Talk:Regulated prostitution

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What exactly IS an expert in the field on prostitution? Swatjester 10:52, 13 January 2006 (UTC)

Just a guess, but I'd say a prostitute. Perhaps someone familiar with related laws and regulations as well. Either way this page should probably be updated by someone, as it contains a reference to the upcoming World Cup. GBMorris 22:23, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Think we should mention this? Penn & Teller on ProstitutionWhat me worry? - Xachna 19:48, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
 * It might be appropriate as an external link, as a statement of someone's opinion on the topic, however, I definitely would not call Penn & Teller: Bullshit! an actual credible source for any Wikipedia article. Iamcuriousblue 17:43, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

NPOV issues
"Legalized prostitution hasn't stopped pimping and human trafficking in places where prostitution is regulated. Despite prostitution being legal, many prostitutes are illegal aliens in the countries where they work and cannot benefit from the positive aspects of regulated prostitution. And the profit motives of human traffickers don't disappear with legalized prostitution"

This reads more like a opinion piece than a encyclopedia article. In fact, the whole article seems to be geared towards discrediting regulated prostitution. I think we need to clean up this article a bit. 82.33.68.123 13:22, 14 June 2007 (UTC).

I concur with the above, whoever wrote the article sounded a little biased and against prostitution. People are entitled to their own opinions, but such opinions have no place in an encyclopedia. Credible sources based on adequate research are also absent. Thus, I nominated it for NPOV review. Voice of Reason 05:02, 15 August 2007 (UTC)


 * According to my information, it is true that legalized prostitution does not completely stop pimping etc., but it actually decreases it. For example in Styria, Austria the police made the following statement: Druck und Gewalt kämen zwar auch in Bordellen vor, sagt Karl Strohmeier von der Prostitutions- und Menschenhandelsabteilung der Kripo Graz. Viel stärker seien sie jedoch in der Wohnungsprostitution zu Hause. Der Standard, 12 July 2007 ("Pressure and violence are also present in (legal) brothels", Karl Strohmeier from the prostitution and human trafficking department of the Graz police said, "they are, however, much more present in the (illegal) prostitution in private appartments" ) --NeoUrfahraner 08:40, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

I concur with the above folks who are calling the POV of this article into question. The statements in the article (non of which are cited or referenced) are pretty much boilerplate from the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and related groups. That's one opinion – there are a number of others perspectives, not the least of which is that of sex worker rights activists, who take a variety of stances on legally regulated prostitution. Iamcuriousblue 17:43, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

I wrote it. And I agree, it is POV. I wrote it on impulse (without references), but this article doesn't get much attention so nobody alters it. I'm not against prostitution (actually visited them themselves), but very negative about regulation. Perhaps it would be better just to mention all the sides in the debate and give their point of view about regulated prostitution. It's the easiest way. There are many opinions about it. Perhaps it would be an idea to remove the article altogether.Bruno Junqueira (talk) 22:07, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Listed Countries
Does anyone mind that i have listed countries in the article that specifically legalize prostitution and brothels as I feel this adds relevance to the subject in handDwanyewest (talk) 01:15, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

This may prove useful  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.19.246.69 (talk) 02:34, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

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