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| Tue, 03-29-2005 - 11:04am |
Hello,
I have a very good friend of mine whom I adore and respect a lot (he is a male). Last time I went to his house I used his computer. By accident I discovered that he has been watching porn on internet. I have no issues about pornography and I respect anyone who wants to see it. However I do have an issue regarding what kind of pornography people like. My friend was lurking on sites with pornography about teenage girls. He is 35 years old and it really bothered me a lot. I know that children pornography is illegal and unforgivable, however I find difficult to classify teenage pornography because there is a thin line over there.
I did not say anything to him, but since then I feel like I have lost all the respect and admiration I used to feel for my friend. That's why I come to this board to ask people if they find acceptable to enjoy watching young naked girls, is it o.k.?, is it just normal and I shouldn't worry?.
I know how I would react if I had catched my friend lurking child pornography. But in this case, I find it difficult to know if he is a pervert or just a normal guy.
Please help with your advice.

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"Absolutely, guys want to see a celeb naked, no matter what age."
Huh? No, curiosity isn't the only reason they look, as you seem to insinuate. There are many points of view on what is and isn't sexy and yours is only one.
And it hasn't been mentioned that airbrushing and digital enhancement, done regardless of the age of the model, is the reason for the flawless bodies seen in most pictures....not nature.
I will agree that there is a market for teens and young women in porn, unfortunately, but I disagree that it's the main market of the industry.
Edited 3/31/2005 4:04 pm ET ET by katmandoo2001
>>No one is saying that mature ladies aren't sexy!!!! And there is PLENTY of porn for all sorts of desires!<<
That was my point though. Teen porn is just one sect.
>>But mainstream porn is generally younger than 30. Can we agree on that?<<
Nope, can't lol. In my experience there is just a wide range. I think on mainstream TV young girls are touted as the porn image, but in reality there are women of all ages. Hell, Jenna Jameson is no spring chicken anymore and she is as popular as ever. She's an idustry all unto herself.
I don't want you to think I am trying to argue your opinion. I also happen to see why many think late teens are hot, they are. There is a quality to them that I think makes them very desirable. Their skin has a look you just can't maintain no matter how much you pay LOL. But as far as porn goes, yep I disagree ;o)
"But as far as porn goes, yep I disagree ;o)"
Ok. It must just be my limited porn viewing experience. Or maybe the young'uns are the only ones I remember. ;)
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"but I disagree that it's the main market of the industry."
What would you say IS the main market of the industry? (Age wise or looks wise, whatever)
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From what I've seen and heard, it's women in their 20's and up, with all kinds of looks ranging from very exotic to "girl next door."
Porn is a business selling a "product" or fantasy, so they'll sell what brings them the most money, obviously. And since most businesses try to appeal to a wide range of potential customers, in order to maximize profit, they don't tend to limit what they offer to one age or type. They will offer a wide range of looks, ages and physical types to appeal to a bigger audience.
Edited 3/31/2005 5:46 pm ET ET by katmandoo2001
>>Hell, Jenna Jameson is no spring chicken anymore and she is as popular as ever. <<
And if she was a bit younger she'd have a even bigger advantage - although I guess you could say that she's only reached this point because she does have years of experience behind her.
Tough call.
Teens definitely have the advantage because they appeal to a wider market - they appeal to both younger and older guys. I can't see too many twenty year old guys getting terribly excited about a 30+ porn star like Jenna.
Youth, as far as physical attractiveness goes, is definitely an advantage in the porn industry. But experience and image counts for a lot too.
" Can't see too many 20 yr. old guys getting terribly excited by a 30+ porn star like Jenna."
Totally disagree with you on that, Westie. I was raised with 2 brothers and then raised two sons myself and they always had crushes on teachers and other older women. And this at a time when they were surrounded by young girls their own age! It's a pretty common fantasy for young men to be with an older, more experienced woman who will take charge and that's perpetuated in porn.
Edited 3/31/2005 7:19 pm ET ET by katmandoo2001
"I thought your analogy about boxing, bullfighting and teen porn was a little bizarre. I agree with you on Bullfighting as the animal has no choice and certainly agree with you on under age "kiddie" porn... Let me be clear, I am making a distinction between children and adults. An 18 year old is legally an adult; they can make that choice."
Scott,
The whole point of this debate is whether or not is all right to look at pornography of underage girls (12 to 17), we are not talking about adults!!!!
My dear friend and ex boyfriend was looking at underage girls, teens or in other words kiddie porn. Whether or not they have big breasts, big ass and curves, they are still considered underage girls.
I am not bothered about him looking at pornography. I do look at pornography once in a while. My disgust is with him looking at this sort of pornography. I would still feel the same disgust if you, my brother or my male friends find sexual pleasure by looking at them EXCLUSIVELY. Once again, I am saying EXCLUSIVELY.
It is difficult to draw a line here. But at the end, you are right, we all have different moral values and I suppose that mine are different to his.
Iliana
I'm confused Iliana,
I have not heard yet that you have confirmed in fact that he was looking at underage porn only that you saw that he had looked at some teen porn sites. Eighteen and nineteen year olds are adults but still teens. If you have confirmed that it is underage, then that changes the nature of all of this as I agree that that is not only unhealthy but illegal. However, are you sure that he was looking at underage "kiddie" porn? I would confirm if that in fact is the case at all before going any further.
Scott.
Absolutely! IF he is in possession of kiddie porn then you MUST do something about it because it is illegal.
We just had a Boy Scout administrator arrested, in our area (who was in charge of a program to prevent child rape and molestation of all things) because he was caught with and distributed over 500 images of boys engaging in sexual acts!
If you can confirm that these are truly underaged girls, then you must report him immediately. This isn't just a moral issue, it's a legal one.
Edited 4/1/2005 11:49 am ET ET by katmandoo2001
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