Posted by Dinah on September 19, 2003, at 11:33:16
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob's Position on cybersex, posted by Dr. Bob on September 17, 2003, at 21:58:44
Actually, I liked Dr. Bob's quote in that article. He was the only doctor that didn't demonize the whole idea of internet porn or blow it way out of proportion. He seemed to provide a balance that was sadly lacking in the rest of the article.
I never like the idea of the government intruding into my private life and telling me what sexual activities are and aren't "acceptable". As long as consenting adults are involved, it's no one else's concern. And those alarmist studies on porn, internet or otherwise, are used by governmental agencies to provide legitimacy to laws that are based on personal morality being foisted onto the public, not on genuine public policy issues.
While it's true that some people use porn in an unhealthy way, it's also true that some people use food in an unhealthy way. I wouldn't want bread and butter outlawed just because I make myself fat and jeopardize my health on it (which I do daily).
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