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| Launched | January 18, 1996[1] |
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| Current status | Not operational |
Rentboy.com was a commercial social networking site that connected male sex workers and masseurs with potential clients. Rentboy.com was also the major organizer of the International Escort Awards and a traveling cabaret called "Hustlaball."
At one time Rentboy.com had published a manifesto on their website intended for sex workers and clients. This statement promoted a philosophy of "safer sex because the vast majority of sex-workers will not engage in unsafe sex." It stated, "while this job may not be for everyone, it has its rightful place among honorable careers."[2] On August 25, 2015, CEO Jeffrey Hurant - also known as "Jeffrey Davids"[3] - and six others were arrested at Rentboy.com headquarters and charged with conspiring to violate the Travel Act by promoting prostitution.
- ^ "Home". Reports.internic.net. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ "RentBoy.com Manifesto". 2010-03-23. Archived from the original on 2010-04-25. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ Divito, Nick (January 27, 2016). "Ex-Rentboy CEO Indicted on Prostitution Charge".