Should public schools give out pornography to students who request it?

[Eraserhead]

I think they should look into this.

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

Not if it's public schools since it'd involve my tax dollars. If private schools I have zero objection to this.

[Ebowed]

I hate to be the voice of prudery, but no, for two reasons:
1. It's not necessary to enhance a sexual experience.  It can compliment someone's experience depending on who they are and what their interests are, but it is not a universally helpful addition.
2. A lot of pornography can be demeaning towards women.

The school could tell students where they can find pornography if they request it.

[Friz]

Wicked snipe at moi.

(No, BTW.)

[Ebowed]

Wicked snipe at moi.

I don't really think there's any comparison between lubricant & pornography.

I support schools distributing the former, FTR.

[Eraserhead]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex. They could make sure to only give out porn that isn't very "degrading" to women.

[Ebowed]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex.

I don't mind if they're having sex though, as long as they do it safely.

[Eraserhead]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex.

I don't mind if they're having sex though, as long as they do it safely.

Jacking off is the only 100% safe way to get your rocks off.

[John Dibble]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex.

I don't mind if they're having sex though, as long as they do it safely.

Jacking off is the only 100% safe way to get your rocks off.

It's not 100% safe - there's always the off chance you'll harm yourself in the process! KEEP THAT IN MIND NEXT TIME!

[Ban my account ffs!]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex.

I don't mind if they're having sex though, as long as they do it safely.

Jacking off is the only 100% safe way to get your rocks off.

It's not 100% safe - there's always the off chance you'll harm yourself in the process! KEEP THAT IN MIND NEXT TIME!

Damn it.. you beat me to it.

(no pun intended).

[Eraserhead]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex.

I don't mind if they're having sex though, as long as they do it safely.

Jacking off is the only 100% safe way to get your rocks off.

It's not 100% safe - there's always the off chance you'll harm yourself in the process! KEEP THAT IN MIND NEXT TIME!

I don't know what you're doing but Ive never had that problem.

[NDN]

I hate to be the voice of prudery, but no, for two reasons:
1. It's not necessary to enhance a sexual experience.  It can compliment someone's experience depending on who they are and what their interests are, but it is not a universally helpful addition.

A valid point.

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No, it can be offensive to women. Nobody is demeaned by pornography who doesn't want to be "demeaned." Their "dignity" has a price.

Also what about gay porn? Does that demean men? If so, then why is the "porn is demeaning" argument always about Women?

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Sounds reasonable to me.

[Storebought]

At first, I was about to comment that only a sexually frustrated, socially inapt teenager could conceive of an idea so inane. Then I recalled that this is the Atlas Forum, and I should only expect as much.

The prurience and baleful lack of imagination displayed in this "debate" has actually disgusted me. Of all the things you could request from your school --- better integration with local colleges and universities; a revival of home economics; PE that consists of more than just basketball, and, dare I hope?, separate laboratories for chemistry and physics, since we should stop pretending they are the same subject --- here you all are wishing taxpayers subsidize pornographers to satisfy your masturbation habits.

I am about sick of this place.

[Gabu]

With how easy porn is to find these days, I hardly think this is necessary.

[John Dibble]

I think porn would encourage young people to jack off instead of have sex.

I don't mind if they're having sex though, as long as they do it safely.

Jacking off is the only 100% safe way to get your rocks off.

It's not 100% safe - there's always the off chance you'll harm yourself in the process! KEEP THAT IN MIND NEXT TIME!

I don't know what you're doing but Ive never had that problem.

Oh, I've never had a problem mind you, but you could theoretically hurt yourself.

[minionofmidas]

Only if it includes child porn and bestiality.

[Speed of Sound]

Not if it's public schools since it'd involve my tax dollars. If private schools I have zero objection to this.

Yeah, that. Its not appropriate to use tax dollars for that at all, especially given the condition of some schools, but I have no moral objection to it.

[DownWithTheLeft]

Not if it's public schools since it'd involve my tax dollars. If private schools I have zero objection to this.

Yeah, that. Its not appropriate to use tax dollars for that at all, especially given the condition of some schools, but I have no moral objection to it.

[Josh/Devilman88]

If the student is 17 or older yes.

[Lief 🗽]

Maybe before the internet was invented...

[Friz]

Maybe before the internet was invented...

Good point.  Who actually buys porn these days?

[Eraserhead]

Maybe before the internet was invented...

Good point.  Who actually buys porn these days?

True but there are some parents who don't allow their kids to use the computer.

[Eraserhead]

At first, I was about to comment that only a sexually frustrated, socially inapt teenager could conceive of an idea so inane. Then I recalled that this is the Atlas Forum, and I should only expect as much.

The prurience and baleful lack of imagination displayed in this "debate" has actually disgusted me. Of all the things you could request from your school --- better integration with local colleges and universities; a revival of home economics; PE that consists of more than just basketball, and, dare I hope?, separate laboratories for chemistry and physics, since we should stop pretending they are the same subject --- here you all are wishing taxpayers subsidize pornographers to satisfy your masturbation habits.

I am about sick of this place.

Well then leave you prude... that or you know... get a sense of humor. Novel idea I know.

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

At first, I was about to comment that only a sexually frustrated, socially inapt teenager could conceive of an idea so inane. Then I recalled that this is the Atlas Forum, and I should only expect as much.

The prurience and baleful lack of imagination displayed in this "debate" has actually disgusted me. Of all the things you could request from your school --- better integration with local colleges and universities; a revival of home economics; PE that consists of more than just basketball, and, dare I hope?, separate laboratories for chemistry and physics, since we should stop pretending they are the same subject --- here you all are wishing taxpayers subsidize pornographers to satisfy your masturbation habits.

I am about sick of this place.

Well then leave you prude... that or you know... get a sense of humor. Novel idea I know.

[The Man From G.O.P.]

If the student is 17 or older yes.

You make no attempt at jest here, are you serious?