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The tube sites sometimes lead viewers into a constant state of high-chasing, in which, over time, the severity of the porn gradually increases for the viewer to
by ovao 8y ago
The tube sites sometimes lead viewers into a constant state of high-chasing, in which, over time, the severity of the porn gradually increases for the viewer to achieve the same feeling of excitement or gratification. So, from a relative perspective, it can begin with Playboy-type softcore content, but can lead fairly easily to much more hardcore porn. And because the tube sites are free, there's no particular self-checked motivator for someone not to graduate. It requires the cognizance that it can eventually lead to a particularly problematic state of addiction.
It's possible to become addicted to much softer varieties of porn, but the potential ramifications of that addiction may be less severe (or they might be problematic in another sense, like financially).
- deno 8y agoMaybe then there’s some way to attack this problem without necessarily requiring full on abstinence from pornography, which is probably not realistic for the majority of people? For example an extension that tracks your porn viewing habits and limits video recommendations.
- ovao 8y agoI think that's a legitimately great idea, sure. I don't necessarily advocate abstinence (although I feel it's been a good thing for me, in general), so any tool that can help someone recognize when they might be veering down a path that may be harmful would probably be very useful.