In California, the anti-prostitution laws apparently have a loophole that is exploited by pornographers. I am told that in California it is illegal for someone

In California, the anti-prostitution laws apparently have a loophole that is exploited by pornographers. I am told that in California it is illegal for someone to pay to receive sexual acts. However, it is legal to pay people to engage in sexual acts with each other as long as the person making the payment doesn't participate.