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If prostitution was legal, would you?

Posted: 2004-02-05 02:52am
by Drewcifer
Assume that it's completely legal, and relatively safe (like the upscale places in Nevada, not in a van down by the river).

Although it's crossed my mind in the midst of long dry spells, I don't think that I ever would unless I end up old and single. I appreciate the simplicity of the transaction but I think I'd feel ashamed afterwards, like I should be able to get a date in a more traditional matter (like spending the money on dinners and flowers). That, and it'd be hard to explain your past to a potential future wife. "Oh baby, before you, it was hookers, whores and harlots, but now you're the only one for me..."

Posted: 2004-02-05 03:02am
by Rogue 9
Lets hang a resounding NO on that one, shall we?

Posted: 2004-02-05 03:05am
by SyntaxVorlon
I don't know.
Maybe maybe not, it would depend on my fiscal status, if I had money say. And if I was really already trying to get into some other woman's pant's free of charge, as in a relationship.
If 1 and not 2 there is a higher likelyhood.
And if 2, 1 cannot be true either way.

Posted: 2004-02-05 03:23am
by Mlenk
I would if I was a virgin that knew I would die before the day is over and that there is no way in hell I could score without having to pay someone.

Posted: 2004-02-05 03:24am
by Sarevok
NO.

Posted: 2004-02-05 03:45am
by Darth Fanboy
It is in Nevada, and if I wasnt involved at the time, I might indulge just to avoid potential atatched strings.

how much are we talking in terms of spending?

Posted: 2004-02-05 04:00am
by EmperorMing
Did it when I was in the military. Wouldn't bother me to do it again.

Especially during a dry spell when you want it and don't feel like playing games.

However, I would prefer taking someone out and spending the same money on them.

Posted: 2004-02-05 04:31am
by Gandalf
I sure as hell wouldn't. I'm still of the old world belief that sex is a very significant act of love and such.

Posted: 2004-02-05 04:45am
by InnerBrat
If it was safe enough I might DO it.

Posted: 2004-02-05 04:53am
by Superman
The brothels in Nevada are legal. And it's well over 2,000 dollars...

Posted: 2004-02-05 04:55am
by beyond hope
no.

Posted: 2004-02-05 04:59am
by Spanky The Dolphin
No.

Posted: 2004-02-05 05:38am
by Metrion Cascade
Does this question also cover those who would consider joining the profession rather than patronizing it? :lol:

I'd probalby do neither unless I had the opportunity to pay for a night with Rye, but supposedly some more upscale escorts do get somewhat emotionally involved with their clients. I fail to see the emotional difference between a hooker and any one night stand.

Posted: 2004-02-05 06:30am
by Rye
Metrion Cascade wrote:Does this question also cover those who would consider joining the profession rather than patronizing it? :lol:

I'd probalby do neither unless I had the opportunity to pay for a night with Rye, but supposedly some more upscale escorts do get somewhat emotionally involved with their clients. I fail to see the emotional difference between a hooker and any one night stand.
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

I'd consider it, might be useful to fulfil orgy or threesome fantasies, that kind of thing.

Posted: 2004-02-05 06:44am
by jenat-lai
*if prostitution was legal*

It is in Sydney Australia. Technically. Thanks to a law change bought about by premier Bob Carr. It's a "Service" now which he can tax. There's brothels advertised in the daily newspaper here, and late night/early morning on TV too. actually I think theyre only alowed to advertise from like 1am to 4am... but the newspaper ads are there.

Posted: 2004-02-05 06:46am
by InnerBrat
I'd have to add, sorry:

More than legal. It'd have to be safe. As in, reliable contraception that didn't fuck up my body and no risk of disease.

Posted: 2004-02-05 06:49am
by Spanky The Dolphin
Personally, I'd rather get married than see a whore.

Posted: 2004-02-05 07:13am
by His Divine Shadow
It's legal and no.

Posted: 2004-02-05 07:24am
by Admiral Valdemar
No. Not only is it morally unjust to my mind, it helps fund bad people linked to it as well and as a hygienic student I know very well what type of STDs can get around, even if the subjects are supposedly clean.

Posted: 2004-02-05 07:42am
by Col. Crackpot
i'm married and even if i wasn't.... most likely not. The thought of sharing woman with the population of the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area is somewhat disturbing. Paying $2000 for it is ludicris.

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Posted: 2004-02-05 09:00am
by Sporkzen
I would NOT, for one simple reason. I wouldnt drink from a glass that the whole local metropolitan area has put their lips on, so why would i do the deed with a hooker that done fucked the whole population. heh

Posted: 2004-02-05 09:07am
by Rye
Admiral Valdemar wrote:No. Not only is it morally unjust to my mind,
Why is it? You're just paying them for the use of their body for a while, just like in hiring them for any kind of physical work.
it helps fund bad people linked to it
Shouldn't be a problem if it's government regulated.
as well and as a hygienic student I know very well what type of STDs can get around, even if the subjects are supposedly clean.
Same applies to porn.

Posted: 2004-02-05 09:24am
by Admiral Valdemar
Rye wrote: Why is it? You're just paying them for the use of their body for a while, just like in hiring them for any kind of physical work.
They're usually doing that not because they want to but because they have no choice.
Shouldn't be a problem if it's government regulated.
That doesn't mean the entire prostitution ring will be clean as a whistle, there will always be the criminal exploitation especially in this area like with drug dealing.
Same applies to porn.
What the...

Porn stars, if that's what you're referring to, don't fuck entire cities for a living (though many would like them to). It's also a lot stricter on health and image than any prossie and I wouldn't sink as low as to pay for sex anyway. That's really just sad when you have to do that in the first place.

Re: If prostitution was legal, would you?

Posted: 2004-02-05 10:04am
by Gil Hamilton
Drewcifer wrote:Assume that it's completely legal, and relatively safe (like the upscale places in Nevada, not in a van down by the river).
I should hope so. Sex with Chris Farley would suck. :x



Anyway, if prostitution was legal and completely safe, not chance of getting her preggers or me getting the VDs? Probably not, if I really wanted it, I've got people who'd sleep with me who I don't have to pay for the service. Why pay for the slap and tickle if I could get it for free? Hot girls too, just in case you are wondering.

Posted: 2004-02-05 10:11am
by Ghost Rider
Eh, I have fuck-buddies...who's entire view of our relationship is to occasionally have sex because we're both stressed and want to have fun.

So no, no reason to :D .