"We believe that the only effective solution for protecting minors and adults alike is to verify users' age on their device and to either deny or allow access to age-restricted materials and websites based on that verification," the message adds.
Pornhub further argues that this type of legislation will only drive people to less scrupulous sites, which "put minors and your privacy at risk."
"This is not the end. We are reviewing options and consulting with our legal team," Alex Kekesi, VP of Brand and Community at Aylo, said following the Texas ban. (These bans affect all sites run by Aylo, formerly MindGeek—which includes YouPorn, RedTube, Brazzers, and more.)