Reputation, Risk & Revenue
The Adult Industry has reached a critical juncture. For too long the adult industry has been overshadowed by ethical concerns that can no longer be ignored. Exploitative practices, lack of basic rights, and inadequate protections have plagued the industry, casting a long shadow over its operations. Implementing ethical operations within the adult industry is not […]
The Future of Online Adult Platforms
In 2023, during a pivotal industry conference, weI made these predictions about the future of the adult industry. It’s only been a year and these changes are already happening…. We envisioned the expansion of purchasable intimacy, where consumers would increasingly seek personalised experiences, such as virtual companionship services and customised content through platforms like OnlyFans. […]
Embracing Fairwork Principles: Scoring Adult Industry Platforms
In the ever-evolving landscape of the adult industry, ensuring fair and ethical working conditions is crucial. You might not have heard of Fairwork, but they have heard of you. Fairwork provide a comprehensive framework to guide all kinds of online platforms towards more equitable and supportive environments for their workers. “Fairwork is an action-research project […]
Online Safety Act 2023: The Adult Industry-Specific Lowdown
Online Safety Act 2023: The Adult Industry-Specific Lowdown Staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial for maintaining a successful and compliant platform. This can feel impossible when the Act’s wording is so formal and technical. So let us break it down for you. The Online Safety Act introduces new requirements aimed at protecting users from […]
OnlyFans: A Quick look at the New TOS
OnlyFans has released their new Terms Of Service that will be coming into effect on 1 September 2024. We’ve spent some time digesting the sections that could have the greatest impact. Section 8 E and Section 15 B ‘We reserve the right to pre-screen, monitor, or reuse Content.’ ‘You agree to grant us a license to all your […]
Beyond The Sensationalised: The Essential Role of Sex Workers in Discourse, Research and Policy.
The Essential Role of Sex Workers in Discourse, Research and Policy. Discourse about sex workers often overlooks the views of sex workers themselves. In fact, any conversation about rights in this sector continues to be an extremely polarising topic, with many feminists and politicians calling for criminalisation. This ignores the views of those with lived […]
The Future of Labour Rights Within Online Sex Work
Despite recent political efforts towards the criminalisation of digital sexual services in the UK, there is hope for the future of online sex work. The UK’s 2023 Online Safey Act (OSA) follows in the footsteps of FOSTA-SESTA, by creating an increasingly carceral online environment for sworkers. Discrimination from social media and financial tech companies, through […]