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nffc 16-01-2026 15:55
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36209096)
Just asking is this site classed as social media:confused:
In a sense I guess it would be - it would also be classed as priority under the OSA as it involves users contributing to other users' content...

Paul 16-01-2026 19:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36209096)
Just asking is this site classed as social media:confused:
Technically yes, forums are classed as a type of social media.

RichardCoulter 17-01-2026 08:02
Re: Online Safety Bill Etc
 
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36209096)
Just asking is this site classed as social media:confused:
What's looked at is whether it involves user to user content.

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Originally Posted by Anonymouse (Post 36209072)
I don't know why the government is dithering about this. Let me state it plainly: PRODUCTION OF SEXUALISED IMAGES OF MINORS (defined as under 18) IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE IN THIS COUNTRY. I heard of a bloke who got a prison sentence for owning pics of under-18 girls and they weren't even nude, just in bikinis. So anyone ordering production of such images via Grok can be said to be producing them, and they are therefore legally liable as child pornographers. The same for abuse/violence, under the Criminal Justice Bill (or is it an Act now?).

As for Musk allowing this, he should be extradited and arrested IMO for facilitating the creation of such images. He doesn't seem to get why people are upset. As one critic said, he's a man-child. I agree. What part of 'criminal offence' doesn't this moron get?

Clearly, being a genius and being smart are not the same thing.

As for me, I'm quite looking forward to an interviewer asking about my social media use...I'll get to see the look on their face when I tell them I have zero presence on Facebook (I refuse to call it Meta even though I don't use it), Twitter (same), Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp or anything similar. Never used them, never will. As much as my life sucks, it is at least a life. :p:

In fact, since I can't provide 5 years' worth of social media use seeing as I've never used it, I don't think I'd be allowed into the Un-united Nazi States...not that I intend or could ever afford to go anyway. :p:

You might find the article about 1/3 of the way through this programme interesting:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pqlk

RichardCoulter 28-01-2026 12:03
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I wonder why Pornhub are to restrict access from the UK from next week? They say it's because the Online Safety Act will lead to people accessing more harmful content as they've lost 77% of traffic from the UK.

But what good will this do to help? Is it to get people to register an account, a publicity stunt or to encourage more people to use a VPN and, therefore, as users are not officially living here, none of the restrictions on inappropriate porn (like strangulation) will apply to them??

Edit: A discussion on Radio 4 concluded that the real reasons are the first and last suggestions and because they are adverse to regulation.

Stephen 28-01-2026 12:30
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As said previously. Nothing will happen. They lost 77% of UK traffic and that is simply due to people using VPNs.

They do not need encouragement to use VPNs as it is already happening.

Carth 28-01-2026 13:26
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I thought this was all about keeping kids safe, not preventing consenting adults from watching some online rumpy pumpy :shrug:

RichardCoulter 28-01-2026 15:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36209752)
I thought this was all about keeping kids safe, not preventing consenting adults from watching some online rumpy pumpy :shrug:
Exactly, which is why I think there's more to it than what Pornhub are making out.

I think it's primarily a publicity stunt/free advertising as, despite blocking non registered users in the UK, all those that want this material need to do is register with Pornhub or, as Steohen says, use a VPN.

Itshim 28-01-2026 15:35
Re: Online Safety Bill Etc
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36209745)
I wonder why Pornhub are to restrict access from the UK from next week? They say it's because the Online Safety Act will lead to people accessing more harmful content as they've lost 77% of traffic from the UK.

But what good will this do to help? Is it to get people to register an account, a publicity stunt or to encourage more people to use a VPN and, therefore, as users are not officially living here, none of the restrictions on inappropriate porn (like strangulation) will apply to them??

Edit: A discussion on Radio 4 concluded that the real reasons are the first and last suggestions and because they are adverse to regulation.
It's cheaper not to bother.

RichardCoulter 28-01-2026 15:51
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36209755)
It's cheaper not to bother.
In what way? They will still have to have the age verification mechanism in place (that they've already paid for) for those who wish to register from the UK.

damien c 28-01-2026 16:04
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36209753)
Exactly, which is why I think there's more to it than what Pornhub are making out.

I think it's primarily a publicity stunt/free advertising as, despite blocking non registered users in the UK, all those that want this material need to do is register with Pornhub or, as Steohen says, use a VPN.
Weren't you one of the people who wanted anything 18+ to be locked behind proving your age for the sake of "Protecting the children"?

So the UK Dictatorship I think has told Pornhub "You must force registrations or face a ban" so they are now going to force registration but anyone who has any common sense will refuse to register since Pornhub recently was hacked and data of registered members stolen.

Yet another reason to look into leaving this hell hole of a country.

Paul 28-01-2026 20:32
Re: Online Safety Bill Etc
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36209752)
I thought this was all about keeping kids safe, not preventing consenting adults from watching some online rumpy pumpy :shrug:
Nope, its the UK wanting to control everything you do on the internet. Imgur have banned us (the UK), other sites have banned us, more are/will eventually follow, as our dictators insist on more and more "checks". We are becoming an online pariah.

Carth 28-01-2026 22:34
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36209776)
Nope, its the UK wanting to control everything you do on the internet. Imgur have banned us (the UK), other sites have banned us, more are/will eventually follow, as our dictators insist on more and more "checks". We are becoming an online pariah.
yet if you want to watch a bit of violence on the TV, the News and soap operas are free to air.

Getting right nasty are Emmerdale and Coro St.*


*I don't watch, but the shit is always on and I aren't sitting in the garden to read a book :dozey:

RichardCoulter 29-01-2026 00:54
Re: Online Safety Bill Etc
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by damien c (Post 36209758)
Weren't you one of the people who wanted anything 18+ to be locked behind proving your age for the sake of "Protecting the children"?

So the UK Dictatorship I think has told Pornhub "You must force registrations or face a ban" so they are now going to force registration but anyone who has any common sense will refuse to register since Pornhub recently was hacked and data of registered members stolen.

Yet another reason to look into leaving this hell hole of a country.
Are you happy with a situation where children are able to easily access pornograpic conten, or do you think that it is what it is and nothing can be done?

Paul 29-01-2026 01:13
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36209780)
Are you happy with a situation where children are able to easily access pornograpic conten
That excuse it getting very tired now, and is just BS.
Just like the age old BS of "we are restricting your access in the interests of security".

Children can still access pornograpic content if they so wish, and always have been, long before the internet even existed. So yes, it is what it is.

nffc 29-01-2026 12:26
Re: Online Safety Bill Etc
 
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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36209780)
Are you happy with a situation where children are able to easily access pornograpic conten, or do you think that it is what it is and nothing can be done?
It's down to the parents really.


The content is available but definitely primary age kids and also probably all under 18s need to be made aware of the risks and issues with some content they may come across online and the parents need to ensure that any filtering software etc is installed on devices and working, they know their kids better than anyone else so would be best placed to decide what they should and shouldn't be exposed to.


I'd also say in some cases parents shouldn't allow their kids to use the internet without being supervised.


Simply banning something isn't necessarily the answer. Nor is shifting what should be a parental responsibility onto ISPs or service providers.


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