Hah, I'm both for and against it. This ought to be fun!
What is your preferred media? - Drawn or written. I'm not really into videos.
What are your views on porn, in general? - For those old enough to handle it maturely and understand that it represents an unrealistic and gratuitous reflection of mankind, and not reality, it is a perfectly acceptable media form. As a general rule, I tend to only like the anime stuff - not the creepy kind with tentacles or whatever, but that style of art.
When did you start reading/watching/writing porn? - Reading - around freshman year in high school. It wasn't hard to get my hands on, lol. Watching - eh, once or twice as a sophomore. I was unimpressed. Writing - not long after reading it. And apparently, I'm good at it, too.
What type do you watch/read/write? - Usually, gay. I'm largely uninterested in heterosexual bedroom (or kitchen, or hot tub, or wherever) relationships, probably because my jerky friends wouldn't stop talking about theirs.
Why are you against it? - I find most of it vulgar and self-indulgent. 90% of porn shows men and women alike as five-second-seduction pieces of meat, and unrealistic expectations of sexual success implant themselves in impressionable (read: stupid) minds everywhere. There is such a small amount of porn with an interesting plot and well-executed sex scenes...I tend to roll my eyes when my friends try to get me into a new series, because I know what to expect.
Are there religious bases in your refusal to divulge? - To a certain degree. I'm Christian, and the Bible states that lustful practices are unhealthy and sinful. However, it also states that homosexuality is bad, and I'm a lesbian. No one's perfect.
Are there only certain types of porn that you are against? - I don't begrudge anyone their kinks...unless, of course, they're dangerous/unhealthy, such as bestiality or bloodplay. No, furries don't count. I'm not into furries myself, but if you are, just promise me you won't let it deteriorate into barnyard lovin' some late, lonely night. We don't have to share the things that get us hot under the collar, so as long as they respect the fact that I'm into ______, I'll respect the fact that they're into ______.
Do you feel that straight porn represents women, or even men, in an unrealistic way? - Yes; see my statements above.
Do you feel that porn is damaging to our youth? - Yes. I feel that it can damage their perception of the opposite gender (or the same; I'm in no place to judge). Like it or not, we are molded by the media we indulge in, and if you watch enough movies/read enough books that portray men as virile stallions and women as floozies, you'll start to believe it. There's a reason why porn is only sold to people eighteen or older, and I actually regret being able to get my hands on it when I was younger.
In your opinion, is porn a good way to bond? - If a couple is into it, sure, why not? Friends, on the other hand...uh, that seems kind of creepy. Why would you want to see that with your friends? How could you look them in the eye the next day if you messed your underwear around them?
How old are you? - Twenty-one.
What gender are you? -Female.
What is your sexual preference? - As I said above, I'm a lesbian.
What general area of the world are you in? - The USA.