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Power and Paranoia in the Age of Pornhub.

This article provides an overview of the popular online pornography platform, Pornhub, and its impact on various aspects of society. It explores the company's history, corporate structure, and the controversies surrounding it, such as piracy, exploitation, and hosting illegal content. The article al...

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Published in:Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media & Culture Vol. 45; no. 3; pp. 404 - 429
Main Author: Holt, Becky
Format: Article
Published: Wayne State University Press Fall2023
Subjects:
Paranoia
Internet pornography
Electronic commerce
Pornography addiction
Internet service providers
High technology industries
Online social networks
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:This article provides an overview of the popular online pornography platform, Pornhub, and its impact on various aspects of society. It explores the company's history, corporate structure, and the controversies surrounding it, such as piracy, exploitation, and hosting illegal content. The article also discusses the perception of pornography in the digital age and its influence on the internet and society. It emphasizes the need for further research and a nuanced understanding of the industry and its complexities.