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Re:Doing something is better than doing nothing for most peo... by beebeepka on Sunday June 13, 2021 @04:34PM (#27496169)
Apparently everyone is exactly the same and the only people whose lives haven't been ruined buy these vices, as you call them, are the ones who haven't tried them. I am done here
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Re:Doing something is better than doing nothing for most peo... by Spooky23 on Sunday June 13, 2021 @05:23PM (#27496631)
Not sure why you have a hang up about this.

I enjoy drinking alcohol and have no issues with it, but that doesn’t mean acknowledging that alcoholism is a thing is a problem or some judgemental act.

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Re:Doing something is better than doing nothing for most peo... by haswell on Sunday June 13, 2021 @06:45PM (#27497283)
The potential downsides associated alcohol consumption are well understood, and this understanding has permeated most societies.

The same cannot be said for porn consumption. While studies exist, this is not a well understood topic, and big claims are going to be met with skepticism and demands for evidence.

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Re:Doing something is better than doing nothing for most peo... by Spooky23 on Sunday June 13, 2021 @07:15PM (#27497506)
That makes sense, as alcohol use and abuse has been with us for a millennia or more. The internet is a tad bit newer.

If you look, you will find plenty of inquiry, debate and research into the topic.

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