Regardless, the story itself begs no apology. He wrapped all this information in revealing quotes, entertaining anecdotes and compelling prose. But it seems many readers are hung up on pornography itself. The DePauw received several angry complaints about the story and the photos. Some said the piece lacked news value and was unfit for campus discourse.
Pornography is the hottest issue concerning the Internet and public access to information.
Just six weeks ago The New York Times ran a 4,000-word story on its front page about changes in the porn industry. But in spite of this, a letter in today's issue says we all know about pornography, so there's no need to talk about it. Instead of considering these questions, our critics worry over DePauw's image among parents and alumni. They object to the story's play on the front page. Aside from the monumental issues the article explores, it was by far our best story this edition.