No, I don't think "LUSH" is a porn site. It's an erotic one...
I gave it some thought and my initial belief was that it WAS a porn site. Then I decided to look up the definition according to Webster's Dictionary.
It reads as follows: (minus all the first part that tells you where the word came from, what type of word it is, etc, etc.)
Por-nog-ra-phy 1: the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement 2 : pornographic material
So my initial belief, and now Webster's are the same. Yes LS is a porn site.
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Yes, though it contains a lot of non-porn content as well.
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It depends on your criteria. If you think, that a site that contains porn is a pornsite, then lush definitely is one. But then every site where you can publish your work, that has an "Adult" section, is one too.
I think however, that judgement should be based on the goals of a site, rather than on (a portion of) its contents. I think lush is not a porn site. It's a social network that focuses on writing (and reading) erotica, eroticism and sexuality. Porn is part of that, but certainly not the primary purpose of lush.
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Hey... pssst.... that's an l (as in luscious) at the end of my name, not an i I think of Lush as a sex lab, not to so much as porn. It is so diverse in it's offerings. Yes it does involve sex and being sexual but different than straight porn.
Yes, I think this is a porn site. You can call it whatever you like, but it really boils down to the same thing: stories and scenes written for the purpose of getting the reader or viewer aroused. If you're lucky, more than aroused.
However there's various qualities of porn. When I'm writing, I'm going for something closer to Caligula than Debbie Does Dallas.
I think it is made up of multiple elements including porn . I do however think it's much more and that individually it is adaptable to your needs , tastes and choices.
oh not a porn site at all...Lush always doesnt have a HAPPY ENDING.....
I'd certainly call the stories pornographic. Other parts of the site aren't porn, though.
It doesn't have to be "either/or", black-and-white. A part of a site can be pornographic, and the rest of it not.
Certain aspects yes but it's much more than that.
A porn social network ? Or a social pornwork? ?
Close up pictures of of naked people having sex and detailed stories of the same thing of course not whatever gave you that idea?
Lush is a porn site for the mind. I don't need graphic videos or seductive pictures to visualize what the the author is trying to convey. It's for adults who enjoy reading well written erotica. We are blessed to have chat rooms, groups, and the forum to discuss more than just sex, but politics (Think Tank), story ideas, pictures, and so much more.
I have been humbled by submitting my stories, only to be refused due to structure and grammar. I am not discouraged nor angry, rather I am now challenged to bring a better piece to the show! I've never seen so many great writers on any other site. What really excites me are the true stories that our fellow members write. Connecting the profile to the writer intensifies the sensationalism! It's not Porn, it's erotica!
When I think of porn, I see those ugly sites with lots of ads and pop ups and often degrading pics of women. Not that I don't visit, but Lush has a much different feel. Maybe because there is a sense that people are behind the stories or pics in the chat room. The humaness of the site makes it less porn and more erotica. I feel this is the mandate of this site.
Not porn at all! I call Lush an 'adult amusement park' , enjoy the rides!
I have been on and off lush for several years, and it has been for me whatever I wanted it to be. Be that Erotica(Stories), Dating(Friends), Socializing(Chat room and Forum), Porn, Fun, and what not.. So I would say Yes.