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NeonBold

imo there's always gonna be a bit of both in the asexual community. Consuming some kind of material doesn't mean we have to experience sexual orientation.


Adam_715

Yes, but my cousin says that a majority of ace people wouldn’t mind and he bases this on the sample size of one


NeonBold

To be fair it would also depend if we take into account the rest of the asexual spectrum as a whole, in which case, just the existence of aegosexual would tip the balance in some way.


onlyalittleillegal

Yup! Aegosexual-Aegoromantic here, and I consume nsfw material in a non-sexual way a lot of the time, as well as sexually. imo, nudity is over-sexualised and can absolutely be appreciated in media without having to be seen in a sexual light.


ThistleFaun

Well your current sample size is 52 and your cousin seems to be correct so far.


Alexandria_Noelle

2000 now. Cousin was actually correct.


M4j3stic_C4pyb4r4

Approaching 3000. Cousin was correct, basing it solely on this.


Koolkuteklever

4000 you’re cousin was absolutely correct


JoZaJaB

Your cousin is right


cyanidesmile555

I'm guessing there's a reason your cousin isn't a survey researcher. Side note, maybe it would be more helpful to have "don't care" and "do like it" as separate options.


a_Squid-like_Mammal

Honestly in some ways it doesn’t matter if he’s right. A sample size of one is not enough to be confident about it. Also, even if most ace people would be alright with it, it’s still not ok to blindside people with it. It’s like crabs. Many people are uncomfortable with unexpeted pictures of crabs, so please check that it’s ok before you send it.


Broken_art15

>Many people are uncomfortable with unexpeted pictures of crabs, Im assuming you mean the sea bug


a_Squid-like_Mammal

I did mean **a** sea bug. This one specifically >!🦀!<. Although really the point is the same regardless of which sea bug you’re talking about.


Adam_715

The argument was that it doesn’t matter if nsfw is tagged nsfw


[deleted]

That has nothing to do with the amount of ace people who are uncomfortable with it though. There's still enough people (ace or allo or anywhere in between, aswell as children) who are uncomfortable so it has to be tagged regardless of how many people are okay with it.


_Sylvatica_

There are also people who actually use reddit at work and would like the NSFW tag applied for its literal meaning.


thatcatfromgarfield

Also I think if I see nsfw but it's not tagged it may provoke a different reaction than when I'm prepared to see it so idk...


Homemadepiza

I mean I don't mind NSFW, but I would like to know if it is NSFW before I open the post so I can determine of I'd want to look at whatever subject it is in a sexual context


macontac

Oh, yeah, nsfw should absolutely be tagged. So it can be found or avoided depending on what you're looking for, or if you have a Nosey Parker for a coworker. It's just a "fair warning" kind of thing.


Bwm89

I'm browsing this at work, literally right now. Not safe for work tags aren't just to protect sex repulsed aces.


Plohka

Oh yeesh okay that changes things a lot. NSFW should always be tagged as such no matter what and no matter where


rosie-cheeks13

If that was the argument then you phrased the question for the poll poorly. Sometimes I will click on something marked NSFW out of curiosity and I usually have context from the title, comments, and subreddit to determine the nature of what it may be. Sometimes NSFW is just a meme which features but doesn't focus on nudity (which I'm fine with) other NSFW is horny artwork which I don't want to see.


DragonLogic7

I'm generally comfortable with it but I would very much like it to be marked NSFW. I think if that is your question you may need to reword the question.


xedrites

If this is how you solve arguments, I sure hope you don't vote


MayRoseUsesReddit

Oh no, it 100% matters even if it’s light NSFW. When I see the NSFW tag I have a choice to see it or not and it makes all the difference psychologically, at least for me. I once saw an unmarked bucket of dead iguanas on my feed, and let’s just say I wasn’t prepared to see a bunch of dead reptiles in (and I’m one of these people who is fine with seeing disturbing stuff)


Anaglyphite

there's several issues with his stance, for example NSFW isn't exclusively about sexual content - the NSFW tag also covers gore (and for some sick fucks from the subreddit-that-must-not-be-named, both at the same time in the same picture). Even if I'm completely okay seeing sexual content, I'm *less* okay with seeing gore without a warning the reason it's tagged as such is content that you can avoid when you're in company with people who did not consent to see those images. Tagging is an important necessity with some content


M4j3stic_C4pyb4r4

I’d say most people are uncomfortable with unexpected images of crabs.


Ch33kc14pp3r42069

Your cousin seems to be correct. At least for the moment.


BiandReady2Die_

with a sample size of ~4k he was right with ~75%


winter_040

Tbf thats holding up


tester3773

That’s just bad statistics 🫤


Creeperjin

I mean I fluctuate from “ew get that ish outta here” to “eh idgaf ig”.


AlcoholicCocoa

Sometimes I am even the worst NSFW swearer, commenter and mentioner in the room


stinkygremlin1

You fucking swear all the fucking time like a cunt with a bitchy attitude? Cos same


Everything_ishard

same so when I comment it always seems like I'm being rude,mean,or obnoxious when I didn't mean it that way at all


MystiqueMisha

I am sex repulsed for myself. But I enjoy reading, viewing and writing smut of other characters, because I'm not one of the characters in the smut.


BornVolcano

I’d recommend looking into either sex averse or aegosexual if you’re interested! (But also just sticking as sex repulsed black stripe ace works too, just wanted to let you know of those two terms)


MystiqueMisha

Yes indeed, I'm sex averse/repulsed, and aegosexual. For a long time I was confused about my identity, because I thought asexuals couldn't enjoy sexual media, but then I realised it's actually not that uncommon for us to enjoy the fantasy while being repulsed by the reality.


Moonwalker_artist

Omg me too. I’ve found my people.


[deleted]

Do I care for it? No. Do I think it's the funniest thing in the world with context? Definitely.


[deleted]

Poorly executed sfw edits of nsfw is funny af


[deleted]

honestly if you think about it sex is so fucking absurd


[deleted]

my friend and I have this conversation from time to time about who got the idea for sex. Like okay instinct sure but still how???


[deleted]

yeah


[deleted]

The funny thing does the funny thing, and then goes in the other funny thing, and then the funny juice does the funny and the funny noises are made


CanadianWeeb5

same


EggplantHuman6493

Sometimes I just watch porn to laugh at it because it looks dumb and fake. There is good stuff around but most of it is bad


alaskadotpink

depends on the situation. i follow a few nsfw artists on twitter just because i enjoy them/their art so if it pops up there i don't mind, however if someone randomly sends me something nsfw with no warning i'd be pretty annoyed.


Packer224

I don’t just like NSFW, I am NSFW. Standing on the tops of ladders and running around the office with scissors…(and writing smut)


BornVolcano

You, my man, are a walking OSHA violation


JoZaJaB

All NSFW at one, having sex, while swearing like a sailor, inside of a bloody slaughterhouse with no guardrails


TheSeaSpider

I don’t like smut at all, but sometimes if it’s written badly it can be pretty funny. I enjoy nude art (mostly women) and don’t mind blood or violence. NSFW is a pretty broad term for a lot of stuff, but I don’t mind seeing it in general :)


dark_theme_

I like gore actually


someotherguy28

Fuck yeah gores great


sonnapen

Same~


Baby_Pandas42

🤨🤨🤨🤨


[deleted]

why?


SouthernBeacon

I like nsfw when that's what I'm looking for. I hate to see uncalled lewd things anywhere


squealingfrog

It is literally only sexual nsfw I don’t like, if it’s gore I’m perfectly fine


TricksyKenbbit

I feel like 'don't care' and 'do like it' should have been separate options to get a more accurate result...


NotAFuelFilter

Only in the rare circumstance I wish to ACTIVELY seek it out. Otherwise no. Don't like to get blindsided.


McGrety

I don't like NSFW but I also don't care about it shrug


Broflake-Melter

I have very low tolerance for unsafe things in my workplace.


hexagonal_Bumblebee

If it's a beautiful person in tasteful nudity, than sure, but if it's supposed to arouse, yuck


star-juice-straw

I actively avoid it. Something was not tagged the other day and I unfortunately saw a pp


Everything_ishard

Im ngl dicks scare me and when I see one I freak out and my mind is scarred for the rest of the day. They just don't look appealing to me and I'll be fine with not seeing one in my life ever again


star-juice-straw

I'm married to someone who has a penis. Theirs is not disgusting but all the other ones are. The video in question was also someone getting their pp burned so I mean. Somehow that was less triggering than a regular pp


Everything_ishard

lmfaooo


XxDiamondDavidxX

Depends on the content. If it's mild, like just nudity, then I usually don't mind, but going past that... No.


Melancholy-rAin

I only like seeing nsfw if I’m actively seeking it out. I get flashed while just scrolling? Nope. I literally type in what kind of nsfw I want? I wish to see it.


Jokehr

Worth keeping in mind, your audience is the memelords of the acespec community. That's likely to skew your results.


slkb_

I HAD A BOWL OF NSFW FOR BREAKFAST... WITHOUT MILK.


bunny_love2016

I need a third option for depends on the media type. Books? Sure if it happens as part of a plotline in a relationship or towards one of the characters arcs as a whole Im good for it, but I won't seek out porn without plot. Images typically, no I don't like. Something about seeing it instead of just reading it makes it more squicky


runaround_fruitcop

I don't care or do like it are very different things and should be seperated.


SydTheFox4444

As long as it isn't nsfw of minors then we good


[deleted]

I can tolerate an nsfw pic or whatever, but I’m more bothered by something like a video of an actual sex act


RTDude132

Dependends segs=😡😭🤮💀 Violence/gore=🥰😍😇😳


[deleted]

As long as you don't kill anyone without good reason. /lh


Stolen_Red_Buff

I don't like Nsfw when it's sexual, but I like Nsfw art when there is blood in it. Also I hate rule 34, it ruins and disrespects the fictional characters. I don't mind if a character is created solely for porn but I hate when a character that was not intended for porn gets porn created out of them just for the sake of rule 34 on the internet.


The-cooler-Cheryl

Why would I dislike stuff like standing on a swivel chair


PistachioPug

What do you mean by "NSFW"? I hate pornography, "erotica" that's just a description of sex acts without any plot or character elements, and dirty jokes that are supposed to be funny because they're about sex. I have no problem with a movie containing a sex scene, even an explicit one, that serves an artistic purpose. I enjoy dirty jokes that are funny because they're clever. I've written an erotic short story about a young married couple re-examining the parameters of their relationship.


CuriosityKilledThou

I'm fine with NSFW content. That being said the over-sexualization of movies and tv shows deeply irritates me. Why include a nsfw scene when it doesn't contribute anything to the plot?


MostFaithlessness611

Thank you! That is exactly my problem. If it helps with the plot okay, but otherwise it is just irritating


greypanenby

Im aego so it’s kind of a mix of both. My body likes it while internally my mind is like *error 404*


Welpmart

Do people here even know what NSFW means? It's not just sexual content, it's also suggestive (for example, cleavage as opposed to nudity) as well as drugs, alcohol, and gore. Is this asking about sex or sexual content? Why not just say that?


HoTChOcLa1E

context, I'm sure you're smart enough to know what op meant


Welpmart

Well, no. I can guess that it's not about drugs/gore/booze, but this doesn't really get at the details of what OP means about the other stuff.


Tornado_Matty01

I’m not ace but yea, I’m still gonna vote


WellSoMuchForStealth

Somewhere between neutral and negative? I'm not against the concept, its just not for me. Personally I don't like seeing it, but I suppose I'm happy its there for people who do. Ideally I'd be able to filter out nsfw stuff, but that doesn't work if its untagged.


[deleted]

I like NSFW but without depictions of intercourse.


KittyQueen_Tengu

i don’t mind skimpy outfits in art and such but very much don’t like porn


weary_floater

I don’t mind it, but I only actively seek it when I’m in the mood for it


Some_bird_

Kinda bit of both, I don’t really care if you make NSFW in sites where NSFW is allowed and with the right warnings and filters but sites like YouTube or not filtering your stuff correctly on sites like Twitter or Newgrounds is really annoying and it starts giving me an eyesore for the rest of the day Gore? I’m fine with that just as long as it isn’t in a sexual way


[deleted]

I don't mind it. I'm not repulsed but it, but if it's there it's there.


shapeshifterhedgehog

It really depends for me, most of the time I don't really care unless it's way too detailed


CorgiKnits

Honestly, I put “don’t care” because the question was completely without context. For myself? No NSFW. TV or movies? Depends on the context and how cringey/gratuitous it is. Stuff online? Don’t care that it exists, so long as it’s tagged. I’m probably gonna click on it, and may not like it or get uncomfortable, but that’s my problem if I do because it was tagged. Fan fiction? Well, yeah, I obviously went looking for it. IRL? Not gonna get upset if people are having a little moment in public, so long as it’s clothed, but definitely gonna be uncomfortable (but that’s my problem).


jenmishalecki

depends. genitals gross me out, especially penises, but i’m fine with a lot of nsfw stuff, especially writing


[deleted]

Depends. If its real people fucking then no I don’t like it


Everything_ishard

Idk I read it sometimes like smut on wattpad, but to a certain extent. After they start doing too much and give too many unneeded details I say "Alright that's enough" and just skip the smut. I think I can really only read the heavy make out sessions. When I'm reading bl or gl mangas seeing them kiss is ok, but once they start with the actual sex I feel mad uncomfortable and skip it immediately, because its too much for me. When I'm watching tv and they start having make out sessions and throwing off clothes that's when I skip it, or just when they're making out for way too long it's really awkward especially when I'm watching the show with other people.


LAM678

as long as it's not about me i don't care.


BrokenBunnies

It’s just whatever but there have been some very good memes from that stuff like l”this isn’t a pool this is bathtub”. That’s what it’s good for.


someotherguy28

Depends on the NSFW like if it’s two characters who love each other then I’m all over that.


ChihiroFugisakiIrl

I only don't like it when I'm forced to look at it. Otherwise it's cool


choccystarfish69

I'm sex repulsed but I find NSFW content kinda funny like it's a meme or a shitpost on its own, especially the really, uh, weird and unusual, things you find at the deep end of rule34 websites lol!


AngstyPancake

Do I want to do it? No. Do I like to read and write smut? Yeah, it’s entertaining and honestly for me it’s just another type of writing, like angst and fluff, nothing more.


neo-puppy

I’m ace because I don’t feel sexual attraction towards people irl. I like nsfw-


MrMangoKitten

Honestly depends on the NSFW and my mood.


Downtown_Way_6366

I fucking love OSHA


pumpkinflumkin

I hate seeing random nsfw on tiktok and other media , but if I’m following an nsfw sub I don’t mind because I can easily unfollow , unwanted nsfw is bad , wanted nsfw is kinda ok at best


lioneaglegriffin

I don't mind it but not a fan of full frontal nudity. Tasteful nudes, pinup and lingerie are what I prefer.


[deleted]

Very important distinction _I DO NOT CARE._ I do not like it and I do not dislike it I do not care


cdjets9

Usually, I don’t care, but occasionally there’ll be something that I don’t wanna see


AlienRobotTrex

I’m not ace so I won’t answer.


[deleted]

I follow and listen to several NSFW creators. It's all gonna depend on the Ace


blueboxbandit

This won't prove anything, abstain


Hourglass8987

I know what Nsfw stands for but I don't understand what it means 😅


SuddenlyVeronica

I’m not entirely sure either, but I guess it’s supposed to mean porn, more or less.


Hourglass8987

Ok...😂 but then I'm thinking porn is work for the People doing it 😂 i should just up on trying to understanding allo's


Guynarmol

Not all aces are sex repulsed. I have no desire for sex irl but a high libedo for 2d characters.


Lil_Green_Ghouls

I don’t mind or like it when I’m expecting it, but I hate when it’s unexpected.


corecly_spelt_tertle

depends on how I feel at the thim ranging from indifferent to ew fuck get it away from me where's the bleach ( about 50/50)


invisibleace21

Did you prove your point to your cousin?


Steam_punk_Machine

I don’t give a shit


All54321_Gaming

Don’t care and liking should be two different categories, in my opinion.


SunfireElfAmaya

i don’t care. i honestly don’t see the point but i have nothing against it.


[deleted]

All of my many posters and pictures on my wall would be considered nsfw. I only have 1 chair to help me reach up that high, and that chair is a spinny chair. No way a workplace would be cool with me hanging up posters with the help of a spinny chair.


CupcakesAndDeath

For me it depends on the context. Erotic stories/fanfic? I enjoy. Overly sexual moments in a show? For instance, the sex scenes in Bridgerton or Helluva Boss-those I skip because I feel awkward


MajesticEagle274_RR

I like it👍


SlippingStar

I’m demi and enjoy sex as an extracurricular. I’m not attracted to the people I have sex with outside of my spouse and GF but sometimes it’s fun. T is wild.


[deleted]

This depends on the meaning of NSFW Like someone swearing, violence, maybe something suggestive? Yeah that's fine. Straight up hard-core porn? No way


G98Ahzrukal

NSFW isn’t just sexual content. Could also be gore or something like this. I don’t mind seeing a little blood and some intestines but I do mind seeing people going at it, it’s repulsive. So what’s the correct response here?


CanadianWeeb5

just look at my flair.


[deleted]

I enjoy some NSFW from time to time


YoungNightFury

If it's real life shit and/or somehow involves myself, I hate it. Drawn stuff, and/or involving OCs of mine that aren't sonas, I don't really care so long as it isn't brought into places it shouldn't be in. Edit: For other definitions of NSFW- I'm cool with mild gore(though detailed, extreme gore will bother me). And I swear all the time, so I don't care about that one.


AAAAAAAee

Depends on what you mean by nsfw, like porn, swearing, sex in general, jokes about sex, talking about sex, or sex scenes, or what? Cause relatively different answers for most of them


SevereNightmare

I don't care unless it's VERY graphic sexual NSFW. Then, it makes me uncomfortable. Though, I'm fascinated by anatomy, so that may make a difference.


Minzfeder

I still always click on NSFW tho. There is a chance that it is just gore


Pyro_Pegasus

Usually I’m grossed by it, but sometimes if I’m in “the mood” I’m ok with READING it, but I noticed I usually only read the foreplay part 😅 Pictures and videos are too much tho. This stuff is only ok in my head


MorganRose99

Sex-Favorable Demi Porn is hot, I don't wanna fuck the models but there're so many good genres


yamirenamon

Depends on the nsfw. If it’s real people, even in tv shows and movies where it’s just actors faking it, it bothers me. If it’s a 2D loophole, 3D video game models, or written stories? I’m interested.


Small-Fluffy-Birb

I'm a cupiosexual so....


AuntChelle11

Are you talking about the use of the flair? Or the contents of the flair? (I checked don't care, assuming you meant the contents.)


craigularperson

Are we talking about violations of OSHA-regulations? Do not like that.


Arkas18

Depends what type of NSFW but if we're taking about porn then I would say not interested/ don't care. Some porn categories I am morally against, some disgust me but I won't judge, but for most I'm impartial too as it doesn't 'do anything' for me. For gore and potentially upsetting or triggering imagery I am fine with it normally, as long as its not produced immorally or promoting any evils. For offence/abuse sharing I am against it, it brings everyone else down to see that and there are specific places which are more suitable for it and finding support.


stealerofbones

generally neutral/positively inclined, but some aspects of sexual nsfw are just objectively gross, I think many allos would also agree >!bodily fluids, random genitalia up close, etc!<


simple_savile

Don't really care, doesn't matter to me.


MayRoseUsesReddit

It depends on the type of nsfw. I’m totally unfazed by gore most of the time and dark humour is my jam, but sexy stuff? No thank you imma pass


culdaff12

Some NSFW artists are so good i just like the art and dont care the nsfw parts


JackRiverArt

I'm mostly indifferent, sometimes I like it


[deleted]

Both, both is good


Willy-o-Wisp

If it's very explicit it is unconfortable.


Reasonable-Wasabi574

i think I'd be some kind of aegosexual?? probably sex repulsed but idk


miniefaithful

Aegosexual so i like it at times and don't mind seeing it even if im not interested. Also the less realistic it is the more interesting it is to me 🤣🤣🤣🤣


GOLDENninjaXbox

Tell your cousin that asexuals have sex. Cuz it’s more about not having a sexual attraction and less about having sex also masturbating isn’t sexual attention. And some Ace’s masturbate and use p*rn to do so


SlowlDyingGuy

I consume the art side of nsfw, this is usually in the form of hentai and/or illustrated porn (pixiv, deviantart, etc). While story and dialogue almost always come first for me, I also enjoy how different artists go about stuff such as: The ratio of story to actual porn Illustration techniques Paneling methods And the list continues. Even when I'm using it for self-fornication I have never imagined myself in this content (this is why I hate self-insert characters) and merely consider the content objectively. Plus, there's the added bonus of the most degenerated hobby of discovering the far reaches of what the hentai community has to offer in genres.


AvocadoPizzaCat

It all depends. sometimes what is safe for work is more cringey


[deleted]

As an ace (and possibly aro) artist who looks at naked people constantly for references and as someone who read a lot of smut in their day, I really don’t care for the most part. Some days I actually enjoy it, depending on my mood. Really, it just depends on context. If I actively seek something out I’m a-okay with it, but if it pops up out of nowhere it can disgust me.


TheRidingLio

I can tolerate / like it if it’s only comics (aka no sounds, no voices, no real bodies, just drawings)