The Uber-ization of porn
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Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#2I was lost trying to find the similarities of Uber and this "new" model of pornography production. IMO, for it to be the Uber of pornography, the people who want to act in the film must be able to book a "film crew" (probably someone with an iPhone or a HERO), a place to film (pick airbnb and synergize), and have the service deal with the paperwork. It would also host the film for them and provide the actors/producers with tools to promote it. Phew! So much work...
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#3Porn /= "Sex Work"
Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort.
The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that while not universal do exist for a reason. Top of the list: Don't sign anything without a lawyer to explain copyright and contract law. Many girls never get paid what they were told they would. At least phone the nearest lawschool and ask about any free legal clinics.
Other top of list: Never go to any shoot, casting call or interview alone. Bring someone sober and with their own vehicle.
Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#4Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
> Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as
> getting paid by johns
Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#5Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
People in porn get paid for having sex. Why shouldn't that be considered sex work?
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#6Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
Pornography is sex work. The different remuneration model doesn't change that fact.
Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#7Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
> Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as > getting paid by johns I'm curious to know what your reasoning there is...
(1) The former is a business transaction protected by the legal system. The later is usually a crime.
(2) A transaction for sex with a john takes place in private, alone, often at night and sometimes anonymously. A porn shoot is surrounded by people, all of whom are being paid to be there. It's their work.
For below: The dangers and interests of sex workers, prostitutes, are altogether different than those of porn stars. They face very different workplace environments and legal protections. The commonality of a single act, a rather small part of the job, does not equate the two.
Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#8Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
> Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as > getting paid by johns I'm curious to know what your reasoning there is...
With porn you get to choose/approve your partner based on attractiveness and compatibility. Whereas prostitution involves total strangers... and they are not really in a position where they get to say "no" (even though "technically" they can).
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Is Chloe Sevingy a prostitute because she had REAL sex in the movie, The Brown Bunny? I'd say no.
Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#9Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
> Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as > getting paid by johns I'm curious to know what your reasoning there is...
I guess its the same as theater and a motion picture. In theater you are paid for each presentation. In a motion picture you are paid to do it once and then paid royalties (if in contract) for each showing. Meaning that a porn actor is trying to leverage that one act into more money and a prostitute must increase the amount of acts to increase the cashflow.
Re: The Uber-ization of porn
#10Porn /= "Sex Work" Porn stars are not prostitutes. Getting paid for sex on camera is not the same as getting paid by johns any more than acting in a romantic film constitutes being an escort. The porn industry can be horrific on young girls, but it is an industry with some experience. These amateurs going it on their own could learn a thing or two from the pros. There are standards of behavior, codes of conduct, that…
People in porn get paid for having sex. Why shouldn't that be considered sex work?
Because much "porn" doesn't involve any actual sex. See Playboy. Many of these amateur webcam girls aren't even in the same room as anyone else.