• WantsToPetYourKitty@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    While it’s probably true that there are people who might struggle with porn, there are plenty of people who struggle with addictions of all kinds - alcohol, gambling, opiates, etc.

    But there are certainly valid questions that come up with stuff like this:

    • Is the government’s place to enforce a mandatory 18yr age requirement to view porn?
    • If so, what kinds of unintended ramifications are possible from imposing such a requirement? I can think of quite a few, but I’m curious what others think.
    • Could it be argued that this is an attempt to legislate morality or impose censorship?

    I think that these are fair questions and perhaps the meat and potatoes of the issue lies a bit deeper than anyone’s sole opinion on whether porn is “bad for you” or not.

    • kinther@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      I wholeheartedly agree with you. I did not say whether it should be banned or made difficult to find - I was pointing out the evidence that is out there that it is a problem for some people.

      • WantsToPetYourKitty@lemmy.world
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        4 days ago

        It is so much easier to have nuanced discussions on Lemmy. You are correct I realize now you were just responding to poster above you