[ta1243]

> Anyone with the brains to download a free VPN app (which includes kids) can bypass those blocks, though.

Well parental controls exist to prevent that from being added. But once you have vpns, you simply connect to another country's end point to bypass this anyway.

> If all of the responsible, normal porn sites follow the rules and enforce an age gate, the niche/shady websites will be all vulnerable teenagers can access.

That's my main worry.

Far better regulation of the generation of porn, which can ensure that the actors are doing it for their own free will, not harmed (any more than many other jobs), etc, would be a far better approach. This of course is easier said than done.

> but also "facesitting, female ejaculation and urolagnia"

It does feel like they are taking the piss.