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 July 15 – August 15.
Should Adult AI Platforms Be Concerned About MN’s “Deep Fake” Law? – August 16
Find out about Minnesota’s recent “Deep Fake” Law which criminalizes nonconsensual dissemination of “deep fake” images “depicting intimate parts or sexual acts.” In the piece you’ll hear expert opinion on the law’s repercussions from attorney Larry Walters of FirstAmendment.com.
Sick of the Constant Abuse The Industry Takes? Support TheWarOnPorn.com – August 10
Recently launched by the head of Adult Site Broker (ASB), the new website – TheWarOnPorn.com – collects news across the Internet in an effort to keep sex workers informed about those seeking to destroy the industry. Learn the impetus behind why ASB started the site and why it’s important.
FSC Files Suit Challenging Texas’ Age-Verification Mandate – August 7
The FSC takes on Texas who just passed an age-verification mandate. Find out why the state’s far-reaching law is unconstitutional and the FSC’s response.
A Talk with Paradise Marketing – Taking Pleasure Products to a Whole New Level – August 3
YNOT sits down with Paradise Marketing’s Director of Sales, Tori Titus-McCrobie to discover more about the company. In the piece you’ll gain firsthand knowledge about their approach to doing business in the pleasure product space, what they feel their edge is against the competition, their customer service, and more.
Court Dismisses Challenge to Utah Age-Verification Law; FSC to Appeal – August 2
In a blow to the industry, the FSC’s challenge against Utah’s age-verification law is knocked down by U.S. District Judge Ted Stewart. Find out why and learn more about the FSC’s appeal.
Interview: Filmmaker Steve Balderson Straddles Mainstream & Adult – July 31
Get to know filmmaker Steve Balderson who recently penned his memoir Year of The Whore. In this interview he discusses his plans to make his book into a feature, and how he has successfully been able to work in both the mainstream and adult industries.
Winding Down an Era: The Sunsetting of AbbyWinters.com – July 26
AbbyWinters.com a popular stop for adult content for 23 years announces it will be shutting the site down over the next 12 months. In this piece you’ll find out why owner Garion Hall decided to close the doors.
FSC Petitions CFPB to Address Financial Discrimination – July 21
FSC submits a 13-page document to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau addressing the issue of financial discrimination against the industry and how it affects sexworkers. Read this to discover key points contained in the document.
YNOT Interview – Keli Richards – A Lesson in Perseverance & Strength – July 20
Meet Keli Richards, a shining star in the industry in the 80s. Kelli worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and left adult as a young woman after facing some rocky times. In this interview she recounts her desire to persevere against the odds and her comeback.
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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.
