Performers' Blacklisting Lawsuit Against Meta Dismissed by Judge
A federal judge in California dismissed this week the lawsuit filed by three performers in 2022 claiming that Meta conspired with OnlyFans to blacklist rival premium fan platforms’ talent.
Geno Bisconte to Guest on Joslyn Jane's 'Sports Sunday'
Comedian Geno Bisconte will guest on Joslyn Jane’s “Sports Sunday” Instagram series on Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. (EDT).
A Pro Guide to Going Live on Instagram
If you’re looking to level up your social media game, going live on Instagram is a fantastic way to connect with your audience in real time, whether you’re trying to boost engagement, grow your follower count or explore new monetization avenues.
Nookies Launches Instagram Promo
Nookies has launched a T-shirt giveaway promotion on Instagram.
Meta Admits to Flagging Images as Deepfakes Based on 'Media Reports'
Meta has told its Oversight Board that the company relies on “media reports” when designating images as nonconsensual sexual content or deepfakes and adding them to its permanent database of banned content.
Joslyn Jane to Launch 'Sports Sunday' Series
Joslyn Jane will launch her new Instagram series, ‘Sports Sunday’, on Sunday at 6 p.m. (EDT).
Judge in Performers' Blacklisting Lawsuit Says Meta Policy Sounds 'Nefarious'
A California federal judge, overseeing a lawsuit claiming that Meta conspired with OnlyFans to blacklist rival premium fan platforms’ talent, said during a hearing Wednesday that the tech giant’s lack of archiving of its “Dangerous Organizations and Individuals” (DOI) list sounded “nefarious.”
Sexologist Dr. Susan Block Reports Legal Action Against Meta for Deplatforming
Sexologist Dr. Susan Block has reported that she has filed a complaint against Meta seeking arbitration for “wrongful business practices,” including lack of accountability, algorithmic discrimination and deactivation of her sex advice accounts.
New Mexico AG: Pornhub, OnlyFans Safer Than Facebook, Instagram
The office of New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has asserted, in a statement announcing the state’s lawsuit against Meta, that some child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is 10 times more prevalent on Facebook and Instagram than on Pornhub and OnlyFans.
What Pleasure Brands Can Learn From Lush's Boycott of Facebook, Instagram
Leading cosmetic company Lush has completely turned its back on the top social media platforms, stating simply, “Be Somewhere Else” on its otherwise empty profile pages.
Bloomberg Law Report Links 'Addiction' Lawsuits Against Meta, Age Verification Battles
Bloomberg Law published a report on Thursday, linking the onslaught of federal and state lawsuits against Meta over the supposed addictive nature of Instagram and Facebook with the anti-porn “age verification” controversies around the country.
Major Platforms Release 1st EU-Mandated Moderation Reports
As major online platforms released their first EU-mandated official moderation reports this week, the European Union’s commissioner announced Thursday that steps have been taken to initiate an investigation regarding X, TikTok and Meta’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
42 States Sue Meta Alleging Facebook, Instagram Have Addictive Features, Are Harmful to Children
Attorneys general for 42 U.S. states filed lawsuits Tuesday against Meta, alleging the company has knowingly implemented features in its Facebook and Instagram platforms in order to cause app use addiction among children.
Instagram Now Censoring SFW Images From '90s Erotic Dramas
Instagram this week censored several posts promoting the acclaimed film history podcast “You Must Remember This,” including SFW images from ’90s erotic drama “Indecent Proposal,” starring Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson and Robert Redford.
Judge Denies Motion to Sanction Performers in OnlyFans Conspiracy Case
A California federal judge on Thursday denied a request by OnlyFans parent company Fenix International Ltd. to sanction performers Alana Evans, Kelly Pierce and Ruby for spreading “frivolous allegations” as part of a civil lawsuit alleging that OnlyFans conspired to blacklist its competitors and their brand ambassadors.
OnlyFans Escapes Performers' Conspiracy Lawsuit
A California federal judge on Monday dismissed claims against OnlyFans’ parent company and its owner, effectively cutting them loose from a civil lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to blacklist the platform’s competitors and their brand ambassadors.
Meta Requests Sanctions After Performers Withdraw Allegations of Wire Transfers in OnlyFans Conspiracy Case
Meta is asking a California federal judge to reject the civil lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to blacklist OnlyFans’ competitors and their brand ambassadors.
OnlyFans, Meta Seek Dismissal of Conspiracy Lawsuit
OnlyFans and Meta this week filed motions seeking dismissal of a civil lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to blacklist OnlyFans’ competitors and their brand ambassadors.
Meta Debuts Twitter Competitor 'Threads,' Bans Female Nipples
Mere hours after Meta launched Twitter-competitor app Threads on Wednesday, the head of Instagram confirmed that female nipples and everything else considered “nudity” will not be allowed on the platform.
New EU Rules for 'Very Large' Platforms Raise Concerns for Adult Sector
The European Commission yesterday officially identified 19 major platforms and search engines to be targeted for compliance under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).