Why Did Pornhub Vanish Overnight in France? The Controversial Law Behind the Sudden Blackout

Imagine sitting down to a fine French meal, only to discover the nation’s most accessible smorgasbord—Pornhub—has been taken off the menu, thanks to a brand new age-verification law that’s got the internet buzzing (or sulking, maybe both) . Is this about protecting the children, saving face, or just a clever ploy to get everyone back to watching awkward romantic comedies as a family? Personally, I’m torn between admiration for the French government’s conviction and horror at the thought of teens everywhere suddenly being forced to read books again . With Pornhub pulling the plug in protest, the question is: Is digital privacy the new forbidden fruit, or is just everyone getting caught with their baguette in the wrong basket? Either way, I can’t help but wonder who’ll truly win this bizarre digital standoff… Want to see what all the fuss is about? LEARN MORE .The owner of Pornhub has blocked access to its website in France because of its objections to a new French law requiring pornographic sites to verify the age of their users. What do you think?

“French teens will just have to settle for having sex with their teachers.”

Jeff Walz, Systems Analyst

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“The French law is verifying that only those who are underage have access to porn, right?”

Mike Nowicki, Performance Applauder

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“It’s not uncommon for kids in France to watch a little pornography with their parents during meals.”

Kelly Bechtel, Unemployed