(Los Angeles, CA / May 3, 2023) — Cherie DeVille is leading the charge for Pornhub’s online withdrawal from Utah with an advisory video protesting the state’s online age verification law that went into effect on May 2.
Utah residents attempting to access Pornhub.com will instead find the popular adult film actress, activist and member of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee informing would-be viewers as to why they can no longer visit the world-famous video streaming site, as the SB 287: Online Pornography Viewing Age Requirements law now requires individuals to confirm their age in order to gain admittance to each and every website that features adult content.
“As you may know, your elected officials in Utah are requiring us to verify your age before allowing you access to our website,” DeVille explains in the 90-second video. “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.
“In addition, mandating age verification without proper enforcement gives platforms the opportunity to choose whether or not to comply. As we’ve seen in other states, this just drives traffic to sites with far fewer safety measures in place. Very few sites are able to compare to the robust Trust and Safety measures we currently have in place. To protect children and user privacy, any legislation must be enforced against all platforms offering adult content.
“The safety of our users is one of our biggest concerns. We believe that the best and most effective solution for protecting children and adults alike is to identify users by their device and allow access to age-restricted materials and websites based on that identification. Until a real solution is offered, we have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Utah. Please contact your representatives before it is too late and demand device-based verification solutions that make the Internet safer while also respecting your privacy.”
DeVille hopes that Pornhub’s bold stance against Utah’s law by blocking the states users will raise awareness of the potential risks posed by these laws, and encourage lawmakers to seek out more effective solutions that protect children without compromising adult privacy and security.
Vice/Motherboard breaks down the specifics in author Samantha Cole’s article, “Pornhub Blocks All of Utah From Its Site”, at Vice.com.
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ABOUT CHERIE DEVILLE:
Cherie DeVille is one of the adult industry’s most accomplished and respected models, film stars and content creators currently in the business, with more than 12 years and 1500+ sizzling onscreen credits for top studios such as Evil Angel, Girlfriends Films, Penthouse, Jules Jordan Video, MissaX, Mile High and Brazzers, where she is currently an exclusive contract star – to her name.
Hailing from Durham, NC, and of French-Canadian descent, DeVille’s journey to success has been marked by her diverse skill set and achievements. In her youth, she was actively involved in horseback riding, ballet, band, cheerleading and swimming, even working as a lifeguard at 16 before earning degrees from the University of Hartford and the University of Saint Augustine and becoming a licensed physical therapist.DeVille is also recognized as a thought leader in the adult creator space, contributing political columns and candid interviews to media outlets such as The Daily Beast, The Hill, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, New York Post, Associated Press, Barstool Sports and controversial Netflix documentary Money Shot: The Pornhub Story, as well as an Adult Performer Advocacy Committee board member and Cam Model Protection ambassador, with the goal of elevating her industry’s practices and community. She has also won several prestigious awards, including 2023’s AVN MILF Performer of the Year and XBIZ Performer of the Year.
The 5’4 leading lady, who currently lives in Los Angeles with her partner and dogs and plays Dungeons & Dragons and swing dances in her spare time, continues to fuel her success and inspire those around her through an unwavering dedication to her craft, colleagues and many legions of fans who have supported her passions and extraordinary body of work over the years. To learn more about Cherie DeVille, visit linktr.ee/CherieDeVilleXO.