Is prostitution "immoral"?

[Revoltingest]

But most of you are implying that I should not speak out against it, that somehow my belief that a young woman should be prevented from prostituting herself is wrong.

There's nothing wrong with being wrong.
(I do it all the time.)

 

[CynthiaCypher]

See post 71. You know, the first one where i asked you questions and you didn't answer. I've read the whole thread and you like to answer the easy potshots with sarcasm without having discussion.

No accusation, just statements.

I like to take my time when answering people's objections to my views, Most people don't seem to like it.

And when did I make a potshot?

 

[Drolefille]

I like to take my time when answering people's objections to my views, Most people don't seem to like it.

And when did I make a potshot?

Nah, you like to ignore what you don't have a quick answer to.

And you read my post wrong.

 

[CynthiaCypher]

Nah, you like to ignore what you don't have a quick answer to.

And you read my post wrong.

No I like taking my time. That's it.

Now can we get back on subject?

 

[Sayi Nazir]

I like to take my time when answering people's objections to my views, Most people don't seem to like it.

And when did I make a potshot?

Nah, you like to ignore what you don't have a quick answer to.

And you read my post wrong.

Beloved Sisters, neither of us are leading Godly examples, are we? There is no reason for mud-slinging... :hug:

 

[The Sum of Awe]

No I like taking my time. That's it.

Now can we get back on subject?

Yes, I am, too, interested in seeing your response to post 71.

 

[CynthiaCypher]

Now I have admitted that my objection to prostitution stems from my values. Anything wrong with having those values?

 

[Drolefille]

Now I have admitted that my objection to prostitution stems from my values. Anything wrong with having those values?

No I like taking my time. That's it.

Now can we get back on subject?

Whenever you'd like to get back on subject and respond to either me or Draka, that'd be great.

Your values are fine until they infringe on other people. Believe whatever you like.

 

[CynthiaCypher]

Whenever you'd like to get back on subject and respond to either me or Draka, that'd be great.

Your values are fine until they infringe on other people. Believe whatever you like.

Which questions didn't I respond to?

 

[Drolefille]

Which questions didn't I respond to?

I'm finding this to be very intellectually dishonest and am disappointed.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Which questions didn't I respond to?

Most of mine, since you're asking.

 

[CynthiaCypher]

Most of mine, since you're asking.

I responded to a few of yours I believe.

 

[Drolefille]

 

[CynthiaCypher]

I'm finding this to be very intellectually dishonest and am disappointed.

I don't recalled not addressing your questions. On exploitation I remember telling someone that it involved power dynamics and a much earlier post I stated that I consider porn actors prostitutes.

Anything else I miss.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

I responded to a few of yours I believe.

"A few" is not "most".

 

[CynthiaCypher]

"A few" is not "most".

Like one of the hypotheticals you gave? No I didn't answer those.

 

[Orias]

Sorry but I really don't see the difference, all sexual exploitation is rape.

Looking back on things...

Aren't you essentially exploiting these victims and examples you are using in attempt to rebuke prostitution as being immoral?

Seems kind of contradicting if you ask me.

Its like a Christian speaking for all Christians, or an atheist or even a Satanist.

 

[Draka]

Which questions didn't I respond to?

You stopped responding to mine a long time ago. What, my questions too difficult for you answer? Can't reason out a coherent response and run out of insulting judgements to throw my way?

 

[Sayi Nazir]

I don't recalled not addressing your questions. On exploitation I remember telling someone that it involved power dynamics and a much earlier post I stated that I consider porn actors prostitutes.

Anything else I miss.

You stopped responding to mine a long time ago. What, my questions too difficult for you answer? Can't reason out a coherent response and run out of insulting judgements to throw my way?

Beloved Sister, mud-slinging doesn't take us anywhere constructive.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

What questions didn't I respond to?

Here is a few:

How is it exploitation if the person in question is willing? If I decide to have sex with more than one man at once, am I being exploited sexually by them? If I decide that I'll have sex with a particular guy IF he pays me so much money, how is he exploiting me?

Why? If a person makes their living off of something physical they can do why does it matter what the physical part of them is? A masseuse brings pleasure by use of their hands, a prostitute brings pleasure by the use of their sexual organs. Why is one legitimate and honest work and the other isn't?

I wager that many women who choose to engage in sex for pay don't see themselves as you portray them.
Besides, where's the immorality in doing for a fee that which they do for free?

Be nice, now.
A difference of opinion need not be dismissed as my lack of understanding.

Another point of importance: do they find it degrading because of only what they do, or do they find it degrading because of society's views on their profession? It used to be a very classy occupation.

Again, working at McDonald's is very degrading.

In this context, "legitimate" is a subjective judgement call, but how is prostitution "dishonest"?