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08/06/2012
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Contributor: TheirPet TheirPet
I was taken aback the first time it happened mainly because I didn't have a good response to that. I mean normally when someone says they're a rocket scientist or something you say, "Oh, you must be really smart!" or if they're a baker you say something like, "I love cake!" but it's hard to come up with a good, polite response to someone working in an adult industry.

Now I know a few people that have worked in various adult industries and I'm a bit more relaxed when it's brought up but it's still hard to find something to say other then, "Oh, all right."
08/06/2012
Contributor: Ms. N Ms. N
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Would you be completely thrown back or take offense if they said they were in the adult industry?
If I met them in the quiet, small town where I live, I would be extremely surprised, but I would probably say, "Awesome!"
08/06/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Would you be completely thrown back or take offense if they said they were in the adult industry?
I'd probably say something that "That is awesome! I love porn. Want to see my dildo collection?"
08/06/2012
Contributor: Rin (aka Nire) Rin (aka Nire)
I'd probably be a little shocked or surprised, but I wouldn't take any offense. I love the adult industry, from the toys to the books to the videos, and being offended that someone I know is employed in something I love would just be completely silly.

Odds are, once I was over the initial surprise, I'd probably get all fangirl-chatty and drive the person up the wall with questions.
08/06/2012
Contributor: SMichelle SMichelle
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Would you be completely thrown back or take offense if they said they were in the adult industry?
Why would I take offense to that? I'd probably say the same thing I say anytime anyone tells me what they do -- "oh, that's cool."
08/06/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I think it would be hypocritical of me if I did; there are many dozen of layers within the industry and it takes all kinds of people to make it work - not just those who like to be paid to fuck.
08/06/2012
Contributor: Errant Venture Errant Venture
I'd be intrigued, because it's an ... interesting subset of the film industry, but I wouldn't be offended. Maybe a little surprised, but not completely taken aback.
08/07/2012
Contributor: js250 js250
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Originally posted by Ansley
I think it would be hypocritical of me if I did; there are many dozen of layers within the industry and it takes all kinds of people to make it work - not just those who like to be paid to fuck.
Exactly!!! And each and every one of us who has written a review for a sex toy or piece of lingerie is doing work in the adult industry. This is NOT a G rated site for the kids, the toys are for adult sexual pleasure.

So...fellow members of the adult industry, why would WE be shocked? We are working in it as well--otherwise we would not be so concerned about maintaining our privacy and hiding our real identities. We would also talk about this to everyone from fellow church members to your child's teacher. We would add this to our facebook accounts and resume's when job hunting.
08/07/2012
Contributor: lineswecast lineswecast
I would maybe be a little surprised (I've never known anyone who was - at least publicly!), but I would be so interested and want to know about their job!
08/07/2012
Contributor: Billie Bones Billie Bones
I've known a few sex workers so I don't think I would be surprised. I might be a little surprised if it was someone who seemed more conservative but I'd be even more excited about that.
08/09/2012
Contributor: XxXxX XxXxX
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Originally posted by Beck
I'd probably say something that "That is awesome! I love porn. Want to see my dildo collection?"
Haha I love that reply! And I would totally want to see it too!
08/10/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Haha I love that reply! And I would totally want to see it too!
I'd pull it out and likely send you home with some too. I have a collection of unused too.
08/10/2012
Contributor: BG529 BG529
I would think that was soo neat!
08/10/2012
Contributor: Ganconagh Ganconagh
No, but I would have lots of questions that i would love to ask
08/10/2012
Contributor: travelnurse travelnurse
I have met several individuals working in the industry, to me it wasn't any big deal but to some of my Coworkers in the ER it was a big deal. One of the individuals was really in your face about it like we were supposed to be in awe. I believe that she liked the shock value of it.
08/10/2012
Contributor: luvslukin luvslukin
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Would you be completely thrown back or take offense if they said they were in the adult industry?
Not at all. I'd be very curious.
08/11/2012
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Would you be completely thrown back or take offense if they said they were in the adult industry?
I've actually thought of saying I'm a reviewer for an adult website to see what kind of reaction I'd get.
08/12/2012
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
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Originally posted by TheirPet
I was taken aback the first time it happened mainly because I didn't have a good response to that. I mean normally when someone says they're a rocket scientist or something you say, "Oh, you must be really smart!" or if they're ... more
I'm with you there.
08/12/2012
Contributor: Errant Venture Errant Venture
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Originally posted by TheirPet
I was taken aback the first time it happened mainly because I didn't have a good response to that. I mean normally when someone says they're a rocket scientist or something you say, "Oh, you must be really smart!" or if they're ... more
How about 'I like porn'.

That, or 'would you like a pineapple?'
08/13/2012
Contributor: Sangsara Sangsara
Nope I am myself and know many. If you're talking sex trade workers that is but if you're talking strictly porn stars I'd want info!!!
08/14/2012
Contributor: XxXxX XxXxX
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Originally posted by edeneve
I've actually thought of saying I'm a reviewer for an adult website to see what kind of reaction I'd get.
Lmao, I can see it now...

you - " Oh I work as a review for an adult website "
them - " wow, How does that work"
you - " Oh you know, they send me free toys, some real crazy looking stuff, and then I do dirty, nasty things to myself with them, see how far I gan push the product, and then review back telling everyone every little detail about my trial."

them - ' jaw dropped, eyes wide...... "ummm, neat!?

I am going to have to try that one!
'
08/15/2012
Contributor: Boyfriend Boyfriend
I'd be a little surprised, but I wouldn't judge them.
08/15/2012
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
I think that's really cool and I'll try to know more about their career...same way I'd behave with other people.
08/15/2012
Contributor: SumFun75 SumFun75
No, I would smile, and wanna know all about it..
01/09/2013
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
i would be thrown, but not affended. i would ask questions, of course. but no disrespect. i like porn.
01/14/2013
Contributor: leilani leilani
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Originally posted by XxXxX
Would you be completely thrown back or take offense if they said they were in the adult industry?
i aactually know the answer to this "im a stripper" she siad and i responded. "whoa... do you really get to keep the lingerie?" and i know if porn or product testing were asked i would have the same thing... "soooo do you keep it?"
04/17/2013
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
surprised and curious
04/17/2013