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Cadet Ran Porn Site
A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet was charged this week with running a porn site from his dormitory room at a prestigious Colorado Springs air force academy. He faces a court martial and up to 14 years in prison.
HBO Profiles Porn
Emmy Award-winning cable network HBO went public this week with plans to air a six-part cable series profiling the thriving, recession-proof adult entertainment industry in Southern California. Dan Chaykin, formerly of CBS and ABC News, will direct.
Reality Porn Gains Popularity
Webmaster revenue source AdultLounge.com is jumping even further onto the reality porn wagon with plans to launch its newest reality niche site ATMBabes.com featuring up-and-coming porn star Victoria Givens in her 103rd niche site appearance.
Porn Today: Is It Worth It? Part 2
In the first part of this series, I told you that I’ve been thinking about the online adult industry – where it’s been, where it is, and where it’s now headed – and how an onslaught of legal perils isn't the only hurdle to be overcome. Let's look at the rest of the story
Porn Today: Is It Worth It? Part 1
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the online adult industry – where it’s been, where it is, and where it’s headed. The broad market trend, current events, and a few really insightful comments have left me wondering if it’s all worthwhile.
A New Study Is In: Australians Look At Porn
The interim results are in, and according to the most comprehensive study of porn in Australia, some men are afraid of enormous breasts, dirty magazines are a favorite of conservative voters, and realistic plots have made their way into adult videos
Filtering Out Public Porn
On Monday, The United States Supreme Court, in a non-unanimous ruling, declared that Congress may compel public libraries to install anti-pornography filters on their computers, stating that the use of filters does not violate the First Amendment
How To Safely Surf For Online Porn
Adult Sites Against Child Pornography (ASACP) is the leading organization helping the adult industry make a difference in the battle against child pornography. When Alec Helmy, head of Helmy Enterprises, recognized the need for ASACP in 1996
Porn Wars: Part 4
As this series progressed, I’ve used several metaphors to explain my plan’s underlying concepts. From multi-national military coalitions in Iraq to Industrial Age robber-barons and New Age porn tycoons, I’ve tried to illustrate
Porn Wars: Part 3
As this series progressed I have tried to reveal some of the thought processes behind what I see as the most viable of future business models for players in the online adult industry, laying the groundwork for today’s installment where everything will come together
Porn Wars: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I began a discussion of the mechanics of my evolving online adult business and marketing model, using the execution of the current conflict with Iraq to provide a metaphorical reference to my plan – follow along and see how it develops
Porn Wars: Part 1
My regular readers will know that I love the use of stories, parables, and analogies to convey the essence of my thought process, and this series will be no exception. While many of you are no doubt tired of all the talk of war that currently occupies the media
Politics & Porn
Politics and Porn; what may seem as an unlikely combination for some is quite natural for others. Whether the goal is to be elected to local, county, or state governmental posts, or to Congress – even the Presidency, our country offers opportunity for all to participate – even us pornographers
The State of the Union and Online Porn
Tonight, our President George W. Bush delivered the 214th State of the Union address, outlining the current condition of America, its future, and its role in the world at large. Traditionally affecting all areas of the culture and economy of these United States
The Truth About Amateur Porn
Of all of the terms bandied about in the wide world of online porn, the word 'amateur' is perhaps the most misused — and misunderstood. With roots stretching back to 'swingers' exchanging 'Polaroids®,' the face of amateur porn has changed over the past few years
State Porn Law Goes In Effect
A law goes into effect Jan. 1 that will require store owners to conceal adult entertainment content from the general public, although free speech advocates are already up in arms over the law's potential threat to the First Amendment
Usability Models for Porn Surfers?
Usability: it is an often misunderstood and overlooked factor in the layout and execution of adult websites, but one that must be courted and understood if profits are your goal.
Virtual Child Porn & The Adult Industry
Why should the adult Internet industry celebrate a victory for virtual child pornography? That question is currently being asked throughout the adult industry, and by detractors as well. It's therefore worthy of exploration.
The Death of A Porn Star
There comes a time for many people in the adult entertainment business where they take a look inwards and decide that this type of life no longer holds any interest for them. Regardless of their reasons, there comes a day when they wake up and say "enough is enough." For Dawn Elizabeth, that day was yesterday:
Back to Business: The Porn Industry Begins Its Recovery
After a relatively subdued holiday season, the nation begins a slow recovery. There was relatively little news regarding pornography and sex-related businesses, but that will certainly change as the nation's state legislatures get back to work this month.