While I see no benefit, I do not have the right to intervene in free commerce between willing parties. And while I do believe that the virtual peep shows have been over hyped by the worst actors of non free speech social media, they have the same rights in an open public forum that myself and others should have but are often deprived of. Because of this, opposing views that explain the potentially negative effects are under represented. That I do have a problem with.

I won't be told what to do with my body ,life and freedoms and I have no right to tell others what to do with their's.

Net Harm. I am all for freedom to do what you want, but online porn sets up people for an unrealistic view of human sexuality.

People should make their own decisions and be accountable for their own actions. Camgirls, booze, cigarettes, sugar, lethargy, overeating, all of these things are bad for you if they are abused. Choose to be in balance or choose to binge. Your choice.

Would I want my daughter or anyone in my family to be a camgirl? NO

Definitely harmful, it has completely devalued sex and individual worth. It’s harmful for men as instant gratification has lowered willingness to work hard and strive to be better in life as well has lowered their overall view of women in general, but most of all promiscuity and excessive openness with ones body has been devastatingly harmful for women. It has destroyed their ability to maintain long lasting intimate relationships and has made them shallow and vain, constantly concerned with getting attention and approval in the most superficial ways, and willing to do anything and lessen themselves to any level to get it. Western culture has been ruined by this sort of behavior and, to be honest, I am no longer willing to date in this culture. If I ever find a wife it will be from another area of the world but likely never will, as it has become apparent that through technology the pathologies of the West are rapidly spreading and I see no benefit in partaking.

The problem for men is it distracts from seeking the real thing in relationships, it gives them false ideas about women and visa versa, the other problem for women is the lack of awareness the impact will have on their reputation .

We have bigger fish to fry, but yes, this is harmful

Okay. Who’s idea was it to post this question. Now you’ve gone and done it....
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. @JesusSonOfGod Matthew 5:27-30.
By the end of all this discussion we may have a bunch of eyeballs and right hands on the floor!

I thibk they're totally useless people running a scam. Their simps don't seem to know that they can watch so much more on stes like xvideos, and those videos are all free.

I've been thinking about this one for a bit before commenting... I consider myself conservative and, recognizing that I probably have a degree of ignorance on the subject (I actually don't know everything about everything ), my gut says net harm.

The other issue I read about in other people's comments is whether it should be legal. Regarding civil liberties, I believe my views are classical libertarian. There are some measures in place to protect kids, and I do think reasonable measures should be taken, but realistically, that responsibility falls to parents above anyone else.

@RobBlair mentioned a link between obsessive interest in porn and divorce and @WorldSigh mentioned addiction, which is absolutely a relevant issue that does harm society. I think both of these are connected, because the relationship issues that lead to said divorces will often involve addiction. There are people with a predisposition toward addiction (whether by nature or nurture), and these people often seek alternatives if they are having difficulty getting their fix in their primary addiction, so banning things isn't necessarily a simple solution to that. Also, addicts who are not getting help and are not getting their fix either can sometimes do greater harm than addicts who are getting their fix, and they absolutely do suffer more themselves. In saying that, I'm not advocating for any kind of legal reform, I'm advocating for people to get help, which addicts are more likely to accept when faced with consequences, such as trouble with the law and/or relationship issues.

Stupid question. Any activity is acceptable if it does not harm or hamper the freedom of other individuals.

All commerce, even if we don't like it, is a benefit to society. All commerce creates ancillary jobs and industries. No central authority can predict all the benefits of any particular type of commerce. The equations are too complex--even for experts. So I'm not voting with the "herd" here.

Although I applaud the girls for being Capitalists, and I can't tell them not to get naked in front of a camera (that is their right, as long as it is legal in their state), I do think it is a net harm to society. Sex addiction is just as real as gambling, drugs, or any other addiction. These are not free sites, offering free porn. They can easily add up to a lot of money, the same as gambling addictions. It may be a way for introverts to fulfill their fantasies, but any sexual acts performed will still be one-sided and empty.

The ONLY problem I see with online porn is that it is near impossible to prevent minors/children from accessing it.
Dad hid his nudie magazines in his room - digital porn is a whole new game where children (as viewers/consumers - NOT as victims) are concerned. Child victims of sex industry and sex abuse is a whole different matter.

BTW I am no expert in the physiology of the human being but the pic you used looks like a man with man made tits - a tranny as they say. LOL

I was a webcam girl for a few years to make some extra money. All it basically is is a sales job, with all the annoyances that come with it.

When you make people into sex objects the culture will suffer in many ways. This is the reason for Morals from many religions thru the centuries. The total freedom ruse is a cop out. Tribalism was like we are getting now, and morality was the reason for civilization and what it was built upon. It's easy to understand why the Marxist are against morality as they are always for anarchy.

Harmless titillation. But a warning notice might be a good idea.
"This is a money making endeavor. For fun only. They are not in love with you." !

They're a definite benefit to society in that they provide women with few skills a means of making income that assists society. They're a benefit to the rest of society in the same way most of the sex industry is. The drive for intercourse can, of course, leads to lots of positives...but it's a drive we don't get the choice not to have. The sex industry gives men, in particular, and also presumably women, more of an alternative option to getting into relationships they don't wish to have.

Furthermore, the sex drive in general, even for loving couples, sometimes leaves someone with un-fullfilled cravings and the sex industry can fulfull those cravings in the way too. The sex industry is one of those inventions by humanity that, as they often to, were designed to make up for Mother Nature's flaws in our design. As usual, if it feels good and it doesn't seem to be hurting anybody, it's probably a good thing.

Now prostitution, on the other hand...whether that causes more harm or benefits is a lot more debatable. It's a much riskier endeavor, but strip clubs and camgirls are pretty much a harmless way of dealing with things.

It provides a relief valve. But there is no in the champagne room at the strip club.... So I have been told.

This shit is a Cancer to society, obviously. It's a testament to how powerful the spells are that so much moral depravity passes for being morally progressive.

While I see no benefit, I do not have the right to intervene in free commerce between willing parties. And while I do believe that the virtual peep shows have been over hyped by the worst actors of non free speech social media, they have the same rights in an open public forum that myself and others should have but are often deprived of. Because of this, opposing views that explain the potentially negative effects are under represented. That I do have a problem with.

It has both beneficial and detrimental affects to society, all of which I am sure are covered by other comments. I believe in freedom and liberty, so I don't believe in banning or restricting this practice. I think that change should begin through cultural values, in society and the family.

Most of the time I like camgirls, I think the phenomenon is harmless and entertaining. Apart from the fact that at a camgirl is a waste of time because it leads to no real personal benefit, I am not harmed by the activities of a camgirl. I don't know what is to be regarded as an 'interest of society'. Why would an abstraction called 'society' be an agent with interests that can be harmed? Only Gods Will can represent the collective interest of humans. I know God dislikes perversion and of course showing off sexuality outside marriage is perverse. These girls are better off, happier and living a more fulfilling life, if they obey God and find some other way to earn money or amuse people.

Reading through many comments that , while obviously mean well . Are seriously considering taken away someone's agency to freely make a living & fill a seemingly large demand..
If cams girls succed in satisfying just one potential sexual abuser. Because he's slapped himself silly , so can't be botherd to harm anyone now. They deserve a yay..
As far as " what if she's only 12 ". .Where are her parent's. ? Plus if it's off the kids own free will . She was obviously going to be a slut anyway.