Zdnet and CNN reported (CNN comparison shows that all the major sports combined (MLB,NBA,NFL) do not bring in as much revenue!) the following statistics about the porn industry:
Global $57 bln, US $12 bln. Internet $2.5 bln, 4.2 mln Internet sites peddle porn, and they contain 372 mln images. 72 mln unique visitors visit porn sites over the span of 12 months.
Points of concern:
(i)Porn is addictive: while some people may think it is an innocent harmless activity, studies and anectodal evidence shows that people actually do get addicted and find it very difficult to quit. We all know those other activities (smoking, drugs) that to some were once cool, but which now they would give anything to stop.
(ii) Minors, being the consumers of tomorrow are now being targeted. It is reported that the average age at which a child is introduced to porn is 11 years!
(iii)Women, who traditionally are “more” decent than men, are increasingly turning to porn, despite the clear “women debasement” nature that most porn takes. In seeking freedom and “doing what a man can do”, they lose one of the desireable qualities men seek in women. Gurls, guys will hang out with you and even watch porn with you, but when its time to settle down, do not be surprised if a guy seeks out a “less experienced” woman!
Kenyans, as usual, and with their perfected “copy and paste” consumption of western content and “culture” (the west has no culture people, do not abandon what is good for cotton candy!), are just sitting ducks, In the west there are at least enforecable laws and groups dedicated to sensitize people to the problems. In Kenya there seems to be no interest in this matter.
