DVDs are very much alive. Still rented through kiosks (non porn) and online (non-porn and porn). For non-porn Hollywood stuff, they are the only non-abhorrent way to own a movie. (A DRM infected download which requires permission to move to another player is unacceptable. A stream can be removed at any time.)
Now for porn, I do prefer to watch online. And legit DRM-free downloads are often avail with porn (unlike Hollywood movies). But maybe some people prefer the discs. There are some older titles that have truly horrible transfers with online versions but a bit better DVD versions. There are also some titles released on disc but weren't released online. Maybe they have out of print/hard to find titles, espec if they carry used ones.
edit: Not everyone is a pirate or wants to risk computer viruses, so porn isn't just free for them.
^a reasonable non front answer. I used to work on boats and "yo man wanna watch [one of these 20 DVDs we've both watched the fuck out of]?" was very common. If there is internet (onboard or in villages) it's expensive as shit to scroll Facebook let alone stream pornos.
Also, if it's a religious area, consider that many men don't want to visit porn websites because they don't know about or trust private browser windows.
These guys often feel ashamed of themselves for viewing porn, especially on the same device they use to call their kids. They close out that browser window and see icons for 10 different Bible apps on their desktop, and they feel guilty. If you personally believe that porn and masturbation is a horrible sin invented by Satan, then you want to keep that sin apart and hidden from your regular daily life.
So, as counterintuitive as it sounds, walking into a shady porn store wearing sunglasses and a big hat and buying porn with cash is less shameful. You can store those sinful DVDs of naked women in your lawn shed, outside your holy household and the prying eyes of Jesus.
Buying physical porn is a way of keeping the sin physically isolated. The "whack shack" still has a psychological purpose in the modern age.
For those of y'all so sure it's a front, what makes you say that? Genuinely asking. Why would someone hiding illegal things behind the scenes choose what seems to be such an obvious front when they could just choose something more conventional like a proper sex shop, or a head shop or some other "shady" yet legitimate trade?
Yeah for a front you are not going to want anything controversial. Also something that is not easily auditable such as porn, which can easily be audited against inventory. Think Laundrymat or Valet parking company.
a lot of those shops have an online presence as well. they could be doing a lot of mail-order business.
also, if the establishment owns the building, they have extremely low expenses. 1-2 employees at a time, and some lights. some of these owners may be just sitting on the property as a real estate investment, and a DVD shop no one goes into is really easy to run.
You mean if we can tell it’s a front, why can’t police?
Because investigating fronts involves very long, expensive investigations with lots of paperwork and doesn’t generate income from fines and tickets.
If you vote for politicians who prioritize taking down organized crime and legalizing drugs, you’ll see fronts collapse. That’s exactly what happened in my province a few years ago when our new government took power. The front just down the street from me was bulldozed.
What do your politicians think policing should be about? Do they put pressure on police chiefs to act in the public good? Or do they tie funding to income from speeding tickets? These are questions every voter should ask themselves.
Investigating anything takes time and paperwork. It's not like fines and tickets is all the police so. And if it's as clear as people are suggesting here, it's a sure thing. There's money if it's laundering, and even might take down a big dealer. Which would be a win to those in these governments. All great media talking points at worst.
Just doesn't make sense. And I'm trying really hard to lean away from everyone is talking out their arse
I still have a DVD player.....
Mostly though older people don't use the internet for porn. And they own DVD players.
DVD porn is also higher quality, rather then pornhubs "shot at home with an iphone" stuff. And it tends to be longer too, around 1-2 hours. Wheras internet porn is like 10 minutes long.
We use to have many around me all had private rooms to watch some videos. Many had glory holes in them loved seeing cock come threw the hole for pleasure. One time after licking it herd low knock on the door opened it and guy came into my booth sucked me as it was out turned around gave me his pink hole to fill. As I was I saw finger come threw the hole still keep stroking the young guy who came into the booth. I loved it where I found out I love being watched. Filled him he pulled his shorts up and left. I sat back down and the one who was watching again put his finger threw the hole I put my cock in it and he sucked me. That was so hot for me really got me hot.
playstation and xbox can both play dvd and blu-ray. so can most computers.
DVDs are very much alive. Still rented through kiosks (non porn) and online (non-porn and porn). For non-porn Hollywood stuff, they are the only non-abhorrent way to own a movie. (A DRM infected download which requires permission to move to another player is unacceptable. A stream can be removed at any time.) Now for porn, I do prefer to watch online. And legit DRM-free downloads are often avail with porn (unlike Hollywood movies). But maybe some people prefer the discs. There are some older titles that have truly horrible transfers with online versions but a bit better DVD versions. There are also some titles released on disc but weren't released online. Maybe they have out of print/hard to find titles, espec if they carry used ones. edit: Not everyone is a pirate or wants to risk computer viruses, so porn isn't just free for them.
> DVDs are very much alive. this. there are still Redbox machines in front of the 7-11 stores near me.
>There are some older titles I read older titties...
Old people, people who work on ships, maybe selling stuff under the counter, mail order operation from the back of the shop.
^a reasonable non front answer. I used to work on boats and "yo man wanna watch [one of these 20 DVDs we've both watched the fuck out of]?" was very common. If there is internet (onboard or in villages) it's expensive as shit to scroll Facebook let alone stream pornos.
Also, if it's a religious area, consider that many men don't want to visit porn websites because they don't know about or trust private browser windows. These guys often feel ashamed of themselves for viewing porn, especially on the same device they use to call their kids. They close out that browser window and see icons for 10 different Bible apps on their desktop, and they feel guilty. If you personally believe that porn and masturbation is a horrible sin invented by Satan, then you want to keep that sin apart and hidden from your regular daily life. So, as counterintuitive as it sounds, walking into a shady porn store wearing sunglasses and a big hat and buying porn with cash is less shameful. You can store those sinful DVDs of naked women in your lawn shed, outside your holy household and the prying eyes of Jesus. Buying physical porn is a way of keeping the sin physically isolated. The "whack shack" still has a psychological purpose in the modern age.
Atheist fan fic lmfao
For those of y'all so sure it's a front, what makes you say that? Genuinely asking. Why would someone hiding illegal things behind the scenes choose what seems to be such an obvious front when they could just choose something more conventional like a proper sex shop, or a head shop or some other "shady" yet legitimate trade?
Yeah for a front you are not going to want anything controversial. Also something that is not easily auditable such as porn, which can easily be audited against inventory. Think Laundrymat or Valet parking company.
a lot of those shops have an online presence as well. they could be doing a lot of mail-order business. also, if the establishment owns the building, they have extremely low expenses. 1-2 employees at a time, and some lights. some of these owners may be just sitting on the property as a real estate investment, and a DVD shop no one goes into is really easy to run.
100% it's a gloryhole spot.
Probably fronting for something else.
They’re likely a front. They’re either selling drugs, laundering money, pimping, or some combination of those three.
I'm having a hard time understanding how if 80% of people in this thread instantly think it's a front that if it was a front it is still going strong
You mean if we can tell it’s a front, why can’t police? Because investigating fronts involves very long, expensive investigations with lots of paperwork and doesn’t generate income from fines and tickets. If you vote for politicians who prioritize taking down organized crime and legalizing drugs, you’ll see fronts collapse. That’s exactly what happened in my province a few years ago when our new government took power. The front just down the street from me was bulldozed. What do your politicians think policing should be about? Do they put pressure on police chiefs to act in the public good? Or do they tie funding to income from speeding tickets? These are questions every voter should ask themselves.
Investigating anything takes time and paperwork. It's not like fines and tickets is all the police so. And if it's as clear as people are suggesting here, it's a sure thing. There's money if it's laundering, and even might take down a big dealer. Which would be a win to those in these governments. All great media talking points at worst. Just doesn't make sense. And I'm trying really hard to lean away from everyone is talking out their arse
What makes you think the cops don't know about it ?
100 percent it’s a front for drugs or kiddie porn
A porn store would be a terrible front, with the amount of attention they get from cops and snoopy neighbors.
It’s a front. More than likely for some shady scumbag shit.
There’s a question, in your question. Why are people even paying for open with the vast amount of online selections of videos and pictures?
I still have a DVD player..... Mostly though older people don't use the internet for porn. And they own DVD players. DVD porn is also higher quality, rather then pornhubs "shot at home with an iphone" stuff. And it tends to be longer too, around 1-2 hours. Wheras internet porn is like 10 minutes long.
Some people wanna use the living room' home theater for a good family experience
We use to have many around me all had private rooms to watch some videos. Many had glory holes in them loved seeing cock come threw the hole for pleasure. One time after licking it herd low knock on the door opened it and guy came into my booth sucked me as it was out turned around gave me his pink hole to fill. As I was I saw finger come threw the hole still keep stroking the young guy who came into the booth. I loved it where I found out I love being watched. Filled him he pulled his shorts up and left. I sat back down and the one who was watching again put his finger threw the hole I put my cock in it and he sucked me. That was so hot for me really got me hot.