[mc32]

I think because in many cases porn can be exploitative and can perpetuate stereotypes of aggression in sex and set unrealistic expectations for many people who then develop complexes.

It's a complex issue. On the one hand sex is natural, on the other hand the way it's portrayed can have major influence on how young adults (and even mature adults) view sex which can be loving and consensual to violent and unrealistic. And it can lead some to objectifying people.

[ethanbond]

Yes, I agree. It can. Just like film can encourage aggressive behavior. Or video games or music or fashion or art literally anything.

But to act like none of those can equivalently be used for good is pretty unfair.

[mc32]

If it didn't, advertising would not work. I take that it works because companies spend billions trying to persuade people and do via advertising.