Anti-Porn Groups Are Manipulative, Ain't They?

Yeah I know, I haven't updated in forever and I show up with this...Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

Nah, but seriously: I was on another one of my bored escapades, looking at arguments and I thought, "Hey, aren't there groups who are against porn?" Well, a cold fact of life is that for every vice, there's someone out there who just wants to kick the living shit out whoever indulges in it. (So much for free choice...) But in this case, google was not very friendly. There really aren't very many anti-pornography groups out there, not as many as the midwest bible belters would like, anyway.

Anyways, over Here you can find all sorts of mindless statistics and assumptions that these group of nobodies made up.

Keep in mind: I'm remaining completely neutral on my opinions of pornography. Sorta. I took a shitload of debate and english classes, so I was looking for examples that contradict the Toulmin Method and the one invented by that Socrates fellow. So let's find some random quotes on that site I just threw mud at...Let's start from the beginning, see if you can pick up on bullshit just as fast as most people can.


"Addiction can be defined as an ever-increasing dependence on a substance."

("Can be defined"? Well is it or isn't it? I've heard of addiction to speed and hard liquor, which are actual substances. But porn? Nah, that's something intangible..Sorry)

"Actually, pornography produces more powerful drugs than anything you can get from the doctor or the street vendor"

(If that's the case, then why are people still getting DUI's and ended up in prison over meth? Are they telling us that drug addicts would be more satisfied jerking off than shooting junk into their armpits?)

"When we become sexually aroused, our bodies begin producing the most powerful drugs ever known. Endorphins work like heroine, soothing and relaxing us. Adrenalin works like crack, preparing us to fend off competition for the attentions of our mate.">

(Srsly though, if getting horny led to a bigger crash then doing heroin, every woman would be a nun and mankind wouldn't survive. It's funny how people compare getting a case of blue balls to snorting black tar. Next?)

How Do I know If I'm Addicted? Where do we draw the line between viewing pictures and addiction? Many people say an action isn't addiction unless it interferes with your life. Though this is technically correct, it leaves too much room for interpretation...or denial. Answer the following questions honestly to yourself:

Am I doing more of this than I was a year ago?

(I don't keep records of how many times I fap a week, I can start if you would like and then compare it to 2009. I'll even send them a daily log if they're interested. Technically, this gives me another two sin-free years before we can conclude if I'm addicted or not.)

Is more than 50% of my computer Spam about pornography?

(Sure, blame the victim for all the unsolicited bulk email we recieve. I suppose this would make us all guilty!)

Do I use pornography to enhance or spark sexual interest in my partner?

(I'm single, but I have been known to have sexual interests with bic pens and brillo pads. Rest assured, pornography had nothing to do with it.)

Do I prefer Pornography to normal sexual relations?

(It's obvious that they didn't provide a definition for "Normal" since according to them, being sexually aroused is more dangerous then the needle and spoon.)

Have I tried to quit and failed?

(Quit what, being normal?)

"I want you to know there is someone who can help, who loves you and wants only the best for you. That someone is God. If you want help from God, just click on Help Me God."

(I realllllly don't mean to be blasphemous, and I know I'll be apologizing later for this, but in the paragraph just above this quote is another tie-in of drugs to pornography and stressing the word "Addiction". This honestly isn't god's department since he gave every man Free Will. It's in the bible, and most devoutly religious people leave this part out and throw in excuses when challenged. If you want further proof, attend an AA meeting with this in mind. A lot of people lean on the idea that god can fix every problem, every thought disorder and everyone's alcoholism. He can't, deal with it and take responsibility!)

So let's get realistic here for a minute: Porn is everywhere. On billboards. In music lyrics. On your magazine stand at the supermarket. And of course it shows up in your junk mail. Nevermind dickheads like Jack Thompson, and no one cares about money-hungry televangelists anymore. We're all just as annoyed as seeing someone protesting as opposed to seeing the actual thing in question, especially when it comes to porn, admit it.
Why do I say porn is everywhere? Well, porn doesn't have an exact definition, but I think status quo will agree that porn is anything intended to entice arousal and stimulate the senses. That doesn't mean two guys have to be DP'ing a girl with the soundtrack to some stupid movie playing in the background, but that's what Advertisement is for: To entice! Entice you to buy a product, sure! But how do they accomplish that? By picturing someone good looking, right? Right.
Here's another question: What do you think porn is? Just two people fucking? Well that could be pretty broadly defined, since people in R-Rated movies are known for doing just that. It doesn't have to really show penetration either, since we've given that another term: "Hardcore Pornography". R and NC17 movies are well known for showing their fair share of that, Yet people still agree that R and NC17 doesn't qualify as porn. Confusing you yet? Don't sweat it.

Anyways, there's two more articles on that site which are just as worthless. I could spend all fucking day and night slamming these nitwits, but why bother? I guess the message I'm trying to leave you with is always look at both sides of the argument. Keep in mind that manipulation is an incredibly strong factor in persuasion too, and always make sure people back their shit up with evidence, not just a bunch of words that anyone else can come up with, deal?