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Charlotte Laws (from "The Most Hated Man On The Internet") on Revenge Websites & Hunter Moore In 2022 – Ask Dr. Drew – Episode 112

Aug 19, 2022
Charlotte Laws, famed as the “Erin Brockovich of revenge porn,” shares her powerful journey combating Hunter Moore and advocating for victims of nonconsensual pornography. She discusses the rise of these issues influenced by technology and the need for stronger laws. Laws reflects on the evolution of public perception post-Me Too, highlighting a shift from victim-blaming to support for survivors. The conversation also explores the dangers of online harassment and the complexities of online safety, emphasizing urgent legislative reform for a safer digital landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Charlotte's Fight Against Hunter Moore

  • Charlotte Laws fought against Hunter Moore who hacked and posted her daughter's topless photo on a revenge porn site.
  • She worked for years to bring him to justice and helped expose his crimes publicly.
INSIGHT

Revenge Porn vs Free Speech

  • Revenge porn should be an exception to free speech, like child pornography.
  • Most tech companies censor unfairly, influenced by bias, not consistent principles.
ANECDOTE

Devastating Impact of Hunter's Site

  • Hunter Moore's site destroyed lives, including a teacher bombarded with nude pictures and threats to ruin her career.
  • The site aimed to humiliate and drive victims to suicide, not just to share pornography.
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