First of all, "Generation Y" isn't pathetic. You're insulting everyone in this age group, including me. Each and every generation and group has its bad apples, and any reasonable person understands that.
Pennywise is correct in
(2) that normal, emotionally healthy women do not sell their bodies. On the necessity these days to completely debase themselves for the jollies of truly sick predators, I'm not quite sure I agree, because I'm probably misunderstanding it. I don't think it should be necessary for women to sell their bodies, and I wish our young men and women nowadays would value modesty, respect, and that inner strength which makes you feel worthy of not being treated like a piece of meat, or treating others that way. Influence is everything in life, and this poor girl was influenced in the worst of ways. [MENTION=44683]Pennywise[/MENTION]
Adding to the story was her being harassed by former schoolmates, which is sad, because even intelligent "high class" students can be prickish pieces of lowly excrement in fine clothing. This young woman was beautiful, and had the intellect to pave forward a promising future. However, intellect is not wisdom, and people with high intellect are capable of doing foolish things. I suspect she had low self-esteem, and let the cruel messages that flooded into her social media accounts drive her to depression and suicide. Sadly, it's rare that cruel people ever take responsibility for their own deliberate actions. Where were her parents? They failed, and that's on their shoulders now.
I think a lack of compassion, like that of novasteve's, is is similar to the wicked nature of those who bullied this young woman. Lack of compassion. It's something a lot of tyrants and evildoers throughout history have had. That is unfortunate. If Alyssa were given love and attention, raised properly by her parents, didn't make this unwise decision, and wasn't bothered by those despicable people.. she would likely still be alive today. Mother and fathers, take note and love your children, because this is yet another lesson in life's book of misfortune. [MENTION=34226]novasteve[/MENTION]
Furthermore, as Sameech noted, we
don't know exactly what her life was like. It's true. I could be wrong on everything I've said, too, but to assume she was a bad person for this decision she made... Hasn't everyone made a huge mistake at least once in his or her life? Have some compassion and understanding for your fellow human beings. I think she needed love, attention, and anything else a daughter rightfully yearns from her parents. Sameech also raises a very interesting, eyebrow-raising point on how it's acceptable to watch porn, but unacceptable to do porn. How many guys here haven't watched porn? Seriously, be honest. If you watch porn, who are you to criticize a woman for doing porn without positing your own choices? Why is it acceptable for a man to watch porn of naked women, yet these same men castigate said women for producing this porn they watch in the first place? Bravo to Sameech for the thought-provoking post. [MENTION=48997]sameech[/MENTION]
MisterBeale, I think that if we shun the men and women who produce porn, we should also shun all porn. But, because of hormones—raging hormones at that—it's impossible. And it's not right to shun the people in the porn industry while secretly lapping up pornography—this goes for men and women who view it. A lot of people also pretend that pornographic material is bad and that they don't view it, but really, we all know every adult does it, and/or has a very active imagination. The only other option is to accept not just porn but also those working in the pornographic industry. It's not a job to respect by any means, but it's not one to insult while enjoying their products. [MENTION=39702]MisterBeale[/MENTION]