Fleshbot notes a new ABC story on the terrifying evils of sex addition, er, internet porn. The article makes some classic, bad moves, like unproblematically describing behaviors as addiction, demonizing nonmainstream sex, conflating images and bodies, and ignoring the positive aspects of cybersex.
Try some of the language, which is halfway to the Gothic:
But for some who are enticed to open these cyber doors, one click can ruin their lives."I thought it was just a recreational thing that I could do on my own, but it cost me everything," said Michael Leahy.
He told 20/20 that he kept his habit a secret from his wife, Patti Onorato, for 14 years. But eventually his life came crashing down, just like that of an alcoholic hitting rock bottom. In this case, though, the drug of choice was cyberporn.
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(If you don't recognize the image attached to this post, click on it to get the full glory of Time's horrendous article. FAIR does a good job on it.)
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