during one of the shoots that simply is unaceptable and doesnt happen with mainstream porn as they treat them wuith respect,people like ron jeremy and the like are harmless and dont do anything wrong
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): Fair point caller,
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionoldfool no offence but have you not read my updated comments?i dont have a problem with the porn industry or prostitutes either,i was just asking a question which i think is a valuable enough one,ive heard a lot of people on this site criticize prostitutes and porn and was wondering what peoples opinions where on the subject i was hoping that some actural porn stars and prostitutes would voice there opinions,i dont mean to be rude but who are you to say someone that my question is childish,its a free sociey,anyway my question was allowed.as ive said please someone google max hardcore and khan tusion and youll see what i mean about some porn is degrading (only the very extreme stuff)
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): Fair point Oldfool....
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reader, oldfool  +, writes (25 June 2008):
 DiovanLestat, the bigger point is that this is a board for people with personal issues that they seek advice on. This is a completely idle question of the kind that can be found on any bulletin board or forum ("Which is worse, Jennifer Lopez or Britney Spears?"). This kind of question really has no place on a board like this.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): I agree somewhat Oldfool. The question presupposes that there is something wrong with the sex industry and that working in films and magazines, or working as a prostitute is always degrading. Visit your local library and get better information on what it's like working in the sex industry from the people who know it best.
I'm not sure if we've ever had a porn star on this board but we have had prostitutes, (http://www.dearcupid.org/question/does-anyone-know-what-being-a-prostitute-is) so be carefull with your assumptions, judgements and hurtfull words, these people are human beings too and deserving of our respect.
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reader, oldfool +, writes (25 June 2008):
I think this is a frivolous question and the poster is talking through his hat. You know nothing about these industries or what people do in them, and neither do some of the aunts shooting off their opinions.
You're starting from the proposition that these are both sexually degrading occupations for women, and then you are asking us "which is more degrading"? What a childish question!
Try Lydia Lunch for starters: "No pornography exploits women. It exploits men. It’s the men that are made to look stupid, silly and ridiculous, chasing after the golden elixir. Women look beautiful, do what they wanna do and get paid for it."
I'm sorry to see people wasting so much time on a question of so little significance.
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (25 June 2008):
 If you are selling your soul in order to do one or the other, what possible difference could that make? Honestly? To the woman involved, I doubt very much that this was a first option...
Sex is an act of love and reverence, when it is treated how it should be; and if it's downgraded to a transaction, a paid performance or masturbation, it does harden your soul and make it into simply an animal act. If you aren't involved with the person that you are with, then, for the most part, it's not what most thinking people would choose for themselves, NOT, certainly, as a first option. The fact that it IS a PAID performance, either way, and that it isn't exactly sleeping with your lover, which makes most people a bit uneasy.
That will never stop it from being the world's oldest profession, but it's probably close to the truth.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionfair enough i do agree not many men would want to go out with pornstars or prostitutes because theeyd feel uncomftable knowing theyd given about 10 men blowjobs that day,i certainly wouldnt date either but each to there own
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reader, Danielepew  +, writes (24 June 2008):
 Lazy Guy, I will add that you can have a lot more fun with a prostitute than a bank teller :-).
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): I am not against either of those 2 professions, but I do see problems with both. First thing is that many, maybe most, men would not want to marry either a prostute or a porn actress. Of course, the men in the porn industry would think nothing of marrying one of the actresses.
If you are a porn actress then you have to realize that nearly everyone who you know will know what you do and will know what sex you have done on screen and will have watched you do it. Your parents and relatives will likely find out. Will that be a problem for you. Guys who you meet may think that you are an easy lay and treat you that way. I know that is their eroneous thinking, but you will still have to put up with it. The up side of the porn actress job is the safety and the understanding of the people who you work with. You will likely not be treated like a whore. You will be treated like any woman in any job. You will be respected by the people who you work with.
As I see it, there are 3 basic levels of prostution. The first is street prostute. It is dangerous and you will be treated like trash. The second level is one who works in a legal brothel. I don't know if there are any legal ones in the UK, but they are legal in the US in the state of Nevada. This is a big step up from working the street, but it has its drawbacks. There is safety, but I have read that the women have little choice whether they want to have sex with any guy. Unless there is some real problem with the guy, they have to have sex with him if they want to keep their job and work in any of the brothels again. The third level is callgirl or whatever name that goes by. Here, I believe that the clients are mostly by reference and the woman only has to have sex with whoever she wants. However, I would assume that the safety is somewhat less than the brothels.
I have no experience with any of this, except for watching porn, so these are just my opinions of what the downside would be. I know that there are many porn actresses who are very intellegent and good women. I have read Asia Carrera's story and I think that she is a very nice and intellegent woman. She seems like a woman like any other woman that most men would be happy to have as a wife. However, I still think that her job would prevent many men from wanting her as a wife.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): Hahaha!!!
I loved you jesus comment. :D
I think if prostitutes are in brothels and they are well protected then there's nothing wrong with it. But I'd be scared for those who had no one.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questioni dont have a problem with either but i have to disagree about pornstars using condoms,the majority dont.but sex is meant to be fun and enjoyed as long as people from both profesions arent forced into it and are enjoying themselves then its ok.my only concern is what i call an alarming number of extreme porn which i believe is degrading like Khan Tusion,Max Hardcore.google them and youll see what i mean about that type of porn is degrading.but for the most part mainstream porn is harmless in moderation.and as ive said about prostitution if they work in brothels and there not forced i dont see any problem with it if they enjoy having sex for money whats wrong with that? anyway jesus loved hookers so they cant be bad
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (24 June 2008):
 I think the best one to answer this is someone who has been in both industries. And really, what does it matter to you? Some people need to do what they can to survive in this world. I for one am not going to put anyone on the 'degradation' scale.
Some girls/women are forced into prostitution; I do not presume to judge them.
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (24 June 2008):
 What is degrading? Having criminals sentenced to do the job you are doing all your life?
Depends on who you are, while it wouldn't be my choice of job, partly because I would starve to death, there are far worse available. Unpaid Agony Aunt for instance.
Lets not judge others for their choices in life shall we? Remember that Jezus washed the feet of a hooker, not a bankteller.
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reader, traceyhoney95 +, writes (24 June 2008):
i think people should be free to practise sex whether its paid for or behind closed doors as long as its between two consenting adults then , whey hey!!!!! as for pornography its great fun it creates fantasies and spices up couples sex lives, or if your not not in a relationship a bit of light relief, people do have their own opinions, but as a woman i think sex is there to be enjoyed, so go and have fun!!!!!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): But many times I've heard about prostitutes who are treated like nothing and as though they are worthless. Some people take advantage of them and force them into things that they are not comfortable with doing. They do not have anyone with a camera watching to make sure that they are not hurt. Prostitutes who are not in brothels can easily end up murdered or raped (I know this may sound strang in this profession... But if the customer refused to pay or forced themselves upon a prostitute with something they were not comforyable with doing, ie. without a condom or anal, then that would be rape) as they have no one to protect them.
This is what I meant by dangerous positions.
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reader, Shawn E C +, writes (24 June 2008):
 i would say prostitution is worse as most women who do this have no choice as they are in desperate need of money giving them no choice but to have sex for money.
porn stars have choices whether to or not to do it. most people want to do it as a hobby, or just for getting fame or even to make loads of money. also most porn stars use condoms so they are not likely to be pregnent and are in a safer environment so they wont get taken advantage of and forced into things they dont wish to do.
hope this helps?
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionfair enough i can see both of your arguments,i personally think that some of the more extreme porn is more dangerous that prostitution as i dont think prostitutes have unprotected gangbangs and such but pornstars are tested but then prostitutes that work in brothels only have sex with condoms so are they really catching any diseases? its a tricky question really but as i said pornstars have to a lot more extreme stuff that prostitutes dont do and its unprotected remember dvda thats not a joke some pornstars do that its very dangerous
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): I really don't want to judge this type of job. The people who work in this section of employment shouldn't be regarded as someone who should be "ashamed" of what they're doing, since its their own choice. But between those two types of "jobs", the porn star would win over prostitution (in my opinion). The reasons are because a porn star wins way more money than a prostitute, they're more protected sexually (as in, would less likely have STDs of any type) and are more generally respected by the public.
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reader, Uncle Sneaker +, writes (24 June 2008):
 Neither needs to be degrading. Both or either can be degrading.
I'd suggest that you don't try either as a way of making money...
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 June 2008): Hmmmm! Tricky.
Porn stars are often doing it because they want fame or lots money and they want to be in "big lights".
Prostitutes often have no choice in the matter and need the money desperately.
But porn stars know that they are safe as they get tested all the time.
Where as Protitutes do not know who they are with and can be picking up different diseases. They are also putting themselves in a extremely dangerous position (no pun intended)!! :P
I personally don't agree with either.
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