Internet porn use up
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:16 amTHis found on Newsmax.com:
THAT the federal government’s economic stimulus plan has succeeded in stimulating at least one segment of the economy — the online pornography industry.
The Adult Internet Market Research Company (AIMRCo), an independent research organization that surveys the online adult market, has found that many Web sites focused on adult or erotic material have enjoyed increased business in the weeks since checks were mailed out to millions of Americans.
AIMRCo’s head research consultant Kirk Mishkin said in a release, “Many of the sites we surveyed have reported a 20 to 30 percent growth in membership since mid-May when the checks were first sent out, and typically the summer is a slow period for this market.”
The stimulus plan agreed on by President Bush and the Congress, which includes a check for up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for married couples, was designed to help revive a sluggish economy.
Julian Fox, spokeswoman for LSGmodels.com, one of the sites reporting sales figures to AIMRCo, said: “In a June 15 survey to our members, 32 percent of respondents referenced the recent stimulus package as part of their decision to either become a new member, or renew an existing membership.
“Getting more people to buy porn was probably the last thing Bush had on his mind when he came up with his stimulus package, but we’ll take it.”
THAT the federal government’s economic stimulus plan has succeeded in stimulating at least one segment of the economy — the online pornography industry.
The Adult Internet Market Research Company (AIMRCo), an independent research organization that surveys the online adult market, has found that many Web sites focused on adult or erotic material have enjoyed increased business in the weeks since checks were mailed out to millions of Americans.
AIMRCo’s head research consultant Kirk Mishkin said in a release, “Many of the sites we surveyed have reported a 20 to 30 percent growth in membership since mid-May when the checks were first sent out, and typically the summer is a slow period for this market.”
The stimulus plan agreed on by President Bush and the Congress, which includes a check for up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for married couples, was designed to help revive a sluggish economy.
Julian Fox, spokeswoman for LSGmodels.com, one of the sites reporting sales figures to AIMRCo, said: “In a June 15 survey to our members, 32 percent of respondents referenced the recent stimulus package as part of their decision to either become a new member, or renew an existing membership.
“Getting more people to buy porn was probably the last thing Bush had on his mind when he came up with his stimulus package, but we’ll take it.”