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Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by fdggdfsvscvsd »

Mirioron wrote: post #16

I think the author brings up a good point, but most of those are simply due to us using Google's services instead of other services. > In 2014 Google Play banned sex-themed apps This point, however, I think is slightly different. It's difficult for the average user to get apps on their android phones without the app being on the Play Store. On the other hand, people go to great lengths for sex stuff so I'm surprised…

There are many other app stores. Most phones are locked down, so you can not simply use another app store, though.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by carlob »

perilunar wrote: post #120
sgt101 wrote: post #55

The real "original sin" of the free internet is the curation of the experience of using neutral information systems to drive engagement and skew users decisions away from their own interest towards the commercial interest of the web sites. Routine deception and manipulation mean that there are no clear lines or defensible moats of freedom. There is no rule of law or communal standard of fairness on the internet. This…

> my perception is that the vast majority of sex workers are not doing it because of free choice, but rather because of exploitation and pressure. Your perception would be wrong. The vast majority of sex workers are doing it for the money, same as any job. > The illegality of prostitution Prostitution is not illegal in many parts of the world, and even decriminalised is some parts. > I hear of no stories where people…

> Prostitution is not illegal in many parts of the world, and even decriminalised is some parts.

Nitpick: decriminalization means that something is still illegal, but it's not a crime.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by watwut »

koonsolo wrote: post #94
bad_user wrote: post #43

What's interesting to me is how Americans don't bat an eye on all the violence exposed in movies, music and games, but then become prudish when it comes to sex. And these are the traits of the exported American culture. In my European country it is perfectly normal to have pictures of your children naked. It's also OK for them to see a nude body now and then, like at the beach (and yes I am aware that I'm not talking…

Another thing I saw in US is that they can't make the distinction between hardcore porn, soft porn, erotica, nudity and showing some cleavage. I used to work at a European game company that made erotic games for PocketPC. Our biggest market was US, and most negativity also came from US. Video striptease is labeled as "porn". What they preach is very different from how they act. You cannot say fuck or shit on tv or in…

Video striptease sounds to me like porn and I am not American. What else would it be, seriously?

Is it really normal to colleagues gathering in a striptease bar? Cause I did not encountered it, through I heard people complain about some teams and companies doing that. But that is it - complains+anger not acceptance as norm.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by tnolet »

ben_w wrote: post #78

The sex-bad-violence-good meme confused me at least since I became aware of its existence aged about 14. I was 16 when I got a letter published in a UK national newspaper on this topic, pointing out the absurdity that deliberate murder could be shown in a cartoon aimed specifically at young kids (i.e. BBFC rating Uc), but people “my own age”[1] couldn’t see pictures of uncensored sex even though we could legally[1] p…

Ah yes, the good old “Dildo King” ads always put a smile on my face and remind me that Germans (and Berliners even more) are not yet 100% sucked up into the US / SV stance on morality and censorship.

I noticed in Berlin startups that this is sorta changing. Seems the exported “culture of being offended” is slowly taking hold of, surprisingly, mostly younger people.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by adimitrov »

mrhappyunhappy wrote: post #140
lazyjones wrote: post #3

YMMV... For me, the last straw was having to click away 2-3 banners that cover the content on every website and then often being slapped in the face with a subscription box. This is simply conditioning me to expect disappointment and hence to stop clicking on links. Even on HN I find myself clicking straight on the comment links to get an idea of what the link is about.

If on mobile you can set to open everything in reader view which removes ads, pop ups and all the nonsense.

If you're on Firefox, you can just open the reader view, anywhere.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by faissaloo »

On the contrary, pornography killed the internet I loved. Every chan gets infested with it, it's gotten to the point where 8/b/ has had to limit it to two threads because nothing but pornography was being posted and it's a great way to instantly derail existing threads. This is one of the reasons why I straight up don't allow images on Ratwires.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by faissaloo »

ben_w wrote: post #78

The sex-bad-violence-good meme confused me at least since I became aware of its existence aged about 14. I was 16 when I got a letter published in a UK national newspaper on this topic, pointing out the absurdity that deliberate murder could be shown in a cartoon aimed specifically at young kids (i.e. BBFC rating Uc), but people “my own age”[1] couldn’t see pictures of uncensored sex even though we could legally[1] p…

My understanding is thst no one's actually saying 'sex bad', it's just that sex is a private endevour while violence is more universal.

Re: Sex censorship killed the internet we love

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Post by faissaloo »

taurath wrote: post #91
throwaway415415 wrote: post #50

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This. What is wrong with nudity? What is wrong if a child sees a dick or a titty? Why are ashamed? Why is nudity such an awful thing?

It’s a religion thing primarily.

People use this explanation as a copout, have you considered why a religion would have such an attitude?
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