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“Revenge porn is a type of digital abuse in which nude or sexually explicit photos or videos are shared without the consent of those pictured. Also called nonconsensual pornography, it’s closely related to sexual abuse. A current or previous partner may share such images as “revenge” or threaten to distribute them as a type of blackmail. You may have sent these private images to a partner. A partner may have convinced you to take explicit pictures, possibly in an effort to control or shame you. An abusive partner could even take sexual or nude photos of you without your knowledge. Revenge porn isn't limited to romantic partners, though. A co-worker, family member, or stranger could also gain access to your private images and share them publicly for a variety of reasons. But it's important to understand that someone else’s harmful actions aren’t a reflection of your self-worth. Once you've processed your trauma, take steps to reconnect with your community and take part in social activities that you enjoy. Harassment and harm to reputation. Revenge porn posts may include your name, links to your social media accounts, and even your phone number. In one study, almost half of people affected by revenge porn said others had harassed or stalked them online. Some victims have reported that revenge porn caused them to lose their jobs or damaged their family relationships. You might decide not to apply for a job for fear a prospective employer would come across your images in an online search. Is Revenge Porn Illegal? Forty-six states and the District of Columbia have laws against revenge porn. Only Wyoming, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Massachusetts lack this kind of law. There’s no federal law against revenge porn. But in all states, it’s illegal to share sexual videos or pictures of anyone under age 18. The Communications Decency Act of 1996 regulates porn on the internet. It says websites and internet providers don't have legal responsibility for pictures or videos posted by their users. That means they're not legally required to take down revenge porn unless it breaks copyright or federal criminal laws. Some may do so voluntarily if the content violates their user guidelines. How Can Revenge Pornography Affect You? Revenge porn can harm you in several ways: Psychological issues. You may deal with long-term personal and psychological issues after private images are posted publicly. One study found that up to 93% of those involved in revenge porn had major emotional distress, such as guilt, depression , paranoia , anger, or suicidal thoughts . If you're having these feelings, seek help from a mental health professional. Some specialize in sexual trauma. Call the suicide and crisis hotline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org if you're thinking of hurting yourself. Social anxiety and isolation. If you're a victim of revenge porn, you might start to withdraw from social settings and become isolated. It can make you feel worthless or ashamed. Here are some steps you can take: Document everything. You'll probably have the urge to immediately take down any personal images you find on the internet. But if you want to take legal action, you need to document this information. Before you delete anything, collect data. Take screenshots, download images, and turn website pages into PDFs. Get an order of protection, which creates a legal action to stop abuse. It can legally block an abusive person from communicating with you. These orders are public, which means anyone can see them. Get your images copyrighted. This can make it easier for you to get control over them and take them down from the internet. You can also hire private companies (takedown services) to remove your images for a fee.” -https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/ss/slideshow-sex-drive-changes-age.

"Online piracy is the practice of downloading and distributing copyrighted works digitally without permission, such as music or software.[1][2]" -Wikipedia.