Around 5% of our economy is predicated on preying on other human beings

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Nov 3, 2024
12:28:19am

OU Cougar All-American

Around 5% of our economy is predicated on preying on other human beings

Marijuana 160 billion, gambling 70 billion, porn 172 billion, alcohol 363 billion, tobacco 150 billion.

USA TODAY

The adult industry is booming. Here's what you need to know about porn and addiction.

One analysis shows that in 2023, the adult entertainment market was valued at more than $172 billion. Here's when porn becomes problematic.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/11/02/how-to-stop-porn-addiction/75876700007/?tbref=hp

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Around 5% of our economy is predicated on preying on other human beings

OU Cougar

Nov 3, 12:28am

Marijuana bigger than tobacco now?

cougarfann888

Nov 3, 12:30am

I wish the government was that small.

Samsonite

Nov 3, 12:39am

By this standard I would think fast food, multi level marketing, sweets and

CougaRR4L

Nov 3, 12:46am

I agree. Many people struggle with addiction but considering heart disease and

NYCougz

Nov 3, 1:10am

Over decades of daily choices. Drugs, alcohol, gambling and bad loans ruin

chismoso

Nov 3, 3:45am

Do you know how many people die of heart disease?

NYCougz

Nov 3, 5:10am

Did you know alcohol and gambling can contribute to heart disease?

chismoso

Nov 3, 6:25am

Most people who drink are not alcoholics. Most people who gamble will not

NYCougz

Nov 3, 9:49am

Most people who consume unhealthy food will not get the disease

chismoso

Nov 3, 11:08am

So you think alcohol was created to destroy lives?

NYCougz

Nov 3, 12:22pm

No one said that ese. If you drink all addiction is the same you would be alone

chismoso

Nov 3, 12:29pm

You haven’t thought about this much and

NYCougz

Nov 3, 12:36pm

Addiction is what people get involved with to escape their

NYCougz

Nov 3, 12:40pm

Add crypto to the list. Only way to monetize gains is for another to lose

Hiccupless

Nov 3, 7:06am

Like real estate and stocks, amiright?

Samsonite

Nov 3, 7:28am

No. Real estate is used and companies generate profits. While speculation exists

NumbersGuy

Nov 3, 7:40am

I guess don’t buy Bitcoin then. It’s been an incredible store of value for me, and many others. You’re not too late!

Samsonite

Nov 3, 7:48am

I’m happy for you. But where do you think that value comes from?

Hiccupless

Nov 3, 10:48am

Increasing market cap and adoption. When I started buying Bitcoin years ago, I didn’t view it as those who invested

Samsonite

Nov 3, 11:08am

You’re missing the point

Hiccupless

Nov 3, 12:15pm

Bitcoin absolutely offers a service to humanity. DYOR.

Samsonite

Nov 3, 12:37pm

I guess if discussion has devolved to DYOR we can agree to disagree 😉

Hiccupless

Nov 3, 1:11pm

So where is the offsetting loss when my home appreciates in value? Or stocks?

morningcalmcougar

1:53pm

And add evangelizing preachers, and the entire world of social media influencers

Jay Rick

Nov 3, 8:01am

d2d sales x billion, mlm x billion, affinity fraud x billion, crypto schemes ...

mang

Nov 3, 10:20am

Closer to 50% if you include what the federal government does via the IRS

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