Porn industry mulls leaving LA if condoms required

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  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,218
    I saw this yesterday and had a discussion about it with a friend..It made me wonder a few things...Prince maybe you can answer a few questions...(This is a bit off topic, but i'd rather not start another pornography thread)

    I consider myself a fan of porn. But I dont really purchase it. I've maybe bought one video ten years ago and perhaps 3-4 hustler magazines. With all the free porn out there, how does the industry make money?

    Is the industry in decline, increase, or just staying the same these days?

    Also, i've seen pornos where they use condoms, and it doesnt bother me. Of the main target audience, would they purchase less porn if there was more condom use? Is it that much of a turn off?
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    _ wrote:
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    Now I'll only work with condom studios.

    For the safety of your actors? To promote condom use? For some other reason?

    Safety of my performers, yes.

    But also becuase as Christians go out of their way to limit access to any information about safer sex ns mKe it actually illegal to say "gay" in schools, young gay men ns gay teenagers are turning to porn for their information.

    The gay industry as begrudingly acknowledged that we're not just adult enrtainers, we're also the only educators that our younger generation has... So we have started to act like it.

    I started to notice my fan letters were coming from many guys who had no idea how to protect themselves. So... I decided it was a good idea to show them.
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  • _
    _ Posts: 6,657
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    _ wrote:
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    Now I'll only work with condom studios.

    For the safety of your actors? To promote condom use? For some other reason?

    Safety of my performers, yes.

    But also becuase as Christians go out of their way to limit access to any information about safer sex ns mKe it actually illegal to say "gay" in schools, young gay men ns gay teenagers are turning to porn for their information.

    The gay industry as begrudingly acknowledged that we're not just adult enrtainers, we're also the only educators that our younger generation has... So we have started to act like it.

    I started to notice my fan letters were coming from many guys who had no idea how to protect themselves. So... I decided it was a good idea to show them.

    That's great! I work in the sexual health field & I can tell you that it's not just gay men who don't know how to protect themselves & get their sexual education from porn.
  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    The industry is in transition from hard goods like DVDs and magazines to digital like VOD and downloads.

    Yes, piracy has hurt parts of the industry but I see the forward-thinking producers that are making a very successful jump to online and digital distribution.

    As far as condoms to...

    To a gay audience, most are just fine with condoms and don't notice or care.

    Straight audiences... Yes... They care. A lot.

    And performers in the straight Industry refuse to use them because the rumor is that if a condom us used, one of the performers was infected with an STD. Crazy.
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,975
    I have a question.

    Why are manufacturing companies required by law to protect their employees from hazards through lots of means, but including PPE (personal protective equipment - gloves, safety glasses, etc)....but the porn industry would be exempt?

    How is that possible?
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    i think some of the women are beautiful. that's it. i've watched a few moments of dirty film, pictures and things. never bought an adult movie ever. i am positive i have never spent more than 40 bucks on adult magazines even...this includes playboy magazine.

    in my opinion couples fucking on film is disgusting. i try and put myself in the man's shoes who is nailing some hot ass chick on camera, i can't do it. i throw in the towel out of respect for her and myself.

    then i think to myself, how can i do this without wearing a rubber? she just got done screwin some other dude very recently and maybe that dude is infected x's 1900???

    i find the whole porn business ridiculous. some of these women are just stunningly gorgeous to me. quite a shame i must say.
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  • VINNY GOOMBA
    VINNY GOOMBA Posts: 1,828
    I hope there's a provision in the law that allows for the removal of the condom for the money shot :)
  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    VINNY GOOMBA wrote:
    I hope there's a provision in the law that allows for the removal of the condom for the money shot :)
    another reason to dislike porn
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    chadwick wrote:
    VINNY GOOMBA wrote:
    I hope there's a provision in the law that allows for the removal of the condom for the money shot :)
    another reason to dislike porn
    ...
    You dislike porn? And you're a guy, right? Really? 'Cuz I thought all guys liked porn (even the ones who say they don't).
    You need to rent some of the classics... 'Foreskin Gump', 'Pulp Friction', 'Rambone', 'Terms of Endowment', 'Edward Penishands' and the Disney-esque classic, 'Poke Her Honches'.
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    cincybearcat wrote:
    I have a question.

    Why are manufacturing companies required by law to protect their employees from hazards through lots of means, but including PPE (personal protective equipment - gloves, safety glasses, etc)....but the porn industry would be exempt?

    How is that possible?

    People who perform in front of audiences And on camera have exemptions for when it interfes with the performance itself. Nobody is going to go to the circus if the feats aren't really "death defying." we have to take precautions of course.. But not if it would ruin the final product.

    Stunt men in movies Also take chances. So do acrobats.

    Your enjoyment of the refrigerator wont be ruined if you know the guy welding the door on wore protective glasses.
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    chadwick wrote:
    i think some of the women are beautiful. that's it. i've watched a few moments of dirty film, pictures and things. never bought an adult movie ever. i am positive i have never spent more than 40 bucks on adult magazines even...this includes playboy magazine.

    in my opinion couples fucking on film is disgusting. i try and put myself in the man's shoes who is nailing some hot ass chick on camera, i can't do it. i throw in the towel out of respect for her and myself.

    then i think to myself, how can i do this without wearing a rubber? she just got done screwin some other dude very recently and maybe that dude is infected x's 1900???

    i find the whole porn business ridiculous. some of these women are just stunningly gorgeous to me. quite a shame i must say.

    Meh.

    Some people like it and some people don't. Some people get all upset and disgusted, some get turned on.

    I just make a product that I personally like. Thats all. Like it or don't.
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    Cosmo wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    VINNY GOOMBA wrote:
    I hope there's a provision in the law that allows for the removal of the condom for the money shot :)
    another reason to dislike porn
    ...
    You dislike porn? And you're a guy, right? Really? 'Cuz I thought all guys liked porn (even the ones who say they don't).
    You need to rent some of the classics... 'Foreskin Gump', 'Pulp Friction', 'Rambone', 'Terms of Endowment', 'Edward Penishands' and the Disney-esque classic, 'Poke Her Honches'.


    Well don't forget "Glad He Ate Her" and "Schlong of the South."
    I can't drive without Pearl Jam
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,975
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    cincybearcat wrote:
    I have a question.

    Why are manufacturing companies required by law to protect their employees from hazards through lots of means, but including PPE (personal protective equipment - gloves, safety glasses, etc)....but the porn industry would be exempt?

    How is that possible?

    People who perform in front of audiences And on camera have exemptions for when it interfes with the performance itself. Nobody is going to go to the circus if the feats aren't really "death defying." we have to take precautions of course.. But not if it would ruin the final product.

    Stunt men in movies Also take chances. So do acrobats.

    Your enjoyment of the refrigerator wont be ruined if you know the guy welding the door on wore protective glasses.


    Good points. There is still the question of whether or not they should be exempt...I wonder what the company's liability is in cases of injury or death? Anyhow, thanks for answering as I clearly had thought of things like circus and stunts.
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    You dislike porn? And you're a guy, right? Really? 'Cuz I thought all guys liked porn (even the ones who say they don't).
    You need to rent some of the classics... 'Foreskin Gump', 'Pulp Friction', 'Rambone', 'Terms of Endowment', 'Edward Penishands' and the Disney-esque classic, 'Poke Her Honches'.
    naw man im not a dude. im a fuckin chick. lotsa women these days named chadwick.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,253
    chadwick wrote:
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    You dislike porn? And you're a guy, right? Really? 'Cuz I thought all guys liked porn (even the ones who say they don't).
    You need to rent some of the classics... 'Foreskin Gump', 'Pulp Friction', 'Rambone', 'Terms of Endowment', 'Edward Penishands' and the Disney-esque classic, 'Poke Her Honches'.
    naw man im not a dude. im a fuckin chick. lotsa women these days named chadwick.

    I accidently ordered Pulp Friction one time years ago. I couldn't understand what was going on when everybody in the movie kept peeling off clothes. Back when you could order movies from the cable providers....never did watch the rest of and the cable company did give me back my $4.95.

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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    Prince Of Dorkness wrote:
    Cosmo wrote:
    You dislike porn? And you're a guy, right? Really? 'Cuz I thought all guys liked porn (even the ones who say they don't).
    You need to rent some of the classics... 'Foreskin Gump', 'Pulp Friction', 'Rambone', 'Terms of Endowment', 'Edward Penishands' and the Disney-esque classic, 'Poke Her Honches'.


    Well don't forget "Glad He Ate Her" and "Schlong of the South."
    all dumb names that don't make me laugh. anyone who would purchase those films is a doorknob
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Kat
    Kat Posts: 4,989
    Name-calling isn't ok and I get $10 for every time I have to repeat that. Send the money to The Smile Train so the kids can smile and get a decent start in life. It's a good charity.

    Be careful with the titles/terminology...all ages forum. It's mostly adults here but not all. Thanks.
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  • Heisenberg
    Heisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,958
    Kat wrote:
    Name-calling isn't ok and I get $10 for every time I have to repeat that. Send the money to The Smile Train so the kids can smile and get a decent start in life. It's a good charity.

    :lol::lol::lol: Thats awesome Kat. The Smile Train just rolled past my house when I read that.
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    chadwick wrote:
    naw man im not a dude. im a fuckin chick. lotsa women these days named chadwick.
    ...
    Oh, okay. Sorry for the mix up.
    ...
    But, now that I think about it... it all starts to make sense... you being a chick and all.
    Sorry 'bout that.
    ...
    P.S. What about 'The Sperminator', 'Black Cock Down' or 'Soddomy, You Sayin': Weapons Of Ass Destruction Vols. 1 - 56'?
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  • Prince Of Dorkness
    Prince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    chadwick wrote:
    all dumb names that don't make me laugh. anyone who would purchase those films is a doorknob


    for the record, those are straight movies and I agree. I don't get the whole parody porn thing.

    Straight people, for some reason, respond very well to parody porn movies. I guess they think of sex as funnier than a gay audience does. There are a few gay parody movies like "Shaving Ryan's Privates" and "The Jersey Score" and "Finding Levi's Johnson," but they're rare.

    I directed 7 of the 9 scenes for "So You Think You Can F*ck" but aside from the rather goofy title, it was more of a serious reality show and competition, not a lot of funny moments.

    Gay porn tends to be less funny and light and tends to be a lot more rough and serious. Darker. Which, when it's all men on screen, I guess that makes sense... less brevity and more testosterone.
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