Maggie MacDonalds is a researcher who looks into the fascinating world of pornographic platforms and their cultural impact. With a graduate specialisation in Sexual Diversity Studies, Maggie’s work examines how technology, labour, governance, and cultural production intersect in the porn industry. She serves on the advisory board of PornHub and is a proud member of the Free Speech Coalition where she advocates for the protection of sex workers and freedom of sexual expression. Tune in to hear her perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of adult entertainment.

In this episode, our discussion centred around digital platforms and their significant impact on the pornographic landscape, particularly focusing on major companies such as Pornhub. Maggie shed light on the 2020 PornHub controversy, the underlying motives of anti-pornography movements, and the spread of illegal sexual content on other digital platforms such as Facebook.

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Meggie’s website: internetmaggie.com
Twitter: @internetmaggie
Master’s Thesis: Desire for Data: PornHub and the Platformization of a Culture Industry
2023 Pornhub Creator Report: https://www.internetmaggie.com/pornhub-creator-report
Deepfakes article: The Double Exploitation of Deepfake Porn