To: “Lamar Seelgison Smith”: American Politician and Lobbyist Responsible for a introducing The Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002
REMOVE THE WORDS “TEEN” “UNDERAGE” and “TOO YOUNG” from pornography advertising
Petition to Prohibit the Use of Exploitative Language in Adult Content Advertising
To: U.S. Congress & American Politician Larry S. Smith
Re: Amendment to the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act (2002)
We, the undersigned, urge lawmakers to take immediate action to amend the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act to prohibit the use of language that promotes the fetishization of minors in adult content advertising.
Currently, the adult film industry continues to use exploitative and harmful terminology such as "TEEN," "BARELY LEGAL," "UNDERAGE," "TOO YOUNG," and "LITTLE GIRL" in the marketing of pornography. While legal protections exist against child exploitation in explicit content, these terms reinforce the normalization of pedophilic narratives and contribute to the broader societal issue of child sexualization.
To: U.S. Congress & American Politician Larry S. Smith
Re: Amendment to the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act (2002)
We, the undersigned, urge lawmakers to take immediate action to amend the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act to prohibit the use of language that promotes the fetishization of minors in adult content advertising.
Currently, the adult film industry continues to use exploitative and harmful terminology such as "TEEN," "BARELY LEGAL," "UNDERAGE," "TOO YOUNG," and "LITTLE GIRL" in the marketing of pornography. While legal protections exist against child exploitation in explicit content, these terms reinforce the normalization of pedophilic narratives and contribute to the broader societal issue of child sexualization.
Why is this important?
Why This Matters
● The continued use of this language in marketing erodes the progress made in protecting minors from exploitation.
● Research has shown that the normalization of such terms in media can perpetuate dangerous cultural attitudes toward youth and consent.
● Current laws regulate the content of pornography but fail to address the language used to advertise it, creating a loophole that allows harmful narratives to persist.
● Other industries, such as social media and advertising, have implemented stricter guidelines regarding content that sexualizes minors—the adult industry should be held to the same standard.
Our Demand
We call on Congress to introduce an amendment to the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act (2002) that:
1. Prohibits the use of terms that suggest underage individuals in pornography marketing and advertising.
2. Imposes penalties on adult content platforms and distributors that continue to use such exploitative language.
3. Requires stricter oversight on the marketing strategies employed by the adult entertainment industry.
Protecting minors from exploitation extends beyond content regulation—it requires addressing the language and narratives that fuel dangerous cultural perceptions. By closing this legal
loophole, we take a critical step in safeguarding future generations from the normalization of predatory marketing tactics.
Sign This Petition
If you believe that no industry should profit from the fetishization of underage individuals,
sign this petition to demand legislative action now.
Together, we can hold the industry accountable and push for ethical advertising standards that no longer contribute to the normalization of child sexualization.
● The continued use of this language in marketing erodes the progress made in protecting minors from exploitation.
● Research has shown that the normalization of such terms in media can perpetuate dangerous cultural attitudes toward youth and consent.
● Current laws regulate the content of pornography but fail to address the language used to advertise it, creating a loophole that allows harmful narratives to persist.
● Other industries, such as social media and advertising, have implemented stricter guidelines regarding content that sexualizes minors—the adult industry should be held to the same standard.
Our Demand
We call on Congress to introduce an amendment to the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act (2002) that:
1. Prohibits the use of terms that suggest underage individuals in pornography marketing and advertising.
2. Imposes penalties on adult content platforms and distributors that continue to use such exploitative language.
3. Requires stricter oversight on the marketing strategies employed by the adult entertainment industry.
Protecting minors from exploitation extends beyond content regulation—it requires addressing the language and narratives that fuel dangerous cultural perceptions. By closing this legal
loophole, we take a critical step in safeguarding future generations from the normalization of predatory marketing tactics.
Sign This Petition
If you believe that no industry should profit from the fetishization of underage individuals,
sign this petition to demand legislative action now.
Together, we can hold the industry accountable and push for ethical advertising standards that no longer contribute to the normalization of child sexualization.