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OnlyFans to Ban Explicit Sexual Content Starting in October
OnlyFans will begin banning explicit sexual content starting in October, according to statements made to Bloomberg.
Kenya Moves One Step Closer to Total Ban on Porn
The parliamentary ICT committee of Kenya’s National Assembly has approved a controversial amendment to the country’s 2018 “Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act” (CMCA), which now will include a blanket ban on all “pornography,” declaring it a “vice.”
afterglow Founder Alleges Gender Bias in LinkedIn Ban
Women and couples erotica and lifestyle brand afterglow has released a statement claiming that business social network LinkedIn has banned founder Lilly Sparks’ account “for reaching out to 50 of [investment seed money accelerator] Y Combinator’s (YC) most successful female founders to get their product feedback and support in the vetting process.”
Texas Judge Upholds Under-21 Stripper Ban, Claims 'Belief' It May Curb 'Human Trafficking' Trumps 1st Amendment
A U.S. District Court Judge in Texas has denied a proposed preliminary injunction against the recent state law preventing sex workers aged 18-21 from being employed at strip clubs and other “sexually oriented businesses.”
UPDATED: Proposed Injunction Challenges Texas' Controversial Under-21 Stripper Ban
A U.S. District Court Judge in Texas is currently considering a proposed preliminary injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the recent state law preventing sex workers aged 18-21 from being employed at strip clubs.
Kenya: Free Speech Groups Warn Against Total Porn Ban Proposal
Several free speech groups sent an open letter last week to a Kenyan MP who has been pushing forward a restrictive amendment to the country’s 2018 “Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act” (CMCA), including a blanket ban on all “pornography.”
India Moves Forward to Compel Twitter to Ban All Adult Content
India’s National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is moving forward with proceedings to “ban the access of children to Twitter” in the country until the platform “completely removes all pornographic material.”
eBay Eliminates 'Adult Only' Categories, Issues Blanket Ban on Sexual Content
eBay has announced it has changed its policies regarding what it considers “adult items” effective June 15, completely eliminating the category “Adult Only” for new listings, with wording that essentially bans the vast majority of sexual expression items on their platform.
MyPillow CEO's New 'Free Speech' Social Media Platform Will Ban Porn
MyPillow CEO and Republican activist Mike Lindell has announced that his new “free speech” social media platform combining features of YouTube and Twitter will not allow adult content because “free speech is not pornography.”
Thai Minister Uses Anti-Porn Crusaders' Arguments to Justify Ban
Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Buddhipongse Punnakanta offered further explanations behind the ruling party’s ban of 190 adult content websites, including Pornhub, in language identical to that of well-funded, religiously inspired anti-porn crusading U.S. groups like Exodus Cry and NCOSE.
Thai Government: Online Porn Ban Involves 190 Sites
The Thai government’s crackdown on online adult content, noticed yesterday by users trying to access Pornhub from the Southeast Asian nation, has been confirmed by the authorities, who also said the new ban — effected as the country is reeling from street protests and calls for the military party to step down — involves 190 websites.
South Dakota Judge Limits State Prisons Ban on All 'Sexual Material'
A federal judge issued his opinion yesterday ruling that the South Dakota prison system’s extreme ban on what they term “sexual content” is unconstitutional.
Kenyan Official Blames Online Porn for Teen Pregnancy Crisis, Asks for Ban
The Kenyan cabinet official in charge of education, George Magoha, has called for the banning of all porn sites, blaming them for the African nation’s teenage pregnancy crisis.
Porn Thrives in India Despite Ban; Pornhub Use Jumps 95%
Recent reports have revealed that online adult entertainment is thriving in India as the country copes with the coronavirus pandemic and resulting 21-day “stay at home” restrictions.
Mississippi Seeks to Form Cabal of Southern States to Ban Porn
The State of Mississippi is the latest casualty in the fight for free expression as its House of Representatives attempts to rally fellow southern strongholds into forming a cabal to “take on the porn industry.”
Report: How Tumblr's Sex Ban Wrecked a Thriving, Diverse Culture Hub
The inexplicable decision a year ago by Tumblr's owners to ban all sexual content from the platform — including, most ridiculously, "female presenting nipples" — decimated a once thriving, diverse online community that refused to "quarantine" sexual expression away of other cultural interests.
Making Sense of Reddit’s Ban on Sex Toy Ads
It’s 2019 — do we really still think masturbation is somehow dirty or evil? Reddit appears to, as it announced last month that it will no longer accept advertisements for sex toys on its platform.
Exxxotica Organizers Win $650K Settlement From Dallas Over Show Ban
The Dallas City Council voted unanimously yesterday to approve a $650,000 settlement with the organizers of the Exxxotica expos.
Dame Products Counters Abortion Ban With NY Times Open Letter
In a powerful ad placed in Tuesday's New York Times newspaper, pleasure products manufacturer Dame Products took a stance supporting women's reproductive rights and the pro-choice movement alongside six other female-fronted companies.
Tumblr NSFW Ban Puts New Entrepreneurs Into Action, Report Says
A new Fast Company article says that Tumblr’s NSFW content ban has given reason for some entrepreneurs to build digital communities around sexuality.