WSJ.com – Web Sites Fight Proof-of-Age Rules For Porn Performers

The adult-entertainment industry is embroiled in a legal battle with the federal government over new regulations that many online purveyors fear could put them out of business.

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Mark Prince, whose Montreal company, 2much Internet Services Inc., sets up live, sex-oriented chats with women filmed via Web cams, says he is complying with the U.S. rules by collecting documents from his performers, because of business relationships with U.S. companies. Several of his performers have quit over privacy concerns, since their information could be shared with other adult sites, he says, adding that more than 100 women working for his company’s U.S. clients have done so, too. “Some of the performers were terrified,” he says.

It’s been far too long since our last podcast, but these things take more work to organize, record, and edit than you might imagine. Regardless, I’m pleased to finally be able to present this conversation I had with Violet Blue, the (in)famous writer, editor, and journalist. We talk about the nature of the mainstream porn industry, how the new 2257 laws are affecting everyone in the industry, and what this altporn thang is, exactly. Violet’s an intelligent, interesting, and fun person to talk to, and I think that comes across well in this recording.

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