I understand that some of the criticism comes from conservatives but the sentiment seems to extend far beyond thst. Of course, I understand it when it’s forced or when someone only does it to survive against their will. But if people genuinely want to do it, why do people hate on them?

Of course, I understand it when it’s forced or when someone only does it to survive against their will. But if people genuinely want to do it, why do people hate on them? Replace ‘porn star’ with ‘slave’ and you’ll understand. There might be a section of the population that would like to be a slave, but we have, as a society, decided that people shouldn’t be bought and sold like furniture. Of course, the hatred should be aimed at the economic and social systems that allow people to buy others’ dignity, not at the victims of that system.

Having spoken with a few women that have done things adjacent to pornography, their regrets are mostly in regards to the way they were treated by people that were not in the industry. The escorts I’ve spoken with enjoy the work itself, although not necessarily all of the customers. What you’re saying about the horrors of pornography and prostitution apply to ALL people that need to work for a living. The company I work for buys my time, the product of my labor–which they sell for many times what I’m paid–and even my dignity by forcing me to wear a uniform of their choice. I absolutely do not like the customers that ultimately purchase the products of my labor, but I have little choice if I want to have a place to live, and food to eat.

The escorts I’ve spoken with enjoy the work itself Like I said, I’m sure there are people who enjoy this, but the system is still exploitative and harmful. What you’re saying about the horrors of pornography and prostitution apply to ALL people that need to work for a living … Yes. In an ideal world, people won’t have to do any dangerous or difficult jobs. But for now, we can’t start with the worst offenders.

I think there are no worst offenders here, all labor is valid as in all labor is exploitative in a capitalist system Dignity is very relative here, I think you can be a sex worker and keep your dignity

I think there are no worst offenders here, all labor is valid as in all labor is exploitative in a capitalist system There is no difference in work quality between painting and coal mining? Teaching children and soldering diodes? Really? I think you can be a sex worker and keep your dignity Again, I’m not talking about the exceptions here. Having to sell yourself for money is a horrible fate to most, to the extent that we make laws against that. You can think of this the same way.