Solomon Friedman is one of the new owners of PornHub. He is an attorney and rabbi (some reports say he is a former rabbi). His private equity firm took over Mindgeek, the umbrella company of virtually every porn site.
He vowed to save PornHub from ruin and make it a better place. What he means by a better place might not be what most people think is “better.”
In the clip below, Solomon coaches defense attorneys of pedophiles on how to get lesser sentences for their sex offender clients. When the prosecutor next to him argues that the 30-day sentences for pedophiles back in 2009 weren’t enough, Solomon jokes, “the good old days.” (No one laughs…)
Nothing against rabbis since he’s rogue; we have rogue priests in my religion, but how do people reconcile this with religion? It’s not funny. It ruins children’s lives.
The company that he acquired Pornhub under is called “Ethical Capital Partners.” You can’t make this stuff up!
— Arden Young (@arden_young_) December 27, 2023
According to Yahoo Finance, this is why he bought it:
“When a potential MindGeek acquisition became available, we took an open-minded, unbiased look at it,” says Friedman. “What we found absolutely blew our minds. We found a company that had created the best-in-class online trust and safety automation tools. … We’re of the belief that these tools must be shared with the larger internet.”
The tools, he says, are designed to verify the identity of the people in videos, as well as their age and consent to posting, using both human and automated checks. They also create digital fingerprints to flag pre-existing content to combat piracy and have a portal designed to help law enforcement officials collect necessary data.
“We see enormous value beyond the adult industry for those tools,” he says. “We see enormous value in the online trust and safety tool. I have no doubt that people are going to be hearing more about that and its applications well beyond adult. We feel we have a responsibility to develop those tools beyond their current uses.”
He’s also looking at it going mainstream:
While ECP sees value in the technology behind Pornhub and other MindGeek properties, it’s not discounting the substantial revenues in the content itself. Friedman notes that just a few years ago, cannabis was a taboo subject in Canada and much of the U.S., but has since become one that is openly discussed. The private equity firm believes adult entertainment is on the cusp of that same sort of mainstreaming.
“We’re of the view that there’s real potential for adult audiences,” he says. “Adults need a place on the internet. And the opportunity for creating those spaces and ensuring those are safe and stigma-free has real potential.”
So, it’s for money, the tools, and mainstreaming porn? Didn’t Sodom and Gomorrah happen because this stuff went mainstream?
Correction: Mr. Friedman is only a partial owner. The headline was changed to clarify. Also, he rejected the teachings as a rabbi.
Woah you mean Jews run the porn industry? That’s crazy.
“Nobody laughed”? I did. That was hilarious.
The article is a very thinly veiled antisemitic attack. And, no, porn is not what caused Sodom and Gomorrah.
Sodom and Gomorrah was about hospitality. Go back to the original texts.
Why do you let Satan sift you like wheat?
Satan – not real. Really. Isn’t it odd that there is NOTHING written in the bible that could not have been written by someone living in the 1st century? Why is that? Why is the bible filled with so much utter nonsense.
The Men of the City also wanted to “know” the guests…that is they wanted to rape them…they refused the offer by the not so great Lot of his Virgin daughter to play with….they wanted the Men….
So yes worse than Heterosexual Porn…but Pornography is not wholesome by a long shot.
I don’t see that, and I am an Orthodox Levite. Please see my comment under M Dowling . There is a lot of REAL anti Jewish material out there, this does not even get close to that…
Just remember Ezra ( known the Scribe, the Kohain, and the Chassid) had to collectively slap the Israelites in the face by using his power granted by the Persian King…this is nothing new. If only we had the leadership that could bring the Children of Israel back to the proper path…
Was October 7th your gods plan? It must have been right.
The Concert for Peace” close to Gaza should never have been allowed for security purposes…let alone from a religious standpoint it was on Shabbat ( Sabbath) AND a holy Festival ( Shemini Atzeret) So a lot of Violating Shabbat there.
I still feel bad for those people, just like I feel bad for the Bedouin in Rahat that were attacked as well ( and many tried to help those fleeing the Concert)….over 22 communities inside 1948 Israel over run, 2 cities infiltrated, at least 2 IDF bases taken over…young soldiers ( new recruits slaughtered in their bunks with grenades, etc.).
The Sate of Israel violated NUMEROUS principles of the Torah…Not letting most of it’s people have personal arms…and letting the concert happen on the Sabbath and Holiday Violations…and with all the warnings they got before from Egypt, from their own IDF Spotters, etc., etc..
Stupidity on both the Tactical and Spiritual level will be punished.
Quick reaction “Tequila teams” were dispatched 4 hours before the attack, but no one else was warned…not the New army recruits on the border asleep in bed, and not the party goers. Those Tequila teams were mopped up by Hamas..and masses of Gazans that followed them.
#1 Sin: Not caring enough about their own people ( Not loving your fellow as yourself!). Pulling Jews out of there homes Gaza in 2005, denying communities along the border weapons, not warning soldiers and party goers….even if it was just 4 hours warning…that is plenty of time to be on alert and would have saved some lives.(!)
#2 Sin: Violation of the Shabbat/ Sabbath and Festive combined day.
Yes this is where “Gods plan” comes in…but we all get a piece of the punishment…”All of Israel are Partners in everything” is one of our principles. That means when someone does something wrong, and gets no rebuke from the masses, we all get punished.
God help us!
He does and will. These things will be corrected…in a way only God can do.
God has blessed Jews. They have a great potential for good and a very great potential for evil. Therein lies their dilemma.
Not very profound. Jews can pick good or evil? That’s a human capacity and applies to also to non-Jews
Many modern Rabbi’s say the same thing…although they have been influenced by the overlay of the Zohar and eastern philosophy ( etc.) upon real Kabalah. Still, they have a point…
Look at how the REAL Amalek is called “first among nations…” Numbers (Bamidbar) 24:20 They too had great potential but misuse it. Just look how they instigated the Edomites to slaughter Jews in Europe not long ago…they are unfortunately natural leaders…used as a hammer against the Israelites as Punishment.
This guy Friedman is not smart. Bragging on his bio page about becoming a Rabbi in 2005 in Israel. While there were Conservative “Masorti” institutions back then in Israel, this guy Looks like he grew up Orthodox Home…and the Chutzpa to be involved in “Ethical” Pornography, some of which will include Toaiva ( abominations).
Let us also not forget Hashem ( God) blessed all humans ( like with Adam “Be fruitful and Multiply”…etc.), same with Noah. Later Shem, Yafeth / Japheth, Edom and Ishmael, all Received blessing, but a blessing non the less.
The Blessings the Children of Israel received are dependent on our actions, not unlike what was said about Abraham …
Genesis / Berashet 18:19
כִּי יְדַעְתִּיו, לְמַעַן אֲשֶׁר יְצַוֶּה אֶת-בָּנָיו וְאֶת-בֵּיתוֹ אַחֲרָיו, וְשָׁמְרוּ דֶּרֶךְ יְהוָה, לַעֲשׂוֹת צְדָקָה וּמִשְׁפָּט–לְמַעַן, הָבִיא יְהוָה עַל-אַבְרָהָם, אֵת אֲשֶׁר-דִּבֶּר, עָלָיו.
19 For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which He hath spoken of him.’
Wicked man
You are
Christian Taliban ^^^
#TheNoticing continues…
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I doubt he’s a real rabbi. He’s an embarrassment, for sure.
God Created the Pornography. The only commandment: Do Not Commit Adlutry or Abuse another persons married partner. Everything else was made up by the churches/religions to take advantage of people.
nope. Do not covet thy neighbor’s wife. Love your God with all your heart. Read the commandments. Porn is entirely inconsistent with the commandments
I’ll make sure not to watch porn of my neighbor’s wife.
And what about the Homosexual Content…is that not forbidden in the Bible?
Isn’t it also interesting that only 2.5 of the 10 commandments are actually law in the US. The only place the other 7.5 are enforced are in Muslim countries that practice sharia law – like Iraq and Afghanistan. And to think, Christians proclaim the 10 commandments as model laws to live by. Let’s just hope the Christian Taliban never secures a meaningful influence in this country.
“Isn’t it also interesting that only 2.5 of the 10 commandments are actually law in the US.”
Explain please.
It’s pretty self explanatory isn’t it? The only commandments that are actually laws in the US are 1. It’s generally illegal to murder someone. 2. It’s illegal to steal someone else’s property. And 3. It’s illegal to lie under certain circumstances but in general, lying is protected by the 1st Amendment Free Speach clause.
Non Israelites have 7 basic laws…
The seven Noachide laws, as traditionally enumerated are:
I don’t know of many countries in the past or present that fully keep it, but some keep more than others.
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-noahide-laws/
In order to create pornography, the actors engage in adultry.
Don’t worry, Jesus doesn’t care. He’s too busy stoping women from having abortions.
Rabbi’s are no better than priests or ministers…….
No worse either.
This guy is likely not even Orthodox anymore…he chose Money over Torah. He is what we call a “Chilul Hashem” a desecration of Gods name.
If he’s a rabbi, then Joe Biden is a Catholic.
I think you mean, if he’s a rabbi, Donald Trump’s a Christian.
“ Didn’t Sodom and Gomorrah happen because this stuff went mainstream?”
No. Sodom and Gomorrah is a fictional story found in the book of Christian mythology. Don’t be such a gullible fool.
Hopefully the Holy Spirit will open your spiritual eyes that you might see the truth of God’s word. If my beliefs make me a “gullible fool”, what does yours make you?
I was looking through a biology book but can’t find a reference to spirits. I was looking through a mythology book however, and found all kinds of information. Are there any peer reviewed scholarly research papers published anywhere that I could learn more about spirits? Where do spirits live? What do they eat? What type of habitat do they prefer? Can we see them with microscopes or telescopes? Who do you think would know more about spirits: a witch doctor from the jungles of Malaysia who has had no contact with western civilization, or the entire science faculty from MIT?
Scientists study everything. Yet, no scientists study spirits. Do they not study spirits for the same reason they don’t study the powers of Spider-Man or the magic of Santa Claus?
HERE IS THE IMPORTANT PART SO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION: IF YOU THINK THAT YOU CAN KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SPIRITS OR THE SPIRIT WORLD, SCIENTISTS, WHO ARE JUST LIKE YOU, CAN ALSO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SPIRITS AND SPIRIT WORLD. AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.
“If my beliefs make me a “gullible fool”, what does yours make you?”
My beliefs make me a critical thinker. Not a superstitious fool.
It must be hard constantly having to defend your all-powerful god that can’t write or talk himself. But don’t be sad, the Muslims and Hindus have the same problems with their gods too. All the smart people know why.
. “They also create digital fingerprints to flag pre-existing content to combat piracy and have a portal designed to help law enforcement officials collect necessary data.”
Use pornhub? You are being spied on and giving them blackmail material.
Ever wonder why men in congress are silent?
Your elaborate criminal conspiracy theory is ridiculous. Really. I’m just being honest with you.
Yes, anything that the mainstream press doesn’t support as fact is a conspiracy.
lol. Quick call the FBI and tell them that porn hub is blackmailing members of congress! You’re not smart.
All I can say is even back decades ago, .gov knew your browsing history. As for blackmail, they have better ways of doing it…most people don’t care about porn watching, it has become so normalized and available.
you ever read between the lines or just wait for someone to put the spoon in your mouth? it’s actually spelled quite clearly:
“a portal designed to help … collect necessary data”
yeah, i see no problem with that. i’m just being honest with you.
you’re hilarious. does Friedman pay you for this or do you provide sexual favours in return for your stardom?
You’re a genius!!! You’ve cracked the code!!! Take all your evidence to the fbi now!!! They’ve been waiting for you!!!
He grasping a handful of straw though if he thinks he’s going make porn anymore popular than it already is. And the tools? What does he think he’s going to do with that. Unless he has nothing but good intentions of only cleaning the place up. He’s going nowhere fast.
It should say “Former Rabbi”. It seems he didn’t want to accept the teachings.
No where in the scriptures does it say that sex is bad. If logic and proportion is used when reading the scriptures, how do you think the writers knew what to write about sex?.
Genesis 2:25“And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”
There’s a considerable amount of sexual phobias in the world today, from misconceptualized religious, and ultra conservative, traditions of man, in certain cultures are the main cause of many to be prone to mental illness, throughout their entire life, and also is the cause of many relationship issues, broken families, broken marriages, because of self imposed beliefs, and the phobias they create.
“No where in the scriptures does it say that sex is bad.”
You are either ignorant or a liar, and I don’t care which.
Genesis 2:25“And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”
That was before sin and guilt became a human experience. Shamelessness is for beasts.
The Bible is the book of Christian mythology. Really. All the smart people know it.
As opposed to raving idiots like Augustin, Aquinas, Rahner, Newton, Wojtiwa, Ratzinger, Pascal,and other assorted “not smart” people?
Let’s play a little game. You tell me all the reasons why the universe was not created by the god, Viracocha. And then I will repeat all those exact same answers back to you in an effort to explain to you why your god didn’t create the universe either.
Isn’t it odd to think that there are an infinite variety of things the christian god could do that would immediately and unequivocally convince everyone, INCLUDING ME, of his existence. Yet, he chooses to not do any of them. Do you think it is because he is identical to all the other gods we now regard as mythology?
You’re a gullible fool if you let someone convince you that faith is a means to knowledge. Let’s list out all the discoveries/inventions/truths that have been made by the faith method of knowledge acquisition and then compare it to a list of all the discoveries/inventions/truths that have been made by scientists. Let me know when you are done.
“Let’s play a little game.”
Children like games…just sayin’.
Adults like games too… just sayin’
Sex is good. The distortion of human sexuality by porn is bad.
As the story goes, your god reanimated himself as Jesus so that he could “sacrifice” himself, to himself, as a means of forgiving the sins of Adam and Eve. Yet, science is ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that Adam and Eve were not the first humans and there is no evidence or reason to believe that they ever even existed. So the entire story of jesus is built upon this false premiss. If someone doesn’t believe in the genesis story, and the entire story of Jesus is built upon that story, why would they believe the magic Jesus story? JUST SAY NO TO CHRISTIAN MYTHOLOGY.
Jesus said that if a man even looks a woman lustfully he has already committed adultery in his heart. Why? Because he has objectified her, made her an object of lust. He has divested her of soul and her God-given humanity and therein lies the sin. To act with lust is to taint God’s gift of sexuality to humankind.
You think exactly like the Taliban. Maybe we should force all women to wear burkas like Muslims do right? Christian mythology is ridiculous.
FACT married Viking Women covered their hair, often with a Jorvik that covered some the sides of the face as well.
Maybe you could compare us to Vikings?
https://lightwood.lochac.sca.org/files/2019/02/Simple-Viking-Clothing-for-Women.pdf
Hello what about the bestiality and Homosexual sex online….is that not against the bible?
Sex broadcast in the open between consenting adults is not the same level, but it’s still Schmutz / Drek and not something that is fitting to make public. People had great sex before Photography…and had the receipts to prove it ( Children).
Do you think Pronhub has only Hetro sex with zero adultery because it’s now “ethical”?
The reference to Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 14) is most apropos.
The open flaunting of sexual immorality (now a very open problem in he USA) is increased as it is favourably supported by porn sites. That a person would carry a title of a religious leader in a religion that supports sexual morality and purity is beyond disgusting and certainly very hypocritical.
You sound like you’re a member of the Christian Taliban. Do you ever wonder why your god never answers prayers to save aborted fetuses? I wonder if it’s for the same reason Zeus never answers prayers to save them either.
hahahaha … worry not … Yahweh is answering all those prayers in Gaza just like Allah is answering all prayers in Saudi Arabia and Iran. can’t believe you’re using religion to make an argument. whatever God you reference exists only in books and minds of those who follow … spirituality and religion are not the same! you seem obsessed with Christianity but can’t tell the forest from the trees. maybe you should start praying
You think spirits are real!!!??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! #notacriticalthinker
“Do you ever wonder why your god never answers prayers to save aborted fetuses?”
He has answered the prayers but His people are too blind to see it and too deaf to hear it. It’s because the pastors in the pulpit are weak and teach/pass this weakness to the people. Pastors have been indoctrinated by “education” from universities/colleges that have also been indoctrinated by Satan himself. They are not taught critical thinking just as you and I have not been taught critical thinking from public school. We all must unlearn from the trash that was put into our minds. If they truly understood the power of the evil one they wouldn’t be so passive.
With all respect, I feel the reason for your stance is because you’re not seeing the results, through the churches, because of their passiveness?
Please correct me if I’m mistaken.
God will work in your/our lives but one has to be willing to allow Him to do so. It doesn’t always happen overnight. We must be patient and that’s hard to do, for most of us, me included.
On a side note, we already have a one world government and a cashless society is on they way. The U.S. is currently being invaded by a foreign military to be enacted shortly and now they’re going after our food supply.
Good luck in your journey in this thing called life.
I do hope you find peace very soon.
According to radicalized Christian extremists, there have been 58 MILLION abortions since Roe just in the US. And Jesus refused to answer a single prayer to save any of them. If you asked your boss for a raise 58 million times, and your boss said NO 58 million times, it’s a pretty safe bet that it’s your boss’s PLAN not to give you a raise. Abortion is OBVIOUSLY Jesus’s PLAN. Who do you think you are questioning HIS PLAN!!! If abortion is good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for you.
It’s more than 58 million and you didn’t comprehend my post.
lol. You obviously didn’t comprehend mine. Lol.
Don’t be angry at Jesus for not saving aborted fetuses. It’s just HIS PLAN. Who do you think you are questioning HIS PLAN?
Don’t worry, abortion is Jesus-approved. If jesus didn’t want abortion to happen, he would do something about it. He is all-powerful, remember. And his complete silence should tell you that he just doesn’t give a . If it’s good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for you.
Angry? I’m not angry.
I understood your comment.
I also understand you have an issue with abortion.
Why I don’t know. Maybe something happened in your life to make you feel this way.
Maybe someone you know had an abortion against your feelings about it.
Maybe you prayed to God and the abortion still happened causing your anger against God for not stopping it.
Only God knows the answer to that one but as I said before I hope you find peace because all of your anger is hurting no one…except yourself.
Oh dear. Let me know when your invisible friend starts saving all those aborted fetuses. I wonder if that will happen before or after Hilary is locked up.
They’re already saved.
And no one would have known if it was not Publicized on his bio with his permission. That shows how sad of an individual he is. This guy is spiritually sick, and mentally hobbled to brag about that.
A little background:
A lot religious Jews learn a small portion of Torah, and get modern “Smicha” based on knowledge of just one complex area of law….then they get to be called “Rabbi”…most do not end up working in a religious field.
Back when we had a Sanhedrin one had to have studied the whole Torah to become seated at the council. It helped to have some specialized background in other matters ( Math, Science, Astronomy, Languages, etc.) in order to judge people fairly and fulfill the Torah.
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