This was bolstered after the Russian government took over the blogging site LiveJournal and began censoring any content that was pro-LGBTQ+. It became a popular place for LGBTQ+ users to share content and to engage in debate. It fostered a progressive community that allowed open and healthy exchanges and hosting for issues such as sexuality, identity and body image. Why Was Tumblr Such a Great Place for Porn?Ī multimedia micro-blogging and social networking site launched in 2005, Tumblr was always set to be a different kind of animal to that of Facebook, Twitter or LiveJournal.
