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Not false. Backpage was taken down on April 6th [1][2] while SESTA wasn't signed until April 11th [3][4]. It's okay to oppose SESTA, but that's not what this is
by jakelazaroff 9y ago
Not false. Backpage was taken down on April 6th [1][2] while SESTA wasn't signed until April 11th [3][4]. It's okay to oppose SESTA, but that's not what this is about.
[1] http://www.backpage.com/ http://www.backpage.com/
[2] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-backpage-justice/sex-ads-website-backpage-shut-down-by-u-s-authorities-idUSKCN1HD2QP https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-backpage-justice/sex-...
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Enabling_Sex_Traffickers_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Enabling_Sex_Traffickers_...
[4] https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/11/trump-signs-fosta-sesta-bill-into-law/ https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/11/trump-signs-fosta-sesta-...
- nickthemagicman 9y agoIm saying your anology was false because NUMEROUS other sites have been taken down recently beyond just backpage in the name of 'stopping human trafficking'. It's like backdooring encryption to 'prevent terrorism'.