Why are some photos blurred on Tryst?

    While our main purpose is not to be a pornography provider, the images we host can be interpreted as pornographic by internet regulators in different countries. These regulations mean we sometimes have to blur images containing nudity. This allows us to keep Tryst online, protect visitor privacy, and offer providers as much reach as possible.

    Thumbnail blurring

    Thumbnail images are shown in search results and on our homepage, and will be blurred if they contain nudity. Visitors from locations that are not affected by location-specific blurring will see uncensored images when clicking through to a provider’s profile.

    Location-specific blurring

    All images containing nudity are currently blurred for visitors from IP addresses in France, Germany and the United Kingdom. This change was made to comply with recent laws in those countries that require age verification to view nude images on the internet.

    We've chosen to blur images containing nudity in those regions instead of requiring all visitors to verify their age before accessing Tryst.link. This allows Tryst.link to remain online in France, Germany and the UK without extra costs or burdens to visitors.

    For more information about our approach to these new laws, check out this post from August 2025 on our blog, or this related article: 

    How does Tryst handle images with nudity?

    Taking action

    Visitors outside France, Germany and the UK will continue to view uncensored images, but similar laws are gaining traction across the world. To learn more and fight back against these onerous regulations that compromise privacy and freedom of expression, engage with and support a digital rights group in your local area


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