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The term '''adult''' is commonly used as a [[euphemism]] for [[pornography|'pornographic']], in the forlorn hope that such terminology will soften or even excuse the immoral and damaging nature of the material. | The term '''adult''' is commonly used as a [[euphemism]] for [[pornography|'pornographic']], in the forlorn hope that such terminology will soften or even excuse the immoral and damaging nature of the material. | ||
| − | With regards to [[ | + | With regards to [[Google|liberal Internet companies]], it can be seen that they often promote 'adult' material, with the above premise that such vile material is acceptable if referred to by such a euphemism. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 22:19, May 3, 2010
The term adult is commonly used as a euphemism for 'pornographic', in the forlorn hope that such terminology will soften or even excuse the immoral and damaging nature of the material.
With regards to liberal Internet companies, it can be seen that they often promote 'adult' material, with the above premise that such vile material is acceptable if referred to by such a euphemism.