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Originally Posted by underGRADFlame
This is porn to you? |
Porn is considered to be nudity without artistic merit, so no that is not porn. Girls Gone Wild videos, even though (AFAIK) they don't contain anything but boobs, is porn.
I think the problem you have with my definition is that society in general has shifted the definition of porn to solely include nudity that involves sexual situations. If that is the definition you are using then that it certainly explains the difference in opinions we have. When it comes down to it, whatever you call it doesn't change what it is, so there is no sense squabbling over details.
Porn has many possible negative effects on a young mind. From objectifying women and creating unrealistic physical expectations to encouraging participation in what would be defined as sexually deviant activities. Of course porn is not alone in things that can have negative consequences on a young mind. Violence (including simulated violence), lack of a safe or loving environment, excessive TV and video game use, poor education regarding lifestyle choices leading to lifelong physical problems are among many things that could have negative side effects as people grow up.
However if you look at that list you will realize that almost anything can have a possible negative effect and you could easily argue that many of those supposed negative effects could have stemmed from many other sources and not be related at all.