In your opinion is being in the porn industry the same thing as being a prostitute?

Pretty much because they are both making money off sex.

Both have sex for money, so yes. Yes it is.

I was a topless model in college and it was purely an expedience, pay the rent and get books for school. Of course a venue for showing off the goods didn't hurt.

no.

Not even close! Porn acting is acting and performing. Prostitution is more like being a masseuse, or therapist.

Almost but not quite. The porn industry Is legal, prostitution isn’t.

Not really
both have sex for money
but I assume prostitutes face more (chance of) danger on the streets