The Dangers of Sexting?

[DarkAlucard]

I don't really care at all, if you're brave enough to do it, just be mature enough to accept the consequences.

 

[Brane]

I do agree with the most of the points raised, I don't think it's acceptable to pass around nude photographs of someone, mainly because that person might not want everyone to see the photograph and also because I think it's downright inappropriate to send that type of imagery around. I mean if I woke one morning and saw a naked person in my inbox I'd be asking why the hell?

But texting in general, I don't there is anything wrong with it. And to be honest I believe it's pretty stupid to show those kind of things to another person, I mean aren't they kind of personal? If someone showed me a couple of those texts I'd be feeling downright weird with no idea what to do.

 

[Timbjerr]

I...really don't see the appeal in sending naughty pictures of yourself to other people...but then again, that's how I feel about sexuality in general, and I've recently realized that I'm just... different...in that regard as well. >_>

At least there's no physical harm to be had in sexting. Worst-case scenario, the poor kid gets humiliated and socially ostracized, but can chalk it up as just another life lesson learned. XD

 

[Throat]

Dumb teenagers will do dumb things, that's all, man.

 

[aruchan]

It's meh. It's like... another way for teens to act like idiots. It has no real dangers per se, except for violating child pornography laws if spread around, but it can cause extreme embarrassment and is a general litmus paper for an irresponsible, immature moron. :)

 

[OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire]

There have been reports of people commiting suicide after pics of them got spread when they sextexted her partner and then he spread it causing it to ruin her life to the point they had to commit suicide...it's sad that it happened but that person should have thought of the consequences...
Personally I think it's very dangerous as it can ruin one's whole future...

 

[Rogue planet]

I don't see what the big deal is. Yeah it can be pretty stupid if you don't really want everyone to see pictures of your naked body. But so what if they do? What if you lose your swimsuit at the beach, what if a group of boys/girls peeks into the school changing room? Uh oh now they've all seen your private parts, it's just your body. Yeah it would be a bit embarrassing, but it's not something that's impossible to deal with.

A girl I know did this before and the picture got sent around, now she just laughs about it. Some people take it way too seriously.

 

[Calamity]

I don't see that much of a truely dangerous threat to it, I mean yeah some idiot could end up having his 'special pic xox' seen around school and his social rep takes a bit of a beating. But I think he'd rather that than actual sex getting the girl pregnant (worst case scenario obv). Actually no, I think the worst case scenario for this is the persons parent checking their phone lol. At least they wouldn't do it again.

 

[locofredd]

Don't do this!!! If you have a girlfriend or boyfriend It would be better to haver real sexting and use protection ;)

 

[Dawn]

Maybe it's because I've never been interested in pornography, but seriously? If you're going to go throwing personally shameful info through the internet...

...

Maybe you deserve it when your reputation gets ruined? >.>

 

[Shining Raichu]

lol just in before the 30 day mark, nicely done.

If you're going to go throwing personally shameful info through the internet...

Maybe I'm just being picky with words here, but I don't really think it's a matter of shame, as sexuality is far from a shameful thing. The only issue is privacy. The images or sexual information in question are clearly meant for one set of eyes only, and while sexting isn't something I could ever see myself partaking in, if I were in the situation where compromising photos or sexually-explicit information about myself were made public, I would feel mortified and extremely embarrassed - also betrayed - but never ashamed.

 

[Dawn]

sexuality is far from a shameful thing

Your opinion doesn't really reflect how most people feel about sexuality...

I would think that whether something is shameful is entirely based on whether people feel shame over it. Not on whether one thinks it /should/ be.

And quite frankly, I'm in favor of it remaining somewhat shameful. Would seem to be the only thing making people keep their sex lives "private".

Given. I have a bias. I'm genophobic. c:

 

[Gymnotide]

I like sexting. It's good fun and makes everyone happy.
/troll

 

[Freedom Fighter N]

There have been a lot of stories lately on the current affairs shows in my local area warning of the dangers of 'sexting'.

I'm sure we all know what sexting is, but just to be completely patronising in case anyone doesn't - it is essentially provocative messaging via cell phone, which can range anywhere from text intended to arouse the recipient to sending nude or semi-nude pictures of oneself.

Sounds creepy as hell.

According to these TV reports, parents are growing increasingly concerned with this phenomenon because they believe that it will fuel teen sexual activity.

And teen sexual activity is bad because...?

To my mind, if teenagers wish to be sexually active, there isn't anything or anyone that's going to stop them - and this was going on long before the advent of cellular technology. I think common sense would dictate that sexting, despite weighing down the phone bill, is actually safer for teens than participating in actual sex.

Well, it's either condoms and pills or the phone bill. It's their choice.
[/quote]

Now these news stories are skewed toward parents, but most of the people here are in their teens and early twenties, so what are your views? Do you think there is really danger in sexting? Discuss.

Umm no. There isn't any danger. It's just stupid people who don't know how to conceal it well.

 

[Shining Raichu]

Your opinion doesn't really reflect how most people feel about sexuality...

I would think that whether something is shameful is entirely based on whether people feel shame over it. Not on whether one thinks it /should/ be.

And quite frankly, I'm in favor of it remaining somewhat shameful. Would seem to be the only thing making people keep their sex lives "private".

Given. I have a bias. I'm genophobic. c:

lol if people found sex or sexuality shameful, they wouldn't partake. Sex is kept private because it's a private thing; it's understood that it's something that's meant to be private, but not because people are ashamed of it. It's human and normal, and I realise I can't speak for everybody but I think it's fairly understood.

Shame is about things that are wrong or unnatural. Shame is a negative feeling, I can't imagine anything sexual ever being responsible for that. Except things like sexual assault, but that's going WAY off-topic.

 

[Twilight-kun]

if you LIKE the person...I'd guess its okay, but if you don't know them...

although I'm a little bit of a nymph online (As Freedom Fighter N can confirm) I don't really care, I am who I am and I don't change for nobody ^_^

 

[Dawn]

lol if people found sex or sexuality shameful, they wouldn't partake.

Not even remotely true. People do shameful things all the time.

Sex is kept private because it's a private thing; it's understood that it's something that's meant to be private

And why is it understood that it's a private thing? Because it's widely thought to be shameful to have others find out.

A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
- she was hot with shame
- he felt a pang of shame at telling Alice a lie

A loss of respect or esteem; dishonor
- the incident had brought shame on his family

Used to reprove someone for something of which they should be ashamed
- shame on you for hitting a woman
- for shame, brother!

A regrettable or unfortunate situation or action
- it is a shame that they are not better known

A person, action, or situation that brings a loss of respect or honor
- ignorance of Latin would be a disgrace and a shame to any public man

You'll find that the second, fourth, and fifth definition are most direct, while the other ones are a little less in context.

 

[███]

This Makes Me Wonder What Ever Happened To That Saying Or Something Like That: "In Life You Make Your Own Decisions, Not Anyone Else.

But Over I Agree With The Second Post Made On Here.

It's internet porn, except it's with people you know!

Joking aside, I think there's a big risk. Let's say you take a picture of your private area, and your receiver decides to be a dick and show it to his/her's friends. Or spread it on the internet, which can potentially ruin your social life.

So, sexting is bad. I'd like to see a reason for why it's good, or acceptable in anyway.

 

[Merzbau]

What do I care if a bunch of undersexed high school kids are sending dirty pictures to each other? I don't.

Sexting isn't any problem at all here, it's that we're continuing to raise generations of kids that learn from the adults that sexuality is an act of conquest, that getting things like nudey pictures or sexual favors is like finding hidden treasure or getting a rare card in your pack of trading cards. There's nothing wrong with any two consenting people of sufficient emotional maturity expressing their sexuality to one another. When you get these kids treating sexual acts as a commodity, a thing that, especially in women, is supposedly scarce, boys show off their actions like they've just found the Ark of the Covenant - well, yeah. In this kind of sex-as-capital culture, they have.

 

[Rogue planet]

And why is it understood that it's a private thing? Because it's widely thought to be shameful to have others find out.

I don't know where you live, but it's certainly not very similar to anywhere I've lived. Embarassing? Maybe for some. Shameful, no. I've never heard of or seen anyone suggest that sex is shameful in any way. Maybe some prudes think so, but it's not "widely thought".