Re: Should the adult content be turned off?
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:16 pm
So, most of what's worth saying has already been said...
As for the question of whether or not the sex scenes add to the plot - The description of the act, etc. does not, strictly speaking, add anything more than "And then we had sex." The imagery can be uncomfortable, but a lot of work was put into the subtleties. The girls' faces are very expressive, rather than a pornographic "O face." In certain scenes, there's notes of fear, discomfort, nervousness, guilt, etc. The entire context of the scenes - the lead-up, how exactly the action is described, and the associated imagery - is the element that really adds to the plot, as each oft he scenes addresses some facet of sexual politics integral to the conflicts present in that arc.
As for the appropriateness of the visuals - There are a ton of breasts, almost as many nipples, a vagina, and half a penis. And a lot of dolls in coupling poses. And one of the girls has visible pubic hair. The visuals may make you uncomfortable, they may have a negative effect on you. In the end, the experience you have is unique to you, and the experience will have an effect on you. Provided you can look at the images in the sense of conveying a story, and appreciate what's being conveyed in a respectful manner, they're a benefit.
That being said, if you aren't comfortable with the imagery, or it will lead to uncomfortable results if someone sees it, there's me suggestion: You can usually recognize the lead-up to a sex scene, and, if you're very aware, you can probably even recognize it before the first nipples appear (some paths are easier to recognize than others). At that point, turn your monitor off, and start clicking through. There are certain themes used during close emotional scenes (including sex scenes). Once that music goes away, turn the monitor back on. Open the menu, then go to "Text History." There you can review the text, which is, at worst, light erotica. If you're feeling comfortable, you can then use the rewind feature, to get context, or play through the less sexual portions of the story.
As for the question of whether or not the sex scenes add to the plot - The description of the act, etc. does not, strictly speaking, add anything more than "And then we had sex." The imagery can be uncomfortable, but a lot of work was put into the subtleties. The girls' faces are very expressive, rather than a pornographic "O face." In certain scenes, there's notes of fear, discomfort, nervousness, guilt, etc. The entire context of the scenes - the lead-up, how exactly the action is described, and the associated imagery - is the element that really adds to the plot, as each oft he scenes addresses some facet of sexual politics integral to the conflicts present in that arc.
As for the appropriateness of the visuals - There are a ton of breasts, almost as many nipples, a vagina, and half a penis. And a lot of dolls in coupling poses. And one of the girls has visible pubic hair. The visuals may make you uncomfortable, they may have a negative effect on you. In the end, the experience you have is unique to you, and the experience will have an effect on you. Provided you can look at the images in the sense of conveying a story, and appreciate what's being conveyed in a respectful manner, they're a benefit.
That being said, if you aren't comfortable with the imagery, or it will lead to uncomfortable results if someone sees it, there's me suggestion: You can usually recognize the lead-up to a sex scene, and, if you're very aware, you can probably even recognize it before the first nipples appear (some paths are easier to recognize than others). At that point, turn your monitor off, and start clicking through. There are certain themes used during close emotional scenes (including sex scenes). Once that music goes away, turn the monitor back on. Open the menu, then go to "Text History." There you can review the text, which is, at worst, light erotica. If you're feeling comfortable, you can then use the rewind feature, to get context, or play through the less sexual portions of the story.
