Been too busy to check out the news from our parent site – YNOT.com? Read below to catch up on some of YNOT’s top feature stories of the past month… in case you missed it!
This period covers November 15 – December 15.
Kickin’ it with Hailey Rose – Fleshbot’s Best New Starlet Award Winner – December 14
Find out more about newcomer Hailey Rose who was just crowned Fleshbot’s Best New Starlet Award Winner. Rose often performs with her husband Max Fills who also took home Fleshbot’s 2023 Best New Male Talent Award making them the first couple in porn to ever have nabbed both prizes.
Citing Reddit Decision, Court Dismisses Sex Trafficking Claims Against Twitter – December 13
An in-depth look at the case against Twitter which stemmed from their failure to remove child abuse sex material from their site after being notified by the plaintiffs.
The Shows are Coming – What to Do and What Not to Do – December 12
Want to make a good impression at trade shows in the New Year? Check out this guest post from Adult Site Broker, which shares some helpful tips on putting your best foot forward.
NetChoice Has Broad Support in Fight Against TX, Fla. Social Media Laws – December 8
Take a look at this article which shares that the “United States” (by way of a brief submitted by Solicitor General Elizabeth B. Prelogar) is surprisingly on the same side of NetChoice, an advocacy group with the stated mission of making the Internet “safe for free enterprise and free expression.”
A Talk with Sportsheets – 30 Years in Adult – What a Successful Company Looks Like – December 7
Learn about Sportsheets in this interview with their marketing coordinator, Nathan Hammerle. A manufacturer of bondage and fetish products the company has managed to thrive for decades in the competitive personal intimacy industry.
Ofcom Suggests AI Might Be Used in UK’s Age-Verification System – December 6
Proving once again that AI is everywhere, UK regulator Ofcom appears to suggest that it may be used to verify internet users’ age for the purposes of restricting access to online pornography and other content deemed harmful to minors.
Podcast: Sell Porn or Die Trying, Steve Lightspeed on AI in Adult – December 5
YNOT CEO and host Connor Young welcomes Steve Lightspeed from Lightspeed Media, owner of Porn.AI and DeepFake.com to the podcast. Together they talk about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the adult entertainment industry.
FOSTA, Mens Rea and the Thin Margin Defining Sex Trafficking Liability – December 1
This piece discusses the demise of site, Omegle.com taken down by FOSTA and concerns that other sites that are far more responsible could meet the same fate.
Alexa Payne – The Newbie Who Has It Already Figured Out – November 30
Only one year in, Alexa Payne has already amassed quite a following with her apt mind for business. In this interview you’ll find out how she juggles a successful porn career along with live dancing gigs while creating a brand that hooks people into coming back for more.
FTC Warnings a Reminder to Influencers: Mind Those Disclosure Rules – November 27
If you’re an influencer or being paid to endorse products you’ll want to read this very important update on the FTC advertising guidelines which are meant to combat “deceptive reviews and endorsements.”
Sex Workers Decry Verdicts in Backpage’s “Federal Show Trial” – November 27
Two trials and six years later, Backpage founder Michael Lacey was acquitted on one charge of money laundering and convicted on another. The jury deadlocked on the other 84 counts against him. Read how two Sex worker advocacy groups call it a “textbook example of a false narrative.”
Intolerance is on the Rise Everywhere – November 24
In this thought-provoking piece, YNOT CEO Connor Young, discusses the damaging effects of social media on the industry. He discusses the backlash and even financial loss that can happen when one voices an opinion on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Interview: Homoerotic Art Gaining Acceptance Will Porn Be Next? – November 23
YNOT sits down with curator Michael Fell, to learn about the world-famous Louis Weingarden Stompers’ art collection exhibit and online auction at Circus of Books in West Hollywood. The event featured legendary homoerotic artists whose works had been hidden for decades. Once illegal to show and sell, these same pieces are now accepted by the art community.
NY Times Reports on Banking Discrimination Against the Adult Industry – November 21
YNOT discusses why New York Times reporter Tara Siegel Bernard article “Sex Workers Have Been Shunned by Banks, Even When Their Work is Legal” is a win for the industry.
Class Action Lawsuit Highlights Risks of Employee Misclassification – November 17
Get the lowdown on the ongoing class action suit involving live adult webcam network Streammate. Plaintiffs claim the platform misclassified their performers as independent contractors when they’re actual employees depriving them of the right to a minimum wage and “protections against illegal deductions in pay.’
Dire Desires on Building a Success Pro-Am Site – November 16
Check out this interview with Jay, the man behind Dire Desires – not only is he the owner and producer of all the content for the shingle, he’s also the performer, editor, and one helluva promoter as well.
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Alyssa Collins hails from Minnesota, where snowy days were the perfect excuse to stay warm inside and write. Over the years, she turned that joy into a career and has authored numerous articles for various publications (under pen names). Email Alyssa via alyssa@ynot.com.
