Web sites blamed for sex industry slump - being hurt by online dating sites

[The Straight Story]

Web sites blamed for sex industry slump

CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Experts said Australia's sex industry, which has experienced a 6 percent drop in revenue during the past year, is being hurt by online dating sites.

Edward Butler, a senior analyst for independent business information analysis firm IBISWorld, said Australia's $1.09 billion sex industry lost $67.6 million during the past financial year while the market for strippers and exotic dancers grew, the Sydney Morning Herald reported Friday.

Butler said the drop in revenue could be attributed to the growing popularity of online dating sites that make it easier for people seeking casual sex to find one another.

"The rapid growth in online services means it has never been easier for like-minded individuals to organize casual liaisons for little or no cost," Butler said.

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/11/20/Web-sites-blamed-for-sex-industry-slump/UPI-67871258748452/

Anyone want a date with me :)

[imdjh]

1. Why would anyone pay for porn when there is free porn online?

[redqueen]

2. They're talking about prostitutes, not porn. (nt)

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

4. I don't know how bricks-and-mortar adult stores stay in business...

I'd think that the internet would have killed them years ago.

[The Straight Story]

5. They sell toys, and you don't have to wait for shipping. And you can get a frequent fucker card

They punch it each time you buy lube...

:rofl:

[Wilber_Stool]

6. They're a good place

to pick up women.

[madrchsod]

7. we have one here in this ronnie ray gun hellhole...

and it`s doing a great business. it`s so popular that they had to double the square footage.

even republicans can use some naughty lingerie and a mechanical device or two....

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