Hunter Moore: The Story Behind the Most Hated Man on the Internet
In the dark corners of the internet, a name once thrived on infamy—Hunter Moore. His website, IsAnyoneUp.com, was the breeding ground for what would later be known as "revenge porn." What began in 2010 as a party and clubbing website quickly spiraled into a ruthless empire of humiliation, exploitation, and digital abuse. Moore’s unchecked reign lasted for 16 months before being taken down, but the damage he inflicted on countless victims was irreparable.
The Birth of an "Evil Empire"
Hunter Moore’s website initially gained traction when he posted a naked picture of an ex-girlfriend. To his surprise, 14,000 people viewed the site within a week. Recognizing the potential, he turned IsAnyoneUp into a revenge porn hub, where exes could submit explicit images of former partners, often without their consent.
But Moore didn’t stop at allowing user-submitted content—he actively hacked into victims' private accounts and stole personal images to post on his site. Each post included the victim’s full name, social media profiles, and location, making it easy for employers, family, and strangers to find and humiliate them.
The website attracted a shocking audience of 350,000 daily users at its peak, generating $30,000 a month in ad revenue. While victims pleaded for their photos to be removed, Moore’s response was often just one word: “LOL.”
The Cult of Hunter Moore
Despite the horror his site caused, Moore cultivated a following. He branded himself as a “professional life ruiner”, and a subculture of fans idolized him. Some women willingly submitted their own photos, eager to be part of his twisted digital empire. Others saw him as a “free speech advocate,” believing his platform should be protected under laws governing user-generated content.
But for those whose lives were destroyed, Moore was anything but a hero. Among them was Charlotte Laws, a mother whose nude photos of her daughter, Kayla, had been hacked and posted without consent. When police and internet providers failed to take action, Laws took matters into her own hands. She spent two years gathering evidence against Moore, speaking with 40 victims, and eventually handing over a dossier to the FBI in 2012.
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The Fall of IsAnyoneUp
By 2012, Moore was under intense scrutiny, and the pressure forced him to shut down IsAnyoneUp. Entrepreneur James McGibney took control of the domain, redirecting it to an anti-bullying website.
In 2015, Hunter Moore pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and aiding in unauthorized computer access. He was sentenced to two years and six months in prison and fined $2,000. Released in May 2017, Moore attempted to rebrand himself—dabbling in EDM music, writing a book titled "Is Anyone Up?", and later pivoting to cryptocurrency and fitness content.
Even after a decade, he remains defiant. In a recent tweet, he stated:
"Look guys, I did my time behind bars. Living my life peacefully now, it’s been a decade about what happened. Some of you loves me, most of you hates me, if you want me to apologise well I wouldn’t. I don’t owe anyone anything."
Netflix’s “The Most Hated Man on the Internet”
In 2022, Netflix released "The Most Hated Man on the Internet," a three-part documentary exposing Hunter Moore’s crimes and the fight to bring him down. Directed by Alex Marengo, the series spotlights Moore’s victims, the legal battle against him, and the relentless pursuit of justice by Charlotte Laws.
Marengo described the documentary as a "crusade for justice against all odds", giving victims the platform they were previously denied. It not only chronicles Moore’s rise and fall but serves as a warning about the dangers of online exploitation.
The Legacy of IsAnyoneUp and the Fight Against Revenge Porn
While Moore's empire crumbled, his actions exposed massive legal gaps in digital privacy laws. His case helped spark conversations about consent, cybercrime, and the need for stricter revenge porn legislation.
As for Moore? He may no longer have his platform, but his legacy of exploitation remains a cautionary tale—one that proves that the internet never forgets.
