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Mini-Me Sex Tape Hits The Interweb (You've Been Warned)

Jonnobot — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:45:18 EDT

After news of its existence was leaked ("leaked") a few months ago—and after one of its costars successfully sued to block its distribution—AVN is now reporting that the Verne "Mini-Me" Troyer sex video was posted to an "overseas website" earlier today. We have no particular desire to see it ourselves—frankly, we're still trying to purge our minds of the fact that it actually exists in the first place—but apparently we seem to be alone in our lack of interest: the site (which AVN says contains stills and a download of the entire video for $9.95) has been mostly unreachable all day. But if and when we're eventually able to get in, know that we'll be posting more about it here. Hey, we might not want to see Verne getting busy with his lady friend, but far be it for us to keep it from you if it happens to be your thing. We're all about no judgements around here, remember?

• "Mini-Me Sex Tape Released On Overseas Website" (avn.com)
• Sex WIth Mini Me (SexWithMiniMe.com)

Previously: Verne Troyer Sex Tape Costar Tells All!, Not The Verne Troyer Sex Tape

Not even the French can ban access to Max Mosley's Nazi-inspired sex video

Melissa Gira Grant — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Max Mosley, head of Formula One motor racing, son of Nazi sympathizers, and now the unwitting star of a "sadomasochistic sex orgy" tape, has been denied his request to the French court to block access to the online video sites still showing it. Claiming that his right to privacy has been violated, but denying any fascist leanings played out by him and the five prostitutes hired to act out a light concentration-camp sex game, Mosley's lawyers wanted British tabloid News of the World, which released the tape, blocked from France — what for, as punishment? It's not like there aren't already all those other sites still offering the clip of Mosley in prison stripes being bossed around a beige-carpeted "dungeon."

How to publish your own sex tape — 3 easy rules

Melissa Gira Grant — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:00:43 EST

Never mind Gene Simmons. What about the radical presumption that you could share your own exploits with a more private audience? How do you aim for the stars without landing in the gutter? Once you've captured the moment, putting it online is a 3-step process in careful handling.

Know your audience. If you seek a global audience, go ahead and upload to Spankwire, RedTube or Megarotic. But the mostly non-porny Vimeo lets you password protect your videos. Plus, Vimeo hosts way less competition in the fuck-film category.
Expand your viewership slowly. Start with just you and your costar(s). That way damage control, if needed, is simpler. The best way to stay safe with friends who want a peek is to insist they upload a video of their own before you'll let them have your password.
Anticipate trouble. If you're sharing with your sweetie, change your passwords — email, your secret blog, your swinger profile — before you get anywhere near a breakup. The XXX ex video is an all-too-popular genre.

Always keep in mind: Porn is forever. Your performance will probably outlast your relationship. If your screencaps become a 4chan meme, there'll be nothing you can do. It's okay if you and your costar don't want to share with anyone else. In an age of overexposure, isn't keeping something private the dirtiest thing you can do?

(Screencap from NSFW and very hot RedTube)

Gene Simmons Addresses The "Incident"

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:57:54 EST

From his official website: "Hi everyone. You may have heard or seen garbage that has sprung up from my past. Rest assured the proper legal team is looking at all ramifications and options ... All is well." Why so harsh? It's not the best sex tape ever, but we wouldn't necessarily call it "garbage." (genesimmons.com)