Ah, it’s a vote for who is DA, not decriminalization specifically, whoops.
Still, 6/8 candidates who openly support decriminalization makes it seem like that type of stuff coming is very likely. If not Manhattan, then other places possibly
I think this is cool and a step in the right direction. However, a lot of cities don't enforce current laws that go all the way to violent crime so I don't think sex work is a high priority in a lot of cities these days.
Why in heck would hating the term 🧨sex work🧨 make you stop going to a strip club? Do you go there for light hearted conversation and lapdances, etc? Or do you go there to debate what phrases in the English language is most aesthetically pleasing to you?
There are some models of this where prostitution is decriminalized, yet solicitation isn't (Nordic model). And there are other models where both sides of the equation become decriminalized, legalized, etc. I personally think that moving to a Nordic model is a stepping stone to eventual, full decriminalization.
It’s both buying AND selling that would be decriminalized with 6 of the candidates. Only one advocates decriminalizing for sex workers only. And only 1 is for no decriminalization.
You know what it sounds good but many of those candidates are lunatic asshole lefty (becoming a redundant thing to say at this point) DA’s that are hell bent on releasing every criminal in NYC. So while I agree with backing off certain victimless crimes the stuff that comes with it is not worth it all. When elitist latte liberals who quite frankly don’t know anything, run the show people die unfortunately and as long as it’s not them or their loved ones who are the victims they’re perfectly fine with it.
I hate the term "sex work" too @DaveAnderson. Hoes,hookers, strippers, these broads are looking for a buck with minimal effort. It should be legal but let's not make it out to be more than it is
Setting aside libertarian candidates, who typically haul in votes by the pairs, you will never see a politician or DA at the conservative end of the spectrum who favors legalizing sex work in any form. And, if by some chance such a thing exists or comes to exist, they'll lose by a landslide.
As a Classical Liberal (basically a libertarian with more sense), I hugely advocate for Sex Work and Decrim, so I hope this comes to pass. But I also understand why some states don't want it. IMO conservative states are better to live and work in. They are pro business, pro family, and pro freedom. But I think that sex work has secondary effects that are concerning. If a few easy to access states have it, that is more than enough for me.
Side note. I love the term Sex work, I hate how it refers to anything but Prostitution. The fact is that sex for money has significant risks that other professions, like stripping and doing porno, don't. So annoying that twitter OF girls want attention and clout for being SWers when they really aren't the same. Leftist women man. They are hot af but are frustrating at times.
Interesting perspective that the term “sex work” is for clout. I never thought of it that way. Not 100% buying it, but it does make me stop and think. I assumed it’s all part of a greater thing where people (whether rightly or wrongly) have decided that more inclusive language is important.
I know of one dancer forum that doesn’t allow club staff or men on at all, and you have to be added in and vouched for to even view posts —BUT the usage of addressing other members as “ladies” is considered not inclusive enough language and the admin/moderator will correct you to use gender-neutral language in the future. And as far as I can tell, no chipendales are participating either.
“ the usage of addressing other members as “ladies” is considered not inclusive enough language and the admin/moderator will correct you to use gender-neutral language in the future.” Interesting. Is “stripper hoe” considered inclusive enough? Asking for a non-friend.
Kind of funny that everyone is saying de-criminilization, just like the article and yet, its not being decriminilized at all. Its just not being prosecuted. D.A. can't change the law.
@skibum ... Well, if the DA makes the decision to not treat sex work as a crime, then that's essentially decriminalization from a proprietorial standpoint (at least for as long as that DA is in office). That's why the article posted by Nicespice uses the term 'decriminalization' rather than 'legalization', which the DA absolutely cannot do.
But, if the Manhattan DA were to do this, then it potentially gives legislators the breathing room to work on actually repealing the laws. I see this possibly going the same route as weed legalization. A couple of states or municipalities will creep forward in advance of everyone else, and when everyone sees those places not get swallowed into the fiery pits of hell, the dominoes will start to fall.
I mean, sites like Seeking have already led to the Uberization of sex work with barely a nudge and a wink separating sugar babies from sites like Eros and TER.
The "Great Loser Revolt" sounds like the shortest, saddest, and least great revolt in history. I doubt that this is on anyone's radar in a real way.
This is an interesting story about some of the follow-on research that occurred when Rhode Island accidentally "decriminalized" indoor prostitution by way loophole that went on for many years.
I think the chances of real decriminalization are very slim. At most tricks and hoes will just get slaps on the wrists or cops will turn more of a blind eye til enough calls come in about it taking place in certain locales.
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Still, 6/8 candidates who openly support decriminalization makes it seem like that type of stuff coming is very likely. If not Manhattan, then other places possibly
What a weird thing to read when just waking up…
There is even a pretty graph provided. Scroll about halfway down.
https://theappeal.org/politicalreport/ma…
Either way it'll be struck down as unconstitutional coz it involves illicit labor. Prostitution falls under labor laws.
The problem is that the whole tough on crime approach leads to unjust sentences and more hardened criminals.
Side note. I love the term Sex work, I hate how it refers to anything but Prostitution. The fact is that sex for money has significant risks that other professions, like stripping and doing porno, don't. So annoying that twitter OF girls want attention and clout for being SWers when they really aren't the same. Leftist women man. They are hot af but are frustrating at times.
I know of one dancer forum that doesn’t allow club staff or men on at all, and you have to be added in and vouched for to even view posts —BUT the usage of addressing other members as “ladies” is considered not inclusive enough language and the admin/moderator will correct you to use gender-neutral language in the future. And as far as I can tell, no chipendales are participating either.
I'm fine with the term, because it is work.
I think your non~friend prefers the catchall term bitches
Thus, the 80% of losers that don't get pussy will revolt.
Have to wonder if this theory is factored into the decision to not prosicute sex work.
But, if the Manhattan DA were to do this, then it potentially gives legislators the breathing room to work on actually repealing the laws. I see this possibly going the same route as weed legalization. A couple of states or municipalities will creep forward in advance of everyone else, and when everyone sees those places not get swallowed into the fiery pits of hell, the dominoes will start to fall.
I mean, sites like Seeking have already led to the Uberization of sex work with barely a nudge and a wink separating sugar babies from sites like Eros and TER.
This is an interesting story about some of the follow-on research that occurred when Rhode Island accidentally "decriminalized" indoor prostitution by way loophole that went on for many years.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk…
If there's a Wapo paywall (try opening the link in a private browser window), then go here to download the research paper itself directly:
https://www.nber.org/papers/w20281