VPN Use Skyrockets as P*hub Blocked in Multiple States

On July 1, 2024, a significant change will take place across several states in the United States, leaving many residents scrambling for alternatives. An image circulating online highlights a map of the U.S. where P***hub will be blocked in specific states. These states, marked in red on the map, include:

- Utah

- Idaho

- Wyoming

- Montana

- North Dakota

- South Dakota

- Nebraska

- Kansas

- Oklahoma

- Texas

- Arkansas

- Louisiana

- Mississippi

- Alabama

- North Carolina

- Virginia

- Tennessee

The rest of the states, depicted in white, will not be affected by this block.

This development has sparked a wave of reactions from internet users. One user commented, "I got a VPN as soon as most adult sites started to ask me for my license. Now I can bate in peace." This sentiment is echoed by another, who said, "Red states will be ones buying VPN access."

Montana residents have already been dealing with these restrictions since January, with one user expressing frustration: "As a Montana man, this has ALREADY been the case now since January. It's really annoying. Fascists."

The political implications of these actions have not gone unnoticed. Comments like "Republicans sure like regulating your bedroom," and "Trying to force the cattle to breed more while making abortion illegal, with a heavy dose of religious authoritarianism," highlight the controversial nature of these new regulations.

The blocking of P***hub in these states is part of a broader trend, with new laws requiring age verification via real ID systems. This has led to a significant increase in VPN sales, as users seek to bypass these restrictions. One user noted, "As usual the internet doesn’t understand what’s happening. P***hub is not and will not be blocked. These states are requiring age verification via a real ID system that forces you to upload a scan of your DL or ID to a third-party vendor when you go to several adult sites."

In response, websites like Red gif, xvideo, and P***hub have cut off all traffic from these states as a political statement. "The only way to access them is from behind the red curtain is with a VPN," a user pointed out.

The map in question also features a P***hub logo with a red prohibition symbol, symbolizing the block. The image has garnered significant attention, with 50K likes, 10K comments, and even a thumbs-down from one user.

As the date approaches, it is clear that VPN usage will continue to rise, providing a workaround for those affected by these new regulations. The debate surrounding the balance of freedom and regulation in the digital age remains ongoing.