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The “American War on Porn” is making waves across the country, and is rapidly reshaping the way millions of Americans access adult content online. With new laws requiring age verification before accessing adult content online, states like Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi are experiencing the effects firsthand. For those living in these states, this has already led to popular sites blocking porn access entirely, rather than comply with these stringent requirements.
The stated aim of these laws is clear: protect children from exposure to explicit content. However, the execution and broader implications have sparked a heated debate. Critics argue that these measures go far beyond protecting minors and could infringe on personal freedoms and privacy. By requiring users to verify their age with government-issued IDs, opponents worry that this is just the beginning of more invasive government control over internet access.
Moreover, others argue that the current age verification laws may inadvertently push users toward less regulated, more dangerous parts of the internet. With mainstream porn sites taking steps to block access rather than comply, users might turn to smaller, less secure platforms that don’t adhere to the same safety standards. This could expose both adults and minors to even greater risks, undermining the very purpose of the laws.
On the flip side, supporters of the legislation argue that age verification is a common-sense measure, no different from ID checks for purchasing alcohol or cigarettes. They believe that these laws are essential for protecting minors from potentially harmful content and that the adult entertainment industry is simply resisting change to protect its profits. According to proponents, the inconvenience of ID checks is a small price to pay for safeguarding children.
The debate is growing, with some seeing this as a moral battle, while others view it as a potential threat to the very foundation of a free and open internet.
But the debate doesn’t stop at age verification. Many see this as part of a broader moral and political battle over sexuality and online freedom – as in they see these laws as a potential threat to the very foundation of a free and open internet. Critics fear that these regulations could lead to further censorship, limiting access not just to adult content but to a wide range of information, including sex education and LGBTQ+ resources. For more information on this news, click here and here. Also, if you love watching porn, you can watch 30 minutes of free HD porn on Adam4AdamTV so hurry and check the site here.
Adam4Adam blog readers, your opinion matters. How do you feel about the increasing regulation of adult content online? Do you think these laws are justified, or do they pose a risk to online freedom? Where do you stand in this ongoing debate? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section down below!
moral turpitude used as an excuse to control and coral
Precisely. The analogy regarding alcohol and tobacco was a nice touch. It’s perfectly clear to anybody with two brain cells to rub together that I’m well over 21 yet corporate America has decided that their store clerks need to scan my ID so they can enhance their bottom line by selling my data. Obviously, the same data collection and vending applies to the internet where, if it is free, you are most likely the product. Don’t believe me anyone? Take a look at how Alphabet, Facebook, etc. make their billions. Yet here we are… Perhaps unfortunately, somebody is going to… Read more »
$$$ = $$$
Scanning IDs was not a Corporate America decision. It was the result of Government requirements concerning ages for purchase. Corporate America would be happy sell these products to children.
That is patently false with regard to the law in my state. The law here only requires no sales to minors. Scanning an ID is not required nor is any record keeping of sales to individuals. I know for a fact there is no ATFE requirements of such things on the federal level with the exception of firearms and such. Of course, it’s possible you live in a nanny state, so…
Hey my ever so sorry bad. I typed “scanning IDs” instead of “checking IDs.” Sorry get your flame fired up.
Right wing regressives were terrified by the movements of the 1950s and 60s…civil rights, antiwar, feminism, gay rights, consumer rights…and since that time they have been trying to take it all back. They want to return to the late 19th century, if not earlier…they want rich white old xtian businessmen in charge of all society’s institutions again, unchallenged, with all others demoted to second class citizen or lower. They destroyed education so most Americans are unable to think critically about history, science, the future, the climate…all they think is important now is to serve as office drones for greedy businesses,… Read more »
^^^^Lost his mind.^^^^ Who was that again who destroyed education? Need I point out the predominant political affiliation within teachers unions? How about those of most college management and professors? Need I point out the political leanings within the tech companies who developed the means to further control access to information and the content thereof? I bet you think Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather always told the truth, too.
This produces the fear that, if the intended ban on porn is instituted, those who have verified age will be on record as porn viewers, and face surveillance or worse. Imagine this, getting internet use tapped, because of the “probable cause” that you have done several ID checks to view porn, indicating that you have a habit of viewing. That is a legitimate fear. Those right-wing politicians who say that is not their plan, are the same ones who don’t want background checks for ammunition purchases, because that could provide a list for confiscation. Whenever a group has two standards,… Read more »
didn’t we all know this was going to be an ad for adam tv
I live in Texas and it sucks, I’m not about to scan or post any information on a 3rd party website just to have access and then they get hacked
This happened to us in Texas. Our corrupt Republican AG, who just escaped impeachment, has decided the state needs to control us on everything from porn to reproductive rights. Typical of hypocritical Republicans these days: they say they want lest government control of our lives while doing this crap!
When they say less gummint they mean they want to deregulate business so the rich can do what they want with impunity…to workers, to consumers, to the environment. They want no gummint laws protecting groups they hate, like gays or blacks or immigrants, so they howl for smaller gummint. They want no public gummint education because they don’t like people learning anything that is not trades or business…so they argue that private religious schools are better. But when it comes to porn or aborshun and SEX, they are all for dem big gummint regulayshuns….to pertect crotch goblins, is their usual… Read more »
who didn’t know this would push adamtv?
This is def a way to control. While I do agree there is a toxic side on adult sites and should be made safer, actually making sure the performers are legal consenting adults, I don’t think banning or restricting porn is the answer.
I see this as the government being bored as fck! That’s all.
Where are the parents to supervise their kids. The people who don’t or won’t watch what their kids are looking at are responsible for restricting access for them they don’t want to seem the bad guy to theur kids. For limiting access. Byt thus proves all to well they are happy to give up more control to the goverment. By limiting axcess to their kids, they are limiting whats available to all others. Be careful america big brother is watching and wants to restrict everything for the common people. But the rich can get around the laws
Good blog entry/question. There’s an excellent book by Eric Sclosser that examines the recent history of pornography in the US. We Americans seem to have a strong Puritanical/religious streak when it comes (cums??) to porn/alcohol/tobacco/gambling.
My grandmother made bathtub gin during prohibition
If people want something bad enough, they’re going to find a way to get it
It’s the religious people who have taken over the Republican Party and stacked the courts with conservative judges…
Here in Texas they are not religious, they just live in a state of constant fear that some where, somehow, someone is having a good time!
That’s everywhere. Thin veneer of religion/religious belief applied to control human behavior.
There are many religious Republicans who favor and actively support LGTBQ+ individuals. Christians and Jews. So there’s support from the “religious” people your spreading hate about.
Not all Democrats favor them, but they can’t be vocal about that without risking serious retribution .
It’d be a good idea to check your facts before fueling harmful outdated stereotypes.
I live in Texas so I use a vpn to access such sites. I connect to a server located outside of Texas and I can then access the sites as normal. It doesn’t fix the basic problem of government censorship, only voting these people out will do that, but at least I can still get my fix of adult content in the meantime.
The Internet was invented by the military for sharing information. (Not by Al Gore as some claim.) At its deployment for general use, it was hailed as a Utopian idea for the free sharing of information. A boon for humanity. Quicky, it was adopted by businesses in efforts to increase business, not a bad thing. Quicky, too, its personal and business information was capitalized on for theft and scams. Social Media sites bloomed for individuals to share personal life events, as well as dating sites to meet future partners. Those sites became a platform for bullies and haters to anonymously… Read more »