Australia has introduced new online safety rules requiring platforms to verify users’ ages before allowing access to adult content, including pornography, violent or self‑harm material, and R‑rated games, to better protect minors online. Some sites are already blocking Australian users ahead of the upcoming enforcement deadline.

Adult Content Restricted: Australia Cracks Down on Online Adult Content for Minors

OpenAI is looking to ease restrictions in order to allow ChatGPT users access to a broader range of content, including adult-themed and erotic content. 


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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the residence of a couple running an adult webcam streaming studio in Noida city of India&rsquo;s northern state Uttar Pradesh. The couple allegedly ran an adult webcam streaming studio and shot adult videos of models at their residence, and supplied the videos to a Cyprus-based company&nbsp; They allegedly ran an adult webcam streaming studio from their residence for a Cyprus-based company, Technius Limited, which hosts international pornographic sites, said a PTI report, citing ED sources. Technius Limited runs the adult webcam website Stripchat and the porn website XHamster. The couple used to hire models through advertisements on social media platforms and &ldquo;retained&rdquo; about 75 per cent of the earnings generated by them. The ED seized ₹8 lakh in cash during their raids.
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The ED also uncovered illegal remittances totalling ₹15.66 crore in the bank accounts of the company and its directors. Besides, it identified an undisclosed bank account in the Netherlands in which Technius Limited allegedly transferred approximately Rs 7 crore that was withdrawn in cash in India by using international debit cards. Stripchat is an adult webcam website that charges tokens from the user to interact with models. The users pay the models in the form of these tokens. The ED sources told PTI that the officials in the search team have recorded the statement of some models found at the couple&rsquo;s residence during the raids.

India News: The couple used to hire models through advertisements on social media platforms and “retained” about 75 per cent of the earnings generated by them. The ED seized ₹8 lakh in cash during their raids.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the residence of a couple running an adult webcam streaming studio in Noida city of India’s northern state Uttar Pradesh. The couple allegedly ran an adult webcam streaming studio and shot adult videos of models at their residence, and supplied the videos to a Cyprus-based company They allegedly ran an adult webcam streaming studio from their residence for a Cyprus-based company, Technius Limited, which hosts international pornographic sites, said a PTI report, citing ED sources. Technius Limited runs the adult webcam website Stripchat and the porn website XHamster. The couple used to hire models through advertisements on social media platforms and “retained” about 75 per cent of the earnings generated by them. The ED seized ₹8 lakh in cash during their raids. Also Read | Why are Muslims in India wearing black armbands during Alvida namaz? The raids were conducted by the ED under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The agency is conducting an investigation against a company named Subdigi Ventures Private Limited, owned by the couple based in Noida. According to sources quoted by PTI, the couple received “foreign remittance” in bank accounts under the garb of providing advertising, market research, and public opinion polling services. “These funds, however, were allegedly proceeds from adult content streamed on XHamster,” the ED said. According to ED sources, this violated the FEMA, as the funds were received as payment for adult content services, which is illegal. Also Read | ‘Yeshu Yeshu pastor’ found guilty in 2018 sexual harassment case by Punjab court The ED also uncovered illegal remittances totalling ₹15.66 crore in the bank accounts of the company and its directors. Besides, it identified an undisclosed bank account in the Netherlands in which Technius Limited allegedly transferred approximately Rs 7 crore that was withdrawn in cash in India by using international debit cards. Stripchat is an adult webcam website that charges tokens from the user to interact with models. The users pay the models in the form of these tokens. The ED sources told PTI that the officials in the search team have recorded the statement of some models found at the couple’s residence during the raids.

ED raids Noida couple running adult webcam streaming, shooting adult videos for porn sites

Porn websites across the United Kingdom (UK) are soon to make ID verification mandatory for users before giving access to the content. Ofcom, the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, said that any website that hosts pornography must introduce "robust" age checking to make sure the user is about 18 and children are not getting exposed to the content. All the websites will have to ensure the implementation of the rule by July 2025.&nbsp;
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Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom's chief executive, said in a statement, "For too long, many online services which allow porn and other harmful material have ignored the fact that children are accessing their services."
He said these websites either do not ask for age verification the checks are minimal and easy to pass even by underage people.&nbsp;
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"That means companies have effectively been treating all users as if they're adults, leaving children potentially exposed to porn and other types of harmful content," he said adding the process will not start to "change".&nbsp;
The details of the guidance say all the services allowing pornography or any type of adult content, including OnlyFans, will be required to introduce age verification tools to prove that are not exposing the content to a child. The verification process will include photo ID matching, facial age estimation or credit card checks. All the details are a part of Ofcom's Online Safety Act.&nbsp;
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It further says that all social media and search services are required to carry out a children's access assessment to determine if their site is likely to be accessed by children. They are given the time till April 16 to implement this.&nbsp;
'As age checks start to roll out in the coming months, adults will start to notice a difference in how they access certain online services,' Melanie said.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | He said these websites either do not ask for age verification the checks are minimal and easy to pass even by underage people. 

Porn websites across the United Kingdom (UK) are soon to make ID verification mandatory for users before giving access to the content. Ofcom, the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, said that any website that hosts pornography must introduce "robust" age checking to make sure the user is about 18 and children are not getting exposed to the content. All the websites will have to ensure the implementation of the rule by July 2025. Also read | ‘If they return, we will return’: Iraq, Yemen forces to halt attacks on Israel after Gaza ceasefire Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom's chief executive, said in a statement, "For too long, many online services which allow porn and other harmful material have ignored the fact that children are accessing their services." He said these websites either do not ask for age verification the checks are minimal and easy to pass even by underage people. Also read | Who is the Indian man on FBI's top 10 most wanted list with reward of up to $250,000? "That means companies have effectively been treating all users as if they're adults, leaving children potentially exposed to porn and other types of harmful content," he said adding the process will not start to "change". The details of the guidance say all the services allowing pornography or any type of adult content, including OnlyFans, will be required to introduce age verification tools to prove that are not exposing the content to a child. The verification process will include photo ID matching, facial age estimation or credit card checks. All the details are a part of Ofcom's Online Safety Act. Also read | Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby for donations It further says that all social media and search services are required to carry out a children's access assessment to determine if their site is likely to be accessed by children. They are given the time till April 16 to implement this. 'As age checks start to roll out in the coming months, adults will start to notice a difference in how they access certain online services,' Melanie said. Also read | Who are the American hostages to be released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire? (With inputs from agencies)

Platforms offering adult content soon to make ID verification mandatory across UK

Although Elon Musk's X now formally permits pornographic content, it promises to prevent users under the age of 18 or those who have not given their consent from seeing violent and adult content.

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X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, is testing a feature that lets users create or join communities focused on "adult content" or other "not safe for work" material. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk's X is testing 'adult content' groups for users: Report

Social media company X, formerly Twitter, might be carving out a dedicated space for adult content or “not safe for work” material, a Bloomberg report has claimed. The users will be able to create a community within the app, which must clearly lay out that it “contains adult-sensitive content.” Such groups/communities shall also carry an “adult” label. Those adult groups without the label may face a complete ban or other actions by administrators, according to media reports.

According to the rules, the ‘adult’ communities must require age verification for a new member to join. Currently, X’s policies restrict “graphic media, adult nudity, and sexual behavior for viewers who are under 18 or viewers who do not include a birth date on their profile.”

<h2>Purpose of the table</h2>

According to an engineer at X, the purpose of the new label would be to make communities safer for everyone. “The purpose of the new label is about making communities safer for everyone” and “only users who have specified their age will be able to search communities with NSFW content,” said Dong Wook Chung.

This step by US billionaire Elon Musk-led company aims to differentiate itself from traditional social media companies where posting adult content often attracts intense scrutiny and account removal.

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Musk, who has been pushing to turn X into an ‘everything app’, is taking his vow to the next level. He wants X to host practically any non-illegal content.

<h2>Not first time</h2>

Interestingly, it’s not the first time that Twitter has thought about hosting legal adult content on its platform. In 2022, long before it was acquired by Elon Musk, there were rumours about executives at Twitter&nbsp;exploring the idea of developing an OnlyFans-style subscription service for adult content creators.

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Twitter dropped the plan over management and regulatory issues as they were not prepared to monitor "harmful sexual content," including child porn.

<h2>Concerns</h2>

The step by X comes at a time when US lawmakers have expressed great concerns over exposing teens and young users of social media platforms to adult content.

In this regard, chief executive officers of several social networks including X’s Linda Yaccarino also appeared in a US Senate hearing.

(With inputs from agencies)

Social media company X, formerly Twitter, might be carving out a dedicated space for adult content or “not safe for work” material, a Bloomberg report has claimed.

Social media company X, formerly Twitter, might be carving out a dedicated space for adult content or “not safe for work” material, a Bloomberg report has claimed. The users will be able to create a community within the app, which must clearly lay out that it “contains adult-sensitive content.” Such groups/communities shall also carry an “adult” label. Those adult groups without the label may face a complete ban or other actions by administrators, according to media reports. According to the rules, the ‘adult’ communities must require age verification for a new member to join. Currently, X’s policies restrict “graphic media, adult nudity, and sexual behavior for viewers who are under 18 or viewers who do not include a birth date on their profile.” Purpose of the table According to an engineer at X, the purpose of the new label would be to make communities safer for everyone. “The purpose of the new label is about making communities safer for everyone” and “only users who have specified their age will be able to search communities with NSFW content,” said Dong Wook Chung. This step by US billionaire Elon Musk-led company aims to differentiate itself from traditional social media companies where posting adult content often attracts intense scrutiny and account removal. Also read: After Elon Musk’s takeover, X has lost 71 per cent of its value: Report Musk, who has been pushing to turn X into an ‘everything app’, is taking his vow to the next level. He wants X to host practically any non-illegal content. Not first time Interestingly, it’s not the first time that Twitter has thought about hosting legal adult content on its platform. In 2022, long before it was acquired by Elon Musk, there were rumours about executives at Twitter exploring the idea of developing an OnlyFans-style subscription service for adult content creators. Also read: Elon Musk`s Grok AI set to roll out for all X premium users this week Twitter dropped the plan over management and regulatory issues as they were not prepared to monitor "harmful sexual content," including child porn. Concerns The step by X comes at a time when US lawmakers have expressed great concerns over exposing teens and young users of social media platforms to adult content. In this regard, chief executive officers of several social networks including X’s Linda Yaccarino also appeared in a US Senate hearing. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk’s X mulling allowing ‘adult content’ in restricted communities

Spain is developing age verification technology to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content online such as pornography or gambling sites, the head of the data protection agency said on Thursday (Dec 14).

Concerns about the impact of pornographic, violent and other harmful material on the younger generation&nbsp;still developing their identity&nbsp;is growing worldwide, as digitalisation and smartphones have made access to such materials&nbsp;easier online.

More than half of Spanish teenagers have watched pornography before turning 13, according to a report by the NGO Save the Children.

"Just by checking the age of access to adult content, we can have a profound impact on a person's development, health and life," Mar Espana, who helms national data protection agency AEPD, told a news conference.

Earlier this month, Britain introduced new age-checking guidance to prevent children from accessing online pornography.

The inappropriate use of smartphones by Spanish minors came into the spotlight in September when prosecutors launched a probe into fake nude pictures of young girls generated through an artificial intelligence app that were circulating on social media and chatrooms used by teenagers.

On Wednesday (Dec 13), Education Minister Pilar Alegria floated regulating the use of phones in schools, proposing zero use during school hours in primary schools and only under teacher supervision for educational purposes at secondary schools.

She will meet with regional governments, which handle their own education policy, in January to discuss the plan's implementation.

The new technology is being developed by the Royal Spanish Mint following AEPD recommendations. It will allow providers to ensure that the Internet user is an adult or has the minimum required age to access social media.

Users will download an app, a QR code or a certificate that verifies their age - using either an ID, a health or residence card, a driving licence or a passport - to access websites without disclosing any personal data to third parties.

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The Mint expects the technology&nbsp;to be available by mid-2024. Criminals pretending to be underage to lure children will not be able to access the sites as it will be impossible for them to register as minors, Espana said.

Spain's antitrust watchdog CNMC, which oversees the audiovisual market, said a new law required providers to set up age verification systems and has asked parties to help implement them more efficiently.

AEPD will meet with Alphabet, Meta, TikTok, the Spanish videogame association, and other groups to explain its plans and obtain their feedback.

Spain is developing age verification technology to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content online such as pornography or gambling sites, the head of the data protection agency said on Thursday (Dec 14).

Spain is developing age verification technology to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content online such as pornography or gambling sites, the head of the data protection agency said on Thursday (Dec 14). Concerns about the impact of pornographic, violent and other harmful material on the younger generation still developing their identity is growing worldwide, as digitalisation and smartphones have made access to such materials easier online. More than half of Spanish teenagers have watched pornography before turning 13, according to a report by the NGO Save the Children. "Just by checking the age of access to adult content, we can have a profound impact on a person's development, health and life," Mar Espana, who helms national data protection agency AEPD, told a news conference. Earlier this month, Britain introduced new age-checking guidance to prevent children from accessing online pornography. The inappropriate use of smartphones by Spanish minors came into the spotlight in September when prosecutors launched a probe into fake nude pictures of young girls generated through an artificial intelligence app that were circulating on social media and chatrooms used by teenagers. On Wednesday (Dec 13), Education Minister Pilar Alegria floated regulating the use of phones in schools, proposing zero use during school hours in primary schools and only under teacher supervision for educational purposes at secondary schools. She will meet with regional governments, which handle their own education policy, in January to discuss the plan's implementation. The new technology is being developed by the Royal Spanish Mint following AEPD recommendations. It will allow providers to ensure that the Internet user is an adult or has the minimum required age to access social media. Users will download an app, a QR code or a certificate that verifies their age - using either an ID, a health or residence card, a driving licence or a passport - to access websites without disclosing any personal data to third parties. Watch | Spain tech to protect children from adult online content; users to verify age via app, QR code × The Mint expects the technology to be available by mid-2024. Criminals pretending to be underage to lure children will not be able to access the sites as it will be impossible for them to register as minors, Espana said. Spain's antitrust watchdog CNMC, which oversees the audiovisual market, said a new law required providers to set up age verification systems and has asked parties to help implement them more efficiently. AEPD will meet with Alphabet, Meta, TikTok, the Spanish videogame association, and other groups to explain its plans and obtain their feedback.

Spain bats for age verification tech for children to protect them from adult online content

Pornhub, one of the world's biggest adult websites, has blocked users in Utah in protest over a new age verification law that takes effect in the US state on Wednesday.

This week, Pornhub and other adult sites—all owned by MindGeek—began blocking users from Utah-based IP addresses. Now, instead of adult videos, many users are greeted with a long message explaining why they are opposing the mandate, reports CNN.

“As you may know, your elected officials in Utah are requiring us to verify your age before allowing you access to our website,” the message said.

“While safety and compliance are at the forefront of our mission, giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution for protecting our users, and in fact, will put children and your privacy at risk.”

The law, dubbed “SB287”, mandates websites that contain "a substantial portion of material that may be harmful to minors" to use a commercial age-verification system.&nbsp;

The law was signed by Governor Spencer Cox in March in a bid to create liability for porn sites that make their content available to people below the age of 18.

The statement displayed on the website is also accompanied by a video of an adult actor reading the message on-camera, saying that the age verification requirement could drive users “to sites with far fewer safety measures.”

It has called for policymakers to “identify users by their device” rather than by requiring them to upload their photo ID.

“Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Utah,” the message said, concluding with a call for Utahns to “demand device-based verification solutions” from policymakers.

However, users in Louisiana&nbsp;can access Pornhub without any problem even though a similar age verification process is in place in that state too.

According to CNN, users accessing Pornhub in Louisiana are presented with a different webpage that directs them to verify their age with the state’s digital ID system, known as LA Wallet.

Explaining the reason behind this, a Pornhub spokesperson told CNN that, unlike Louisiana, Utah lacks a similar digital ID solution.

He added that ever since the Louisiana law went into effect, traffic from that state has fallen by 80 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Pornhub, one of the world's biggest adult websites, has blocked users in Utah in protest over a new age verification law that takes effect in the US state on Wednesday.

Pornhub, one of the world's biggest adult websites, has blocked users in Utah in protest over a new age verification law that takes effect in the US state on Wednesday. This week, Pornhub and other adult sites—all owned by MindGeek—began blocking users from Utah-based IP addresses. Now, instead of adult videos, many users are greeted with a long message explaining why they are opposing the mandate, reports CNN. “As you may know, your elected officials in Utah are requiring us to verify your age before allowing you access to our website,” the message said. “While safety and compliance are at the forefront of our mission, giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution for protecting our users, and in fact, will put children and your privacy at risk.” The law, dubbed “SB287”, mandates websites that contain "a substantial portion of material that may be harmful to minors" to use a commercial age-verification system. The law was signed by Governor Spencer Cox in March in a bid to create liability for porn sites that make their content available to people below the age of 18. The statement displayed on the website is also accompanied by a video of an adult actor reading the message on-camera, saying that the age verification requirement could drive users “to sites with far fewer safety measures.” It has called for policymakers to “identify users by their device” rather than by requiring them to upload their photo ID. “Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Utah,” the message said, concluding with a call for Utahns to “demand device-based verification solutions” from policymakers. However, users in Louisiana can access Pornhub without any problem even though a similar age verification process is in place in that state too. According to CNN, users accessing Pornhub in Louisiana are presented with a different webpage that directs them to verify their age with the state’s digital ID system, known as LA Wallet. Explaining the reason behind this, a Pornhub spokesperson told CNN that, unlike Louisiana, Utah lacks a similar digital ID solution. He added that ever since the Louisiana law went into effect, traffic from that state has fallen by 80 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pornhub blocks access in Utah over age verification law that requires users to upload photo ID

The United Arab Emirates stated on December 19 that it will no longer censor films distributed in theatres, the country's latest effort to improve its image as a liberal hub that attracts global visitors.

The Emirati Media Regulatory Authority will develop a new 21+ age category for viewers instead of deleting sensitive scenes that may offend traditional Islamic sensibilities.&nbsp;

“The Media Regulatory Office announced the inscribed of the 21+ for the age classification categories for cinema films.According to this classification, the movies will be screened in cinemas according to their international version, and the classification is given based on the standards of media content in the country,” the authority said in a Twitter post.

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Censors in the UAE, like elsewhere in the Middle East, have long removed scenes in cinematic releases that show nudity, homosexuality, sex, and other content deemed inappropriate — sometimes leading to plot holes.

Foreigners outnumber locals nearly nine to one in the federation of seven sheikhdoms. The diversity of culture and religion in the tourism-dependent country has at times been at odds with its Islamic laws and traditions.

But that's changing as the nation promotes its socially liberal environment to lure international workers. The government has reformed its Islamic legal code and next year will change its weekend to Saturday-Sunday to align with Western businesses and markets.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Arab Emirates stated on December 19 that it will no longer censor films distributed in theatres, the country's latest effort to improve its image as a liberal hub that attracts global visitors.

The United Arab Emirates stated on December 19 that it will no longer censor films distributed in theatres, the country's latest effort to improve its image as a liberal hub that attracts global visitors. The Emirati Media Regulatory Authority will develop a new 21+ age category for viewers instead of deleting sensitive scenes that may offend traditional Islamic sensibilities. “The Media Regulatory Office announced the inscribed of the 21+ for the age classification categories for cinema films.According to this classification, the movies will be screened in cinemas according to their international version, and the classification is given based on the standards of media content in the country,” the authority said in a Twitter post. According to this classification, the movies will be screened in cinemas according to their international version, and the classification is given based on the standards of media content in the country. — مكتب تنظيم الإعلام (@uaemro) December 19, 2021 × Censors in the UAE, like elsewhere in the Middle East, have long removed scenes in cinematic releases that show nudity, homosexuality, sex, and other content deemed inappropriate — sometimes leading to plot holes. Foreigners outnumber locals nearly nine to one in the federation of seven sheikhdoms. The diversity of culture and religion in the tourism-dependent country has at times been at odds with its Islamic laws and traditions. But that's changing as the nation promotes its socially liberal environment to lure international workers. The government has reformed its Islamic legal code and next year will change its weekend to Saturday-Sunday to align with Western businesses and markets. (With inputs from agencies)

A bold new move: UAE not to censor adult content in films shown in its theatres

Richard Desmond, the former owner of an adult television channel, is on a legal battle with Wikipedia to get the description "pornographer" removed from his biography on the online encyclopedia.<o:p></o:p>

The British billionaire has been trying to get his description changed with the term "philanthropist" instead of "pornographer". His team has often tried to edit the page on the&nbsp;user-editable site, but in vain.<o:p></o:p>

He argues that he cannot be described as a "pornographer" as it would be factually incorrect. According to him, a pornographer is an individual who publishes illegal and obscene material, which is not true for Desmond, legal documents cited by the Guardian newspaper read.<o:p></o:p>

"The use of the term 'pornographer' when applied to our client is at least factually wrong, gratuitous and insulting, and at most commercially damaging," his lawyers wrote.<o:p></o:p>

He claims that all the adult content published in top-shelf magazines or on channels were legal and legitimate "adult material" category which was only distributed in high-street shops and on Sky channel.<o:p></o:p>

Desmond was the former owner of top-shelf magazines Asian Babes and Readers' Wives. He owned these outlets from 1980s till 2016.<o:p></o:p>

His lawyers have demanded that Wikipedia observes the page closely and makes sure that all changes made by Desmond stay that way and are not once again changed with 'factually incorrect' information.<o:p></o:p>

They have also accused Wikipedia of being commercially motivated and said it might be a "strategy by business competitors to harm his public image".<o:p></o:p>

"Attempts have been made to rectify the factual errors by Mr Desmond numerous times. Despite this, each time, editors have reinstated the term 'pornographer'," the lawyers wrote.<o:p></o:p>

Richard Desmond, the former owner of an adult television channel, is on a legal battle with Wikipedia to get the description "pornographer" removed from his biography on the online encyclopedia.

Richard Desmond, the former owner of an adult television channel, is on a legal battle with Wikipedia to get the description "pornographer" removed from his biography on the online encyclopedia. The British billionaire has been trying to get his description changed with the term "philanthropist" instead of "pornographer". His team has often tried to edit the page on the user-editable site, but in vain. He argues that he cannot be described as a "pornographer" as it would be factually incorrect. According to him, a pornographer is an individual who publishes illegal and obscene material, which is not true for Desmond, legal documents cited by the Guardian newspaper read. "The use of the term 'pornographer' when applied to our client is at least factually wrong, gratuitous and insulting, and at most commercially damaging," his lawyers wrote. He claims that all the adult content published in top-shelf magazines or on channels were legal and legitimate "adult material" category which was only distributed in high-street shops and on Sky channel. Desmond was the former owner of top-shelf magazines Asian Babes and Readers' Wives. He owned these outlets from 1980s till 2016. His lawyers have demanded that Wikipedia observes the page closely and makes sure that all changes made by Desmond stay that way and are not once again changed with 'factually incorrect' information. They have also accused Wikipedia of being commercially motivated and said it might be a "strategy by business competitors to harm his public image". "Attempts have been made to rectify the factual errors by Mr Desmond numerous times. Despite this, each time, editors have reinstated the term 'pornographer'," the lawyers wrote.

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