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Which Western Taboos do you agree with? (3 Viewers)

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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest

5. Bestiality
6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography

8. Eating dogs
9. Eating horses
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia

14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children
18. Gambling
19. BDSM
20. Farting
 

Lachycharts

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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest
5. Bestiality
6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography

8. Eating dogs - WTF?
9. Eating horses - WTF?
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia

14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children

18. Gambling
19. BDSM
20. Farting
 

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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest
5. Bestiality
6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography

8. Eating dogs - WTF?
9. Eating horses - WTF?
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia

14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children

18. Gambling
19. BDSM
20. Farting
What do you mean 'WTF?', do you eat meat?
 

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Being a homosexual myself, I find it very disheartening that it is up there with taboo's like necrophilia, child pornography and Cannibalism.

Should we opt for an updated list...?

Not just for my exception but things like Nudity and farting are natural so there not technically a taboo.

I find taboos to be more of the hardcore stuff. Not just in regular society.
 

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Being a homosexual myself, I find it very disheartening that it is up there with taboo's like necrophilia, child pornography and Cannibalism.

Should we opt for an updated list...?

Not just for my exception but things like Nudity and farting are natural so there not technically a taboo.

I find taboos to be more of the hardcore stuff. Not just in regular society.

  • taboos plural
If there is a taboo on a subject or activity, it is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive.

Many people, not including myself, find homosexuality embarrassing and offensive, therefore it does qualify as a Western taboo along with necrophilia and cannibalism.

The same applies for farting and nudity. I agree they are quite trivial in comparison to some of the others on that list, but some people might not agree.
 

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  • taboos plural
If there is a taboo on a subject or activity, it is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive.
Question mark over the red bit? If somebody doesn't like what someone does it can be a moral objection, but a taboo is something that is socially unacceptable to talk about.
 
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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest
5. Bestiality

6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography
8. Eating Dogs
9. Eating horses
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia
14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children
18. Gambling*
19. BDSM
20. Farting
Note that it is regarding what is "morally wrong", however that is defined. I'm judging along the lines of a concensus that "wrong" actions directly and/or indirectly propogate harm within society (extending to other species) which can include economic inefficency. Noting though, i don't think that many of those actions should be illegal (I support well-reasoned drug legalisation for soft substances etc).

*While the liberal inside me thinks gambling is perfectly acceptable between consenting and sound-minded adults, it simply propogates a culture of economic irrationality, greed and ultimately inefficency- which fits my definition of "wrong". Though it should be legal, we need far more regulation in this area.

Not to confuse you all, but to get philosophical I would call this way of ethical thinking "fake morality". It is created because our species has the mental capacity to envisage rules and ideals about acceptable living, however in the truest sense of the cosmos I am a nihilist. These thoughts are idealistic but not 'real'- they exist within our minds and will no longer exist in 5 Billion years when our sun implodes and destroys all living life in the Solar System.

Though it could be well reasoned that their essential nature in aiding our living is vital, it doesn't equate to objective truth.
 
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1. Prostitution (exploiting your own body is immoral)
2. Adultery (meh)
3. Illegal drugs (some are because they show a blatant lack of respect for one's own body. Pot is okay though, I mean every now and then.)
4. Incest (really gross, but I don't think immoral)
5. Bestiality (crossed the line)
6. Pornography (Maybe a little bit immoral)
7. Child Pornography (Very wrong indeed. Not the viewing but the taking of the photos. Maybe a drawing of a child wouldn't be so bad... do child porn wierdos like that too?)
8. Eating dogs
9. Eating horses
10. Homosexuality (it's natural in my opinion, animals do it too. Not to mention that it doesn't hurt anyone.)
11. Nudity (are you serious? who cares)
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia
14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing (just stupid, not really immoral)
16. Casual sex (sex should be a 'big deal', we're not animals. It should be an expression of love not uncontrolled horniness)
17. Sex with children
18. Gambling (I hate gambling, though I don't think it's immoral)
19. BDSM (wierd, but what goes on between two consenting adults is not my business)
20. Farting (gross, I wouldn't go as far to say immoral)
 

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ptrgrgry;4841588 [B said:
7. Child Pornography [/B](Very wrong indeed. Not the viewing but the taking of the photos. Maybe a drawing of a child wouldn't be so bad... do child porn wierdos like that too?)
Wouldnt the producing of it be covered under the "sex with children" moral? as for drawings, well someone must like it, otherwise it wouldnt exist. I have never thought about it though if the pedos who like the real child porn stuff could be weaned onto drawings and such that would be much better.

16. Casual sex (sex should be a 'big deal', we're not animals. It should be an expression of love not uncontrolled horniness)
19. BDSM (wierd, but what goes on between two consenting adults is not my business)
These two seem contradictory. Shouldnt casual sex fall under the "what goes on between two consenting adults is not my business" also? We are human animals, we have biological needs and desires and theres nothing wrong with fulfilling them as long as both parties are old enough and agree.
 

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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest
5. Bestiality
6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography(Consent is an issue)
8. Eating dogs
9. Eating horses
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia
14. Asking people their income(Why does it matter?!?!)
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children
18. Gambling
19. BDSM
20. Farting(Just a personal thing on this, I don't care when/where you do it, just don't do it near me. Because I do the same for you!)
 

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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest
5. Bestiality
6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography
8. Eating dogs
9. Eating horses
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia
14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children
18. Gambling
19. BDSM
20. Farting
 

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I do not see how I, or anyone else has the right to claim that any of these are morally incorrect, thus, I bold none, the one's that I have underlined, although not 'wrong' in all circumstances, or viable for having my personal qualms with them imposed upon anyone else who practices them, should remain illegal, explainations will follow.

1. Prostitution - We do not all value sex in the same way, the sooner society comes to terms with that, the better. I do, however believe that some form of governing body has to preside over this profession to ensure that prostitutes are not taken advantage of.

2. Adultery - Mariages can be open relationships too. Studies have proven that this is in fact very beneficial to the relationships lasting. Also, there are many situations where Adultery is understandable (Ie: a man belives, after marriage that he might actually have been gay and not realised).

3. Illegal drugs - The government has no right to make paternalistic value jusgements on what people can and can't do to themselves.

4. Incest - Love is love. Though there should definately be institutions in place to educate about the risks involved in incestuous reproduction.

5. Bestiality - This is one I am not too sure about... morally, I cannot claim it is wrong, assuming consent by all parties... Realistily, this is quite difficult to assure when the human is the one who has initiated the sexual relationship.

6. Pornography - It's what the internet is for... It's what makes the world go round XD

7. Child Pornography - Another one that makes me unsure... child pornography in itself I see no problem with... the problem lies in the question of consent and understanding/abillity to give meaningful and informed consent... I think that in practice, the risks outweigh the benefits, and it really should remain illegal. Drawn child pornography however statistically protects children, and entirely morally sound.

8. Eating dogs - Dogs are no different to any other animals

9. Eating horses - Horses are no different to any other animals

10. Homosexuality - Love is love. More education is however still required to inform about the increased risks of anal sex versus vaginal sex, also children need to understand the social impacts of comming out of the closet before they make the decision to.

11. Nudity - Except when it's cold XD The human body is a beautiful thing, in all it's forms, fit or otherwise. I am pro-nudity :3

12. Cannibalism - Humans are no different to any other animals.

13. Necrophilia - As many religeons do not allow for Necrophilia, it cannot reign free, but should certainly permitted when the owner of the corpse gives written permission prior to death.

14. Asking people their income - Seriously...? Of course this is morally acceptable... if they don't want to tell you, they are allowed to say so XD

15. Swearing - Language is a tool for concealing the truth. The closer our language reflects our emotions, the better. Curses are a beautiful thing, and one of the most expressive ways of using language.

16. Casual sex - Not only morally accetable but physically, sexually and psycologically beneficial.

17. Sex with children - Love is love, but ensuring that children are not being taken advantage of, and are making informed decisions without the influence of any sort of coersion is an unrealistic dream. Thus, it should remain illegal unless there is a better way to ensure childrens safety without a blanket aproach to their sexual freedom.

18. Gambling - Again, the government has no right to place their value judgements of goods or services above ours as consumers. LEt people use their hard earned money as they see fit.

19. BDSM - BDSM can create incredibly stong bonds between lovers, and help release pent-up emotions. More education is required however about the safety of it... Too many people have died needlessly from stupidity or carelessness during BDSM sex. although it is enjoyable, people do need to keep in mind that it can be potentially dangerous.

20. Farting - OMG farting is sooo gross! Anyone who farts should die! :p
 

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1. Prostitution
2. Adultery
3. Illegal drugs
4. Incest
5. Bestiality
6. Pornography
7. Child Pornography
8. Eating dogs
9. Eating horses
10. Homosexuality
11. Nudity
12. Cannibalism
13. Necrophilia
14. Asking people their income
15. Swearing
16. Casual sex
17. Sex with children
18. Gambling
19. BDSM
20. Farting
 

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