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If you're worrying about the security of your adult hosting in an increasingly porn-hostile world (#USPol) may I recommend Mojohost?

https://cs.mojohost.com/aff.php?aff=35

I have been #hosting with #Mojohost since 2004, precisely BECAUSE they are committed to serving and supporting their #adult and #porn industry customers no matter what happens. Yes, that's twenty years now!

Mojohost's owner Brad Mitchell just released "Statement on Project 2025 and the Future of Adult Entertainment". See my next posts.

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Show threadErosBlog Bacchus has moved!Nov 8, 2024

Check this out. Brad Mitchell: MojoHost Statement on Project 2025 and the Future of Adult Entertainment

https://mojohost.com/mojohost-statement-on-project-2025-and-the-future-of-adult-entertainment/?aff=35

"Many of you are closely following discussions around Project 2025 and the potential implications of its principles on our industry. Understandably, questions and concerns are surfacing, particularly as we look toward a political landscape that could shift significantly with the 2024 elections now complete."

#Project2025 #AdultEntertainment #Porn #PornIndustry #USPol

MojoHost Statement on Project 2025 and the Future of Adult Entertainment

MojoHost addresses Project 2025 and the potential implications of its principles on the adult industry.

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Show threadErosBlog Bacchus has moved!Nov 8, 2024

More from Brad Mitchell at Mojohost:

"I want to ... reaffirm MojoHost’s unwavering support and commitment to your businesses.

First and foremost, I want to assure you that MojoHost remains steadfast in our dedication to supporting adult entertainment companies and protecting the principles of free expression. We recognize the challenges that can arise with evolving legislation and have seen recent movements, like state-level age verification mandates, that directly impact our space."

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More from Brad Mitchell at Mojohost:

"While it is impossible to predict every outcome, we are confident that a full ban on adult content is unlikely to succeed. We continue to operate on this basis and, should legislative or executive action threaten the industry’s right to exist and serve its audiences, MojoHost stands prepared to maintain its role as a vigilant advocate. We are ready to challenge such decisions at the highest levels, if necessary."

#AdultContent #Porn #PornBan #USPol

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More from Brad Mitchell at Mojohost:

"In my view, there is no safer or more dedicated service provider than MojoHost for weathering the future together. I am fully invested in this mission and committed to defending our industry and your right to do business freely. We will navigate any challenges with strength and resilience, staying true to our shared values."

Go read the rest for yourself. But consider doing yourself a favor. Sleep better. Host your adult stuff at Mojohost.

Show threadErosBlog Bacchus has moved!Nov 8, 2024

Mojohost: https://cs.mojohost.com/aff.php?aff=35

Yes, this is an affiliate link. But you've been following me for two years now. You know I don't spam this thing. I believe I've posted it only twice before, both times in conversations about "where can I trust my host not to get squirrely about my pornz" conversations. A host you can trust not to go #pornocalypse on a random wednesday when they get accidentally acquired by an industrial adhesives conglomerate is truly a pearl beyond price.

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Show threadD1re_W0lfNov 8, 2024

@ErosBlog By any chance, do you know where to find the memory that their VPS packs have? I can’t seem to find that anywhere.

I’m a longtime Linode user but since 2022, when they were bought by Akamai, that I’m “waiting” for the day that my service there will be terminated.

Show threadErosBlog Bacchus has moved!Nov 8, 2024
@d1re_w0lf I don't know, sorry! But unlike most places, their contact form is not a black hole. If you ask, they'll make sure you get an answer: https://mojohost.com/contact-us/
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Show threadD1re_W0lfNov 8, 2024
@ErosBlog Thanks, I’ll try that.
Show threadVixen BluNov 9, 2024
@ErosBlog
May I ask what kind of services you have used with them (now or in the oast) ? (the specific name of the plan) Just curious.
Show threadLauren LeFey (kink mode)Nov 8, 2024
@ErosBlog You know, I've actually considered leaning into this, setting up a website just to post smutty writing and queer stuff specifically as an act of visibility and rebellion. I was wondering about hosting, and this seems so solid. Thank you for the tip  ✨
Show threadErosBlog Bacchus has moved!Nov 8, 2024

@LaurenLeFey Lauren you're welcome! I don't think Mojohost is cheap (though it's been a long time since I had reason to look at competitors' pricing) but I literally get an anxiety reaction in the pit of my stomach any time I consider using a less-trusted host.

PS I think having your own website for this is a superbly good idea. It enables the POSSE publishing mode, the one Corey Doctorow at @pluralistic uses: https://indieweb.org/POSSE

And of course, there's my 1st rule:

https://www.erosblog.com/2013/06/11/bacchus-first-rule-of-the-internet/

POSSE

POSSE is an abbreviation for Publish (on your) Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere, the practice of posting content on your own site first, then publishing copies or sharing links to third parties (like social media silos) with original post links to provide viewers a path to directly interacting with your content.

IndieWeb
Show threadLauren LeFey (kink mode)Nov 8, 2024

@ErosBlog I was just looking at that! It is a bit steep for a website that will realistically draw basically no traffic, but I respect the philosophical stance so much and that has real value for exactly what I'd want to do, especially since so many other providers *already* don't want that kind of content.

(Also, that's actually a fantastic and detailed explanation of what I was thinking I'd do! I have stuff to think about  )

Show threadHumbird0 FandomNov 14, 2024

@ErosBlog
It's ironic how their terms of service forbids obscene and pornographic material. The same boilerplate every host has. I wonder if that's just a legal thing?

I've been using Dreamhost for years, which also allows adult content, but with the exact same boilerplate in their terms of service. But I have always had a default clean page just to be safe, no matter the host. I just link people to the real page.

But it's good to have another host I can add to my list, in case I need it.

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@humbird0 The AUP (acceptable use policy) under "legal" at the bottom of their front page in paragraph 2 prohibits "child pornography, bestiality, nonconsensual sex acts, or any other obscene sex acts" as any US-based host must -- the illegal stuff. Legal-in-the-USA porn isn't prohibited. Perhaps you were looking at the "Website terms of use" document? That one does have the standard universal boilerplate, but it's not the one that governs what you can host with them.
Show threadHumbird0 FandomNov 18, 2024

@ErosBlog
Yeah I was just looking at the [website terms of use](https://mojohost.com/wp-content/uploads/legal/MojoHost%20Website%20Terms%20of%20Use.pdf). But what's the difference between one "terms" page and another "terms" page?

I know it's copy-pasted bullshit either way, and I know they have to include it to legally cover their butts. But I'm just curious what makes one more binding than the other one.

Show threadErosBlog Bacchus has moved!Nov 18, 2024
@humbird0 As I parse the fine print, it's the difference between "what can I put on the server that you lease to me" and "what can I type into any box or form on the Mojohost website." That last is boilerplate that every website has; even a porn-friendly web host is a professional workplace that prohibits you from putting goat.se jpgs into the billing support system when you're mad about the status of your account.
Show threadHumbird0 FandomNov 18, 2024

@ErosBlog
Mostly I just laugh at the low-effort copy-paste job. I often wonder if most web hosts even read their own terms? Especially when adult web hosts blindly include a "do not Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material". I can understand including the "no obscenity" part for legal reasons. Maybe "promote" has a specific legal meaning, but it just kind of looks like they forbid celebrating sexuality, which I find hilarious.

I'm sure they're a perfectly good web host.

Show threadHumbird0 FandomNov 18, 2024

@ErosBlog
Hmm... it's under the "User Contributions" section so maybe it's referring to email communications or something? I tend to think of the websites themselves as user contributions.

But maybe I'm just old fashioned and remember the days when websites were hand-made.