Ocean City, NJ USA I am not into it, but believe in freedom of speech even if porno is not my "thang". Tina, 31
Medford, MA USA this is a pretty touchy subject for me. If it is used as an aide between couples to enhance their sex life, fine. If you and your mate want to make some home porn for personal use, I highly recommend it :) But it can sometimes get in the way as far as attention to your significant other.If they think that porn is more important than you - that's not good. It makes me feel like there is a female ideal that as a woman is really hard to live up to. My husband and I watch porn occasionally, but for nothing more than cheap entertainment - we use it for really cheap laughs. But i feel sorry for the girls who decide to be in porn, not magazines, but hard-core porn, I think that they are some of the saddest women around. men are visual creatures by nature and it is hurtful to think that your mate is fantasizing about another woman, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes, men just need a little jump start to be ready for the performance of a lifetime. Porn is a really really difficult subject to think about. My husband and I have discussed the possibility (the highly unlikely possibility) that Playboy would ask me to pose, and we both think that it would be a great idea. Just a kick in the pants. So yes I am a hypocrite, I admit it, but there are just too many sides to porn to just say "Good" or "Bad".
Kate, 19
Bellingham, WA USA
Art reflects life
Jami, 27
Lowell, MA
USA
I'm not interested in viewing it, but as long as it involves only consenting adults I don't really care if other people wish to.
Jane, 60
West Linn, OR
USA
I don't like it or don't agree with the production of it in no way, fashion or form.
Marci, 55
Diamond, OH
USA
I don't think ANYONE likes pornography (unless they LIKE pornography). But awhile ago I found another reason to dislike it. It can be addictive. A friend of mine is hooked on it and it all started innocently enough. When he was twelve, his friends talked him into reading Playboy and he continued to read it all through his high school years. When he joined the Air Force, the guys thought his behavior was 'cool' and when they went to town, he went with them and once again, followed the crowd when they went to a brothel. Pretty soon he couldn't get enough pornography and the desire to sleep with any woman who was available became uncontrollable. He became active in church but was eventually excommunicated and is doing everything he can to kick the habit so he can go on with his life. When bad things happen to good people. I hate pornography!
Reba, 50
Rockville, MD
USA
It isn't exactly something I am interested in, but who am I to tell someone what they can put in their VCR?? If it isn't some freaky illegal thing, who is it hurting? I know, I know, the whole argument about it exploiting women and all... I don't buy it. No one is forcing the women to be in these movies. Whether people like it or not, America is a free country, and stuff like this is bound to exist... just like anything else I don't really think
Maggie, 20
Sandwich, IL
USA
It's an exploitation of something that definitely shouldn't be displayed to the whole world... I mean, if someone is showing off their body like that then how can that person ever have respect for themselves?
Jeremy, 13
Highlands Ranch, CO USA
Not to sound too prudish, but I believe there is tasteful porn and not-so-tasteful porn, then there's always the downright trash. It's like anything else...there's a place for it I suppose. I don't have a big problem with people enjoying it...but all people are different as well. If a person can see it for what it's worth, and leave it at that, fine. There are the chosen few, however, who can't get the proper handle on it, and either abuse it or take it to heart. Part of my job at work is to weed out the "illegal porn" from the "harmless" stuff. I work at a photo lab and what many people don't realize is that sending certain materials through the mail is a federal offense these days. The internet is another story entirely...and something I also have to be concerned with at work. It's amazing what people will send out and ask to receive back from a set of total strangers - who work closely with the postal inspectors. On a strictly personal level...I do think there's a place for most of it...and on the other hand, I think it's a somewhat dangerous world we live in. No one really knows what goes on behind closed doors - even right next door!
Fisch, 45
Preston, CT USA
I don't understand the amount of it, isn't like there can be a whole lot of variety, y'know? If you've seen one silicone enhanced bleached blonde chick with her high heels behind her shoulders looking to find a half dead billionaire you've pretty much seen 'em all.
Alias Irrelevante
It's the woman's and man's decision if they decide to participate in the event. I am glad; however, that it is restricted to adults 18 & over.
Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH
USA
I don't care, to be honest. I find it disturbing rather than sexy. If breasts do nothing for you, though, publications like "Hustler" actually quite entertaining.
Shanna, 15
Cardiff ENGLAND
That's one of those things that both enthralls and disgusts a lot of ppl. Ican enjoy good porn, but I wouldn't want to have anything to do with thoseppl or that scene.
Firelady, 22
Dallas, TX
USA
I think porn is trouble. I mean, think about it. The only reason a single man watches porn is because he isn't "getting any" or he is a real loser. and if a "taken" man watches it, they are not in a happy relationship. What is the point of watching other women if you are happy w/ your mate at home. and if you are using the excuse that "it turns you on when you both watch it or just the male or just the female", its only sexual urges, its not love. If you are truly in love w/ your partner, you don't need others to help turn you on. DUH! And think guys that obsessed w/ pornos and women sexually and to a point of "needing pornos or adult stores" are missing something very important in there lives-LOVE.Not physical love but love that comes from the soul.
Stephanie, 24
TX USA
Well, as long as it's polished and good looking, I like it. I'm often amazed and disgusted by the sleazier and almost-underaged stuff that seems to popular, though. And I can see the day where I'll have to ditch what little I have in the house. Not that that will keep my son from finding porn if he's looking, but... well, I haven't thought this out all the way yet. I'll probably need the wife's help with that kind of planning.
Emma, 20
Perth AUSTRALIA
I don't.
Karen2, 14
Boston, MA
USA
Bored
Felicia, 34
Lowell, MA
USA
My personal reaction to pornography is disdain. I do not consider sex to be a spectator sport. My reaction to the reactions of other people is more complex. I feel that children should be protected (although the major responsibility for the innocence of children belongs to the parents of those children). I also feel that censorship is a misguided--even
Jill, 59
Saylorsburg, PA USA
I think the exploitation of people, especially children, is very, very wrong. That portion of the sex industry is evil. However, I don't think that what is generally understood to be pornography in western culture is initself inherently wrong. Many people work in the sex industry of their own free will. More power to them. It's when others are forced into it, that there is a problem. This is a complicated issue.
Laura, 35
Lowell, MA
USA
as long as it's not child pornography then i think it is ok, if people want to be in it or watch it that is their choice
Jade, 16
AUSTRALIA
The movies and magazines like PLAYBOY and HUSTLER are not my cup of tea as a rule, but if it floats your boat, have a blast. In terms of whether it objectifies women: well, yeah, but so does a lot of other things. Tackle beauty pageants before you tackle porn. If we are classifying things like Anais Nin in the category of porn, then...um...I quite like it.
Kim, 30
New York, NY
USA
I love pornography. I enjoy reading it, and I'm also a model (yes, nude) in the current issue of a popular lesbian magazine.
etoile, 19
Washington, DC USA
Depends. To each her own I say. If it doesn't harm anyone and you're not obsessed with it, then so be it. Now I wish we lived in a society that didn't NEED pornography (well, I know we don't need it but our societyTHINKS it needs it), but let's make the best of the situation at hand.
Amy, 23
New Orleans, LA USA
I don't agree with it, but if its gonna stop a lot of frustrated men going out and raping or sexually assaulting innocent girls that a bit wouldn't be too bad. I think most people look at pornography just for the intriguing nature of it
Emma, 20
Perth AUSTRALIA
Porn is great! It turns me on. So more power to it.
Savannah
stupid... gross...
Brooke, 16
Memphis, TN
USA
personally, i dont look at it, read it, watch it, etc. however, i feel it is protected fully under the 1st amendment. i feel people should be free to do as they want as long as it doesnt infringe on the rights of somebody else. pornography does not infringe on anyones rights... the people who create it do it freely, as do the people who watch it. if you are offended by it, dont look/read/watch it! people who campaign against it should try not pushing their morality on to other people.
Steve, 29
Lake Worth, FL USA
ew...i think its pretty sick...
Dianne E., 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA
I feel pornography degrades woman to a commodity that you can sell and buy.
Janet, 42
E. Brunswick, NJ USA
I realized recently that, thanks to my life-long fascination with poetry, I've seen more genitals than flowers in my life
Anthony, 25
Baton Rouge, LA USA
Los Angeles, CA USA If you like, look at it. If you don't like it, don't. Kevin, 33
Sugar Hill, GA USA