Call on the Fans
As Utah and several studies pointed out, porn is highly addictive and usually leads to the formation of habits among users. As a result, many porn viewers stand behind the industry to ensure it stays in business. The industry can call on this fan base to fight legislative action and to rally for its cause.
The Flip Side of the Story
Another approach the porn industry could take is showing their side of the story. Sure, there are negative effects on many viewers from watching porn, but the same can be said of using virtually any “product” – even pharmaceuticals. Maybe especially pharmaceuticals.
This doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits. Many couples use porn to rekindle old flames and spice up the marriage, and many younger couples get their thrill from making amateur porn together. Is this really something that the government should regulate in the public sphere? The porn industry needs to pose the question.
Pass the Blame
Finally, the porn industry should consider passing the blame to other parties. Making porn does not mean people need to watch it. Parents should better monitor their children’s use of devices, and the government should ensure better sexual education initiatives in schools to teach the difference between the fantasy of porn, and real-life sexual experiences.
Why take responsibility for what other groups should handle on their own? The porn industry’s job is to make porn. It’s a parent’s job to raise their children to become responsible and law-abiding adults, irrespective of the influences around them – and the government’s job to imprison them when they don’t.
No matter what direction the porn industry takes, they can expect a difficult battle ahead. This might mean bending to new public health laws to stay in the business, or make a stand for sexual freedom, no matter how taboo it might seem.
Still, the industry should proceed cautiously and not rely too heavily on public support. They must keep in mind that many porn viewers would not dare mar their reputations by taking a public stance for an industry linked to domestic abuse, sexual harassment, rape, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.PR Insights & Public Relations Strategy
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Utah Attempts to Gag the Porn Industry
By Editorial Team3 min read
Call on the Fans
As Utah and several studies pointed out, porn is highly addictive and usually leads to the formation of habits among users. As a result, many porn viewers stand behind the industry to ensure it stays in business. The industry can call on this fan base to fight legislative action and to rally for its cause.
The Flip Side of the Story
Another approach the porn industry could take is showing their side of the story. Sure, there are negative effects on many viewers from watching porn, but the same can be said of using virtually any “product” – even pharmaceuticals. Maybe especially pharmaceuticals.
This doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits. Many couples use porn to rekindle old flames and spice up the marriage, and many younger couples get their thrill from making amateur porn together. Is this really something that the government should regulate in the public sphere? The porn industry needs to pose the question.
Pass the Blame
Finally, the porn industry should consider passing the blame to other parties. Making porn does not mean people need to watch it. Parents should better monitor their children’s use of devices, and the government should ensure better sexual education initiatives in schools to teach the difference between the fantasy of porn, and real-life sexual experiences.
Why take responsibility for what other groups should handle on their own? The porn industry’s job is to make porn. It’s a parent’s job to raise their children to become responsible and law-abiding adults, irrespective of the influences around them – and the government’s job to imprison them when they don’t.
No matter what direction the porn industry takes, they can expect a difficult battle ahead. This might mean bending to new public health laws to stay in the business, or make a stand for sexual freedom, no matter how taboo it might seem.
Still, the industry should proceed cautiously and not rely too heavily on public support. They must keep in mind that many porn viewers would not dare mar their reputations by taking a public stance for an industry linked to domestic abuse, sexual harassment, rape, and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.Written by
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The Everything-PR Editorial Team produces reporting, research, and analysis across thirty verticals — communications, reputation, AI visibility, public affairs, media systems, and digital discovery in the answer-engine era. Publishing since 2009.
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