That’s a really dumb way to look at things. Pirating means that porn companies are struggling, which means they can’t afford not to pander to the paying customers they have left.

Spitzer only got caught seeing escorts because of strict anti-prostitution laws he fought to pass. He was also reportedly a fucking horrible client who got himself blacklisted by being pushy, obsessive, very rough, and sneaky about condoms.

I once read a defense of the PUA/seduction community that claimed seduction is morally superior to ordinary dating because it requires the seducer to think about what the other person wants. Whether you agree with that or think that every self-styled “PUA” is a total scumbag, I do think it’s the key to why those…

1) Weed, comic books and movies is an awesome existence to have in your forties if you can swing it.

That’s honestly pretty sweet. I’m sure he wouldn’t have posted that without her permission.

It’s very health goth.

I have rolled my eyes at the trendy backlash against sex positivity so many times and this story is the first thing that’s made me think it might be justified.

Yeah, but giving her shit for being a stripper is definitely slut-shaming. Whorephobia, if you want to be more precise. Still gross of him.

Whatever. He constantly shames her for being a stripper, she gets to share his sexual preferences.

It was one of my favorites as a kid and I hadn’t thought about it in a long time until I saw it mentioned here. It’s awesome.

That’s anecdotal evidence.

70% of porn actresses being CSA survivors. Someone else in the thread linked to a study claiming that the rate is the same as it is for the general population, so I’d like to see where you found yours.

Citation needed.

Actually, a lot of porn is already made under the conditions you describe. Some female performers produce their own scenes. Lots of camgirls shoot stuff with boyfriends and sell it on clips4sale and the like. Also, there are companies that do treat their performers quite well, although it’s hard to figure out which…

Reminder: this is what the law does to drug users and sex workers. This is why decriminalization is so important.

Sad truth: lot of the “feminist” porn companies that make a big deal about enthusiastic consent actually pay well below standard rates. It’s their discount for being good guys. Personally, I don’t think companies that pay so far below standard should be able to label themselves as “feminist porn companies” but that’s…

She may have agreed to have sex with him for money but it seems that the choking wasn’t part of the deal. Just because she’s done it on camera — with a fellow porn star, pre-negotiated, with other people there — doesn’t mean that she agreed to do it with him. And it’s still assault, even if she’s a sex worker.

It’s vintage and has sentimental value. You’re not supporting the fur industry by wearing a 30 year old coat. Keep it and wear it.

These guidelines sound solid, but Kink is a sketchy company and they almost certainly knew about what was going on. Also, they pay performers wildly below standard rates, which I think is gross.

Even exhibitionists gotta eat.