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Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

Porn absolutely contributes to a twisted mindset towards women, and twisted expectations of sexual relationships in general. As I said above though - the extra element that's making it worse is the general all-round misogyny being spread by Redpill/MRA type "influencers". And it's probably the bigger part of the problem. But the two are interlinked.

100 per cent, back in the day the most boys would have access to were some top shelf mags or page 3 boobs, now from a very early age probably as early as 7 or 8 if they have a smart phone they have access to the most horrendous stuff made for adults who allegedly can tell the difference between fact and fiction. Unfortunately for the 7 year old its not exactly the kind of thing they are going to discuss with an adult to get a different perspective.

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I strongly disagree, and it's relevant to acknowledge your anti-porn attitude, which I don't agree with, but each to their own and it's none of anyone else's business outside of these discussions. I'm only bringing it up now because you've mentioned it yourself previously.

I agree with the 2nd part of what you said though, and I would also add in - looking at their mixed ages and because of how many there were, that peer pressure probably dragged a couple of them along to a place they would never have been otherwise. Not excusing anyone as we all make our own choices, but I think it's a factor.

Sure but thats besides the point