Softcore is like Showtime and HBO, where there is some attempt at story and production values...hardcore has face come, multiple penetration, anal and vaginal closeups, just all kinds of fun stuff that leaves no fetish unsatisfied...most people who find "porn" immoral can't get any real creative sex from their partners, and resent anyone else having so much fun,imho.
I enjoy looking at fine women, but don't get a lot of joy watching some other guy getting off...I like to squeeze the honey myself, so there is some fun for me looking at some flicks.
But whatever makes you happy, enjoy. I may not prefer watching hardcore, but I feel no threat from it's existince.
And more power to the stars, starvation wages from a corporation doing secretarial work just doesn't compare.