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Ep 932 | The Shocking Truth About Pornhub | Guest: Arden Young
Jan 11, 2024
Arden Young, investigative journalist from Sound Investigations, discusses her shocking exposé on Pornhub. She reveals the platform's addictive nature, awareness of rapists and pedophiles, and the company's targeting of pedophiles in advertising. The podcast also covers the response to the investigation, ID verification laws, and the impact of pornography on children. Arden shares her faith journey and how it led her to uncover this darkness.
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Quick takeaways
- Pornhub profits from the sexual exploitation of minors and needs increased transparency, age verification, and stigma around the harmful effects of pornography.
- Pornography addiction has societal and personal consequences, leading to physical aggression and increased risk of sexual offenses. Greater awareness, education, and regulation are needed to address this issue.
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The impact of Pornhub's exploitation of minors
Pornhub has been caught profiting from the sexual exploitation of minors. The investigation revealed employees admitting knowledge of minors accessing and participating in the content on the site. One employee, Mike Farley, the product manager, acknowledged the addictive and unethical nature of the porn industry. The company's lax verification process for age also came under scrutiny, with employees admitting little concern for the prevalence of underage content. The investigation has resulted in class-action lawsuits and criminal charges against Pornhub for profiting from sex trafficking. These revelations highlight the need for increased transparency, age verification, and stigma around the harmful effects of pornography.
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