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> But it matters when the asset you are buying is Pornhub because — as we’ve covered — its policies impact sex trafficking globally.

That is equating Pornhub with sex trafficking.



No, it says its policies affect sex trafficking. The recent move towards verifying consent has arguably helped combat sex trafficking for pornography. Their verification rules are the standard which sex traffickers must now try to work around.

Saying that it has a position of responsibility against trafficking is not saying it's equal to trafficking.


> The recent move towards verifying consent has arguably helped combat sex trafficking for pornography.

This is not the sort of effect that the article is likely alluding.


What makes you say that?




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