I don't think you realize how many innovations we have today came from the porn industry

Lots of innovations came out of finding more effective to kill people on mass. But that does not redeem it.

True. But often times, war is a necessary evil.

Irrelevant. Even you discuss it as a necessary evil

I mentioned war in response to your comment relating to mass killing. Again, it's not ideal. But it is necessary, evil as it may be. Like capital punishment.

I will set aside the discussion of whether or not it is necessary.

My point is that even if it were sometimes necessary, any incidental benefits derived from it do not suddenly make it desirable or good.

> My point is that even if it were sometimes necessary, any incidental benefits derived from it do not suddenly make it desirable or good.

I agree.

Agreed we should ban people from war.

Nothing wrong with porn or gambling. Makes me want to make bets involving porn

A part of me agrees with the statement. But how do you gauge what kind of an effect (negative, specifically) porn consumption has? Excessive usage does affect an individuals life negatively. What about minimal to moderate usage?

I suppose in many ways it's similar to alcohol. The ones who can handle their booze and drink responsibly have no issues.

I know that you haven't made any explicit statement about whether pornography should be banned. According to you, what would an ideal solution to this problem look like?

Sex is the "meaning of life".

Except porn isn't sex. (Porn is what people resort to when they can't get sex.)