Special Report: Porn on your pod
Eric Gordon, Assistant Professor at Emerson College
"People consume porn and they’re going to do it in various ways."
Emerson college professor, Eric Gordon, says it’s no surprise the adult industry’s content is now on the go. He says they've often been the leaders when it comes to new technology.
Eric Gordon
"Now that we are at the realm of another break in technology, which is the mobile revolution, the adult industry is posed to also be at the for-front."
Many in the porn industry say it’s the natural business move on their part....
Farley Cahen, AVN Publications
"I think people want content; how they want it, when they want it."
So how easy is it to get? We went on-line and found dozens of web sites offering up portable porn for free. All I had to do was click a button saying I was over 18, then download the adult videos to my desktop and on to a portable...
Farley Cahen, AVN Publications
"I think it’s going to continue to grow. It’s an easy way to enjoy entertainment."
Although it is just another step in technology, many are concerned that children may access this material or see someone else with it in public.
Concerned woman on the street
"I think it's absolutely wrong…"
Concerned man on the street
"It's just another thing, as a parent, you have to watch out for…"
And that’s exactly the advice experts’ recommend for parents...
Robin Raskin, Internet Mom
"Really take the IPod and say 'I need to see it, I need to see what you have on it'."
But it's not just IPods. This could show up on cell phones, blackberries, or any portable device that can download pictures or video.
Eric Gordon
"It’s a whole new way of consuming and storing and carrying around pornography and the porn industry knows it."
Those in the industry say they're not pushing it on young children, only exploring new ways of delivering their product, to those who want it.
Steve Cooper - 7News.
It’s important to note that Apple, the makers of the IPod, did not want to be interviewed for this story. They did say that they do not make adult content nor do they offer it through their online store.
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