Interesting points ...
Oblesklk's post is right on! Well stated!
Neutron, you'd be suprised at how any one of us can change things, even with one little post on a Web site. And even if you don't agree with that, it's always wise to be aware of what one posts and to take responsibility for it if it ever becomes an issue. You have more influence than you may think. Still, your points are well taken and I assume, generally accurate nonethess.
I also agree with Prime's post that, "onscreen personalities do matter to some people. That in itself should be enuf." He goes on to clarify the point pretty well.
Prime goes on to see both sides of this issue quite accurately in that yes, ALL models whether or not they are amateurs, SHOULD realize that what they do could adversely effect them later on. But I also believe that ALL producers of media should understand the delicacies of human nature and take the appropriate responsibility for THEIR part in having these women in their productions.
One could argue, to some degree, that producers cajole models into making "adult" videos. For anyone who has any experience in producing adult content, THEY usually are pretty well aware of those women who are the most vulnerable. As a "group" we should act as responsible as we can about it.
Mimi's post appears to be a firsthand account of what can happen in an adverse way on the Net. If Mimi were to call on me to consider her feelings about something, I wouldn't just ignore her feelings and act like a jerk about it. I'd choose to respect what she has to say and act accordingly. Period.
Mimi's following point should be well heeded. As she stated, "Many of us use the net to expand our real life experiences and friendships, so there is no reason WHY it should not be taken seriously." I agree with that!
CitY of MicA's point of people recognizing those of us in the "adult" world is an interesting one. Think about it. I would point out that anyone who might recognize any of us as part of the adult world are in the adult world themselves, as voyeurs at the very least, so ...
Some of my friends and neighbors sort of know of where most of my money currently comes from because of rumors. Some of them know because I've shared it with them. My accountant and the IRS knows because I pay my taxes on the income that I make from it. And most of my family knows because I've told them. And of course my wife knows because she is anonymously involved in our business together as both a model and a producer.
Still, it's a tricky thing, being part of the adult entertainment business. It can even be a tricky thing participating in a tickling forum like this one. Especially because of the handles that most of us use, it is obvious that not very many of us want to broadcast what we do.
How many of us would invite our neighbors, business associates or acquaintances to our place to look over our shoulders to see what we do and/or write?
Okay, okay, I'm not talking about you folks who have wild tickle parties in your back yard and could care less about what people may think!