This always intrigues me as I see so many people talking about "kiddie porn" etc etc
I AM NOT CONDONING KIDDIE PORN
Which rules are we following though ? In England, Scotland and Wales, the Age of consent is 16 years old for both homosexual and heterosexual sex. However, in Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland it's 17. although they are looking to reduce that to 16 in May to bring all the UK in line. Interestingly, the law says that sex is not just intercourse but also includes oral sex and mutual masturbation.
I am sure that the age of consent is different in other countries and may even be different in neighbouring states - Is it 18?, 21?, 16?, 14? I have seen all ages banded about across the web. Should the age of consent for porn be higher than the "age of consent"? and if so, why?
Personally for me, it's probably 18 but that puts me at odds with the government. Am I saying 18 because so many young girls look older than they are, or is it because so many older girls can look so much younger? Am I saying 18 because I have a 16 year old daughter?
Then, looking at this site in particular, I am aware that a 16 year old girl posing naked or in a sexual way would make me feel VERY uncomfortable, but it would not break any laws. I am assuming the server is in the US and, therefore US law may apply, but it does all intrigue me at times.
I worry about labelling people based on age. Personally my daughter will not be ready for porn until she is at least 50 and I am long gone. Is it about maturity rather than age, but that plays straight into the ****'s hands. Do we, therefore say its about maturity AND age, and if so, where do we draw the maturity line?
So many double standards in life, and none more so than in this arena
I AM NOT CONDONING KIDDIE PORN
Which rules are we following though ? In England, Scotland and Wales, the Age of consent is 16 years old for both homosexual and heterosexual sex. However, in Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland it's 17. although they are looking to reduce that to 16 in May to bring all the UK in line. Interestingly, the law says that sex is not just intercourse but also includes oral sex and mutual masturbation.
I am sure that the age of consent is different in other countries and may even be different in neighbouring states - Is it 18?, 21?, 16?, 14? I have seen all ages banded about across the web. Should the age of consent for porn be higher than the "age of consent"? and if so, why?
Personally for me, it's probably 18 but that puts me at odds with the government. Am I saying 18 because so many young girls look older than they are, or is it because so many older girls can look so much younger? Am I saying 18 because I have a 16 year old daughter?
Then, looking at this site in particular, I am aware that a 16 year old girl posing naked or in a sexual way would make me feel VERY uncomfortable, but it would not break any laws. I am assuming the server is in the US and, therefore US law may apply, but it does all intrigue me at times.
I worry about labelling people based on age. Personally my daughter will not be ready for porn until she is at least 50 and I am long gone. Is it about maturity rather than age, but that plays straight into the ****'s hands. Do we, therefore say its about maturity AND age, and if so, where do we draw the maturity line?
So many double standards in life, and none more so than in this arena