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		bsder on Sept 2, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetis... > It obviously is, otherwise prostitution wouldn't have been so widespread for so long. Maybe, but "It's worth it" encompasses from "I have lots of choice and can afford it." (Heidi Fleiss clients) to "I have no other means of access so it's this or nothing." (the slum streetcorner)

chii on Sept 2, 2020 [–]

If you change the topic from prostitution to food, does it make any difference?

You could pay for michelin star quality food, or eat chickpeas. Both will sustain you just fine, but which is "worth it"?

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