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The Pornhub Empire Episode 1: Free porn for everyone
Mar 11, 2024
Discover how a group of foosball players created the largest online porn site. From VHS tapes to the subprime mortgage crisis, uncover the intriguing origins of Pornhub. Explore the impact of user-generated content and piracy on the adult film industry. Learn about the effects of free porn on artists' self-worth and industry consolidation in the tube site era.
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Quick takeaways
- The transition to free porn on tube sites caused turmoil among industry professionals, leading to lawsuits and efforts to combat piracy.
- Pornhub's strategic acquisitions and innovative search engine optimization propelled its rise to dominance in the online porn landscape.
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Evolution of Online Pornography Industry
The online porn industry experienced significant changes with the emergence of tube sites like Pornhub, U-Porn, and Redtube offering free content, leading to piracy and plummeting profits for traditional producers. The rise of user-generated content on sites like Pornhub further revolutionized the industry, challenging traditional pay sites and raising concerns over content ownership and revenue loss.
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