Does Pornhub Really Plant Trees?

As much as it may sound like a joke, Pornhub, the world's largest pornographic website, has actually launched a campaign called "Pornhub Gives America Wood," where it promised to plant a tree for each 100 videos watched under the campaign category. But does Pornhub really plant trees or is it just another marketing stunt?

The Campaign

Pornhub's campaign is designed to raise public awareness of the need for reforestation in America. The company has partnered with a non-profit organization called "Treedom," to run the campaign. Treedom is responsible for planting the trees, and it has a database that allows for tree tracking, with each tree assigned a serial number and a photo from where it was planted.

Pornhub reports that by the end of the campaign, it had planted 157,628 trees in various US states. But given the company's past, it's okay to question whether the initiative lives up to its promise.

Pornhub's Public Image

Pornhub has been criticized time and time again by various organizations for a myriad of reasons such as promoting sexual exploitation, encouraging addiction, and engaging in human trafficking. As a result, it was banned in several countries like Bangladesh in 2018 and Indonesia in 2020.

Also, in 2019, The New York Times published an investigation of the company, which accused it of profiting off of videos featuring minors, rape, and revenge porn. Subsequently, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover cut ties with Pornhub, forcing the company to remove most of the videos on its platform.

Given the company's past, it's not surprising that some people would question the legitimacy of the "Pornhub Gives America Wood" campaign.

The Verdict

The bottom line is that Pornhub's "Pornhub Gives America Wood" campaign is legitimate. The NGO "Treedom" is responsible for planting trees, and it has a record of doing so. Video watching progress is also tracked, making it clear when the campaign objective is achieved.

However, it's okay for people to be skeptical about a company's motives, especially given Pornhub's public image. Nevertheless, the fact that the campaign has been going on since 2019 and has successfully planted trees means that Pornhub is at least fulfilling its promise right now.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Pornhub's "Pornhub Gives America Wood" campaign, which promises to plant a tree for every 100 videos watched, is a legitimate initiative. The NGO "Treedom" is responsible for planting the trees, and it has a track record of doing so. However, given the company's track record in the past, some people may question the motivations behind the campaign. Nevertheless, the tree-planting campaign seems to be a success, with over 150,000 trees planted by the end of 2020.