Subtle Dangers

[Nikole]

I think this is the which came first the chicken or the egg debate.

Did porn cause the effect?

OR was that effect always there?
OR do these people view porn because they already have a problem? OR is there no problem and porn caused the problem?

I have a rough time believing that porn causes people to lose control resulting in rape and murder.

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by Smee
gee...wasn't Professor Harold Hill (the Music Man) a
con-man?

Precisely, SMEE . He set about to convince the good people of RIVER CITY that their children were heading to hell and damnation because of their immersion in..........POOL.

In the same fashion, Drs. Dobson and Brooks are using pornography as a straw man. There ARE sick people out there who commit TERRIBLE acts such as murder, rape, and child molestation. However, it's NOT the pornography that "makes them do it".

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by Buckalew
Hey, whatever blows your skirt up...

I don't know if Marilyn was into porn, but she looked GREAT with her skirt up!!!!!

 

[Ricola]

EROS - One question:

Do you do Man of La Mancha too?????

 

[Dan Murphy]

Originally posted by helenabear
I seriously doubt this article is saying "porn made them do that" actually I think the following is what he was trying to say........

True, only a small percentage of individuals who view pornography develop addictions that lead them to violent behavior. Pornography, however, does pose subtle dangers worth considering.


These aren't tendencies for killing, but I have to agree that repetative and regular viewing of pornography can help one get a distorted image of the opposite sex and distorted ideas of what a real relationship with a living being should be like.

Quoting Elaine above, I honestly think this is what Dr. Brooks was trying to get across in the five subtle dangers he put forth. I don't think he was saying that 'a look' or 'looks' is/are going to make one a psychopath or a rapist/killer. As said above by a poster, it possibly could lead to pushing someone to that point, given that they maybe had those tendencies to begin with. Regarding Ted Bundy, I don't think he was being made to be an expert in anything, just repeating his statement that he thought his 'addiction to pornography fueled his violent behavior'. That type of violent behavior is certainly less common, though very real, than the subtle consequences put forth in the writing. Those consequences can be seen, IMO, (and that of many) in RL, and even in 'cyber-life'. Just take a look at some of what is posted here on the DIS regarding women. Now, some may think it fine, on the other hand, some may not. I tend to agree with the fine doctor, Dr. Brooks. JMO.

 

[EROS]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy


Just take a look at some of what is posted here on the DIS regarding women.

OK, I get the message. I don't want to send any male DISers "over the edge". Forget Marilyn. Forget Heidi. Forget Sports Illustrated.