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Jayjay · 08-16-2003, 03:36 AM

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Originally posted by sakrilege
How does Operation Save America define porn? That seems like the standard we should be using for this poll.

They organize protests around porn shops. So in this context, it's probably whatever is sold in there.

GunnerJ · 08-16-2003, 06:15 AM

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Why the HELL is it the chicks are hot, but the guys look like their faces have been dragged along the interstate for 40 miles?

I'm sure that part of it is because the most important criteria for a male porn star is the ability to keep it up for long periods of time. Looks come much, much later.

Queen of Swords · 08-16-2003, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Mediancat
I define it as pictures or video of naked people

Would erotic novels not count in the definition of porn? If they don't, then I'm officially porn-free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows, etc. But if they do, then I'm porn-again.

GunnerJ · 08-16-2003, 07:01 AM

I think that all the "I know it when I see it HURF*" BS is just a polite way of getting around the obvious fact about how porn is defined:

If it is designed to assist you in giving yourself an orgasm (e.g., JERKING OFF), then it is porn.

Simple.

*Unsure if anyone submitted this as a "definition" on this thread.

Mediancat · 08-16-2003, 07:17 AM

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Originally posted by QueenofSwords
Originally posted by Mediancat
I define it as pictures or video of naked people

Would erotic novels not count in the definition of porn? If they don't, then I'm officially porn-free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows, etc. But if they do, then I'm porn-again.

I don't. But then, my definition's not the only one that counts.

Rob aka Mediancat

Rev. Joshua · 08-16-2003, 08:34 AM

In my experience, most people use the following definition:

"If I like looking at it, it's erotica. If someone else like looking at it but I don't like it, it's porn."

Joshua
(Who caught no end of flack once for demonstrating in support of an adult book store. It was worth it in the end, they now offer a clergy discount.)

seebs · 08-16-2003, 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by Rev. Joshua
(Who caught no end of flack once for demonstrating in support of an adult book store. It was worth it in the end, they now offer a clergy discount.)

Oh, man. That's too funny.

livius drusus · 08-16-2003, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by Rev. Joshua
(Who caught no end of flack once for demonstrating in support of an adult book store. It was worth it in the end, they now offer a clergy discount.)

Ah yes, I remember it well.

Rev. Joshua · 08-16-2003, 11:37 AM

LOL - I remember that thread now. Believe it or not, that didn't get me kicked off the Baptist Board; but as of last night I'm officially banned from there for my support of the "homosexual agenda."

Joshua

P.S. If any of you have a copy of the "Agenda" - could you forward it to me? I've been working for GLBT issues for years now, and I still haven't seen the agenda. I'm afraid I'm missing meetings.

Joshua

Novowels · 08-16-2003, 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by Rev. Joshua
P.S. If any of you have a copy of the "Agenda" - could you forward it to me? I've been working for GLBT issues for years now, and I still haven't seen the agenda. I'm afraid I'm missing meetings.

Betty Bowers has an authentic copy.

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08-16-2003, 06:42 AM	#33
Queen of Swords Contributor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Canada. Finally. Posts: 10,155	Originally posted by Mediancat I define it as pictures or video of naked people Would erotic novels not count in the definition of porn? If they don't, then I'm officially porn-free, as free as the wind blows, as free as the grass grows, etc. But if they do, then I'm porn-again.

08-16-2003, 07:01 AM	#34
GunnerJ Banned Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: a place where i can list whatever location i want Posts: 4,871	I think that all the "I know it when I see it HURF" BS is just a polite way of getting around the obvious fact about how porn is defined: If it is designed to assist you in giving yourself an orgasm (e.g., JERKING OFF), then it is porn. Simple. Unsure if anyone submitted this as a "definition" on this thread.

08-16-2003, 08:34 AM	#36
Rev. Joshua Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 63	In my experience, most people use the following definition: "If I like looking at it, it's erotica. If someone else like looking at it but I don't like it, it's porn." Joshua (Who caught no end of flack once for demonstrating in support of an adult book store. It was worth it in the end, they now offer a clergy discount.)

08-16-2003, 11:37 AM	#39
Rev. Joshua Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 63	LOL - I remember that thread now. Believe it or not, that didn't get me kicked off the Baptist Board; but as of last night I'm officially banned from there for my support of the "homosexual agenda." Joshua P.S. If any of you have a copy of the "Agenda" - could you forward it to me? I've been working for GLBT issues for years now, and I still haven't seen the agenda. I'm afraid I'm missing meetings. Joshua

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