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Keeping GBN Alive and Growing

Last post by Publisher « Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:48 pm
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by Publisher » Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:41 am » in Announcements

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The GBN is approaching the end of another month.

GBN operates on its donor base. Anyone purely profit-motivated is unlikely to keep the site in its...

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We are shy 12 new subscribers on the final day

can i pay for my donor with cashapp and can you send me link so i can see how much again please...

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FOSTA law challenged in court

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by vorlon » Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:50 am

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Woodhull Freedom Foundation et al. v. United States

And so it begins.

For those interested in donating to help their effort:

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And now the co-sponsor the Fosta-Sesta original bill is on the VP ticket while we are still dealing with effects of the Evangelical hijacking of the...

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Fri Aug 14, 2020 7:08 am
Grass Roots Efforts

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by Publisher » Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:04 am

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Sat Apr 21, 2018 9:04 am
Becoming a Donor or renewing status

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by maxwell » Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:50 pm » in Q & A For Newbies

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For those who wish to become a donor or renew your status there are two options available. Donations can be made by cash in the mail or CC through...

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For those of you who last contibuted last September, the clock is ticking to renew.

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Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:40 am
The End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act of 2005

Last post by vorlon « Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:05 pm
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by Publisher » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:10 am

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End Demand for Sex Trafficking Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to states and political subdivisions to: (1) establish...

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Even a quick read through this writeup: shows so many misleading and blatantly false assumptions and beliefs that I have no doubt the rest of it is...

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Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:05 pm

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Excellent article on sex trafficking

Last post by Publisher « Wed May 08, 2019 2:25 pm
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by vorlon » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:52 pm

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I wish this article would get published in every newspaper and news site across the country. It points out all the flaws and stupidity around the sex...

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I want this one kept in the public eye a bit longer

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Wed May 08, 2019 2:25 pm
Backpage Closing and Escorts.com Raided

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by Athena » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:43 pm
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This email goes out to all girls Escorts.com

Closed down .. Offices raided by FBI ... Philly Police , and PSP ? Not sure what
PSP is .. but ......

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Of course all the articles talk about the so-called victory over sex trafficking, but nothing about how it existed before backpage and will exist...
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Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:39 pm
GAO studies SESTA,/,FOSTA

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by Publisher » Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:22 am

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No surprise here - it's a stupid law wasting taxpayer money.

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Interesting.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:13 pm
Sex Work Rights Gains Some Ground

Last post by beechnut79 « Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:46 am
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by Publisher » Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:47 pm

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Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:46 am
Switter shutting down

Last post by Publisher « Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:56 am
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by scarletknight » Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:31 pm

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Note to users from Assembly Four

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A shame.

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Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:56 am
Article about human trafficking raids

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by scarletknight » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:31 pm

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:01 pm
Sting in Ohio

Last post by Publisher « Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:00 am
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by YetAnotherHobbist » Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:05 pm

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I did not see this mentioned here, so I thought I would add a reference to this - a sting operation in Ohio made the news this past weekend:

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10 minors freed - kudos.

Zero mention of arresting anyone for being a trafficker, a pimp, or anything like such.

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Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:00 am
It's never worked

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by Publisher » Sat May 18, 2019 8:01 am

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Very true, however it does slow down the prohibited behavior.

Plus it makes us cautious when we engage in prohibited behavior.
:-s

The PTB...

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Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:19 am
This American Life segment on SESTA

Last post by chevytooheavy « Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:34 pm
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by scarletknight » Sat Jul 03, 2021 4:15 pm

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Interesting piece on SESTA and its consequences that aired on This American Life this week. Should be available online Sunday evening.

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Interesting piece on SESTA and its consequences that aired on This American Life this week. Should be available online Sunday evening.

Need to...

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Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:34 pm
Texas Targets Facebook for sex trafficking by members

Last post by Publisher « Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:51 pm
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by Publisher » Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:25 pm

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Sun Jun 27, 2021 2:51 pm
And in Texas....

Last post by vorlon « Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:28 am
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by scarletknight » Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:14 pm

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Hiring someone for sex is now a felony in Texas. Be very careful if you intend to play down there.

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Yeah, a bunch of sexually frustrated gunslinging morons won't cause any problems, will they.

Is it too late to buy Greenland and send them all...

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Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:28 am
Law enforcement at work..

Last post by iowanprimate « Wed May 26, 2021 10:00 am
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by scarletknight » Tue May 25, 2021 7:52 pm

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Harris County TX lawsuit

I have no words.

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I have words, but none are terribly coherent, print-worthy, or conducive to anything resembling conversation.

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Wed May 26, 2021 10:00 am
Baltimore ends prosecution of prostitution

Last post by vorlon « Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:38 am
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by scarletknight » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:28 pm

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Another DA has moved to stop prosecuting low level offenses.

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OK, not really so good. I missed this part:

The office will continue to prosecute other crimes related to prostitution, including patronizing sex...

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Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:38 am
Interesting development for Ann Arbor MI

Last post by scarletknight « Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:05 pm
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by scarletknight » Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:53 pm

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Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:05 pm
NYC DA candidate proposes comprehensive decriminalization of sex work

Last post by vorlon « Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:31 pm
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by Publisher » Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:59 am

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Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:31 pm
They're back

Last post by YAG « Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:15 pm
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by scarletknight » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:24 pm

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BP seems to be back under a new guise -

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Both gone.

Cityxguide by the feds

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Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:15 pm
NY bill to decriminalize

Last post by scarletknight « Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:26 am
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by scarletknight » Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:00 am

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A new bill looks to decriminalize selling sex, but buying and brothel operating would still be illegal
NY Post article
This would be in competition...

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Very nice article. Maybe this and the DA in Michigan are just the beginning.

We can only hope that this is the case. Maybe in time these...

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Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:26 am
Section 230 Survives Trump

Last post by Publisher « Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:45 am
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by Publisher » Fri Jan 01, 2021 4:47 pm

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The Senate overrode Trump's veto of the defense authorization bill, despite Trump and McConnell wanting Section 230s repeals included. They disagreed.

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McConnell has certainly been the source of much misery but I don't think he was in favor of upholding Trump's veto. He did add changing section 230...

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Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:45 am
Study reveals police make shit up when it comes to sex workers to get federal anti-trafficking dollars

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by Publisher » Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:13 am

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Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:08 am
More government lies on sex trafficking

Last post by vorlon « Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:22 pm
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by Publisher » Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:41 am

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Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:22 pm
Despite SESTA/FOSTA, decriminlization gaining steam

Last post by The_Carpenter « Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:25 am
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by Publisher » Fri May 31, 2019 6:27 pm

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Thank God, about time!

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Here's a connected article that mentions topic on aclu's web site from a couple months ago. Summary of several reasons to decriminalize (all known...

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Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:25 am
Feds take down Cityxguide

Last post by YAG « Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:52 pm
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by ShyDaniel » Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:14 pm

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Cityxguide got seized by the feds.

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Setting up a site in this country and living here is just putting a target on your back.

Multiple sites.

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Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:52 pm
Do NOT opt in!

Last post by Publisher « Tue May 12, 2020 8:06 am
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by YAG » Sat May 09, 2020 2:14 pm

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Here goes A4 and A5, HIPAA, and freedom of association.

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Hypothetical question.

A week from now, you're notified that someone you may have, or not may have, had contact with, at say the grocery store, is...

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Tue May 12, 2020 8:06 am
Midwestern Republicans Lead the Way to Ban Free Speech

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by Publisher » Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:11 pm

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 6:42 am
Congressman seeks input from sex workers to study effects of SESTA/FOSTA

Last post by Publisher « Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:18 am
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by vorlon » Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:19 pm

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I doubt it will be passed, even in the House but at least some people are making an effort.

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When a group of bills known as...

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House:

Frank Pallone, New Jersey, Chair
Bobby Rush, Illinois
Anna Eshoo, California
Eliot Engel, New York
Diana DeGette, Colorado
Mike Doyle,...

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Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:18 am
When Prostitution is Decriminalized

Last post by vorlon « Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:16 pm
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by Publisher » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:20 am

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I read the entire study when it first came out, but i no longer have access. If one of you does, pass it on, so i can flood the idiots in the Senate...

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I think I've seen a very similar article regarding this event in Rhode Island. Regarding their changing the law back after the results of the initial...

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Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:16 pm
TER has blocked access from the U.S to its site

Last post by scarletknight « Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:15 pm
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by vorlon » Sat Apr 07, 2018 1:09 am

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Any attempt to bring up a TER page lands you on the following page:

FOSTA declaration of war

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TER is now available again.

For a little over a month now.

Should have been more specific. Available in US without needing to use VPN.

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Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:15 pm
A brilliant essay on choosing sex work

Last post by chevytooheavy « Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:59 am
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by Publisher » Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:02 pm

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Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:59 am
Massive Sting in Polk County Florida

Last post by DMLawPro « Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:27 pm
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by Publisher » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:34 am

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - A week-long undercover sting targeting human trafficking and online prostitution in Polk County ended with 277 arrests...

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Polk County is one of those county’s that do whatever they want .. ..

Well said Brooke... and I will say this again. NEVER, EVER, do anything...

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Last post by DMLawPro
Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:27 pm
NT Australia Decriminalizes Sex Work

Last post by vorlon « Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:20 am
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by irreverent1950 » Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:46 pm

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Victoria to review sex work laws with a view towards potentially decriminalising the industry.

Well Done!

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There is hope yet.

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Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:20 am
Houston attempting to banish sex workers

Last post by Publisher « Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:23 am
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by scarletknight » Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:04 pm

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Slate article - the gist is they are trying to use civil lawsuits against sex workers, pimps, and clients to ban them from a particular area known...

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The City of Champaign did this - successfully.

But not as a civil action, as part of a criminal conviction, using the city's home rule authority.

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Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:23 am
Nevada Brothels Upheld

Last post by YAG « Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:31 pm
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by nematoda » Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:25 am

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Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:31 pm
Article - decriminalization effort in Washington DC

Last post by Publisher « Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:12 pm
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by scarletknight » Sun Oct 27, 2019 11:50 pm

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Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:12 pm
Facial Recognition

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by DukeOfHazard » Wed May 08, 2019 5:20 pm

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Ok I'm going to lay out a rumor that I heard. Pubs if you think this is inappropriate then all means take it down. I'm just repeating what I heard...

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Correct Spaceboy.
There was a huge improvement in small cameras a few yrs ago along with much better control and recording equipment. It sometimes...

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Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:04 am
Owner of the Patriots Wanted

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by Publisher » Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:18 pm

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For solicitation.

The police had to insert human trafficking was involved, but zero details if anyone was actually charged for that.

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The New England Patriots are worth 3.7 Billion dollars approximately.
Wowzers !

#6 in the world. The Dallas Cowboys are #1 at $4.8 billion

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Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:55 am
Feds Kicking Over More Rocks

Last post by vorlon « Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:02 am
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by Dr. Hackenbush » Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:49 am

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Tue Sep 17, 2019 2:02 am
More Hypocrisy: Texas Sex Trafficking Law Takes Effect

Last post by vorlon « Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:00 am
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by Publisher » Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:16 am

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Five Letter is in utter turmoil over this:

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Harassing consenting adults is easy, though.

Actually investigating and rooting out traffickers takes real planning and resources.

The number of...

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Mon Sep 09, 2019 3:00 am
Car Dates - Return of the Streetwalker

Last post by Publisher « Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:58 am
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by YAG » Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:37 pm

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Most cities saw a near disappearance of this activity because of sites like Craigslist and Backpage.

Now, getting offered a car date for a...

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The DoJ orchestrated the demonization of it. They get HUGE dollars to investigate - but all they do is arrest the long hanging fruit. Rarely do these...

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Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:58 am
Memos show Gov't lied about Backpage

Last post by YAG « Wed Aug 28, 2019 4:25 pm
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by Poker69 » Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:27 pm

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Backpage
Secret Memos Show the Government Has Been Lying About Backpage All Along
Sealed memos fought over in federal court last week show...

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......
As soon as I see or hear that he's called Fox fake news I'll jump in.

........

Start jumpin' biatch ....lol - Get with the program Yag,...

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Wed Aug 28, 2019 4:25 pm
Interesting Twitter thread on Amsterdam's RLD

Last post by scarletknight « Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:25 pm

by scarletknight » Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:25 pm

A nice review of what has happened in the past several years, as well as what the current mayor is looking to do.

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Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:25 pm
Wired article on BP court cases

Last post by Publisher « Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:20 am
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by scarletknight » Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:59 pm

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Fairly in-depth article on the federal cases against the owners of BP

Inside Backpage.com’s Vicious Battle With the Feds

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I am very much a type who measures risks with as much knowledge as possible.

Paranoia is maligned when it's logically employed.

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Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:20 am
The War on Sex Trafficking

Last post by Publisher « Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:25 pm
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by DukeOfHazard » Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:01 pm

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Yet FOSTA has utterly backfired. According to a new paper from Fordham Law School, FOSTA's conflation of sex work with trafficking makes it A Hostile...

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These jerks in Washington pretend to hold the moral high ground. What a joke when all they've done is create more, and worse, victims.

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Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:25 pm
Minnesota arrests 58 in child sex sting during NCAA Final Four weekend

Last post by YAG « Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:59 am
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by vorlon » Sun Apr 21, 2019 12:59 am

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Minnesota arrests 58 in child sex sting during NCAA Final Four weekend

Good work if this was actual trafficking and arrests of those looking for...

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FBI dog and pony show with typical lurid headline

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Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:59 am
LE using chatbots

Last post by vorlon « Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:42 am
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by Yuna » Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:28 am

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Another reason to not talk explicitly when setting up a date. The bot asks what services you want and for how much getting incriminating evidence....

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I read an article very similar to this that basically said it deters because they go on the assumption that guys are texting multiple companions at a...

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Last post by vorlon
Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:42 am
SCOTUS Rules on asset foreiture

Last post by Publisher « Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:57 am
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by Tirant_Loblanc » Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:35 am

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SCOTUS on asset forfeiture

Ruling against excessive fines but we still need to define excessive.

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This crap started under Reagan in the failed War on Drugs.

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Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:57 am
PSA for Twitter Ads

Last post by DukeOfHazard « Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:08 pm

by DukeOfHazard » Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:08 pm

I borrowed this from a companion on Twitter. It might be useful to some of the ladies. Hope it helps and everyone play safe. DtRnaBcXcAUzNe6.jpg

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Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:08 pm
Ted Talk - Legal Models for Sex Work

Last post by Publisher « Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:18 am
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by Publisher » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:01 pm

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Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:18 am
Another SuperbOwl article: What It Was Like To Be A Sex Worker During The Super Bowl

Last post by vorlon « Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:43 pm
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by zero_nerves » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:24 pm

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I thought this was an interesting quote:

The sex workers I talked to have a total of 12 children under the age of 18, three more than the number of...

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That's similar to what I heard happened locally last year when Minneapolis hosted the Super Bowl. The Final Four is here next month so I'm sure we...

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Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:43 pm
Reverse Location Warrants

Last post by DukeOfHazard « Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:14 pm
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by Tirant_Loblanc » Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:45 pm

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See below. It should not take much imagination to see the problem here. See the link for images....

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No matter the slogans claiming our liberty and freedom, we are not free. Unfortunately our state and federal government don't see a problem with your...

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Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:14 pm
Super bowl sex trafficking myth - article

Last post by The_Carpenter « Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:18 am
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by scarletknight » Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:46 pm

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