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Video Internet Subscriptions on Rise, Study Says
Worldwide Internet video subscription services will grow to more than $4.6 billion in 2008, according to a survey released Monday. The study by In-Stat/MDR, a high-tech market research firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., forecasts all video subscription content, including adult.
Comments On §2257
There are only a few days remaining for public comments on the proposed changes to the 18 U.S.C. §2257 records keeping statute. Tala encouraged folks to send in their comments in her thought provoking article, "Total Crap," and a handful of the best legal minds in the industry have helped prepare comments for Webmasters to submit; making the process simple, and hopefully, effective. Here's what I had to say to the DOJ:
XXXLAW Bulletin On 2257
As you know, these proposals are not the law yet. For now, they are just proposals, and I take the comment period seriously in this case, because I think that changes to the proposal are not only possible but likely. If your voice is to be heard, you must transmit your comments to the DOJ on or before August 24.
GigaCash Gets on the Reality Highway
GigaCash is getting on the reality highway by launching three new reality paysites. The sites are: TokyoFuckest.com, HerFirstFlick.com and HandjobAdventures.com. "Reality is the new trend in adult content," said GigaCash Vice President Stephen Bugbee. "
New Magazine Gives Fresh Spin on Porn
The latest softcore skin magazine to hit the adult market in Europe in direct competition with Playboy and Penthouse is Hegre: The New Nude, slated for release sometime in August.
Yahoo’s Anti-Spy Cracks Down on Pop-Ups
Yahoo is releasing new software to block adware and spyware. The software, called Anti-Spy, is part of Yahoo’s pop-up blocking toolbar.
NakedSword Announces Gay Personal Video-On-Demand Theaters
NakedSword has announced it is offering personal video-on-demand theaters that specialize in gay-themed content. The Bay Area-based company said that affiliates can build VOD theaters and customize them quickly.
Larry Flynt Appears on 'Democracy Now'
Larry Flynt appeared on the radical radio show “Democracy Now” to promote his new book, “Sex, Lies and Politics: The Naked Truth.” The Hustler Magazine publisher discussed a job offer he’d made to Judge Kenneth Starr shortly after the Independent Counsel’s report became public about the affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.
FLASHCA$H Awards F*cking Brilliance on the Boards
FLASHCA$H is launching its “FLASH of F*CKING BRILLIANCE!” campaign to try to elevate the level of discourse among adult webmasters. Once a day they will be recognizing an individual message board post as “F*cking Brilliant” and awarding that poster $20.
X-Con II Girls Appear on Stern Show
Layla Jade, Selena Silver, and Victoria Givens appeared on Howard Stern’s radio show to promote X-Con II. The shock jock made the trio compete in the “Porn Stars Olympics,” Jade told XBiz, while riding in the back of a limo after leaving the radio studio.
Court OKs Alabama’s Ban on Sale of Sex Toys
A federal appeals court has upheld a 1998 Alabama law banning the sale of sex toys in the state. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Alabama can police the sale of adult novelties that include "any device designed or marketed as useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs.”
Snipermail.com Owner Scott Levine Indicted on 144 Counts
Spammer Scott Levine, known by the adult webmaster community for his notorious email marketing techniques, has been charged by a federal grand jury with 144 count of conspiracy, fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
Stars of X-Con on KSEX & Playboy Radio
Appearances by "The Stars of X-Con" Kat Kleevage, Layla Jade, Pamela Peaks, Vandalia, Cumisha Amado, Rubee Tuesday, Cytherea and Violet Blue.
Larry Flynt on Gaming, God, Bush and Book
It may come as a surprise to hear Hustler Magazine publisher Larry Flynt say, “I don’t want to be in bed with anyone else.” However, the porn mogul was referring to doing business with other gaming entities at his Hustler Casino in Gardena, Calif.
Penis-Pump Judge Denies Charges; Porn on PC?
Judge Donald D. Thompson, the Oklahoma jurist accused of using a penis pump during trials, is also accused of having sexually explicit pictures on his state-owned computer. He now faces a Sept. 13 trial date.
Acacia’s Shares Plunge on ‘Markman’ Order
Shares of Acacia Technologies Group plunged Tuesday, falling as much as 37 percent, after an apparent unfavorable pre-trial ruling over patents for digital media transmission technology.
Focus On Free Hosts
While they have often had a less than stellar reputation, free hosts have their place in the wonderful world of adult Webmastering. Let's take a closer look:
War on Porn Declared By Mormons
"The War on Pornography" took center stage Monday as supporters of an anti-porn initiative held a news conference at a state college in Orem, Utah, to voice their concerns that porn is becoming a danger to children.
Private Media Launches Reality TV Series on Porn Stars
Following a restructuring phase in May and a ramping-up of its Internet unit, Private Media Group Inc., one of the largest international adult entertainment companies, is scheduled launch a reality show for television that documents the lives of aspiring porn stars.
COPA Ruling Relied on Filtering Promises
Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Child Online Protection Act was solely based on technology, adult industry attorneys and Internet experts say. Technology such as filtering software may better protect children from unsavory material than laws like COPA, the court said in its 5-4 ruling.