Does America's Internet Pornography Industry Hurt America's Image in Foreign Countries?

[pinochet]

I recently had a conversation with a missionary who has worked in the Middle East and South Asia. He told me that most Middle Easterners who get internet access, usually get to learn about America's huge internet pornography industry.

He says that the porn industry causes many foreigners to have contempt for America, as a nation of moral degenerates. This greatly harms attempts by American missionaries to get converts. It also harms US foreign policy, because their image of American culture, is that of gay sex pictures, bestiality pictures, and other peversions.

I do not favor completely outlawing pornography. But I believe that all internet websites should be blocked off, with access being made possible only to adults who have credit cards. What do you think of the idea?

[pinochet]

A 12 year old child cannot legally buy cigarettes or alcohol. But he can have access to pictures and films of gay sex, s&m, and bestiality, at the touch of a button. Does this make sense?

The stores that sell hustler or penthouse, do not sell magazines to people under the age of 18. Why shouldn't the same rules apply on the internet? Bestiality is also illegal in most states, just like child porn. Then why is the stuff allowed on the internet?

The porn industry has severely harmed America's image in the world.

[edcoil]

They are watching porn on the internet and saying we are the problem.

Where have I heard this before, hum...

[library user]

Bestiality is also illegal in most states.

[dfwgator]

But I believe that all internet websites should be blocked off, with access being made possible only to adults who have credit cards. What do you think of the idea?

1. Who gets to define what constitutes "pornography"?
2. Who would you put in charge to enforce the blockage of sites?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

More porn comes out of Russia/Eastern Europe than anywhere else.

Not to mention Japan.

[null and void]

You're not going to challenge a hate America first argument with facts are you?

[surroundedbyblue]

I would argue that, yes, our smut has damaged us worldwide. However, I’d say it’s not just porn. When I was in Australia, (which is free with the porn - make no mistake) I heard many, many comments about “trashy American rubbish” coming out of Hollywood. So it’s not just porn - it’s our TV & movies, too.

[DonaldC]

“1. Who gets to define what constitutes “pornography”?”

It is not that difficult, really. If it depicts a sex act, it’s pornography.

[Lees Swrd]

I don’t know about our image but that pic sure as He double L hurts something LMAO.

[GladesGuru]

Utter, total, Bravo Sierra!

Moslims hated and attacked everyone else since MadMo first gathered together some of the local Sand Savages and set them on a path of slaving, robbery, rape, and murder.

America was unknown when the Queeran MadMo claimed it was revealed to him by the local Moon God he called Allah. The Internet was 1,400 years in the future when Moslim behavior was set in stone. Moslim behavior then was exactly as Moslim behavior is today.

PS Moslim behavior IS pornographic, as anyone who has dealt with Moslims can tell you. Google Afghan Dancing Boys if you have any doubts.

PPS Don’t forget to google Moslim “female excision”. Don’t forget to check the pictures and the videos. You will see Islam at its fundamental savagery.

[a fool in paradise]

Yes it hurts America’s image abroad. Just look at how Islamic “protesters” in Egypt raped an American journalist because she was American.

[LostInBayport]

This is one of the downsides of FR. You’re just moseying along, purusing a thread and BAM!, a Helen Thomas pic.

I’m gonna go throw up now. And wash my eyes with bleach.

[max americana]

>Not to mention Japan.

I volunteer my tech services and belong to an anime fansub group. I also am active in that community. Japan is the biggest child pornography market in the world and their hentai’ mangas and animes make whatever Europe’s sickest and perverted vision look like choir boys. It is “absolute hard rape” when it comes to Japanese porno.

I don’t get why any foreign countries image of us would be so important when they are more God-less, liberal plus the world hates us, regardless of whomever the president may be.

[gdani]

If it depicts a sex act, it’s pornography

Well, that's your definition of pornography. The problem with regulating it is everyone's got a different definition.

[Antoninus]

He says that the porn industry causes many foreigners to have contempt for America, as a nation of moral degenerates. This greatly harms attempts by American missionaries to get converts. It also harms US foreign policy, because their image of American culture, is that of gay sex pictures, bestiality pictures, and other peversions.

Of course it does. Our entertainment culture is a moral sewer and the rest of the world perceives us through that filter.

[Psycho_Bunny]

I’d say its hurt our image but not as badly as movies and TV have.

[Jack Hydrazine]

Which is worse?
Muslim honor killings, child abuse and wife beatings, pedophilia, and murdering infidels or good old American pornography?

[Sarajevo]

You just had to do that, now didn't you..............

You owe me a new pair of eyeglasses. Mine just melted.

[Lazamataz]

I do not favor completely outlawing pornography. But I believe that all internet websites should be blocked off, with access being made possible only to adults who have credit cards. What do you think of the idea?

I think we should get naked and screw.

[Antoninus]

1. Who gets to define what constitutes "pornography"?

Why is this concept so difficult to wrap your head around? I could define pornography--specifically--in a way that 90% of people would agree with.

Of all the canards regarding porn, this one is the most intellectually dishonest. It's the equivalent of saying, "It's too hard to define porn, so we shouldn't even bother trying."