Quite clearly, it’s one of the series of old-school backlashes against our basic freedoms, such as freedom of expression – unfortunately we see too many of these today in Europe.
Although Holzinger and Riebeek’s piece has absolutely nothing to do with “pornography”, I would like to say the following:
In my personal opinion, we, as society, actually have to start using public money for pornography. The kind of great independent pornography that aims to show real pleasure on camera, diverse bodies and identities, creative approaches to sex and intimacy. This kind of pornography cannot survive in the world that is dominated by the mainstream male gaze, and we will be doing a great service especially to the people who are just starting their exploration; who, if we want it or not, often gain first knowledge about sex through pornography. I hope that the first thing they see is not fake orgasms and face ejaculations, not the bodies augmented by plastic surgeries to the unrealistic standards of beauty, but real people, with real bodies, having real fun with sex. I really hope to see public funders supporting this kind of pornography one day.