Jump to content

Backpage.com last night shuttered its controversial adult listings section.

Recommended Posts

http://www.houstonpress.com/news/backpagecom-shuts-down-adult-pages-citing-censorship-9097475

 

 

Every "Adult" page on the site now reads: "The government has unconstitutionally censored this content," followed by a hyperlink to Backpage's "Media Resources" page.

Backpage's decision to self-censor came hours before its current and former executives were set to testify before the U.S. Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. At issue are the company's controversial adult advertisements, which lawmakers and other critics claim are responsible for acts of prostitution and human trafficking.

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Less polution on the Net...

 

A lot of providers in the US will suddenly be wondering where the hell this month's rent is coming from, and how they're going to feed their kids. I don't think that's something to celebrate.

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It is possible to still post an ad.

 

It is Never necessary to use vulgarity to describe services.

 

Even a French girl like me can post decent stuff.

 

Nobody on Lyla is allowed this kind of language, and buisness is still very good.

 

Btw, the category is still there. Only, all the ads with illegal content are removed.

 

Sure, there is something to celebrate, and is absolutly not related to the amount of buisness done... Only the illegal ads are gone. Good thing...

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

In the U.S. their term "censored" must mean that section has been removed. Going in my backpage account, I checked to see for the hell of it as if I were someone who was going to post a new ad in the U.S., the adult entertainment section isn't even listed so no ads can be posted there. If the adult section was there yesterday, it's not there today.

 

 

I've also noticed that when you click on Ottawa backpage, it redirected me to "ottawabackpage.ca" which means they are also protecting themselves legally under the .ca domain. Up until now, I've never seen the .ca extension but then again, I don't use backpage much.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So lyla moved from cerb.ca to lyla.com in order to avoid C-36 problems.... might this mean there is room for a POSITIVE space like lyla in the states?

 

While I don't wish any hardship for sex workers who rely on backpage (specifically in the states) maybe there are or could be alternatives.

 

If I never see another lyla post with 'Any info?', 'Has anyone seen this lovely girl?' (with the fake pics), 'Anyone seen her?', it will be too soon. I know, I should just ignore them, and I do once I've opened them. Admittedly these are often posted by folks with only 3 inane posts all on the same day, newbies and occasionally those who should know better. TinEye, google image search and The Cowboy's Diary are each our friend. Do your homework and due diligence...

 

Good god gentlemen we're on lyla for good reason - we need to invite reputable ladies to join us. OK, Rant over. Back to the thread.

 

As Phaedrus pointed out above this backpage situation may be a challenge and required quick adaptation for workers in the states.

 

Additional Comments:

I typed c e r b . c a above but it was automatically changed to lyla.com in case my initial statement made no sense.... which, as posted, it didn't! lol

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Guest *tt**amal**

It sucks and hopefully it doesn't make its way down here. I'm sure when Craigslist dropped their adult ads it seemed to be the end of the world then too. Those in this line of work are crafty and I'm sure will find other ways to advertise their services.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

There are other options certainly, but women living on a tight budget and not sadly being introduced to any other form of site to advertise were put in a very difficult place- as many of the other advertising options would take a few days and/or money to register for them, and then re-building a client base and getting immediate business is a bit more difficult on other sites than it is backpage.

 

It'll likely also be difficult for casual backpage gents to learn and trust other place to advertise, as backpage was quite well known for being an easy place to find and sell those services.

 

So that's my concern, that women/gents casually invested in the hobby may feel there's no other option than streetwalkinng, which is incredibly dangerous and susceptible to LE intervention. /: I believe backpage shutting down may turn out okay but it's going to hurt a lot of workers in the process.

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Many immediately started posting in the dating section, which leads me to believe that they were using that section as well in many cases already. Possibly to attract different clientele, possibly because it would be a cheaper if not free place to post ads.

 

Like when CL was shut down, day by day escorts found another way to advertise and stay busy. i do hope that those clients and escorts together stop relying on just one single ad location, and branch out a bit more onto other sites. it's the only way to lessen the immediate impact of this kind of action.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
to lessen the immediate impact of this kind of action.

 

Hopefully they'll migrate to lyla or its' US analogue....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, please sign in.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...