Indeed, there may be parts of the spectrum of adult entertainment that we find offensive in their presentation of violent and sexist themes, just as these themes exist in some of our films, advertising, music videos and consumer products. But one cannot legislate for offence, or on one group’s definition of what is offensive – yet this seems to be exactly what fundamentalists wish us to do.
Tag: DSTV
How harmful is pornography really?
A response to Errol Naidoo’s letter on DStv’s proposed porn channel, by Kent Solomon (Secretary of the Free Society Institute)
Comment on DStv’s plan to introduce a porn channel
Has porn been proved to cause sexual violence, as they claim? No. Does our Bill of Rights enshrine freedom of expression? Yes. And has DStv put systems in place to prevent children from accessing its adult channels? That would be another yes.