JerryLA
Stunt Coordinator
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2001
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After watching last nights "Prime Time Thursday" on NBC, I'm wondering if adult content on DVD, VHS,cable and satellite have really become more main stream than I think. According to Diane Sawyer and her story, this multi-billion dollar business has moved from seedy theaters to main stream America's living rooms. I'm not talking the "T&A" we've been subjected to over the last 10 years but the really hardcore stuff. When traveling, I've noticed most of the hotels offer adult viewing on certain channels in the room but had no idea it was that hardcore. I certainly would be the last person to say you don't have the right to see this type of programming, but I am quite surprised how widespread it is, according to this report. I was also shocked that some of the top Fortune 500 companies are involved in the distribution of it. Although none were available for comment, GM, Telcom,and AOL, to name a few, are some of the players making it available in your home. One executive that would make comments on the phone during this report said basically,"consumer demand has made this such a lucrative business". Does this mean we shall soon see a "WAR ON PORN", much like the "War on Drugs",& War on Tobacco?
We seem to have a pattern in this country to start a war against things we can't really control, and then behind closed doors, accept monies from these terrible things. How will they ever run a presidential election campaign without the cash from the tobacco companies? You can have as many "wars" as you want against drugs, BUT until the kid on the corner selling crack and making $500 a day, has an alternative to working selling McBurgers for $150 a week,the problem will remain.
OK, I'm up on my soapbox now so I will stop.
My question is this: Should adult programming be available in your home via cable or satellite tv? I understand most people might not step up and say they would view this programming regularly but should it be there if you choose to view it?
Personally, my television has a channel selector and if I choose not to watch it I don't have to!
To quote DM "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong"!
We seem to have a pattern in this country to start a war against things we can't really control, and then behind closed doors, accept monies from these terrible things. How will they ever run a presidential election campaign without the cash from the tobacco companies? You can have as many "wars" as you want against drugs, BUT until the kid on the corner selling crack and making $500 a day, has an alternative to working selling McBurgers for $150 a week,the problem will remain.
OK, I'm up on my soapbox now so I will stop.
My question is this: Should adult programming be available in your home via cable or satellite tv? I understand most people might not step up and say they would view this programming regularly but should it be there if you choose to view it?
Personally, my television has a channel selector and if I choose not to watch it I don't have to!
To quote DM "that's just my opinion, I could be wrong"!