This week, the popular adult streaming website Pornhub announced that it has blocked access to its websites for all people living in the state of Utah. This move comes as a response to an ongoing investigation by Utah’s Attorney General into allegations of illegal content being hosted on Pornhub. The company released a statement saying they are taking these allegations seriously and have decided to block access until further notice.
The decision was met with both support and criticism from citizens across the country, with some applauding Pornhub for its proactive approach while others argued that this decision is an infringement on individual rights. Regardless of opinion, it seems clear that this issue will not be resolved quickly as legal proceedings may take months or even years before any definitive action is taken against the company.
In addition to blocking users in Utah from accessing its sites, Pornhub also says they are increasing efforts towards content moderation and implementing stricter policies when it comes to user-uploaded videos. They hope these measures will help ensure only appropriate material is hosted on their platform going forward so similar situations can be avoided in other states or countries around the world where pornography laws differ greatly from those found here in America.
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