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The most convincing argument against the commodification of sex is, in my opinion, that such intimacy holds a special enough place in human psychology that even

The most convincing argument against the commodification of sex is, in my opinion, that such intimacy holds a special enough place in human psychology that even an efficient sex market wouldn't make people happy. I'm not sure if it's too linked with pair bonding to be its own thing, but that's certainly something to consider. Still very much in the camp of legalization myself. If only because I can't fathom why the State gives itself the mandate to ban the exchange of this particular service in principle.

kofejnik 8y ago
> such intimacy holds a special enough place in human psychology that's exactly what religious conservatives of all sorts say when they want to prosecute extramarital sex
- modells 8y ago
  Yes, it’s also the predominant view of the inexperienced, incels, sex-shaming dogmatics or losers whom don’t want others getting any either. If the “logic” of forbidding prostitution held, consenting adults exchanging money happening to involve a camera wouldn’t be allowed either. Prohibition never works. Ensure the safety of sex workers, not by driving them to require pimps and street-walking as FOSTA does. Most of the world came to this inevitable conclusion and decriminalized it. It’s about damn time magical-thinking snobs don’t get to have a say about how other people live their lives or make a living, because there’s no protecting of human-trafficking victims involved, in-fact, it put them in greater danger and further in the shadows. Government and religion should stay in their lanes. If they want to find human-traffickers, go ahead, without threatening whole industries or people’s livelihoods.
- maze-le 8y ago
  If so, does this contradict the original statement? Just because one group is acting overzealous, it does not imply, that the premise is false.
  - AstralStorm 8y ago
    Neither it implies the premise is true. Is the even a country with the likes of such a "sex market"? Is it worse or better than others?
oceanghost 8y ago
> The most convincing argument against the commodification of sex is, in my opinion, that such intimacy holds a special enough place in human psychology that even an efficient sex market wouldn't make people happy. If you're not doing this bit in a standup routine, you should be. "It's not cheating honey! It's just the commodification of sex!"

kofejnik 8y ago

> such intimacy holds a special enough place in human psychology that's exactly what religious conservatives of all sorts say when they want to prosecute extramarital sex

modells 8y ago
Yes, it’s also the predominant view of the inexperienced, incels, sex-shaming dogmatics or losers whom don’t want others getting any either. If the “logic” of forbidding prostitution held, consenting adults exchanging money happening to involve a camera wouldn’t be allowed either. Prohibition never works. Ensure the safety of sex workers, not by driving them to require pimps and street-walking as FOSTA does. Most of the world came to this inevitable conclusion and decriminalized it. It’s about damn time magical-thinking snobs don’t get to have a say about how other people live their lives or make a living, because there’s no protecting of human-trafficking victims involved, in-fact, it put them in greater danger and further in the shadows. Government and religion should stay in their lanes. If they want to find human-traffickers, go ahead, without threatening whole industries or people’s livelihoods.
maze-le 8y ago
If so, does this contradict the original statement? Just because one group is acting overzealous, it does not imply, that the premise is false.
- AstralStorm 8y ago
  Neither it implies the premise is true. Is the even a country with the likes of such a "sex market"? Is it worse or better than others?

oceanghost 8y ago

> The most convincing argument against the commodification of sex is, in my opinion, that such intimacy holds a special enough place in human psychology that even an efficient sex market wouldn't make people happy. If you're not doing this bit in a standup routine, you should be. "It's not cheating honey! It's just the commodification of sex!"