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'dude whats your problem this is bad shiiiiiit to be watching == History == Pornhub was founded by web developer Matt Keezer as a website within the company Interhub, and launched in early 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/news/features/70985/index1.html|website=New York Magazine|accessdate=22 December 2014}}</ref> In March 2010, the company was purchased by [[Fabian Thylmann]] as part of the [[MindGeek|Manwin]] conglomerate, now known as MindGeek.<ref name="Buse">{{Cite news | first = Uwe | last = Buse | title = Harnessing the Internet: The German Porn King's Revolutionary Model | work = [[der Spiegel]] | date = 20 December 2012 | url = http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/fabian-thylmann-and-his-revolutionary-porn-business-model-a-873802-2.html }}</ref> As part of MindGeek, Pornhub makes up one of several porn websites in the company's "Pornhub NETWORK", alongside [[YouPorn]], [[RedTube]] and the like. Though not the most popular porn website, Pornhub holds the honor of being the single largest porn website on the internet, hosting more videos than any other similar site.<ref name=theinquirer1/> The website allows visitors to view [[Pornography|pornographic videos]] from a number of categories, including professional and [[amateur pornography]]. Users can take advantage of several features, including sharing videos on social media websites and liking or disliking them. Users may also optionally register a free Pornhub account, which additionally allows them to post comments, download videos and add videos to their favorites, as well as upload videos themselves. To combat the proliferation of illegal content, users are encouraged to flag videos they deem inappropriate, which are immediately reviewed by the Pornhub team and removed if they violate the website's terms of service.<ref name=pornhub-team-ama-reddit>{{cite web |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1un3wn/we_are_the_pornhub_team_ask_us_anything/ |title=We are the Pornhub team. Ask Us Anything. : IAmA |last1=Katie |first1=Pornhub |date=8 January 2014 |publisher=[[reddit]] |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> In an effort to introduce [[Content curation|quality curation]] to the site, the company launched a service called "Pornhub Select" in October 2013.<ref name=pornhub-select-blog>{{cite web |title=Pornhub Select! |date=1 October 2013 |publisher=Pornhub.com |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> Pornhub Select allows users to view exclusively high-definition videos with a minimal interface and few advertisements.<ref name=pornhub-team-ama-reddit/><ref name=pornhub-select-blog/> Pornhub also launched a content curation website on 9 October 2013 called "PornIQ", which uses an algorithm to create personalized video playlists for the viewer based on a number of factors, including their porn preferences, the time of day they're visiting the website, what part of the world they live in and the amount of time the viewer has to watch the video(s).<ref name=porniq-xbiz>{{cite web |url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/169908 |title=PornHub to Roll Out Porn IQ |last1=Gray |first1=Lila |date=9 October 2013 |publisher=Xbiz |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=porniq-pandodaily>{{cite web |url=http://pando.com/2013/10/09/what-media-companies-can-learn-from-pornhub-and-its-new-porniq-service/ |title=What media companies can learn from Pornhub and its new PornIQ service |last1=Holmes |first1=David |date=9 October 2013 |publisher=[[PandoDaily]] |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> David Holmes of [[PandoDaily]] noted that Pornhub's data-intensive approach to playlists set it apart from previous attempts at user-generated playlists, and marked a new trend in the switch from content searching to passive curation among [[Web 2.0]] websites.<ref name=porniq-pandodaily/> As of 2009, three of the largest porn sites "[[RedTube]], [[YouPorn]] and PornHub -- collectively make up 100 million unique visitors".<ref>{{cite web|last=Lanxon |first=Nate |url=http://crave.cnet.co.uk/software/twitter-more-popular-than-free-porn-fact-49302352/ |title=Twitter more popular than free porn: fact! &#124; CNET UK |publisher=Crave.cnet.co.uk |date=22 May 2009 |accessdate=23 May 2013}}</ref> In 2014, Pornhub told its viewers to stop uploading footage from [[Brazil v Germany (2014 FIFA World Cup)|Brazil's defeat to Germany]] at the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] with sexual innuendo titles.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hooton|first1=Christopher|title=Pornhub pleads with users to stop uploading videos of Brazil 'getting f**ked by Germany' in the World Cup|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/pornhub-pleads-users-to-stop-uploading-videos-of-brazil-getting-fked-by-germany-in-the-world-cup-9594287.html|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=10 July 2014}}</ref> === Copyright infringement claims === In 2010, Mansef Inc. and Interhub, the owners of Pornhub, were sued by the copyright holding company of the pornographic film production company [[Pink Visual]], Ventura Content, for the copyright infringement of 95 videos on websites, including Pornhub, [[Keezmovies]], [[Extremetube]], and [[Tube8]].<ref name=xbiz>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbiznewswire.com/view.php?id=119348|title=Brazzers Parent Calls Infringement Suit 'Fatally Defective'|first=Rhett|last=Pardon|publisher=XBIZ Newswire| date=5 April 2010 | accessdate=17 April 2013}}</ref> According to Ventura Content the 45 videos were streamed “tens of millions of times”<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gramponante.com/pink-visual-sues-tubes-charges-canadians-with-vag-overfishing/|title=Pink Visual sues tubes, charges Canadians with vag overfishing|date=16 February 2010|accessdate=16 April 2010}}</ref> and they claimed the piracy threatened the "entire adult entertainment industry."<ref name="Forbes">{{cite news|url=http://blogs.forbes.com/velocity/2010/02/17/porn-studio-cries-copyright-foul-in-6-75m-suit-against-online-video-sites/|title="Tube Sites" Threaten Porn Studios|last=Chiang|first=Oliver|date=17 February 2010|accessdate=16 April 2010|work=Forbes}}</ref> The suit was settled in October 2010, with terms that remain confidential. The parties agreed that the site operators would implement digital fingerprint filtering on their sites.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/125964|title=Ventura Content, Manwin Settlement Includes Vobile Provision|publisher=[[XBiz News]] | first=Rhett|last=Pardon}}</ref> [[Porn 2.0]] sites such as these are seen as posing notable competition for paid pornographic websites and traditional magazine and DVD-based pornography.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/industry/2007-06-05-internet-porn_N.htm Purveyors of porn scramble to keep up with Internet], ''USA Today'', 5 June 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/chris_ayres/article1951164.ece YouTube with fewer clothes], ''The Times'', 19 June 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.twitter.com/pornhub Official Pornhub Twitter]</ref> === Censorship === In 2011, European broadband provider [[TalkTalk Group|TalkTalk]] (formerly Tiscali) received some criticism because its internet filter failed to block PornHub, for over a week. This was due to the issue of child internet safety.<ref name="theinquirer1" /> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' explains that in 2013, "CBS...refused to air a short commercial for adult-themed site Pornhub during the [[Super Bowl XLVII|Super Bowl]] on Sunday....The 20-second spot, which features an older couple sitting on a park bench (that's really all that happens), include[d] no explicit content".<ref name="huffingtonpost">{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/pornhub-super-bowl-commercial-rejected_n_2577912.html |title=Pornhub Super Bowl Commercial Rejected By CBS, Won't Air Despite SFW Content (VIDEO) |work=Huffington Post |date=30 January 2013 |accessdate=23 May 2013 |first=Hunter |last=Stuart}}</ref> It was rejected because the [[Federal Communications Commission]] could hold CBS liable for endorsing pornographic content, as it is illegal to air pornography on US television.<ref name="huffingtonpost" /> == Malvertising == {{main|Malvertising}} Researcher Conrad Longmore claims that advertisements displayed by the sites were found to contain malware programs, which install harmful files on users' machines without their permission. Mr Longmore told the BBC that two popular sites – [[XHamster]] and PornHub – pose the greatest threat.<ref name=independent-malvertising>{{cite web |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/popular-porn-websites-host-adverts-with-malware-8568608.html |title=Popular porn websites 'host adverts with malware' |last1=Anderson |first1=Steve |date=11 April 2013 |publisher=[[The Independent]] |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> == Philanthropy == Since 2012, Pornhub has hosted several events and campaigns to raise awareness of certain issues and/or raise money, as well as to help promote their brand.<ref name=pornhub-events>{{cite web |title=Experience Live Pornhub Events And Sexy Campaigns |date=17 August 2014 |publisher=Pornhub.com |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> The first of these events took place in New York City on 24 April 2012, with the introduction of the "Boob Bus".<ref name=boob-bus-pornhub>{{cite web |title=Pornhub & Bree Olson Boob Bus, Offering Free Breast Exams in NYC |date=24 April 2012 |publisher=Pornhub.com |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=boob-bus-fox-news>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/04/24/save-our-boobs-bus-features-porn-star-free-breast-exams/ |title=Tour bus features porn star, free breast exams |last1=Crees |first1=Alex |date=24 April 2012 |publisher=[[Fox News Channel|Fox News]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=boob-bus-huffpo>{{cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/25/boob-bus-porn-hub-bree-olsen-breast-cancer-exam_n_1452715.html |title=Boob Bus, From Porn Hub and Star Bree Olson, Teaches Women How To Handle Their Breasts |last1=Tuttle |first1=Hilary |date=25 April 2012 |publisher=[[The Huffington Post]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> The tour bus traveled to five scheduled stops at several NYC landmarks, and was intended to raise [[Breast cancer awareness|awareness of breast cancer]] by offering free breast exams for passersby, as well as teaching self-examination techniques to use at home.<ref name=boob-bus-fox-news/> Double-board certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer was present to give the exams and teach women how to perform self-exams, and porn star [[Bree Olson]] acted as a cheerleader for the event.<ref name=boob-bus-fox-news/> Pornhub continued their breast cancer awareness campaign in October 2012 by launching an event called "Save the Boobs!"<ref name=pornhub-save-the-boobs>{{cite web |title=Help Pornhub Save the Boobs! |date=1 October 2012 |publisher=Pornhub.com |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Brown |first=Eryn |url=http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-porn-site-breast-cancer-komen-20121004,0,6108561.story |title=Breast cancer awareness month gets fundraising boost from Pornhub |work=Los Angeles Times |date=5 October 2012 |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> For every 30 videos viewed in Pornhub's "big tit" or "small tit" category in the month of October, the website offered to donate a penny to the [[Susan G. Komen for the Cure|Susan G. Komen Foundation]].<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/10/this-the-worst-breast-cancer-month-idea-ever.html |title=Is This the Worst Breast Cancer Month Idea Ever? - The Cut |work=New York |accessdate=14 October 2012}}</ref> However, on 4 October, early into the campaign, the Susan G. Komen Foundation rejected the offer, stating that they were not a partner of Pornhub, were not accepting donations and asked the company to stop using their name.<ref name=komen-rejects-pornhub-nbc-news>{{cite web |url=http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/04/14224020-porn-site-seeks-new-breast-cancer-charity-after-susan-g-komen-rejects-fundraising-offer |title=Porn site seeks new breast cancer charity after Susan G. Komen rejects fundraising offer |last1=Mach |first1=Andrew |date=4 October 2012 |publisher=[[NBC News]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> In response, Pornhub called on "any charitable entities related to breast cancer research or awareness" to submit their interest in accepting the donations.<ref name=komen-rejects-pornhub-nbc-news/> By the end of the month, a total of 74,146,928 video views were amassed, equaling approximately $24,716 worth of donations, which Pornhub subsequently tripled to $75,000.<ref name=pornhub-save-the-boobs-results>{{cite web |title=Save the Boobs Reaults: Triple Donations |first1=Katie |date=1 November 2012 |publisher=Pornhub.com |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> Pornhub ultimately split the donation money amongst several charities after an extensive search, among which include the Eileen Stein Jacoby Fund and Cancer Sucks Inc.<ref name=pornhub-save-the-boobs-results/><ref>{{citation |url=http://news.avn.com/company-news/Pornhub-Triples-Donation-for-October-s-Save-the-Boobs-Campaign-494824.html |title=Pornhub Triples Donation for October’s 'Save the Boobs' Campaign |work=AVN News |date=19 November 2012|accessdate=25 February 2014}}</ref> In honor of [[Arbor Day]] 2014, Pornhub launched a weeklong [[Environmental movement|environmental campaign]] called "Pornhub Gives America Wood", which started on 25 April 2014 and ended on 2 May 2014.<ref name=pornhub-gives-america-wood>{{cite web |title=Pornhub Gives America Wood This Arbor Day |date=25 April 2014 |publisher=Pornhub.com |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=ph-gives-america-wood-time-magazine>{{cite web |url=https://time.com/79406/now-you-can-help-save-the-environment-by-watching-a-bunch-of-porn/ |title=Arbor Day 2014: Pornhub Plants Trees For Every 100 Porn Videos Watched |last1=Grossman |first1=Samantha |date=28 April 2014 |publisher=[[Time (magazine)|TIME]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=ph-gives-america-wood-betabeat>{{cite web |url=http://betabeat.com/2014/05/pornhub-to-plant-over-15000-trees-to-celebrate-environment-dicks/ |title=Pornhub To Plant Over 15,000 Trees To Celebrate Environment, Dicks |last1=Smith |first1=Jack |date=3 May 2014 |publisher=[[The New York Observer|Betabeat]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> In a similar manner to the website's previous "Save the Boobs!" campaign, Pornhub offered to plant a single tree for every 100 videos viewed in the site's "big dick" category.<ref name=pornhub-gives-america-wood/> In total, approximately 1,547,300 video views were counted, which resulted in 15,473 trees to be planted.<ref name=pornhub-gives-america-wood/><ref name=ph-gives-america-wood-betabeat/> After the campaign ended on 2 May 2014, Pornhub's PR director stated that they were considering working with one of three environmental organizations to help them plant the trees.<ref name=ph-gives-america-wood-dailydot>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/pornhub-arbor-day/ |title=Pornhub is planting a tree for every 100 videos you watch |last1=Dickson |first1=EJ |date=28 April 2014 |publisher=[[The Daily Dot]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> == In popular culture == Pornhub makes a prominent appearance in many scenes of the 2013 romantic comedy film ''[[Don Jon]]''.<ref name=pop-culture-don-jon>{{cite web |url=http://www.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2013/09/don-jon-porn-film-joseph-gordon-levitt |title=How One of The Biggest Porn Websites Helped Joseph Gordon-Levitt Make "Don Jon" |last1=Suebsaeng |first1=Asawin |date=27 September 2013 |publisher=[[Mother Jones (magazine)|Mother Jones]] |accessdate=17 August 2014}}</ref> Pornhub Vice President Cory Price explained that one of the film's producers approached the company in March 2012, seeking permission to use the Pornhub brand.<ref name=pop-culture-don-jon/> Price reviewed the movie's script and granted them permission, going as far as helping them find clips to use in the movie from their content partners (e.g. Brazzers, Mofos, Digital Playground and Twistys).<ref name=pop-culture-don-jon/> [[Joseph Gordon-Levitt]], director and actor in the film, edited the clips together into rapid-fire montages, also featuring prominently in the film.<ref name=pop-culture-don-jon/> == See also == * [[List of most popular websites]] * [[Porn 2.0]] == References == {{Reflist|30em}} == External links == * [http://www.pornhub.com/information#faq Official website] <!--The reason why we can't list just 'pornhub.com' is due to the fact that it's on the blacklist, and due to the nature of the blacklist de-blacklists it for every page. 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