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The most controversial topic ever seen in C&H

  • 19-10-2009 04:40PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37


    Okay, bare with me. It's a question that I hope everyone can have a mature talk about. I've seen it on other forums and it's lasted for pages. I'd hope people wouldn't be idiots and get it locked. Please, don't...

    Do you watch pornography/Do you feel pornography is acceptable in today's world?

    Wow, shock! He asked that question. Yes, I did.

    Now lets have a mature discussion.
    BAHAHAHAHAHAHA, get the pun?
    :pac:

    Discuss..

    Also, I see now that it's not a very controversial topic. Just a title to get your attention. Well, it worked, didn't it? You're reading the topic. :pac:

    EDIT: Here's my view/point on the subject, posted later on in the topic.

    I feel that porn is okay in moderation and that the people who are using it do not abuse it and no that it's fake. Although, there should be an age law on it of 13/14 when the person gets proper sex education in school.

    If people look at it once a day that's fine. But watching it for the sake of it, instead of TV or abusing it is wrong. People should know that most of it is fake and is not real i.e Mostly things won't happen like that.

    Yes, it gives some people the wrong images about bodies and other things... But this is why people should be educated. Sex Ed. these days in schools are disgraceful. By the time you get real Sex Ed. in3 3rd year, you know everything already. You either learn it from Friends or Porn.

    TL;DR: I feel it's acceptable in moderation and would be more acceptable if proper education was given earlier on in life.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,678 ✭✭✭D4RK ONION


    IBL...
    Ah no, seriously, though, I would like to see some mature discussion on the topic. In a rush right now, but I will come back with a wall of text!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,082 ✭✭✭Pygmalion


    This hasn't been discussed before? Not even in the sex thread?
    Shocking.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭donmeister


    Do you watch pornography/Do you feel pornography is acceptable in today's world?

    1. Yes!
    2. Of course!

    I was watching the 96' episode of Reeling in the Years, when the government lifted the ban on Playboy magazines (goes to show how conservative and backward this country is) and there was 'moral' outrage, an interview with a woman who took calls at a rape crisis centre asking why would anyone buy these magazines? , basically comparing rape with reading an adult magazine, hardly a fair comparison is it? :rolleyes:

    TL;DR Men are horndogs!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37 iiiiTz Meeee


    Pygmalion wrote: »
    This hasn't been discussed before? Not even in the sex thread?
    Shocking.

    Sarcasm? :confused:

    EDIT: Oops, thought you meant the forum. :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,231 ✭✭✭Fad


    If only we had search......then I could know for sure whether the OP is a troll or not...........

    Seriously man? Dig up the sex thread, post it in there.

    Porn isnt really controversial anymore, at least not on the internet........


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,082 ✭✭✭Pygmalion


    Sarcasm? :confused:

    And so what if it has been discussed in the sex thread, this... is... C&H!!!!!!!
    I meant the sex thread in C&H.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37 iiiiTz Meeee


    Fad wrote: »
    If only we had search......then I could know for sure whether the OP is a troll or not...........

    Seriously man? Dig up the sex thread, post it in there.

    Porn isnt really controversial anymore, at least not on the internet........

    No, not a troll. Just discuss it... Jeeze.. :S


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,122 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    If anyone has any issues with posts on this forum, please utilise the "report post" function report.gif

    Shouting "troll" is considered back-seat modding, which is against the charter.

    I'm supposed to be taking a break from this site, but I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread. It remains open for now, but one of the other mods may wish to deal with it differently.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,231 ✭✭✭Fad


    An File wrote: »
    If anyone has any issues with posts on this forum, please utilise the "report post" function report.gif

    Shouting "troll" is considered back-seat modding, which is against the charter.

    I'm supposed to be taking a break from this site, but I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread. It remains open for now, but one of the other mods may wish to deal with it differently.

    I wasnt calling him a troll, I was giving out about my precious search function.......

    To be fair, when new users post any thing remotely off colour I tend to be suspicious.
    No, not a troll. Just discuss it... Jeeze.. :S

    Why dont you kick off the discussion then?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 469 ✭✭loveissucide


    I don't watch it,and probably never will.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,440 ✭✭✭✭Piste


    You've some funny definition of controversial, I thought it was going to be something shocking like "do you believe de gays are genetically inferior?"



    As you were.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Baile an Locha


    Yeah course i do. Random girl was going through my phone the other day,came across the stash, she said oh theres porn on your phone and just moved on, i was expecting the presumed girl expression..i.e "ewwww".
    Shows that "porn" is getting more acceptable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,962 ✭✭✭jumpguy


    Piste wrote: »
    You've some funny definition of controversial, I thought it was going to be something shocking like "do you believe de gays are genetically inferior?"



    As you were.
    Same here, how underwhelming.

    Anyway, porn is far less controversial and I think that's pretty obvious. It's not uncommon for lads to talk and joke about it. It's abit more taboo with women though and you'd be hard pressed to find a man cracking a well-recieved porn joke infront of women.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    Yeah course i do. Random girl was going through my phone the other day,came across the stash, she said oh theres porn on your phone and just moved on, i was expecting the presumed girl expression..i.e "ewwww".
    Shows that "porn" is getting more acceptable.

    Yeah I know plenty of girls who will admit to having watched porn.
    Lads talk about it openly

    I don't see anything wrong with it; it's healthier to discuss things than keep them taboo.

    Sure isn't **** good for you anyway ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    I personally don't watch it. But then I don't see any problem with anyone watching it, it's not a big deal at all, definitely not controversial in my opinion. Each to their own and all that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,244 ✭✭✭✭Mushy


    I actually don't watch it. Not really a conscientous decision, I rarely watch tv as it is, and if I do, its in work or early morning, so pornography isn't exactly thriving at those times. I wouldn't take the holier than thou path over people who watch it either, doesn't bother me that they do, or that I don't.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,148 ✭✭✭✭KnifeWRENCH


    Do you watch pornography/Do you feel pornography is acceptable in today's world?

    1. No, not really into it.
    2. Yes, of course.

    And if this is the most controversial topic we ever have here, Irish teenagers are a lot more innocent than I thought! :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37 iiiiTz Meeee


    I have time now so I'll post.

    I feel that porn is okay in moderation and that the people who are using it do not abuse it and no that it's fake. Although, there should be an age law on it of 13/14 when the person gets proper sex education in school.

    If people look at it once a day that's fine. But watching it for the sake of it, instead of TV or abusing it is wrong. People should know that most of it is fake and is not real i.e Mostly things won't happen like that.

    Yes, it gives some people the wrong images about bodies and other things... But this is why people should be educated. Sex Ed. these days in schools are disgraceful. By the time you get real Sex Ed. in3 3rd year, you know everything already. You either learn it from Friends or Porn.

    TL;DR: I feel it's acceptable in moderation and would be more acceptable if proper education was given earlier on in life.

    I'm not trying to troll, I actually want a discussion. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 929 ✭✭✭TheCardHolder


    Honestly not really. I genuinely prefer a good comedy or drama haha.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37 iiiiTz Meeee


    Honestly not really. I genuinely prefer a good comedy or drama haha.

    Some weird fetishes... :rolleyes:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,678 ✭✭✭D4RK ONION


    That's a fairly normal fetish, considering what's out there. ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,552 ✭✭✭Bobalicious93


    D4RK ONION wrote: »
    That's a fairly normal fetish, considering what's out there. ;)

    Like this? <snip>

    I would just embed the picture, but, well, just incase.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 399 ✭✭lou91


    So, we talking human porn or....?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,111 ✭✭✭Jesus Juice


    Yeah does anyone remember that thread about how many sugars people take in their tea?
    Shocking Stuff!!:eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37 iiiiTz Meeee


    So, we talking human porn or....?

    Well, whatever type of stuff ye're into. :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,940 ✭✭✭Corkfeen


    Theres nothing wrong with watching porn and i'll openly admit to it. :D Can't see why this is remotely controversial.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭A Neurotic


    Funny story from a friend of mine the other day. He's just bought a new laptop and his family got connected to the internet for the first time last week. Anywho, the dude who came out to hook them up to the net fiddled around with my friend's laptop upstairs for a while to get everything set up ok, while the family were all downstairs...

    Next day, my friend starts typing "youporn.com" into his browser for the first time and his history recognises it before he finishes typing. Oh, you filthy internet setter upper man... :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,986 ✭✭✭Craguls


    A Neurotic wrote: »
    Funny story from a friend of mine the other day. He's just bought a new laptop and his family got connected to the internet for the first time last week. Anywho, the dude who came out to hook them up to the net fiddled around with my friend's laptop upstairs for a while to get everything set up ok, while the family were all downstairs...

    Next day, my friend starts typing "youporn.com" into his browser for the first time and his history recognises it before he finishes typing. Oh, you filthy internet setter upper man... :pac:

    The worst bit about this post was trying to explain the very loud cringing noise I just made to my brother....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,747 ✭✭✭Ferris_Bueller


    Yes:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,586 ✭✭✭sock puppet


    1. No, not really into it.
    2. Yes, of course.

    And if this is the most controversial topic we ever have here, Irish teenagers are a lot more innocent than I thought! :pac:

    Sadly you don't allow us to discuss any of the good stuff:(


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