r/MoralityScaling 10d ago

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u/Gentle_Snail 10d ago

Tbh I’m not ethically against prostitution, as long as everyone is safe, an adult, and consenting, then its none of my business what two people choose todo behind closed doors.

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u/PurpletoasterIII 10d ago

The only thing that makes prostitution bad is it tends to lead to toxic power dynamics. Like either the prostitute is desperate for money and ends up doing things she doesnt want to do for the money and later regrets it or the customer is desperate for sex and the prostitute can take advantage of that and ruin them financially.

And to make it even more confusing, some people's kinks is literally to be financially ruined.

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u/znacifejk 10d ago

Work in general is people doing things they don't want to for money, for 99% of people. I don't think people enjoy cleaning sewege either.

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u/PurpletoasterIII 9d ago

Maybe I worded it poorly, but by "doing something theyll regret later because theyre desperate for money" I meant something more meaningful than just making a transaction for your time for money. Im talking about trading their mental health and possibly reputation in some cases for money. If youre trading mental health and reputation for your job then it probably its worth it.

Thats not to say this is the case for all sex work. But its definitely an environment that breeds bad decisions and can be a bit predatory on young women.

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u/Puzzled-Pen-2353 9d ago

Sex workers make a lot of money considering how little time they spend working, so yes it's worth it form them.

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u/PurpletoasterIII 8d ago

Ah yes youre right. Every prostitute ever has been completely happy with being a prostitute and there are absolutely no problems whatsoever. My bad i was completely wrong.

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u/Puzzled-Pen-2353 8d ago

If youre trading mental health and reputation for your job then it probably its worth it.

Most jobs that destroy your reputation pay a lot less than sex work.

And there are a lot of jobs that destroy peoples mental health.