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Major Nikon

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23. I've mentioned similar studies myself
Sun Dec 1, 2013, 08:47 PM
Dec 2013

However, the idea that porn is an addiction rather than a compulsion is lacking. The DSM certainly doesn't list it as such, so those who claim it is and run with it certainly aren't being candid with the facts. The article conveniently excludes the data that shows moderate use of porn has no negative effects, so one has to wonder how objective stories like this are. I think people do need to know there is at least the possibility of negative personal effects with overuse, but the reality is that some people are just inclined towards addictions and compulsions while others are not. Not everyone who drinks becomes an alcoholic, but some will. Not everyone who gambles will loose everything they have, but some will. It's pretty disingenuous to underscore the minority of those who will have problems with something while ignoring the majority who won't. I look at it the same as drugs and other things. Maybe some people have just figured out that life sucks and their additions and/or compulsions are preferable. The idea that everyone in that situation wants out is not a good one. I tend to stay out of issues that are about what people do with their own bag of meat. If it's a big enough problem, help should be available to those who want it. Beyond that what someone else does with their own body is none of my business.

Also remember this list is about those who want to suppress by force of law. Boycotting is a remedy that I have no issues with so long as people aren't channeling bigotries or bigots to make their case.

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Oh, yeah, "Dr" Laura. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #1
They all are Major Nikon Nov 2013 #2
James Dobson of Focus on the Family. westerebus Nov 2013 #3
Does Huckabee regularly talk about suppression? Major Nikon Nov 2013 #8
Mostly dog whistle. westerebus Nov 2013 #11
Suckabee is a master of seeming perfectly reasonable.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2013 #15
True that. westerebus Nov 2013 #17
Pat Robertson.. Upton Nov 2013 #4
Not all social conservatives are anti-pornographers Major Nikon Nov 2013 #6
Okay..be that way... Upton Nov 2013 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author Major Nikon Nov 2013 #13
He certainly deserves honorable mention for asshattery Major Nikon Nov 2013 #14
Phyllis Schlafly LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #5
Good one Major Nikon Nov 2013 #7
The benefits of this list Major Nikon Nov 2013 #9
The Frothy One himself... opiate69 Nov 2013 #10
The undisputed Queen of Bat-shit lunacy... opiate69 Nov 2013 #16
I think Rmoney signed the same pledge. ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2013 #19
Yup.. IIRC, all if the Puke candidates did, except for maybe Huntsman... opiate69 Dec 2013 #21
Here's what it's really about Major Nikon Nov 2013 #18
there is definetly a you cant have more fun than me.vibe about it loli phabay Nov 2013 #20
What an awful list libodem Dec 2013 #22
I've mentioned similar studies myself Major Nikon Dec 2013 #23
Good thoughts libodem Dec 2013 #24
I don't remember anyone trying to correlate the commercial availability of vibrators and divorce Major Nikon Dec 2013 #25
I would think libodem Dec 2013 #26
Men tend not to be intimidated by vibrators Major Nikon Dec 2013 #28
Interesting libodem Dec 2013 #29
Evidently it's an issue that has resulted in a lot of divorce and/or marital difficulties Major Nikon Dec 2013 #30
I just checked the link libodem Dec 2013 #27
I understand why he's an ex... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #32
She was an interesting person libodem Dec 2013 #33
I know a few who would. One in particular who... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #34
"I give her my heart but she wanted my soul" Major Nikon Dec 2013 #35
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #36
We were talking about Shelly Lubben, right? I mean, I know there was an LBN thread on her. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #37
There are numerous examples out there about Lubban using the women who went to her.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2013 #38
So here we are 16 people into this list and not a single one who isn't sex negative Major Nikon Dec 2013 #39
How about the Government of Uganda? LadyHawkAZ Dec 2013 #40
Homophobia, misognyny, the urge for censorship - they're all intertwined, really. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #41
Interesting observation Major Nikon Dec 2013 #42
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