News Pornhub ban now covers more than a third of US states
News Pornhub ban now covers more than a third of US states
Quote:More than a third of US states have now introduced restrictions for online adult content, blocking access to popular pornographic websites such as Pornhub.
From 1 January, 2025, there are 17 states with restrictions in place after Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee became the latest to enforce over-18 age verification laws for viewing porn sites.
Legislation aimed at banning under-18s from viewing adult content in these states – which have a combined population of more than 120 million – typically requires visitors to provide state-approved identification, such as a passport or driving license.
The Independent, January 2 2025.
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/porn-ban-us-states-pornhub-blocked-b2672689.html
Quote:More than a third of US states have now introduced restrictions for online adult content, blocking access to popular pornographic websites such as Pornhub.
From 1 January, 2025, there are 17 states with restrictions in place after Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee became the latest to enforce over-18 age verification laws for viewing porn sites.
Legislation aimed at banning under-18s from viewing adult content in these states – which have a combined population of more than 120 million – typically requires visitors to provide state-approved identification, such as a passport or driving license.
Yeah, no objection to this. You have to provide ID to buy cigarettes, alcohol, etc; this should be treated in the same way (not that women are products to be bought and sold, but accessing things for adults should require age verification).