Axis Conversations Laila Mickelwait on My Fight to Take Down Pornhub
Jan 15, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Laila Mickelwait, Co-Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund and leading expert on sex trafficking, shares her relentless journey against Pornhub. She uncovers the platform's systemic issues, including the distribution of non-consensual content and a disturbing lack of support for victims. Laila also reflects on the challenges of writing her bestselling book, emphasizing the need for open discussions between parents and children about digital privacy and the dangers of the porn industry. Tune in for insights into collective action for justice!
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Missing Girl Found on Pornhub
- A 15-year-old girl from Florida went missing for a year.
- She was found in 58 Pornhub videos after a user tipped off her mother.
Pornhub's Lax Upload System
- Laila Mickelwait tested Pornhub's upload system and found it required only an email address.
- This lack of verification allowed anyone to upload explicit content anonymously in minutes.
Insufficient Moderation
- Pornhub, owned by MindGeek, employed only 30 moderators for millions of uploaded videos.
- These moderators were tasked with reviewing thousands of videos per shift, often with sound off, leading to inadequate content moderation.
