Porn Site Bans North Carolina Users Due To State’s Anti-LGBT Laws

[Promethea]

Porn Site Bans North Carolina Users Due To State's Anti-LGBT Laws

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/porn-site-bans-north-carolina-users-due-to-states-anti-lgbt-laws_us_570bd057e4b0885fb50d9a92

Huffington Post/by David Moye 04/2016

"The extreme measures will stay in place until North Carolina repeals House Bill 2, a law passed on March 23 that effectively prevents cities and counties in the state from passing rules that protect LGBT rights."

[lisarenee]

A good statement, but easily bypassed with a VPN or Proxy.

[AnonyMs]

A good statement, but easily bypassed with a VPN or Proxy.

Yes, but how many politicians know how to use one of those...

[Colleen M]

Yes, but how many politicians know how to use one of those...

And, to come out and say it, the demographic which supports the bill isn't exactly on the cutting edge either...

[SanaRinomi]

I just find this hilarious! Even porn sites are taking action! You know that when porn sites rebel, that means your bill is terrible! 
                             
                                                                           Love, Sarina!

[spacial]

Might be easier if this thread was about those who have withdrawn their financial endeavours from N Carolina over this issue.

If anyone wants to start a separate thread please fell free to add this:

RINGO STARR has joined ranks with fellow rocker Bruce Springsteen by cancelling his upcoming North Carolina concert in protest at a discriminatory law.

Last week The Boss cancelled his gig in the state and Cyndi Lauper will donate proceeds from her upcoming concert there to an LGBT charity. She says: "I will be donating all of the profi ts from the show to Equality North Carolina's efforts to repeal... This is the best way I know how to include myself..."

On Sunday singer Bryan Adams also cancelled a show in Mississippi, but over a new law that allows religious groups to refuse to serve gay people.

Meanwhile artists due to play North Carolina soon – including Beyoncé and Justin Bieber – have been vocal in their support of the LGBT community, leading to speculation that they may also pull the plug on their concerts.

http://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/661318/Ringo-Starr-Jennifer-Lopez-Kevin-Simm-Paul-Hollywood-Susanna-Reid-Kate-Garraway

Let's hope the message gets through. In any case, LGBT people affected will know that many are on their side.

[FrancisAnn]

Stupid governor.......We all need to speak up to stop this stuff.

[spacial]

Rights Law Deepens Political Rifts in North Carolina

By Richard Fausset and ALAN Blinder April 11, 2016

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/12/us/rights-law-deepens-political-rifts-in-north-carolina.html?emc=edit_th_20160412&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=35132326&_r=0

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has been pummeled with boycotts, criticism and cancellations in the wake of its new law on gay and transgender rights. Now liberals and conservatives in the state have turned to pummeling one another.

For North Carolina, a state that has long been considered one of the South's most moderate, the intense reaction to the law, especially from business interests, has provided an ego-bruising moment.

But beyond ego and self-image, the legislation is exacerbating the political divisions in a state almost evenly divided between conservative and liberal forces. The acrimony is certain to play out not just in one of the nation's most closely contested races for governor but also in the rare Southern state that can be up for grabs in presidential politics.

Found this report in the NYT.

Posted as an excerpt from a complete edition of the paper.

Edited to fit news guidelines

[SanaRinomi]

Don't they realize that a law is bad when even j*stin bi***r refuses it! One of the worst pop stars today!?!

[spacial]

Don't they realize that a law is bad when even j*stin bi***r refuses it! One of the worst pop stars today!?!

I respectfully suggest that whoever supports freedom of self expression should be embraced equally.

I have never personally heard any of Justin Beaver's work, not almost any other of those mentioned. But they have a constituency and their support is vital for all of us.

In another thread I pointed out that a TV reality show about some family who I don't recall, (somehting like Kar crash dins) is very popular in many parts of Africa. One of their number is currently transitioning with the name Cait. I don't know what the realities of all this are but sending a positive message about LGBT to Africa, however it is done, can only be for the better.

(Incidentally, I pasted the entire NYT article above because many won't be able to access the NYT at all. Just saying. It is a good article. Seems a little petty to cut out much of it because of a strict adherence to random rules.

Such inflexibility has echoes in the very discussion we are having here.)

[Peep]

(Incidentally, I pasted the entire NYT article above because many won't be able to access the NYT at all. Just saying. It is a good article. Seems a little petty to cut out much of it because of a strict adherence to random rules.

Such inflexibility has echoes in the very discussion we are having here.)

Is it not... copyright law rules rather than random site policies? *not a mod*

[RobynD]

99% of users will never use a proxy and go to the next site in my estimate. Good statement

[SanaRinomi]

I respectfully suggest that whoever supports freedom of self expression should be embraced equally.

I have never personally heard any of Justin Beaver's work, not almost any other of those mentioned. But they have a constituency and their support is vital for all of us.

In another thread I pointed out that a TV reality show about some family who I don't recall, (somehting like Kar crash dins) is very popular in many parts of Africa. One of their number is currently transitioning with the name Cait. I don't know what the realities of all this are but sending a positive message about LGBT to Africa, however it is done, can only be for the better.

(Incidentally, I pasted the entire NYT article above because many won't be able to access the NYT at all. Just saying. It is a good article. Seems a little petty to cut out much of it because of a strict adherence to random rules.

Such inflexibility has echoes in the very discussion we are having here.)

Sorry, Just have a personal dislike for just*n bi***r.