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200 million records exposed in massive Pornhub data breach — here’s what we know so far
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You can favorite things, and create lists. And their algorithm seems to show you things you might like based on that and your other views. I found it quite useful. Obviously I used a garbage email address.
They could still link your IP address to your porn profile
Maybe it's akin to raising your arms submissively and having your thigh gap n junk get 3D scanned / inspected by a fully clothed TSA agent. Degrading, but not without a little thrill, no?
Florida here, gotta use my VPN anyway to get to PH. 🤷🏻♂️
They do attempt to, with cookies as well^1^. I suppose the upside of an account would be that you could carry your recommendations, etc. with you and have vpn on and/or cookies blocked.
^1^ I would never visit this site myself of course. this info was shared to me via an acquaintance ( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ )