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X Now Shadow-Banning Users for 'Potential' Sexual Content

X.com users have begun reporting instances of Elon Musk’s new shadow-ban transparency policy, under which accounts are flagged by the company without user input for “potentially” containing sensitive media.

X.com to Mine User Posts, Including Adult, for AI Training

X.com users who agree to the platform’s new Terms of Service, effective Sept. 28, are authorizing the company to use their public posts to train its AI and machine learning models.

Meta Debuts Twitter Competitor 'Threads,' Bans Female Nipples

Mere hours after Meta launched Twitter-competitor app Threads on Wednesday, the head of Instagram confirmed that female nipples and everything else considered “nudity” will not be allowed on the platform.

Ninth Circuit Refuses to Rehear Anti-Porn Lobby's Lawsuit Against Twitter

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday delivered another defeat to the NCOSE-sponsored lawsuit attempting to establish liability for Twitter over user-generated content, denying the plaintiffs a full rehearing.

Supreme Court Upholds Section 230 for Social Media Platforms

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Section 230, ruling in favor of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube/Google in two cases that were being closely watched by free speech and digital rights advocates.

French Government Admits New Adult Content Law Will Target Twitter Too

The French government has confirmed that the new bill it introduced on Wednesday to bypass the courts and force platforms to implement age verification will apply not only to specifically adult sites but also to any site that allows explicit content, including Twitter.

Appeals Court Upholds Section 230, Dismisses NCOSE-Sponsored Lawsuit Against Twitter

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit sponsored by anti-porn activists against Twitter over user-uploaded content, upholding Section 230.

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Cam Show Marketing on Twitter vs. Snapchat

Tired of seeing your social media account notifications dwindle away? If you’re a cam model, it’s time to step up and take control of the conversation.

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New EU Rules for 'Very Large' Platforms Raise Concerns for Adult Sector

The European Commission yesterday officially identified 19 major platforms and search engines to be targeted for compliance under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA).

Elevated X to Release Software Update Complying With Twitter Policy Change

Elevated X will release a software update for its website management platforms in response to a recent policy Twitter policy change on April 24.

German Police Ramp Up Plan to Eliminate All Explicit Content From Twitter

German police have been targeting and intimidating specific Twitter users who post or retweet explicit material, in an attempt to move forward local bureaucrat Tobias Schmid’s campaign to purge all open platforms of adult content.

Riley Reid's Phone, Twitter Account Taken Over by Malicious Hackers

Riley Reid’s phone and Twitter account were compromised Tuesday evening after malicious hackers took control of her phone number.

German Police Threaten Creators, Scholars for Posting Adult Content on Twitter

German police have been threatening adult content creators with criminal charges for posting explicit videos and images on Twitter.

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on 2nd Content Moderation Case

The U.S. Supreme Court today heard oral arguments on the second of two important cases concerning online speech, content moderation and Section 230 protections.

Twitter 'Permanently Suspends' Pineapple Support Account

Twitter “permanently suspended” the Pineapple Support account over the weekend, the nonprofit’s founder, Leya Tanit, reported through her personal account.

BranditScan Launches Holiday Contest for Twitter Content Creators

BranditScan has launched a holiday giveaway contest that will award three Twitter content creators a "cozy" prize bundle.

Rebecca Vanguard Rebrands Twitter Account

Rebecca Vanguard has rebranded her Twitter account with a new handle, @hairysidechick.

NPR's 'Marketplace' Interviews Sex Work CEO's MelRose Michaels About Twitter Changes

NPR’s business program “Marketplace” interviewed Sex Work CEO's MelRose Michaels about the current situation at Twitter and what it may mean for adult content creators and sex workers.

Elon Musk Announces New Shadow-Banning Policy for Twitter

Twitter owner Elon Musk this morning announced an official shadow-banning policy, aimed at limiting the visibility and profitability of what he termed “negative/hate tweets.”

Elon Musk Cracks Down on Twitter 'Impersonation' Accounts

New Twitter owner Elon Musk has vowed to crack down on impersonation accounts, a long-standing concern for adult performers on the platform who have been shadow-banned or suspended even while fake accounts with thousands of followers thrive.