
Episode 8: Inside Porn's Star Chamber
Hot Money: Agent of Chaos
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Visa and Mastacard - The Law of the Pharaohs
Pawn was one of the first areas where card companies built an enforcement system to manage risky on line business. Visa decided that since their brands gave pornsides credibility, helping consumers trust them, they couldn't ignore what the pornsides were selling - even if it was strictly legal. The unique nature of parn made visa and mastacar deviate from a cherished principle: supporting all lawful commerce without taking immoral stand neutrality is good for business.
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