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I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
What do you think about them?
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
How much would you charge?
Have you ever paid for sex?

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
Nope, at least not in most of the country
What do you think about them?
I don't...
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Probably...
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Don't know, never thought about it.
How much would you charge?
See above
Have you ever paid for sex?
Nope

It's legal and a recognised profession in Germany.
Here in Ireland, it's not exactly illegal, but not entirely legal either. I think it's a shame, all that does really is hurting the women working in the profession, adding unnecessary problems to an already difficult life. I wouls be in favour of legalising it, regulating it, making health checked mandatory, and giving the women working as prostitutes the same social and material recognition as any other profession.

I learned a very important thing this year: Everyone's a whore if the price is right.

As for prostitution laws here? I actually have no idea. All I know is Willy Picton keeps chopping them up and feeding them to his pigs. Wow, he's a creepy man. I wish I could help all the women on the street, but once you're in, it's tough to get out. The best plan is to keep them out in the first place.

1) its in the books but its more of a case by case thing
2) I've had sex for less money so I'd say they charge too much and need help
3) no they should be hounded by lynch mobs!:p what kind of question is that?
4) I think I'd quit pretty quickly...I mean unless its not that bad for guys
5) depends but I guess I'd charge about £55 an hour though I'd settle for less
6) I'm a straight guy, why do you think women allow us to exist?

Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

really? why?

It's legal and a recognised profession in Germany.
Here in Ireland, it's not exactly illegal, but not entirely legal either. I think it's a shame, all that does really is hurting the women working in the profession, adding unnecessary problems to an already difficult life. I wouls be in favour of legalising it, regulating it, making health checked mandatory, and giving the women working as prostitutes the same social and material recognition as any other profession.

As odd as it might sound that are women who like being a whore and get paid is just a bonus.

As odd as it might sound that are women who like being a whore and get paid is just a bonus.

No doubt. And like any other worker, I think these women ought to have legal protection from being exploited by pimps, they should have health checkups available, they should be able to unionise and they should be able to get all the usual benefits of any other tax payer.

they should be able to unionise

can you imagine how much power that union would have over politicians :eek:

I want to know what y'all think about the world's oldest profession.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
In the U.S. only one of 50 states has legalized prostitution: Nevada, where it isn't legal near Las Vegas and Reno. The brothels in Nevada are highly regulated (read "Brothel: Mustang Ranch and Its Women" for an extremely interesting look at this system). In many other areas of the country, prostitutes often aren't prosecuted (see former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's call girl), while johns (the people who frequent prostitutes) and pimps (the people who manage the prostitutes) are more likely to be prosecuted. Even then, though, prostitution is fairly low on the list of law enforcement priorities.

What do you think about them?
I think prostitution should be legalized and regulated, just like most drugs and other ways that consenting adults do "sinful" things.

In your opinion should they be treated with more respect?
Yes, absolutely, just like any other professional.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
If it weren't so dangerous (threats of violence and prosecution that accompany the illegality), it wouldn't be so high-pressure.

How much would you charge?
I'd like to think I'd be a fairly well-paid prostitute if I chose that profession, but I don't think ANYONE wants to be or believes they would be on the low end of their career totem pole.

Have you ever paid for sex?
No. But I'm also a girl, so that question is much less applicable to me than to men.

can you imagine how much power that union would have over politicians :eek:

Not all that much, why?

Not all that much, why?

well lets say they get corrupt and start blackmailing every politician who has ever existed ever

why do I have to explain my jokes : (

Here you can see how much you can charge:

http://hellarity.us/in-bed/

well lets say they get corrupt and start blackmailing every politician who has ever existed ever

why do I have to explain my jokes : (

I don't get how they would get to blackmail them... if it's legal, shouldn't politicians also be allowed to partake if they wish? :confused:

I don't get how they would get to blackmail them... if it's legal, shouldn't politicians also be allowed to partake if they wish?

Having an affair is legal. Look at Bill Clinton.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.
Please don't call us "ya'all."

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
No, it is not.
What do you think about them?
I don't, much. I think they're people trying to pay the bills, just like most of the rest of us.
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Yes, definitely. Being a prostitute does not make one a bad person.
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
I dunno, I've never tried and there isn't much of a market for male prostitutes anyway.
How much would you charge?
I don't know what the going rate is, so I couldn't say.
Have you ever paid for sex?
No, but I thought about doing so as a teenager.

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.
Wow. That's good. Hopefully that'll make it a more safe occupation.

No doubt. And like any other worker, I think these women ought to have legal protection from being exploited by pimps, they should have health checkups available, they should be able to unionise and they should be able to get all the usual benefits of any other tax payer.

I predict that as soon as it's legalized, they will unionize very rapidly. And that's for the better.

Having an affair is legal. Look at Bill Clinton.

In fairness, I never understood why the whole of the US got their knickers in a twist about that... so he had an affair. So what?
Jeez, if Germans threw that kind of a fuss every time one of their politicians has an affair, or a divorce, or a re-marriage, we'd never get anything done.

I predict that as soon as it's legalized, they will unionize very rapidly. And that's for the better.

Well, they did in Germany. Which is how they managed the step between "legal and suffered" to "recognies profession with full rights". The feminist movement was heavily involved and helped a lot, giving them a platform in their newspapers, publications and TV programs.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
What do you think about them?
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
How much would you charge?
Have you ever paid for sex?

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

1. It is illegal to prostitute in most of the U.S. Prostitution is legal with some restrictions in Nevada.
2. I have no more feeling about prostitutes in general than I do about, say, store managers in general.
3. I think respect should hinge on the person and not their occupation.
4. I'm not sure what you're asking. Could I deal with? Probably. Would I? No.
5. Barring something like a medical emergency involving someone I love and no other way to get money, there isn't enough money to make it worth it.
6. No. I don't think less of anyone who has, but I have not and would not.

Please don't call us "ya'all."


No, it is not.

I don't, much. I think they're people trying to pay the bills, just like most of the rest of us.

Yes, definitely. Being a prostitute does not make one a bad person.

I dunno, I've never tried and there isn't much of a market for male prostitutes anyway.

I don't know what the going rate is, so I couldn't say.

No, but I thought about doing so as a teenager.


Wow. That's good. Hopefully that'll make it a more safe occupation.

Just to point out, your location says California, so in some parts of your country (U.S.A.) it is indeed legal.

I think it's a shame, all that does really is hurting the women working in the profession, adding unnecessary problems to an already difficult life. I wouls be in favour of legalising it, regulating it, making health checked mandatory, and giving the women working as prostitutes the same social and material recognition as any other profession.

/\ All of this. Prostitution is one of the areas in which I really disagree with many feminists. I think it should be legal, regulated and shameless. If a woman has a right to make choices about her body like having an abortion, she has a right to use it to pay the bills.

I dunno, I've never tried and there isn't much of a market for male prostitutes anyway.

Do you mean there isn't much of a market for male prostitutes who only have sex with women?

/\ All of this. Prostitution is one of the areas in which I really disagree with many feminists. I think it should be legal, regulated and shameless. If a woman has a right to make choices about her body like having an abortion, she has a right to use it to pay the bills.


You know, it's funny how the feminist movement in Germany fought for equal rights for prostitutes (most of them being women, after all), whereas in the US, they seem to be fighting against them.
Another one of those things I'll probably never understand...

You know, it's funny how the feminist movement in Germany fought for equal rights for prostitutes (most of them being women, after all), whereas in the US, they seem to be fighting against them.
Another one of those things I'll probably never understand...

Some extreme feminists seem to be of the "we know what's oppressing you better than you do, and for your own protection we've written a list of things you can't do" mentality, which just ruins it for everyone.

1) No, its illegal, I live in the U.S. Thogh prostitution should be legal.
2) Depends, If they're tryin to pay bills/make a living, I consider them to be a productive member of society providing a wanted (though wrongly illegal) service. If they're tryin to support an addiction, (drugs, gambling, etc.) then i just feel sorry for them.
3) Yes they need more respect. They are providing a service to the community, and the money they make gets spent on other goods/services. Prostitution, is like any other profession, there are those that do it well, and there are cheap $50 hookers.
4) Dunno, never tried it, prob never will. But if ever developed a nasty meth habit, I probably would become a prostitute, after I exhausted all other means to get cash. So yeah, i probably could handle the pressure of being a man whore.
5)I like to thiink im decent in bed, 200/hr.
6) No i haven't, but when I go to Amsterdam, you bet i will.

Heres my 2 cents,
Women (and men) who prostitute themselves, where it is illegal, are at the mercy of their pimps and clients.
If a client beats up a prostitute during sex, do u think they (the hooker) will get the police involved? Hell no. They will just take the beating and the money, and hope their pimp kicks the shit out of the scumbag client.
If a prostitute is attacked by his/her pimp, they cant do anything but take the beating if they wanna keep working.

If the government legalizewd and kept prostitution under strict regulation (as is done in Amsterdam), several things would happen.
1) The occupation would become much safer for the prostitutes, as they are now protected from harm by the government from clients and would be pimps.
2) The government would ensure through mandatory testing that all prostitutes are STD free, making it much safer to indulge in a prostitutes services.
3) We wouldn't have all these political sideshows of prostitution scandals (Spitzer anyone?).
4) And Finally, it would be much easier to keep an affair secret, as all you have to do is go to whorehouse and throw down some cash, and not have your lover calling the house. Also, if your spouse did find out, they could always get even and go get a prostitute of their own :fluffle:

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
In some places its legal. There are some red zones in some cities. everywhere its tolerated, usually involving some corruption.

What do you think about them?
I truly feel sorry for them, it must be a horrible life.

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Yes definitely.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
No, I dont think so.

Have you ever paid for sex?
No, never.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
What do you think about them?
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
How much would you charge?
Have you ever paid for sex?

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

-I live in Nevada, so yeah. Although, it's not legal everywhere.
-I really don't think anything of them. They're just working like everyone else... getting screwed for a paycheck.
-They should be treated with as much respect as every other human being on the face of this planet.
-I don't know. I worry about the thought of people who I am completely unattracted to paying me to do something I wouldn't otherwise do with them.
-Like fine wine, it should cost more with age. After all we have more experience, right?
-No. I'm not counting buying something for my significant other and then going home to get it on.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
Nope.

What do you think about them?
Nothing. A human being has to do what he/she has to do in order to survive.

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
I don´t think that just because you sell your body for money makes you less of a person. In Spanish we say: Nunca digaís de esa agua no beberéis. (Never Say Never). You never know where life may lead you and under what circumstances.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
I could tell you that if I ever become one.

How much would you charge?
ROFL!

Have you ever paid for sex?
No.

Mine answers are the ones bolded.

ya'll
Aww :)

Also - prostitution is alright, I guess, so long as everyone involved is using protection and consenting.

- Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
I think so...

- What do you think about them?
They're fine with me...

- In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Absolutely!

- Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Dunno...doubt it.

- How much would you charge?
Dunno...way too little, probably; I have no sense of business.

- Have you ever paid for sex?
No

Here you can see how much you can charge:

http://hellarity.us/in-bed/

According to that I'm worth:

$1701/hr.

Damn I'm good.

No doubt. And like any other worker, I think these women ought to have legal protection from being exploited by pimps, they should have health checkups available, they should be able to unionise and they should be able to get all the usual benefits of any other tax payer.

Wait a minute. if prostitute get protection then the pimp needs protection too. It would be entirely unfair if a ho can avoid having to give her cut to the man/or woman who organizes things.

I support it so long as they stay clean and stay off the street.

Wait a minute. if prostitute get protection then the pimp needs protection too. It would be entirely unfair if a ho can avoid having to give her cut to the man/or woman who organizes things.

Wha? Cabra's point was that there needn't be a pimp.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
What do you think about them?
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
How much would you charge?
Have you ever paid for sex?

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

It is mandatory in the Armed Republic of Oofus for females between the ages of 15 and 21. Abuse of prostitutes is frowned upon by non-military.

Wha? Cabra's point was that there needn't be a pimp.

Let's not be ridiculous. There must be a pimp.

Let's not be ridiculous. There must be a pimp.Pimpin ain't easy /bigdaddykane

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
What do you think about them?
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
How much would you charge?
Have you ever paid for sex?

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

1. Only in exurban Nevada
2. I'm neutral towards them. They preform a job like anyone else.
3. Yes.
4. No.
5. No one's having sex with me for free, much less paying me.
6. Yes.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
What do you think about them?
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
How much would you charge?
Have you ever paid for sex?

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

1. Depends where you are.
2. I really don't care if some one is a prostitute. We all do different things to get by. They are lucky enough to get off to get by.
3. I treat just about everyone with respect. I never understood why some people for whatever reason are mean.
4. Yes
5. According to the questionnaire previously posted I could charge over $1,000 an hour. Realistically below $500 an hour.
6. No. I live in a lively, cheerful area. Screw it I live in New Jersey. If you pay for sex here you are out of your mind. It is easier to get fuck buddies and one night stands than to find a clean prostitute. I have also lived in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I still think Jersey is more fun.

Wha? Cabra's point was that there needn't be a pimp.

there will always be a pimp, it might be different then pimps you see today but that will be because when legalized it will become more like a corporation.
corporations will run things more smoothly maximizing profits and safety.
In this case the corporation will be the pimp. small time operations and independents should be discouraged.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?

Not in the UK, however it does go on. And there are plans being considered for small legal brothels. I think it hit a dead end though.

What do you think about them?

The majority just do it to feed their drug habits. There is a minority though that really do need the money.

In your opinion should they be treated with more respect?

I think they should be given the help they need, would be better for them than respect.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?

Probably not, there's alot of risk.

How much would you charge?

Enough.

Have you ever paid for sex?

No.

http://www.hellarity.us/in-bed/quiz/gd.php?cost=1,117

WOOT! :)
:fluffle:

there will always be a pimp, it might be different then pimps you see today but that will be because when legalized it will become more like a corporation.
corporations will run things more smoothly maximizing profits and safety.
In this case the corporation will be the pimp. small time operations and independents should be discouraged.

Indeed, and what you tend to see is....price depression!

You can't exactly improve the product, there's no real limit on supply, plenty of immigrants and those in poverty, so the price goes down as the only edge to be gained in such competition.

Great for the consumer but the product, quite literally, gets shafted.

This generally accepted idea that legalisation is the simple answer should be challenged, the problem is that it's most often challenged by aggressive feminists, who bind it up in terms of patriarchal dominance, which only gets people's backs up.

It's a similar problem to the dyslexia myth (http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=6031033294208468907), accepted opinions despite the facts.

Indeed, and what you tend to see is....price depression!

You can't exactly improve the product, there's no real limit on supply, plenty of immigrants and those in poverty, so the price goes down as the only edge to be gained in such competition.

Great for the consumer but the product, quite literally, gets shafted.

This generally accepted idea that legalisation is the simple answer should be challenged, the problem is that it's most often challenged by aggressive feminists, who bind it up in terms of patriarchal dominance, which only gets people's backs up.

It's a similar problem to the dyslexia myth (http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=6031033294208468907), accepted opinions despite the facts.


to be honest I would love to be able to get laid some for 10 dollars an hour and have them not be a toothless crack hoe. Maybe get a 18 year old girl from burma or something working for minimum wage.
cause right now anything that looks good and has STD test records on request wants at least 250 an hour.

Also think about the effect on the dating world. If women know that i can go get some for 10 bucks from a chick that looks as good as them if not hotter they will stop insisting on expensive meals and learn they should put out for a night at Macdonald's.

all and all legalizing prostitution would help men.

to be honest I would love to be able to get laid some for 10 dollars an hour and have them not be a toothless crack hoe.

I can only imagine the frustration, it's like they just want it over and done with so they can get their next fix, they don't even pretend to enjoy it these days.

Maybe get a 18 year old girl from burma or something working for minimum wage.

Apparently they're going extra cheap right now, shipment coming in through Seattle next week. In fact, when they legalise, I'm investing in shipping stocks, imagine the business!

cause right now anything that looks good and has STD test records on request wants at least 250 an hour.

Now that's what should be illegal.

Also think about the effect on the dating world. If women know that i can go get some for 10 bucks from a chick that looks as good as them if not hotter they will stop insisting on expensive meals and learn they should put out for a night at Macdonald's.

Quite.

Actually, what I'm really hoping is that they have to pay for us, and I'm not putting out for some cheap McDonalds either.

all and all legalizing prostitution would help men.

I know, you'd think politicians of all people would welcome the benefits, damn the religious right and their infernal prudery.

http://www.hellarity.us/in-bed/quiz/gd.php?cost=1,117

WOOT! :)
:fluffle:

$1,086. Woohoo.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?

In the Netherlands, it is.

In TFP, it isn't really, for pragmatic reasons. We believe in principle it should be legal, however making it legal, while theoretically increasing freedom would actually be very harmful to the freedom of most of those who would become prostitutes. To be more precise, it IS legal to be a prostitute, but it is illegal to be a pimp or a john.

What do you think about them?

I'm neutral about the few who like their job, and feel sorry for the drug addicts, victims of "loverboys" and victims of human trafficking.

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?

There is absolutely no reason to disrespect them.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?

If I would do it for fun, then sure (what pressure?). Otherwise, no.

How much would you charge?

For fun: I don't know. Currently I would either be free or utterly unaffordable, depending on the client. But for it to be a job I would have to charge something... Maybe I would let the clients decide how much they want to pay, and refuse to entertain those who pay much less than others another time? If I don't tell them how much the others pay, but do tell them they will be compared, this might actually be a good strategy to make lots of money... provided that I'm so good that anyone would want there to be a next time, of course.

As the only way to make money: probably the optimal price created by the invisible hand of the market. At some point charging more will get you that much fewer clients that you will make less money than when you would be cheaper. I might try out the strategy in the previous paragraph if I still have enough money to survive for a few weeks.

Have you ever paid for sex?

No, and I wouldn't. Why would I pay for something I can easily live without and which I can get for free if I just wait a bit?

Wait a minute. if prostitute get protection then the pimp needs protection too. It would be entirely unfair if a ho can avoid having to give her cut to the man/or woman who organizes things.

If he/she acts as an agent, sure, they should be getting their fee. However, the percentage ought to be legally fixed.

Wha? Cabra's point was that there needn't be a pimp.

Nope, not necessarily. Let's face it, some prostitutes might still feel safer with someone around acting as bodyguard, and some pimps might have good connections and could bring in customers. In that case, they ought to work as freelancers for the prostitutes, or possibly employees.

there will always be a pimp, it might be different then pimps you see today but that will be because when legalized it will become more like a corporation.
corporations will run things more smoothly maximizing profits and safety.
In this case the corporation will be the pimp. small time operations and independents should be discouraged.

Why should they be discouraged?
Remember, once pimping gets to corporation level, it will be bound by monopoly legislation...

If he/she acts as an agent, sure, they should be getting their fee. However, the percentage ought to be legally fixed.

no it should be a bargained for commission for the prostitute, somewhere around 10 or 20%. though maybe a wage + tips would be a better deal .

And pimps are more then just body guards and client hook ups
they are mangers, promoters, and investors.

think like this you buy a burger at Macdonald's how much of the profit from that burger goes to the kid behind the counter or the cook? the answer not much. Most of it goes to the corporation, and post of what does go to pay goes to the manger.

no it should be a bargained for commission for the prostitute, somewhere around 10 or 20%. though maybe a wage + tips would be a better deal .

And pimps are more then just body guards and client hook ups
they are mangers, promoters, and investors.

think like this you buy a burger at Macdonald's how much of the profit from that burger goes to the kid behind the counter or the cook? the answer not much. Most of it goes to the corporation, and post of what does go to pay goes to the manger.

None of it goes to the burger :(

They're just pieces of meat I guess.

Why should they be discouraged?
Remember, once pimping gets to corporation level, it will be bound by monopoly legislation...

easier to have the girls tested,
keep track of clients for 1 year so they can be notified of STD.
there are just things that a big corporation can do safely and effectively that small timers and individuals can not.

and if it is a monopoly good. I will likely have shares in it.

lets forget about morality,religion and decency for a moment,Becuse lets be hounest it dosnt matter if som old gran is against it, she wont use one.

wat is important is the safty of the prozies- here in england its not leagal and neither is it in america- but it still happens, and i dont realy care- but wat i do care about is wen som1 thetens to kill the prozies if they try to leave.

human trafficking is a problem here, peolpe are forced here a sex slaves, and wen they try to ecape they are killed by the pimps. if we leagalise legitamate
prostitution then we can watch over who is on the job, cut traficking, protect the rights of the prostitutes and even better we can put a tax on it- good for the economy and human rights.

just think, if its ileagal it will happen any way, this way peolpe are safer.

so leagalise brothels and shut down back ally banggers

no it should be a bargained for commission for the prostitute, somewhere around 10 or 20%. though maybe a wage + tips would be a better deal .

And pimps are more then just body guards and client hook ups
they are mangers, promoters, and investors.

think like this you buy a burger at Macdonald's how much of the profit from that burger goes to the kid behind the counter or the cook? the answer not much. Most of it goes to the corporation, and post of what does go to pay goes to the manger.

Prostitues don't franchise, usually.
It would depend on what kind of a system the prostitute and the pimp agree on setting up. I don't think many will run it the way a McDonalds is run, though. And most prostitutes today are quite capable of managing the business themselves. What kind of investments would a pimp make, do you think? Front the cash for a boob job?

easier to have the girls tested,
keep track of clients for 1 year so they can be notified of STD.
there are just things that a big corporation can do safely and effectively that small timers and individuals can not.

and if it is a monopoly good. I will likely have shares in it.

If there's a legal requirement for the tests, everyone will have to comply, small business or large. And keeping records for audits is business practice from the smallest one man company upwards anyway.

It won't be a monopoly. Monopoly laws are in place to ensure that big businesses cannot buy out smaller ones at will.

It's legal and a recognised profession in Germany.
Here in Ireland, it's not exactly illegal, but not entirely legal either. I think it's a shame, all that does really is hurting the women working in the profession, adding unnecessary problems to an already difficult life. I wouls be in favour of legalising it, regulating it, making health checked mandatory, and giving the women working as prostitutes the same social and material recognition as any other profession.
Sums it up for me.
We all sell our bodies in some way. As for the same social and material recognition as any other profession, I get a bit of a rough deal at work, I'd like to think others did not have to take the same sort of "lip service" as I do with regard to that

Prostitues don't franchise, usually.
It would depend on what kind of a system the prostitute and the pimp agree on setting up. I don't think many will run it the way a McDonalds is run, though. And most prostitutes today are quite capable of managing the business themselves. What kind of investments would a pimp make, do you think? Front the cash for a boob job?

yeah, also have her learn how to give a good Bj, also the need of a establishment. You don't think just because just because they legalize prostitution they will legalize sex in public ?
Most women who can manage a business today don't become prostitutes.
Also for STD safety information on clients need to be kept for 6 months to 1 year an individual street walker could be mugged and the mugger could steal the information and black mail clients.
Or shoot an individual prostitute could do that as well, where as a large corporation can have the pimp pick up the information and keep it secure, and a large corporation will prevent black mail attempts because it will tarnish their reputation.

If there's a legal requirement for the tests, everyone will have to comply, small business or large. And keeping records for audits is business practice from the smallest one man company upwards anyway.

It won't be a monopoly. Monopoly laws are in place to ensure that big businesses cannot buy out smaller ones at will.

there will be more then one big company selling hoes in most major cities. small towns might be dominated by on company thats thats small town life.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
Only in very limited certain geographical locations, not widespread. It is considered criminal activity elsewhere.
What do you think about them?
Everybody's gotta make a living, and sex is a commodity. That's my opinion.
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
More respect than what?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Pressure? What pressure? It's a sales job that has intimate aerobics as its product. Are you talking about the pressure to meet last week's sales figures, or the pressure of doing a good job, acting like you like your client? Please be more specific.
How much would you charge?
Not for me personally - I have neither the looks nor the temperament for it, but were I to run a stable, I would examine the product in my target market, observe the volume and the pricing structure already in place, and choose competitive rates depending greatly upon my target customer demographic and my honest assessment of my product.
Have you ever paid for sex?
Everybody pays for sex; It's just a matter of what form the payment takes. In order to answer your question directly: Yes, I have; I've been married. Twice. I paid PLENTY. Might even admit to being grossly overcharged were I to consider the quality of the product vs. price paid.

GP

yeah, also have her learn how to give a good Bj, also the need of a establishment. You don't think just because just because they legalize prostitution they will legalize sex in public ?
Most women who can manage a business today don't become prostitutes.
Also for STD safety information on clients need to be kept for 6 months to 1 year an individual street walker could be mugged and the mugger could steal the information and black mail clients.
Or shoot an individual prostitute could do that as well, where as a large corporation can have the pimp pick up the information and keep it secure, and a large corporation will prevent black mail attempts because it will tarnish their reputation.

It's called a brothel.
In many cases (at least in Germany), they are organised as a cooperative of prostitues who rent the house, do the accounting and generally managed the business.
Many street walkers will take their customers back to one of those places, as they also rent out rooms.

And nobody needs a pimp to learn how to give a good bj :rolleyes:

there will be more then one big company selling hoes in most major cities. small towns might be dominated by on company thats thats small town life.

Well, the small town in Germany I'm from has more than one company, plus a lot of freelancers.

$1,086. Woohoo.

SLAG!!!
:upyours:
:D

And nobody needs a pimp to learn how to give a good bj :rolleyes:

I volunteer to be a test subject during the learning process.

It's called a brothel.
In many cases (at least in Germany), they are organised as a cooperative of prostitues who rent the house, do the accounting and generally managed the business.
Many street walkers will take their customers back to one of those places, as they also rent out rooms.

And nobody needs a pimp to learn how to give a good bj :rolleyes:
well In America our educated women don't have to be prostitutes.

Not to mention the ability to fly in 3rd world girls who would love to come to America and work for minimum wage as a hooker.
well he will only teach if needed. he is more of a quality insurance inspector. also every girl can use a few pointers no such thing as the perfect bj exist.

I still wont trust an individual street walker like i would big business, with personal information it is easier for big business to insure privacy and that failing a big business will be more accountable in order to save face.

And nobody needs a pimp to learn how to give a good bj :rolleyes:
Hey, just because it comes naturally to you doesn't mean it does to everyone ;)
SLAG!!!
:upyours:
:D

Bah, just coz you can't afford me.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
Only in very limited certain geographical locations, not widespread. It is considered criminal activity elsewhere.
What do you think about them?
Everybody's gotta make a living, and sex is a commodity. That's my opinion.
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
More respect than what?
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Pressure? What pressure? It's a sales job that has intimate aerobics as its product. Are you talking about the pressure to meet last week's sales figures, or the pressure of doing a good job, acting like you like your client? Please be more specific.
How much would you charge?
Not for me personally - I have neither the looks nor the temperament for it, but were I to run a stable, I would examine the product in my target market, observe the volume and the pricing structure already in place, and choose competitive rates depending greatly upon my target customer demographic and my honest assessment of my product.
Have you ever paid for sex?
Everybody pays for sex; It's just a matter of what form the payment takes. In order to answer your question directly: Yes, I have; I've been married. Twice. I paid PLENTY. Might even admit to being grossly overcharged were I to consider the quality of the product vs. price paid.

GP

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?

No, sadly.

What do you think about them?

I think they're people trying to make their way in life like anyone else.

In your opinion should they be treated with more respect?

Absolutely. They're still people.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?

I'm not physically desirable enough to charge for my body, but it would be nice to make my own hours. I think a lot of the pressure that comes from being a prostitute comes from the undesirables that are attracted to illegal trade; pimps, drug dealers, murderers and rapists that are looking for a victim that won't be missed. If prostitution was legalized then it could be regulated, and sex workers could be better protected from these elements.

How much would you charge?

Depends on what the client wants.

Have you ever paid for sex?

No.

Such an underrated profission. Here in Brasil soon they'll be legalized and be able to retire after 30 years of working like every other worker.

I'm glad to hear that. I hope the government is also taking on the responsibility of ensuring the safety of men and women who pursue this trade.

Yes, I have; I've been married. Twice. I paid PLENTY. Might even admit to being grossly overcharged were I to consider the quality of the product vs. price paid.

Nice view of marriage you have there, hard to believe they failed twice.

Why, seems like carelessness Mr Worthing.

I want to know what ya'll think about the world oldest profission.
I object to that definition. The oldest human profession is food gathering and scavenging.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?Yes.
What do you think about them?Meh. Not a choice I would take, not someone I would want to have sex with. I find it sad that people buy sex. Anyway if one prostitutes him/herself out of free will, he/she's doing no harm - as long as he/she doesn't spread STDs, but this is valid for anyone who has a sexual life.
In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?All people deserve respect.
Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?Never gave a thought about being one.
How much would you charge?I would never charge or pay for sex.
Have you ever paid for sex?No and never will.

Anyway here in Italy, while prostitution is legal, the real issue is that most prostitutes, both males and females, are exploited by rackets; and many of them are kidnapped, beaten, threatened and held in slavery by criminal rings.

I think that anyone who has sex with a forced/enslaved prostitute, is at least morally, an accomplice of the exploiter/slaver, and a rapist to boot.
This, of course, disregarding fiscal problems - prostitutes here don't give receipts or declare their incomes.

Having an affair is legal. Look at Bill Clinton.

Indeed, having an affair IS legal.

What is not legal is lying about said affair, and coaching others to do so, during a sexual harrassment trial in which a man's past affairs are fair game.

Just thought I would clarify...

What is not legal is lying about said affair, and coaching others to do so, during a sexual harrassment trial in which a man's past affairs are fair game.

Wouldn't it had been better for Mr.Clinton to say since the beginning: "Yea, I had sex with Monica Lewinsky. I did not force her. It was our free choice. Now, this is an issue that I should discuss with my wife, if you please."

Bah, just coz you can't afford me.

I make more money on the street than you what are you talking about?

Wouldn't it had been better for Mr.Clinton to say since the beginning: "Yea, I had sex with Monica Lewinsky. I did not force her. It was our free choice. Now, this is an issue that I should discuss with my wife, if you please."

Indeed. Consentual sex is not an impeachable offense.

It would have been better... but it is still nailing the help. I would have thought that NOW and every other feminist organization would have jumped his shit but they are Democrat organizations and it is okay to be a pig if you are their pig. I always thought they were against the notion that women had to get down on their knees for their boss.

I make more money on the street than you what are you talking about?

And you give it all to your pimp. I work alone.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?

Not in the UK, however it does go on. And there are plans being considered for small legal brothels. I think it hit a dead end though.


Technically it is. Prostitution is legal, pimping, brothels (more than one prostitute working out of the same premises), and public solicitation are all however illegal.

Congratulations, you're worth MORE in bed than the average ($233.15751923684) person taking this quiz!

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High society hooker? W00T!

Also for STD safety information on clients need to be kept for 6 months to 1 year an individual street walker could be mugged and the mugger could steal the information and black mail clients.

If it were legal, the efficacy of that blackmail would be severely diminished. Sure, there might be some unhappy wives and girlfriends somewhere (and possibly some less than happy constituents, as Eliot Spitzer would be happy to tell you), but no threat of prosecution or societal outcasting.

And you give it all to your pimp. I work alone.
YOU STEPPED THE LINE SISTER!!! I actually just do it so I can pay for my sisters hospital treatment and shoes and stuff.... :p

well In America our educated women don't have to be prostitutes.


Neither do they have to over here, but guess what? Some found out it's very good business, though.

Neither do they have to over here, but guess what? Some found out it's very good business, though.

Some have found that prostitution aids in becoming an "educated woman," due to the fact that an education is so fucking expensive in this country now.

edit: Just to be clear, I'm not arguing against you, just stating a point that G&D's and your post made me think of.

well In America our educated women don't have to be prostitutes.

Not to mention the ability to fly in 3rd world girls who would love to come to America and work for minimum wage as a hooker.
well he will only teach if needed. he is more of a quality insurance inspector. also every girl can use a few pointers no such thing as the perfect bj exist.

I still wont trust an individual street walker like i would big business, with personal information it is easier for big business to insure privacy and that failing a big business will be more accountable in order to save face.

I trust big business far less than individuals.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
I think maybe in Neveda...

What do you think about them?
I try not too...

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
No, if anything they should be treated with less. Like grand theft auto.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
What pressure? I get paid to fuck people. Wow, what a hard job...

How much would you charge?
More then most people could afford, I, unlike the average hooker, have dignity and self-respect.

Have you ever paid for sex?
Hell no.



We're moving beyond the need for sexual gratification. If you want to call a hooker the world's oldest profession, then it is equally the worlds most obselete proffession.

Progressive technology has no room for cheap whores getting between men and their ideas. If men are so overcome with hormones that they need to pay money for release, then apparently sexuality is a burden, and I'd be glad to castrate them free of charge. Maybe without the compulsion to discharge they'll devote more time to working and thinking..


Alternatively, I wouldn't mind exploiting people and their hornyness as a means of capitalist enterprise. All money earned by prostitutes goes to the state, which inturn goes to nasa and military development.

We'll build our own God-damn halo. Leaving the idiots below with their cheap blackjack and hookers, let them die along with the rest of the planet and it's primitive animals...

Just to point out, your location says California, so in some parts of your country (U.S.A.) it is indeed legal.

I think of Northern California more as my country than the USA, but yeah, I guess in Nevada (parts of it anyway) it is legal

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?

Not generally. There are a few places that allow it.

What do you think about them?

They're a pretty big group. Some are prostitutes because they want to be. Some are pushed into it by circumstance. Some are forced into it by others. Some are probably really great people. Others are probably real assholes. And everything in between.

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?

By most people, yes.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?

No. Also, I have moral qualms with it, so it is unlikely that it's a career I would ever seek out, legal or no.

Have you ever paid for sex?

Nope.


I will say this. I see no reason whatsoever for prostitution to be illegal. Regulated? Yes, I can see that. But not illegal.

I think of Northern California more as my country than the USA, but yeah, I guess in Nevada (parts of it anyway) it is legal

Well, I hate to be the one to point this out to you actually no I don't but Northern California is not a country.

Well, I hate to be the one to point this out to you actually no I don't but Northern California is not a country.
No, it's just a different dimension where everyone is a flamboyant gay man that dresses like a peacock and they have parades about nothing wasting billions of paper on confetti only to rant about conservation the week after.

Oh, and nobody speaks english because there's only the gays who speak with a lisps and illegal mexicans. So any attempt to understand someone is useless, though you probably wouldn't want to hear what they have to say anyway.

And also thinking is taxed, which is why everyone is a brainless twit in Californa.

Prostitutes should stop trying to grab my penis when I walk down the center of Madrid when I go back home from the disco; because, when I push them off me [take into consideration that I'm normally really drunk, at this point] they tend to squeeze really hard and it hurts. :(

Prostitution, if the woman is doing it voluntarily, is legal in Spain; the issue arises when taking into consideration that the clear majority of women who claim to do it without a pimp, are really covertly pimped and forced to work as prostitutes. OTOH, I know a Ukrainian prostitute [I found out she prostituted herself after I met her] that did it voluntarily and she made quite a bit of money - she managed to buy a house in Spain and everything.

This is why you need to carry a firearm comrade.

A hooker grabs your penis, you shoot them. Clearly it's self defense.


We could argue rape, assault, maybe even terrorism.

Not only cause it's frightening enough seeing a skanky whore lunge at you grabbing for your penis, but who knows what sortof diseases that filthy creature is crawling with. I'd feel more comfertable handeling a possum..


Promiscues people should be considerd weapns of mass destruction. The spread of STDs is more or less biological warfare.

This is why you need to carry a firearm comrade.

A hooker grabs your penis, you shoot them. Clearly it's self defense.


We could argue rape, assault, maybe even terrorism.

Not only cause it's frightening enough seeing a skanky whore lunge at you grabbing for your penis, but who knows what sortof diseases that filthy creature is crawling with. I'd feel more comfertable handeling a possum..


Promiscues people should be considerd weapns of mass destruction. The spread of STDs is more or less biological warfare.

I bet you're a lot of fun at parties.

This is why you need to carry a firearm comrade.

Although Spain is one of the better countries for owning a weapon - even automatic asault rifles [admittedly, with three round clips] - I don't own one, yet. I could probably pass a H&K UCP into a nightclub if I really wanted to. But, I'm not that type of person.


Not only cause it's frightening enough seeing a skanky whore lunge at you grabbing for your penis, but who knows what sortof diseases that filthy creature is crawling with.

Fortunately, generally speaking I tend to come out of the night club with my pants on. STDs amongst prostitutes, in Spain, is actually not that high - well, maybe amongst street walkers; but, prostitutes which do their job in 'hostals' [they pay per room a certain amount of the money you pay them] tend to be clean, IIRC. The prostitution question is pretty big in Spain, since they are pushing to be recognized as working woman or men and so pay taxes and what not. OTOH, the government is trying to crack down on street walkers for the aesthetics.

I trust big business far less than individuals.

big business has a lot more to lose.
a individual hooker I could sue for maybe court cost.
Big business I could sue for millions. more to lose for them. also big business is accountable even if the hooker skips town.

big business has a lot more to lose.
a individual hooker I could sue for maybe court cost.
Big business I could sue for millions. more to lose for them. also big business is accountable even if the hooker skips town.

You can sue the individual hooker for all she's worth. It would wreck her, financially.

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We're moving beyond the need for sexual gratification. If you want to call a hooker the world's oldest profession, then it is equally the worlds most obselete proffession.
Lmao, wow. You seriously think that people aren't going to want to fuck anymore? Are you 12?

Progressive technology has no room for cheap whores getting between men and their ideas. If men are so overcome with hormones that they need to pay money for release, then apparently sexuality is a burden, and I'd be glad to castrate them free of charge. Maybe without the compulsion to discharge they'll devote more time to working and thinking..
Because sex is dirty and wrong and all that. They're paying for a service. Kinda like a massage. Only better.


Alternatively, I wouldn't mind exploiting people and their hornyness as a means of capitalist enterprise. All money earned by prostitutes goes to the state, which inturn goes to nasa and military development.
What about their wages?

We'll build our own God-damn halo. Leaving the idiots below with their cheap blackjack and hookers, let them die along with the rest of the planet and it's primitive animals...

I've decided that you're a troll or a parody or both.

Well, I hate to be the one to point this out to you actually no I don't but Northern California is not a country.

Country is a somewhat vague term. Certainly it is not a nation. But I do think of it as my homeland, the land of my birth, the place I identify with, etc. I'm kind of sad that you think I'm so stupid so as to need the fact that it isn't independent pointed out to me :(

No, it's just a different dimension where everyone is a flamboyant gay man that dresses like a peacock and they have parades about nothing wasting billions of paper on confetti only to rant about conservation the week after.

Oh, and nobody speaks english because there's only the gays who speak with a lisps and illegal mexicans. So any attempt to understand someone is useless, though you probably wouldn't want to hear what they have to say anyway.

And also thinking is taxed, which is why everyone is a brainless twit in Californa.

That's borderline flaming.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
No, with a few exceptions.

What do you think about them?
Sinners. That's really it. Whatever their reason, they're still sinning.

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Everyone deserves to be treated with a certain level of respect, so, yes.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Honestly, no. Besides, it's sinning.

How much would you charge?
Never thought about it; it's sinning.

Have you ever paid for sex?
No. Sinning. Additionally, why would I need to. I don't need to pay :D

In all seriousness, I honestly support the legalization of prostitution because I think it's wrong to legislate morality. While I believe it immoral, it's not my right to force others not to do it. Besides, it's gonna happen anyway, so we might as well get taxes from it. I have a moral/religious problem with it, but, honestly, as long as it's of their own free will on all sides, I don't have a problem with it.

What do you think about them?
Sinners. That's really it. Whatever their reason, they're still sinning.


Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Honestly, no. Besides, it's sinning.

How much would you charge?
Never thought about it; it's sinning.

Have you ever paid for sex?
No. Sinning. Additionally, why would I need to. I don't need to pay :D

In all seriousness, I honestly support the legalization of prostitution because I think it's wrong to legislate morality. While I believe it immoral, it's not my right to force others not to do it. Besides, it's gonna happen anyway, so we might as well get taxes from it. I have a moral/religious problem with it, but, honestly, as long as it's of their own free will on all sides, I don't have a problem with it.

You were kidding with all the sinning thing, right? 'Cause unless you're the second coming I can't see how this is a problem to you.

...prostitution should be a union job. Only union workers would be allowed to work in union run houses. Drug, medical, and other testing would be applied regularly. The government could benefit from reduced violence rates, and taxes from prostitution income.

Agreed?

...prostitution should be a union job. Only union workers would be allowed to work in union run houses. Drug, medical, and other testing would be applied regularly. The government could benefit from reduced violence rates, and taxes from prostitution income.

Agreed?

Indeed, because there'd be no non-union workers, no coercion despite the enormous amounts of essentially free, and to many people morally shady, money for something that has high demand.

Much like if it was legalised there'd be police protection, because we all know how women are so protected from rape, how easy it is to bring a conviction, even where she's drunk or wearing a short skirt.

Indeed, because where it's legalised there's less prostitution, men become charming and trafficking goes down.

Of course, it's not a female issue alone because it's an even split of 50/50.

Wait a minute, I'm on planet Earth not Nirvana.

You can sue the individual hooker for all she's worth. It would wreck her, financially.

she can also put all her money in someone else's name a big business cant do that. And all she is worth would be lucky to pay my legal fees.

well In America our educated women don't have to be prostitutes.

Not to mention the ability to fly in 3rd world girls who would love to come to America and work for minimum wage as a hooker.
well he will only teach if needed. he is more of a quality insurance inspector. also every girl can use a few pointers no such thing as the perfect bj exist.

I still wont trust an individual street walker like i would big business, with personal information it is easier for big business to insure privacy and that failing a big business will be more accountable in order to save face.

Well, here educated women also don't have to be prostitutes. Yet they're are not forbidden to be one if they desire so.

Country is a somewhat vague term. Certainly it is not a nation. But I do think of it as my homeland, the land of my birth, the place I identify with, etc. I'm kind of sad that you think I'm so stupid so as to need the fact that it isn't independent pointed out to me :(

I was being a wise-ass, that's all, nothing was actually meant by it.

Is it allowed to be a prostitute in your country?
Yes, although there are some laws to prevent sex slave trafficking. They tried to make prostitution illegal altogether a short while ago here, but fortunately sanity prevailed.

What do you think about them?
I think that they are doing a very important and valuable work. Some people think that prostitution is a problem, but it's not; it's a solution. The problem is that there are tons of men, who are not getting enough for free. Granted, it's probably not the best possible solution, but until someone comes up with something better, I thank God for prostitutes.

In your opnion should they be treated with more respect?
Hell yes.

Do you think you could handle the pressure of being a prostitute?
Probably not. Being a male, my clientele would probably consist mostly of very unattractive women, and that wouldn't be fun at all. Of course, if I was paid a lot, I could suck it up, so to speak.

How much would you charge?
See above; maybe 1000€ per night? Although to be reasonable, I'd start at 50€ per hour, and then see how things get going.

Have you ever paid for sex?
No, although I don't have anything against the idea.