About YNOT
Founded in 1996, YNOT is a long‑standing brand in the adult entertainment business community. Our mission has always been to support ethical, sustainable growth across the industry with reliable news, resources, and services.
Our Story
YNOT began as YNOTnetwork.com and YNOTmasters.com, created by founder Rick Muenyong to serve early online developers with a central hub for networking and ethical practices. That vision continues today under current owners and industry veterans Connor Young and Jay Kopita.
Today our flagship destination is YNOT.com, and the brand extends into news and business services for the adult industry.
YNOT Group LLC
YNOT Group is a B2B media company serving adult companies, performers, affiliates, and service providers.
- YNOT.com — industry news, Directory, and how‑to guides.
- Free newsletters delivering announcements and offers.
- YNOT Europe — ynoteurope.com (EU business news).
- YNOT Shoot Me — ynotshootme.com (photo‑journalism with Buster Brown).
- YNOT Cam — ynotcam.com (tips for cam performers and creators).
Our Team
YNOT Connor (Connor Young)
Connor joined YNOT in 2003 as Editor‑in‑Chief, became President, and co‑owner/CEO in 2010. He has led YNOT’s focus on interactive platforms like live webcams, clips stores, and fan sites, while expanding YNOT’s software services including YNOT Mail and YNOT ID.
Connor founded the YNOT Cam Awards, co‑founded the YNOT Awards, YNOT Cammunity, and the YNOT Summit, and hosts the podcast Sell Porn or Die Trying.
YNOT Jay (Jay Kopita)
Jay has hosted multiple YNOT Awards and YNOT Cam Awards ceremonies, and is known for his trade‑show presence and adult industry podcasts including “The Humpday Lunch Show,” “Seat of Your Pants,” and “Porn And Coffee.”
Gene Zorkin
Gene is YNOT’s primary reporter on legal and political topics and covers a wide range of adult business news. He is known for detailed reporting and incisive analysis.
Mariana Soto
Mariana covers business reporting for YNOT, tracking industry trends, company updates, and market shifts across the adult entertainment ecosystem. She focuses on clear, actionable reporting that helps readers understand the business impact behind the headlines.
Dennis Taylor
Dennis covers software and technology topics for YNOT, reporting on platform updates, product launches, and the tools that shape the business side of the industry. He focuses on practical takeaways and clear explanations for operators and creators alike.