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Thought Police Claim More Victims

In this country, we put adults in a cage for making a movie about a sexual fantasy. Rob Black and Lizzy Borden (a/k/a Robert Zicari and Janet Romano) both received a year and a day in a federal penitentiary, for making movies with consenting performers for enjoyment by consenting adults.

Lawrence G. Walters, Esq. ·
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A Comeback for Incest Porn?

From its mainstream roots in the '80s up until its influence on some of the most popular pornographic films today, incest pornography has remained a touchy subject even among the most experienced adult film connoisseurs.

David Halpert ·

Max Hardcore Sends XBIZ 4th of July Message

XBIZ received a letter from Max Hardcore on Wednesday.

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Getting What You Want

When it comes to effective deal making, getting what you want requires a careful blend of give and take; the terms of which may not always be strictly financial. This is where bartering — the oldest form of commerce — can play a significant role in the growth of even the most cutting-edge commercial endeavor.

Ayrora Temple ·
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Tool Tips: TrueCrypt

For many computer users, the problem of securing data from unauthorized viewers is a common worry. From banking information to corporate secrets and beyond, the need to prevent privacy breaches isn't just for those "having something to hide" but for everyone concerned with identity theft and more.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
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The End of the Free Lunch?

A recent article in The Economist magazine entitled "The end of the free lunch — again" and subtitled "The demise of a popular but unsustainable business model now seems inevitable," caught my attention and I'd like to share it with you.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
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The Diminishing Fruit of Labor

I hate coming up with titles for columns that reek of despondency and despair, and even more with describing them alliteratively, but in this case once the thing popped into my head and the idea of the column began to coalesce into something to do with value, work and the decreasing number of places where the two intersect, there was no alternative but to go with it.

Tom Hymes ·
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New Options in Live Content

Free content sucks. Is live content the answer? Maybe, maybe not, but more and more companies are looking to live content to liven up tired members areas, draw new fans and expand their brand presence in a marketplace that is increasingly competitive and an economy that's increasingly grim.

Bob Preston ·
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The Sudden Impact of Gonzality

Creating a reality niche — and shooting it for the web first — has kept Sudden Impact on the top shelf.

Anne Winter ·
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Phoenix Marie's Sexy Slice of Life

The road to the riches on the Internet has many paths. Phoenix Marie has found her way front stage and center in the battle for Internet popularity. Since her career began early last year, she has not only has been a consistently in-demand performer on DVD, but she is now locked into a successful reality-based formula on her website that fits into her laid-back lifestyle.

Michael McClay ·
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Craigslist Impacts UGC Sites

Operators of user generated content (UGC) websites, including social networks, 'tube' sites, and online adult classified operations, may be substantially impacted by the outcome of the litigation involving Craigslist.com.

Lawrence G. Walters, Esq. ·

Captured Incognito

Sex in a public place — it’s a fantasy any honest human being will admit to having. There’s that whole thrill factor that comes with potentially getting caught having your Big-O in the great outdoors — even if it’s in an alley.

Nathan Norco ·
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Amateur Content: The Real Reality?

Outside a nondescript strip mall, a busty blonde woman wearing too much makeup and not enough clothing waits, when all of a sudden…

Michael Hayes ·
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Internet Takes Reality By Storm

It’s been said that the only real thing about porn is the money. While that may seem spot-on in a world full of enhanced breasts, fake orgasms and chemically-induced hard-ons, the adult industry is in the middle of a movement that has offered consumers content that is as real as ever.

Acme Andersson ·
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Adult Content Trends

Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "What is the most significant trend in adult content today?"

XBIZ World Magazine ·

XFANZ TV's Look at the Miss XBIZ Contest Concludes

Performer Angelina Armani hosts the coverage.

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The End of the Culture War?

The rather startling recent remarks by founder James Dobson to the effect that the conservative keepers of morality have lost the culture war could be read many ways, but I would advise against interpreting them as anything close to abject surrender.

Tom Hymes ·

Karen Kougar Scores 40Something DVD

Karen Kougar, who made her debut with The Score Group in the fall of last year, has garnered a starring credit and solo cover of the newly released 40Something DVD, "Cougar Trap."

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Boobs, Butts and B-Sides

The Director’s Chair column started out more than three years ago as Gear & Gadgets, and this is its 50th appearance. It seemed like a good time to look back and revisit some of the people who have shared their successes, failures, hopes and dreams with our readers. The aggregate experience of the directors who have been featured in the column exceeds 500 years, tens of thousands of shoots and probably tens of millions of dollars in sales revenue.

Erik Jay ·

XFANZ TV's Look at the Miss XBIZ Contest Continues

Performer Angelina Armani hosts the coverage.