Yahoo Drops Paid Listings for Adult Content

SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Yahoo is discontinuing adult content listings for its directory program, according to an email sent to the operators of Sssh.com.

The erotic website, which caters to female sexuality and is billed as created by women for women, received an email today explaining that the site will no longer be listed in the Yahoo directory.

The move to ban porn in the search engine's paid listings comes just three months after another search engine, Google, decided to ban advertising of adult-oriented websites through its AdWords advertising platform.

Wasteland.com and Boodigo.com operator Colin Rowntree made the Yahoo email to Sssh.com be known on industry social and business network XBIZ.net today. Rowntree's wife is Angie Rowntree, owner and founder of Sssh.com.

Colin Rowntree told XBIZ that the move by Yahoo, which tends to follow Google policies, is "no big surprise" and that it characterizes "the further ghettoization of the adult industry by mainstream corporate media and search."

"It's endless," said Rowntree, who noted that the amount of traffic the Yahoo paid-listing directory program sends is not really worth cleaning up the site's tours.

Yahoo officials did not respond for comment by XBIZ post time.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

TeamSkeet, MYLF to Launch New Website FamilyStrokes.com

Sister studios TeamSkeet and MYLF are launching a new website, FamilyStrokes.com.

AV Watch: Age Verification Hits the Mainstream, Ofcom Sets a Date

Industry stakeholders and free speech advocates have anxiously been awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, which could significantly impact state age verification laws around the country. In the meantime, state legislatures continue to weigh and pass AV bills, AV tech providers continue to tout their services, and legal challenges continue to play out in the courts — with some cases on hold pending the SCOTUS ruling in Paxton.

Segpay Names Kristi Greer VP of Sales

Segpay has promoted long-time employee Kristi Greer to the position of vice president of sales.

BranditScan Names Subgirl Newest Brand Ambassador

BranditScan has named content creator Subgirl its newest brand ambassador.

Arcom Reports Age Verification Enforcement Actions Against 5 Adult Sites

French media regulator Arcom released a statement Tuesday detailing recent actions to enforce age verification rules as set forth under France’s Security and Regulation of the Digital Space (SREN) law.

Pineapple Support, Clips4Sale to Host Performers' Partners Support Group

Pineapple Support and Clips4Sale are hosting a free online support group for partners and family members of adult industry professionals.

FSC Mourns the Loss of Board Director Emeritus Mark Kernes

Free Speech Coalition has released a statement regarding the passing of Board Director Emeritus Mark Kernes.

Alexa Creed Launches New Paysite

Creator Alexa Creed has launched a new membership site through MyMember.site.

Choice Talent Management Launches Fan Platform 'ChoiceFilmz'

Choice Talent Management CEO Chris Crisco has launched a new fan platform called ChoiceFilmz.

Dredd to Launch Official Site

Dredd has announced his new website OfficialDreddXXX.com, launching April 20.

Show More