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Picture this: Utahns wake up to find their beloved adult entertainment site, Pornhub, has gone AWOL, and they have their state legislators to thank for it. I can almost hear the collective sigh of disappointment echoing across the state.
State Sen. Todd Weiler, the man behind the legislation, received an earful from an angry Utah man whose dreams of accessing Pornhub were shattered. Weiler's bill, which goes into effect soon, forces porn sites to verify users' ages to keep minors away from adult content. If they don't comply, parents can sue these companies for damages.
In response, Pornhub took a bold stand and started blocking access to all Utah users. They even posted a statement (and a SFW video starring adult performer Cherie DeVille) explaining the situation. "Hey Utah, it's not us, it's your elected officials," they essentially said.
The adult entertainment giant argues that demanding ID cards for age verification isn't the most effective solution. It could actually put children and users' privacy at risk. Instead, Pornhub suggests using device-based verification for a safer, more private experience.
But until a better solution comes along, Utahns are left out in the cold as Pornhub disables access statewide. To rub salt in the wound, the company urges Utah residents to contact their representatives and demand better age verification methods. Good luck with that, folks!
It's worth noting that Utah isn't the only state to impose age verification laws. Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi have similar legislation, with ten other states considering proposals. So, what does this mean for the future of adult entertainment in the US?
In a bizarre twist, Pornhub's parent company, MindGeek, developed AgeID, one of Europe's leading age verification applications. That's right – the same company that's blocking Utahns has a solution to the problem in their back pocket.
Meanwhile, on Reddit, users are sharing tips on using VPNs to bypass the ban, while others are poking fun at Utah's so-called "small government" philosophy. It's hard not to see the irony in the situation.
At the end of the day, Utahns are left scrambling for a fix while Pornhub remains stubbornly out of reach. Will the state find a solution to this age verification conundrum? Only time will tell. Until then, Utah residents will have to find other ways to, uh, entertain themselves.
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Picture this: Utahns wake up to find their beloved adult entertainment site, Pornhub, has gone AWOL, and they have their state legislators to thank for it. I can almost hear the collective sigh of disappointment echoing across the state.
State Sen. Todd Weiler, the man behind the legislation, received an earful from an angry Utah man whose dreams of accessing Pornhub were shattered. Weiler's bill, which goes into effect soon, forces porn sites to verify users' ages to keep minors away from adult content. If they don't comply, parents can sue these companies for damages.
In response, Pornhub took a bold stand and started blocking access to all Utah users. They even posted a statement (and a SFW video starring adult performer Cherie DeVille) explaining the situation. "Hey Utah, it's not us, it's your elected officials," they essentially said.
The adult entertainment giant argues that demanding ID cards for age verification isn't the most effective solution. It could actually put children and users' privacy at risk. Instead, Pornhub suggests using device-based verification for a safer, more private experience.
But until a better solution comes along, Utahns are left out in the cold as Pornhub disables access statewide. To rub salt in the wound, the company urges Utah residents to contact their representatives and demand better age verification methods. Good luck with that, folks!
It's worth noting that Utah isn't the only state to impose age verification laws. Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi have similar legislation, with ten other states considering proposals. So, what does this mean for the future of adult entertainment in the US?
In a bizarre twist, Pornhub's parent company, MindGeek, developed AgeID, one of Europe's leading age verification applications. That's right – the same company that's blocking Utahns has a solution to the problem in their back pocket.
Meanwhile, on Reddit, users are sharing tips on using VPNs to bypass the ban, while others are poking fun at Utah's so-called "small government" philosophy. It's hard not to see the irony in the situation.
At the end of the day, Utahns are left scrambling for a fix while Pornhub remains stubbornly out of reach. Will the state find a solution to this age verification conundrum? Only time will tell. Until then, Utah residents will have to find other ways to, uh, entertain themselves.
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