So NYT essentially let an editor post a libelous piece of work now that has cost a company a major source of revenue? What are the odds this isn't going to turn into a lawsuit?
I'd argue that this is a serious matter.
I mean no offense to these victims, but unfortunately, you have to engage with the legal system if you also want private entities to participate as well. Otherwise they set a standard that anybody who wanted anything taken down could just claim "rape, etc" and then they'd be shooting themselves in the foot for a legitimate lawsuit.
I get that it's hard, but many of these victims need to realize when you make a bold claim such as that, you need to completely commit to that path. Otherwise it's still strictly hearsay.
Pornhub does not deny any of the allegations in the NYT article. They only claim that they have instituted policies to address the issues raised in the article.
They are a shady bunch and don’t seem to care about the victims, otherwise they would have invested more of their profits into detecting abuse and exploitation.
I hope they get shutdown or be replaced by a better leadership so that a more ethical platform can arise.