# Ask the (Not So) Amateur Porn Director **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 8, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805 "2012-08-08T00:14:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Vicullum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/6de8d8/32.png) [@Vicullum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicullum)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/81 "2012-08-08T16:29:00Z")
What’s the procedure when a male performer can’t get it up? You keep a “stunt dick” on standby (or just step in yourself?) ---
**Author:** ![Vicullum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/6de8d8/32.png) [@Vicullum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicullum)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/82 "2012-08-08T16:30:38Z")
How much has online piracy negatively affected your business? ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/83 "2012-08-08T16:33:15Z")
What kind of cameras do you use? How many do you use to shoot a typical scene? ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/84 "2012-08-08T16:51:39Z")
> [@VinylTurnip](#): > > You said how don’t allow it, but how could you tell if someone is using it? There are tell tale signs but mostly I know the guys who shoot for me and even if they did take it before the shoot i might not know but bringing it on set isnt allowed. Im relative confident that my guys dont use it and probably wouldnt risk this gig, it doesnt pay much but the fringe benefits are incredible LOL ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/85 "2012-08-08T16:55:32Z")
> [@Vicullum](#): > > What’s your stance on the use of condoms in films? I personally can’t stand them: although I understand it’s to protect the actors, at the same time they’re trying to sell a vicarious fantasy, and being visually reminded of the vagaries of STDs and birth control personally kills all the eroticism for me. Thats a hot button issue right now but my stance has always been pro choice. I have them on set and if the girl prefers to use them we do, no problem and it hasn’t been an issue in terms of my sales. If one looks at Wicked Pictures, they are an all condom company and they consistently have movies in the top ten sales and rentals worldwide. But for me as a Libertarian it all comes down to choice Mike South A Low Brow, Gun Totin, Libertarian Pornographer [noparse] [www.mikesouth.com](http://www.mikesouth.com)[/noparse] NSFW ---
**Author:** ![FoieGrasIsEvil](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foiegrasisevil/32/16638_2.png) [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/86 "2012-08-08T16:59:10Z")
There’s a ton of unprotected sex going on in the industry. I know that the actors use spermicides and whatnot but with the advent of shots like “creampies” where the guy is intentionally ejaculating into the woman’s vagina, how often does pregnancy occur in the industry? How stringent are you about testing for STD’s? ---
**Author:** ![Vicullum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/6de8d8/32.png) [@Vicullum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicullum)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/87 "2012-08-08T17:02:47Z")
What do you think of Linda Lovelace’s allegations that her ex-husband forced her into the porn industry and made her perform scenes at gunpoint? How involved are you in politics? Are you a member or donor to the Free Speech Coalition, ACLU, EFF, etc.? Ever been the target of a police crackdown or raid? Or a DA set out to “make an example of you”? ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/88 "2012-08-08T17:05:14Z")
**How “security aware” would you say the industry is? Do people running adult sites spend a lot of time and effort trying to protect their sites? Do you discuss the problems of information security at industry events? I am thinking of a couple of threats specifically. Criminals will often try to get malware-delivering ads placed on legitimate sites (adult or otherwise, although adult sites are notorious for it). Is this something you deal with routinely or worry about much?** We deal with that shit daily but we have gotten pretty good at it, if you recall a recent study showed that adult sites were far less likely to deliver malware than religious sites. A large portion of my day is spent making sure the sites are up and running and havent been breached, I use a lot of security measures to prevent that. We also protect our content, delivering DMCA Takedown notices making sure passwords havent been hacked and such. We have big webmaster trade shows and seminars every couple of months and these are always topics of seminars and discussions. \*\*Also, I often see lists of compromised credentials for adult sites posted online. Do you see a lot of attempts to compromise your user database? Do you spend a lot of time dealing with compromised user accounts? \*\* There are attempts to be sure but most of us have security measures in place to prevent these type of things and to notify us of anything suspicious. \*\*Do you deal with a lot of requests from law enforcement or attorneys asking for information on member activity? \*\* It hasn’t happened except when it comes to my blog posts and information that I may have about a certain person in the industry or a certain event my mikesouth site is much more likely to draw inquiries. I handle these rare events on a case by case basis I once helped Atlanta Police for example with a child pornography case, but in general I will not disclose any information on any person who shoots for me or sends me info for mikesouth site without a court order and even then I would most likely fight it on the grounds of protecting a source. I hope this makes sense. Mikesouth site is op-ed and porn news and info not a member site. My member sites this has never been an issue. Thanks! [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/89 "2012-08-08T17:05:48Z")
> [@MikeSouth](#): > > I mean how do you tell someone I am sorry but you just arent attractive enough to be sodomized on film… I guess that Hallmark doesn’t really have cards for _every_ situation afterall. ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/90 "2012-08-08T17:08:35Z")
> [@Mister\_Rik](#): > > Why do the blowjobs in modern porn go on for so damned long? When I first watched porn in the '80s, blowjobs were “foreplay”. Sure, they went on longer than what most guys were likely to get in real life, but it was still clear that the oral was just a preliminary to the fucking. Now, in nearly every video I watch, I can watch five minutes of blowjob, get bored and start fast forwarding … and 15-20 minutes into the video the girl is still sucking the guy’s dick. > > Part of my objection to these interminable blowjobs is this: _I want to see the girl’s naked body_. But they often remain clothed for half the length of the blowjob, and even when they finally get naked, there are only so many non-awkward positions where you can clearly see their whole bodies during a blowjob. If the common kneeling position is used, the guy’s body blocks a lot of the view; the girl is sitting on her heels so you can’t really see her ass; if she’s using her hands on the guy then her own arms block the view of her tits. in general it was expensive to shoot on film so there was an economic reason to keep the scenes relativelt brief. Now days porn studios want the DVD to come in at a minimum of 2 hrs 20 minutes and thats basically why it costs them the same to press a DVD9 whether its 2 hrs or 4 hrs ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/91 "2012-08-08T17:09:50Z")
> [@ministryman](#): > > You obviously haven’t taken it, then. 😃 > > Erections in real life don’t last as long as they do on film. YOU try keeping it up with a director and cameras and God knows who else in a room. Then try it again for the money shot. Then try it again because you (or the director) need to reshoot (damn, it’s hard to keep puns out of an adult conversation)… > > Sorry to jump in Mike And no, I have not been in any films. NP I am all about group participation 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/92 "2012-08-08T17:10:10Z")
> [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](#): > > I guess that Hallmark doesn’t really have cards for _every_ situation afterall. Now, _there’s_ an interesting potential niche market! “Congratulations on your big O!” “May golden showers moisten your flower!” “Many happy reshoots!” ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/93 "2012-08-08T17:10:56Z")
> [@Vicullum](#): > > What’s the procedure when a male performer can’t get it up? You keep a “stunt dick” on standby (or just step in yourself?) In that event its usually me that steps in. ---
**Author:** ![sohvan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@sohvan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sohvan)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/94 "2012-08-08T17:14:44Z")
You mentioned that you go through an interview to find out why they want to do porn. Have you had problems in the past where an actor would come to you a week later to beg you to take it down? How does the distribution work? Do you sell directly to other internet sites or video rental and such or do you mostly sell through your own sites? Do you ever get commissions from individuals for specific things ? I’d be interested to know how you deal with STDs, testing and such too. Thanks for all the answers, it’s been really interesting! ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/95 "2012-08-08T17:15:04Z")
> [@FoieGrasIsEvil](#): > > There’s a ton of unprotected sex going on in the industry. I know that the actors use spermicides and whatnot but with the advent of shots like “creampies” where the guy is intentionally ejaculating into the woman’s vagina, how often does pregnancy occur in the industry? > > How stringent are you about testing for STD’s? Pregnancy almost never happens most girls are on BC and most creampies shots are faked anyway, I cant think of a single girl who got pregnant on set, it probably has happened but it wouldnt become public knowledge. I am now testing for STDs prior to every shoot but nothing is foolproof…I have been very lucky in that I have never ever had an STD or crabs or anything transmitted on one of my sets (knocking on wood) part of that is diligence and careful screening but theres gotta be some luck in there too. ---
**Author:** ![ministryman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@ministryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ministryman)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/96 "2012-08-08T17:23:14Z")
> [@MikeSouth](#): > > Pregnancy almost never happens most girls are on BC and most creampies shots are faked anyway, I cant think of a single girl who got pregnant on set, it probably has happened but it wouldnt become public knowledge. > > I am now testing for STDs prior to every shoot but nothing is foolproof…I have been very lucky in that I have never ever had an STD or crabs or anything transmitted on one of my sets (knocking on wood) part of that is diligence and careful screening but theres gotta be some luck in there too. First, I find out that Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are fakes. Now I find out creampie shots are, too. :eek: When will it end? By the way, if you can tell, what is used to simulate the “filling”? Might be good for a practical joke or two at work… ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/97 "2012-08-08T17:25:39Z")
**What do you think of Linda Lovelace’s allegations that her ex-husband forced her into the porn industry and made her perform scenes at gunpoint?** I knew Gerry Damiano, God rest his soul, and he told me point blank that was just made up horseshit and I believe him because I know Harry Reems and he told me the same thing. **How involved are you in politics? Are you a member or donor to the Free Speech Coalition, ACLU, EFF, etc.?** Oh Boy…funny you mention the FSC. I have had a long running battle with them because they are irresponsible, unaccountable bumbling morons. (Jusy my opinion mind you but i do back it with facts) if you want to read about just search FSC or Free Speech on my blog. As for the ACLU I may be the only guy on earth that contributes to them AND the NRA. LOL I am active in and support the Libertarian Party and I have considered a run for State office as a Libertarian **Ever been the target of a police crackdown or raid? Or a DA set out to “make an example of you”?** Three times I have had the police visit my set, never even given a ticket (knock on wood) they basically were responding to noise request, a parking issue or in one case an anon tip that I was shooting an underage girl (I would NEVER EVER do that) In the last case they checked IDs and left and said carry on…On the noise one the cop asked Lisa Sparxxx for an autograph before leaving. I am aware of my situation here in Atlanta so I have taken measures to make sure that the local politicos have no real reason to screw with me. I help the police here when they have needed it and I don’t advertise for talent in the local papers or anything like that. I do fade in and out as a local celebrity from time to time I guess, when the paper does a bit on me or when my friend Neal Boortz has me on his show, then it seems everyone wants an interview and I do it because its fun and entertaining but I try to do it in a manner that is not combative to the local authorities. ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/98 "2012-08-08T17:32:07Z")
**You mentioned that you go through an interview to find out why they want to do porn. Have you had problems in the past where an actor would come to you a week later to beg you to take it down?** Its happened 3 times in 20+ years and the last time was over ten years ago so im getting better at weeding them out I think. \*\*How does the distribution work? Do you sell directly to other internet sites or video rental and such or do you mostly sell through your own sites? \*\* In the VHS and DVD days I leased my content to a manufacturers rep who sold it to a distributor who sold it to a retailer who sold it to you. I got 75% of the price paid by the distributor. Slow pays and no pays were very common, I had one distributor owe me 8K for 360+ days then when they finally paid the check bounced…so did the next and the next finally the forth one cleared. Thats why I went to the internet, I make more and you as a customer get a better deal as well…everyone is happy but the rep and the distributor and the retailer **Do you ever get commissions from individuals for specific things ?** Every day and some are pretty out there. **I’d be interested to know how you deal with STDs, testing and such too.** I answered it a bit ago i test prior to every shoot now days and I have been lucky in that theres never been an STD transmitted on one of my sets. Thanks for all the answers, it’s been really interesting! [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/99 "2012-08-08T17:34:57Z")
> [@MikeSouth](#): > > In that event its usually me that steps in. Thought you said fluffers were a myth. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MikeSouth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea666f/32.png) [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805/100 "2012-08-08T17:35:28Z")
> [@ministryman](#): > > First, I find out that Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny are fakes. Now I find out creampie shots are, too. :eek: When will it end? > > By the way, if you can tell, what is used to simulate the “filling”? Might be good for a practical joke or two at work… LOL I have seen everything you can imagine used to simulate cum from hair conditioner (some of which are very close) to mixtures of egg whites and milk to pina colada mix but it isnt something I ever do because with bukkake and facials it would be a site killer and those are my biggest niches I dont even recall shooting a cream pie for one of my sites. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805.md?page=6)