RapidcreekMar 15, 2024

Pornhub disables website in Texas after AG sues for not verifying users’ ages

https://lemmy.world/post/13132990

Pornhub disables website in Texas after AG sues for not verifying users’ ages - Lemmy.World

Show threadctkatzMar 15, 2024

stupid republicans. they were convinced that by putting the squeeze on pornhub they could dictate how that site operates when

  • this isn’t the web 1.0 anymore. websites have been able to geoblock content for at least 20 years now

  • vpns exist. it’s not going to stop people in texas from still visiting the site, nor is it the only free streaming porn site and

  • unless a credit card or drivers license is required, age verification is easy to get around. “this content is restricted to adults 18 and over (21 in utah). by clicking yes you acknowledge that you are of legal age by penalty of perjury. are you 18? (yes) (no)”. I was on adult sites at 16.

    • this law proves these people have no goddamned clue how the internet works.

    Show threadThe OctonautMar 15, 2024
  • Lads its only Texas

    • They’re used to being blocked by little desert theocracies around the world. Another one isn’t a big deal

    Show threadFutileRecipeMar 15, 2024
  • In addition to Texas, Pornhub has reluctantly blocked site access for people in other states with age-verification laws including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Utah and Virginia.

    • Ref: www.usatoday.com/story/news/…/72976270007/

    Millions blocked from porn sites as free speech, child safety debate rages across US

    Pornhub disabled website access to Texas users due to the state's age-verification law that aims to protect minors from sexual material.

    USA TODAY
    Show threadThe OctonautMar 15, 2024
    What the fucks an Arkansas
    Show threadFutileRecipe

    What the fucks an Arkansas

    • Capital City: Little Rock
    • Population: 3.068 million people
    • Area: 53180 square miles
    • GSP: $166 billion per year
    • Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
    • Median Home Sale Price: $120560.

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