Impact of Online Adult Content Regulations

This chapter explores the effects of internet regulations on adult content websites, highlighting significant changes in search volumes for compliant versus non-compliant sites. It examines the unintended consequences of legal measures meant to protect children, showing how compliance can lead to drops in traffic while non-compliance boosts visibility. The discussion also questions the effectiveness of data collection methods in capturing true viewing trends among different demographics, emphasizing adaptive strategies used by younger users to navigate restrictions.