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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
OnlyFans Town Hall With Adult Creators
On Friday 6th June, Thornhill Digital hosted a virtual town hall with OnlyFans to connect with creators and discuss the platform’s direction in light of industry changes, regulatory developments, and ongoing community feedback. The session brought together OnlyFans representatives and a wide range of adult creators, with conversation spanning from platform functionality to broader concerns […]
Peril of Deepfake Porn and Indefinite Contracts
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the adult content industry, promises of innovation mask a disturbing reality. Last year, Adult Industry News called out an emerging AI-powered deepfake porn platform, Eva AI, warning creators that falling victim to the promise of a $10,000 sign up bonus would chain them to the platform indefinitely. Now rebranded in […]