TrikePatrol Podcast Special - Age Verification and Piracy Part 1

🎙️ In This Episode: Global Age Verification Laws, Pornhub State Bans & Piracy in Adult EntertainmentIn this episode, we take a deep dive into the growing web of age verification (AV) laws and their massive impact on both users and content creators. From the UK’s Ofcom and France’s Arcom, to new regulations rolling out in at least 17 U.S. states, we break down who’s cracking down, how companies are responding, and what it means for adult platforms and the people who use them.🔒 Topics Discussed:AV Laws & Global Policy:Ofcom (UK) and Arcom (France)New state-level AV laws in the U.S. (currently 17 states)Which U.S. states are currently blocked from accessing Pornhub (including Texas, Utah, Virginia, and more)Lawsuits: MetArt sued by KansasPlatform responses: NexusMods and Reddit implementing AV for UK usersIndustry commentary: xVideos blog post on AV lawsThe Risks of AV:Privacy concerns for viewers and usersExposure risks for content creators and studio modelsAdult Content Piracy:Types of piracy: pirate tubes, forums, torrents, filelockersHow pirates profit: ads, paid access, filehost partnershipsRole of ad networks, payment processors (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)Emerging piracy methods: Telegram, Discord, private groupsDangerous incentives and ethical concerns—especially when it crosses into criminal territoryThis episode is essential listening for anyone working in adult content, adult tech, or interested in digital privacy and regulation.🧠 Resources Mentioned:MetArt lawsuit - XBIZxVideos on AV - PornbizNexusMods newsReddit AV in the UK - ArsTechnica🔗 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes covering the intersection of tech, policy, and the adult industry.#AgeVerification #PornLaws #DigitalPrivacy #AdultIndustry #PornhubBan #ContentCreators #Piracy #TechPolicy #AVRegulations #OnlyFans #TubeSites #Arcom #Ofcom #Visa #Mastercard #MetArt #RedditAV #NexusMods #xVideos #OnlinePrivacy #CyberSecurity