Today, Explained Pornhub just deleted 80% of its videos
Dec 16, 2020
Samantha Cole, a journalist at Vice, specializes in the intersection of sex and technology, while Gwen Adora is an adult content creator navigating the changing landscape of online pornography. They discuss Pornhub's recent removal of 10 million videos in response to allegations of abusive content, exploring the implications for creators and consumers. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by stricter payment processor policies and the need for sex workers to adapt their business strategies in this evolving environment.
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NYT Exposé
- A New York Times op-ed and investigation highlighted CSAM on Pornhub, increasing pressure.
- Survivors shared stories of abuse, claiming the platform facilitated their exploitation.
Non-Consensual and Pirated Content
- Pirated and non-consensual content, like revenge porn, proliferated due to lax upload policies.
- Removing such content often relies on victims, a demanding and retraumatizing process.
Unprecedented Moderation
- Pornhub's policy changes are unprecedented in social media, exceeding even Facebook's moderation.
- These changes improve safety and protect content creators' revenue from piracy.