Comments on: Taboo Topics: Sex, Politics and Religion

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:53:00 +0000

Good post. It seems to me that the internet has grown so fast that there is no common concensus on what is acceptable or not. Saying that, I do beleive in open discussion of ‘taboo’ subjects aslong as it is with the purpose of furthering understanding of those topics.

By: Kortney

Kortney — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:36:50 +0000

I have to agree with most of what has been said here. I have my own viewpoints, but I love to sit and listen to other viewpoints. There maybe a side of the coin I do not know, I get an opportunity to know people better, and I am highly interested in human behaviors and what makes people tick. Most of these three taboos drives people’s decisions to act/react and how. I think these things can be discussed openly without heated discussions or arguments – however – what separates the arguments from the open exchange of ideas is maturity. If people are immature and unwilling to understand that someone is totally different than them, it makes for a really bad scene. In today’s world we, as society, believe in individuality – yet when someone is different they are blasted because they are not the same. Illogical and emotionally reactive, in my honest opinion. Never the less, taboo subjects have a time and a place to be discussed and it’s not at the dinner table .. unless of course you are in good, mature company – then I see nothing wrong with the conversation. (Key word here – conversation)

By: Morgaine620

Morgaine620 — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:12:39 +0000

I must admit I agree with Katie: there should be places where you can discuss these taboos and it definitely makes sense to do that early to set some openmindedness (well I think this word does not exist but alas I just invented it) in place. There is nothing worse than a taboo because it keeps difficult and unfair matters like abuse and domestic violence for instance under the carpet and victims in their difficult situations. I would agree though not to do that at the dinner table – I prefer to eat in peace :-).

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:55:08 +0000

I love talking about taboos, in real life mostly. Although, I do have a secret blog for intelligent discussion of, ahem, adult matters. I think serious discussion about sexuality is important, as bigotry, emotional trouble and oppression so often revolve around it.

Still, I think that, as a blogger and Internet personality, it’s important to establish which camp you’re in. Do you talk about these things, or do you not? Once you decide, it’s best (for intelligent conversation and traffic) to stick to your brand.

I do think that in the appropriate environment, discussion of taboos is a good idea. I know my ideas have been changed through it. In this vein, these topics should be allowed in environments where brains are being molded, aka, college classrooms and the like. Make them think about these things before they’re too ‘set in their ways’.

Oh, and what about the taboo subject of death? Folks don’t always like to talk about that one either. Incidentally, it’s one of my faves;)