A video: “How “Free” P*rn Sites Really Work (and Who Runs Them)”

Based on the video’s transcript, here are some highlights of the insane history of Pornhub’s parent company, MindGeek: Mindgeek’s Monopoly: Mindgeek, a company that rebranded to “Ethical Capital Partners,” holds a monopoly on the global porn industry, owning numerous pay sites, subscription sites, and tube sites, including PornHub, RedTube, and Xtube [00:06]. Company Ownership: The … Read more

Cyberculture agenda: Today is the “Slow Down for Net Neutrality”

From reddit to Pornhub, Websites Slow Down for Net Neutrality on September 10 EFF.org Updates by rainey Reitman You know the net neutrality conversation is breaking new ground when even the porn sites are weighing in. And that’s just what we’re seeing: Major adult platforms Pornhub and Redtube are joining an online protest on September 10, calling for stronger … Read more