> the casually porn-friendly era of the early internet is currently impossible

There are plenty of porn sites. Some are even pretty good. I subscribed to MakeLoveNotPorn after hearing about it on a podcast. Credit cards accepted.

I honestly don't get what is the argument or point he's trying to make. I'm sure that he could make a new porn startup if he wanted. There's a lot of competition but it's probably still profitable for those that succeed.