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Google Reverses Ban on Sexually Explicit Material on Blogger
Blogger users who share sexually explicit content have been given a reprieve — Google has made U-turn decision over a policy that was set to go in effect March 23 banning the material from its blogging network.
Reddit to Ban Sexually Explicit Content Posted Without Consent
Online message board Reddit changed its privacy policy today to ban sexually explicit content posted without the consent of those depicted.
Nigerian Government Mulls Ban on Porn Sites
Nigerian National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki said the federal government is planning to introduce a law that will ban and block all porn websites in the country.
Revenge Porn: Is a Federal Criminal Ban Imminent?
According the National Conference of State Legislatures, “revenge porn” is defined as “the posting of nude or sexually explicit photographs or videos of people online without their consent, even if the photograph itself was taken with consent. A spurned spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend may get revenge by uploading photographs to websites, many of which are set up specifically for these kinds of photos or videos. The victim’s name, address and links to social media profiles are often included with the images, and some websites charge a fee to have the materials removed.”
New York Senate Passes Revenge Porn Ban
New York senators voted today — and passed —legislation that would make revenge porn illegal in the Big Apple.
Georgia Sex Toy Ban Could Go to U.S. Supreme Court
The legal resolution of a suit brought against Atlanta suburb Sandy Springs’ reigning sex toy ban may not be so simple due to conflicting previous court rulings related to the issue.
Michigan Joins the "Revenge Porn" Ban Bandwagon
I'm not sure why it took so long, but on May 1, 2014, the State of Michigan joined a growing number of states in seeking to criminalize "revenge porn"
Morality in Media Urges Hilton Hotels to Ban Porn
Faith-based antiporn advocacy group Morality in Media (MiM) urged the Hilton Hotel chain to refrain from selling from porn.
1 Year Later: Gaza Strip Online Porn Ban Holding Strong
After a year since its inception, an Internet porn ban in the Gaza Strip is holding strong, blocking access to nearly 80 percent of the population.
ITC Ban on LELO’s Tiani Effective Aug. 17
The U.S. International Trade Commission’s general exclusion and cease and desist order for LELO’s Tiani and Tiani 2 goes into effect on Aug. 17.
Porn Still Sold on Military Bases Despite Ban
The military already banned porn in 1996, but faith-based advocacy group Morality in Media thinks the message has been lost.
India's Supreme Court Pushes Petition for Online Porn Ban
Members of India’s Supreme Court are petitioning the country’s government to establish a ban on online porn.
NakedSword.com Combats S.F. Nudity Ban With Public Protest
NakedSword.com launched its fifth season of the "Golden Gate" series opened Thursday with a public protest against S.F. Supervisor Scott Cox — loosely modeled on real S.F. Supervisor Scott Wiener — during a campaign rally.
Feminism or Fascism: Iceland’s Stunning Ban on Pornography May Be Spreading
Iceland recently made headlines with the latest project on its allegedly progressive agenda: a nation-wide ban on pornography
European Union Strikes Down Porn Ban
A proposal to ban all types of porn in the media and give ISPs policing powers over subscribers has been shot down by the European Parliament.
European Union Vote Could Push Law to Ban All Porn in Media
Masked behind a resolution for eliminating gender stereotypes in the European Union, the European Parliament is set to vote on a report next week that could foster legislation aimed at putting a “ban on all forms of pornography in the media.”
Lara Roxx Speaks Out on Measure B, Calls for Ban on Video Distribution
Lara Roxx, the ex-porn star who contracted HIV in 2004 after performing in a condom-less sex scene, is speaking out on Measure B.
ATVOD Urges Processing Ban for Sites That Don't Verify Age
ATVOD, in a plan sent last week to Maria Miller, the secretary of U.K.'s Department of Culture, Media and Sport, urged the government to target banks and payment processors that "facilitate the provision to U.K. consumers" of porn without age verification.
Egypt Pushing New Ban on Porn Websites
Pressured by ultraconservative Muslims known as Salafis, Egypt’s Prosecutor General has ordered the government to ban porn websites.
Iceland's ISPs Eyeing Porn Ban
Internet porn may be getting the cold shoulder in Iceland.