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I disagree. There's no exchange of intimacy when consuming porn solo.

Marriage is more than just sex, and sex is more than just an expression of love for another.

Even if they choose to be monogamous, people still find others attractive. Porn allows a sort of sexual freedom to explore those interests and live fully without involving another human intimately--as they might in a polyamorous relationship.

DelioPera 2y ago

Being able to distinguish between fantasy and reality is extremely important.

If someone can't compartmentalize those two things, then they're going to have a real tough time in life.

I can imagine jumping off of a building, or mentally put myself in the shoes of someone being shot. Does that make me suicidal?

If I'm in a bank and envision myself robbing the place, should I be thrown in prison?

Thought crimes are not crimes, they're thoughts. Being able to share thoughts with somebody is vital to our humanity.

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DelioPera 2y ago

Yes, definitely, but in neither case does it make me suicidal.

I might just be a sicko if I enjoy watching those things, but I might just be curious.

Watching a lot of porn may also indicate I need some help. But what it definitely does not indicate is that I'm unfaithful to my wife.

DelioPera 2y ago

I've seen billions of people die (in movies, whole planets destroyed). Am I a murderer?

I've seen boxers box, am I a boxer?

I've watched people drive cars more than 100 miles an hour, did I speed?

Just today I watched a podcast, am I a podcaster?

DelioPera 2y ago

I think I see where you're coming from, but there's a lot more nuance to this topic than the black and white way you seem to be painting it.

DelioPera 2y ago

I just don't think 'porn is bad' is accurate.