Carnalpedia

(As of: 2009-04-06 – Archive.org)

Carnalpedia, the combination of carnal knowledge and encyclopedia, was a free, peer-editable  about  and porn related materials. Carnalpedia launched in mid-May and currently has more than 120,000 articles making it already the world’s largest sex encyclopedia. It is built on , the same platform that the mainstream Wikipedia and WikiIndex uses.

Restricted to adults
Carnalpedia is compliant with RTA (Restricted to Adult) labels which allows software programs such as NetNanny to block inappropriate content from underage visitors. This ensures only an audience may access Carnaldepia provided children don't find a way round NetNanny.

How it works
Carnalpedia is easy to use and should be familiar to anyone that has visited Wikipedia, as it features many of the default styles and settings of the MediaWiki software. The use of the same platform allows users to edit and write content without having to re-learn another process. All edited material is subjected to Carnalpedia’s rules and policy.

Sections
Carnalpedia has a main page containing featured articles, announcements and business listings, where users can easily browse the latest adult products and services, as well as related news items. The main page also has links to the different categories of content that users can select from according to their preference.

Among the selections users can browse, write, edit and submit articles for are: Porn Films, Sex Positions, Sex Health, Sex Industry, Fetishes, Sex & Law, Clothing, and Sex Toys. Each section is further divided into subcategories that are related to the main topic. Users may market their products, write content or simply read about the topics that interest them in any of the main or sub-categories provided.

Announcements
This feature allows users to be updated about changes at Carnalpedia.

Business Listings
Carnalpedia is currently developing Premium Listings, a business service for those that would like to hire a skilled editor to write and submit content on their behalf. Premium Listings provide a professional writer to edit or draft the entry with the aim of promoting services and products and to grow their online exposure. The service guarantees a professional article written by a professional editor in a timely manner.

Articles In Carnalpedia
Everyone is welcome to create and modify Carnalpedia articles. This includes those working for the adult industry, webmasters, porn stars, and anyone else interested in the adult industry. It is a great platform for promoting and advertising products as well as increasing online exposure.

Carnalpedia & the law
Carnalpedia is compliant with copyright law and the section 18 USC § 2257. Images can only be uploaded and approved by designated individuals when taken from approved sources. This is to ensure the legality of the content appearing on Carnalpedia.

Languages
The world's largest sex encyclopedia can be browsed in seven different languages. The multi-lingual nature of Carnalpedia makes it accessible to audiences worldwide and allows users to promote their products and services across borders.

Languages supported on Carnalpedia include:
 * English
 * French
 * German
 * Italian
 * Japanese
 * Portuguese
 * Spanish

Good or bad
In moderation porn does little or no harm but you need to remember that real partners are human beings with feelings and should be treated with more consideration than newsprint or electronic images.

If you like porn can it harm you? See Is Pornography Addictive?.