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'''War porn''' is a colloquial term used by [[Colonial Fleet]] personnel during the [[First Cylon War]] to describe combat footage, particularly gun camera recordings of firefights and [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] | '''War porn''' is a colloquial term used by [[Colonial Fleet]] personnel during the [[First Cylon War]] to describe combat footage, particularly gun camera recordings of firefights and [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] destructions that are circulated among military personnel for entertainment purposes. | ||
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== Military Response == | == Military Response == | ||
The consumption of war porn reveals significant divisions within Colonial military culture. While popular among many Marines, the practice draws criticism from some flight personnel who view it as voyeuristic and dehumanizing. [[ | The consumption of war porn reveals significant divisions within Colonial military culture. While popular among many Marines, the practice draws criticism from some flight personnel who view it as voyeuristic and dehumanizing. [[Jaycie McGavin]] notably criticized Marines watching such footage, calling it "frakked up" and questioning the appropriateness of their enthusiastic reactions to combat violence.<ref name="blood_chrome_script_jaycie_criticism">''[[Blood & Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf|page=8}} Pre-Production Draft, 11/30/10], pg. 7</ref> | ||
When confronted about their viewing habits, Marines defended the practice and accused critics of being "Cylon sympathizers," suggesting that opposition to war porn was viewed by some as unpatriotic or indicative of disloyalty.<ref name="blood_chrome_script_symp_accusation">''[[Blood & Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf|page=8}} Pre-Production Draft, 11/30/10], pg. 7</ref> This response indicates the extent to which such material had become normalized within certain military circles. | When confronted about their viewing habits, Marines defended the practice and accused critics of being "Cylon sympathizers," suggesting that opposition to war porn was viewed by some as unpatriotic or indicative of disloyalty.<ref name="blood_chrome_script_symp_accusation">''[[Blood & Chrome]]'' [{{fullurl:File:B&C Pre-Production Draft - 11-30-10 - Version 01.FDX.pdf|page=8}} Pre-Production Draft, 11/30/10], pg. 7</ref> This response indicates the extent to which such material had become normalized within certain military circles. | ||