When I think about porn on net being good or bad, I think, what are characteristics of societies which exist in the world today that ban porn? What are the characteristics of the societies which have a lax, open attitude towards it?
I don’t think this is a good metric. It is very plausible that porn is net bad, but living under the type of govermnment that would outlaw it is worse. In which case your best bet would be to support its legality but avoid it yourself.
I’m not saying that IS the case, but it certainly could be. I definitely think there are plenty of things that are net-negative to society but nowhere near bad enough to outlaw.
we know that involuntary sexual celibacy is psychologically harmful, and socially disruptive. If porn can damped the effects of involuntary celibacy and sexual frustration (which include, but are not limited to: rape, sexual harassment, social radicalization, and co-relates with acts of terrorism or public shootings etc )then it is almost certainly a net positive.
I agree 100% than excessive porn use is bad, and many of the practices of the porn industry are bad. However I believe it is harmless if not beneficial when consumed in appropriate moderation.
The general trend that leads countries to ban porn is a general suppression of sexual expression, either for religious or political reasons. It is almost a natural law in societies that suppressed sexuality will not dampen sexual urges, and it will manifest in less healthy ways than if those outlets were permitted.
When I think about porn on net being good or bad, I think, what are characteristics of societies which exist in the world today that ban porn? What are the characteristics of the societies which have a lax, open attitude towards it?
I don’t think this is a good metric. It is very plausible that porn is net bad, but living under the type of govermnment that would outlaw it is worse. In which case your best bet would be to support its legality but avoid it yourself.
I’m not saying that IS the case, but it certainly could be. I definitely think there are plenty of things that are net-negative to society but nowhere near bad enough to outlaw.
we know that involuntary sexual celibacy is psychologically harmful, and socially disruptive. If porn can damped the effects of involuntary celibacy and sexual frustration (which include, but are not limited to: rape, sexual harassment, social radicalization, and co-relates with acts of terrorism or public shootings etc )then it is almost certainly a net positive.
I agree 100% than excessive porn use is bad, and many of the practices of the porn industry are bad. However I believe it is harmless if not beneficial when consumed in appropriate moderation.
The general trend that leads countries to ban porn is a general suppression of sexual expression, either for religious or political reasons. It is almost a natural law in societies that suppressed sexuality will not dampen sexual urges, and it will manifest in less healthy ways than if those outlets were permitted.