tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385675070003697250.post6535928938812582473..comments2024-03-23T23:01:32.356-04:00Comments on Truth & Beauty: The Pornographer's StigmaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385675070003697250.post-11582822634450521162015-07-12T01:03:57.982-04:002015-07-12T01:03:57.982-04:00Prompted by nothing other than the constant confli...Prompted by nothing other than the constant conflict in my head between my libertine desires and a lifetime's indoctrination of shame.<br /><br />I like to think that society is evolving, but there are still a lot of moral conservatives about, and even a lot of the liberal ones, like yours truly, have an internalized sense of shame about their enjoyment of their sacred sexuality.<br /><br />I think that a lot of people still wear masks in pornography - or at least blur out their faces or cut them out of the frame entirely. When I started sharing pictures online, I made a conscious decision not to do that, because I've always felt that it looked tacky, and I strongly believe in standing up for yourself if this is something you like to do. It's the only way to get more recognition and respect, and lift the activity out of the shadows. But I also feel that I'm a rarity in having made that decision.<br /><br />It's true that celebrities - like politicians and clergy - are frequently involved in sex scandals (they're human, after all), but I don't think we're to a point yet that it doesn't reflect poorly on their reputation (barring from certain fringe radicals, like myself). It earns them publicity, for sure, but also a lot of nasty comments. And most celebrities still have to publicly apologize when that happens. That's one of the reasons I have so much respect for Miley Cyrus - she does her own thang and stands by it.<br /><br />I do think things are getting better - slowly - and I want nothing more to contribute to that evolution. But we've still got a long way to go.zharthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995423745639356980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385675070003697250.post-29499338838155497102015-07-10T16:51:09.655-04:002015-07-10T16:51:09.655-04:00I'm curious – was this post prompted by a rece...I'm curious – was this post prompted by a recent experience you've had, or from some sort of negative feedback you've received? I for one enjoy your work on all kinds of levels, and I don't see anything wrong in having and sharing sexual pleasure. <br /><br />I think society is evolving though, and for the better, largely because of the internet. Ages ago people wore masks in pornographic images, but today well known celebrities can have pornographic performances and still be accepted by the public. We have a long way to go, but I do think things are getting better, and I'm happy for it. I think you've added to this evolution, and for that I think you deserve sincere thanks.Eye Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659472118520671679noreply@blogger.com