Modern Wisdom #956 - Laila Mickelwait - How Pornhub Became The Internet’s Biggest Crime Scene
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Jun 19, 2025 
Laila Mickelwait, founder of the Trafficking Hub movement, passionately advocates against sex trafficking and child exploitation. In this discussion, she uncovers the troubling role of Pornhub in facilitating illegal activities, revealing shocking statistics about non-consensual content. Laila shares poignant stories of victims and criticizes the platform's lack of oversight. She also highlights urgent calls for reform, including stricter age verification and corporate accountability, to protect vulnerable users and enhance online safety.
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Pornhub's Crime Scene Reality
- Pornhub operated as the world's largest user-generated porn site without verifying age or consent.
- This lack of verification caused an infestation of videos depicting real sexual crimes including child abuse and rape.
MindGeek's Dominance and Crimes
- Pornhub is part of a massive corporation, MindGeek, owning most popular porn tube sites.
- MindGeek executives have faced criminal charges and repeatedly rebrand to evade accountability.
Discovery Sparks Activism
- Laila Mickelwait discovered how easily illegal content was uploaded after a teen girl's rescue via Pornhub videos.
- She tested the upload process, launched the Trafficking Hub hashtag, and started a petition to hold Pornhub accountable.
