I understand that some of the criticism comes from conservatives but the sentiment seems to extend far beyond thst. Of course, I understand it when it’s forced or when someone only does it to survive against their will. But if people genuinely want to do it, why do people hate on them?

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    I think there are no worst offenders here, all labor is valid as in all labor is exploitative in a capitalist system

    There is no difference in work quality between painting and coal mining? Teaching children and soldering diodes? Really?

    I think you can be a sex worker and keep your dignity

    Again, I’m not talking about the exceptions here. Having to sell yourself for money is a horrible fate to most, to the extent that we make laws against that. You can think of this the same way.

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      Having to sell yourself for money is what most people do every day, bruh. Every job I’ve ever had has been a major detriment to my physical and/or mental health, and was accepted only under threat of homelessness and starvation.

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      I’ve met more people who are proud sex workers then I have people who are proud fast food employees.

      I think that perhaps you are letting your disgust for a person’s work color how you feel about the person. Do you feel the same about athletes and actors? They also “sell their bodies”.