On May 15th, Imgur has banned NSFW content purging the archive this month. Unofficially, Reddit has been purging NSFW subreddits falsely claiming in many instances they were unmoderated. Both companies are eyeing to have an IPO this year. Adult Content creators are migrating platforms, we spoke to one.
Grace, also known as Gabi G. Gray, a part-time sex worker, has shared her insights on the shifting landscape of online platforms for adult content. With her YouTube channel, she guides individuals keen on entering the adult industry online, offering tutorials and valuable advice on navigating the digital space.
In 2021, OnlyFans announced they would no longer allow adult content on their platform due to pressure from various stakeholders. After significant backlash, they retracted this statement. In 2023, while OnlyFans has stated it isn’t pursuing an IPO, it is.
Grace notes that Onlyfans, the platform best known for adult content creators, is slowly phasing out sex work from its platform, often without clear explanations. This change has resulted in creators losing their accounts overnight. Grace, like many creators, are finding a new home on Fansly.
Adult Content Creators Are Migrating to Fansly
However, the controversy opened the doors for alternative platforms to cater to adult content creators. Developers who were more welcoming of sex work and responsive to creator needs stepped in to fill the void. Fansly is one such platform that emerged in the wake of OnlyFans’ policy flip-flop.
Grace creates tutorials for newcomers to the adult content industry and for established OnlyFans models looking to transition to other platforms like Fansly. She believes Fansly offers superior features, including various subscription levels, enhanced discoverability through hashtags, suggested content that aligns with user preferences, and an ‘actually functional’ search tab.
In light of the uncertainty, Grace is advocating that adult creators diversify platforms they use. She remains vigilant for new opportunities to promote herself and is eager to share these avenues with her community.
The situation highlights the volatile nature of the online adult content industry. As platforms like OnlyFans grapple with external pressures and their own policies, creators like Grace are forced to adapt quickly and seek new avenues for their content. Fansly and other alternative platforms may well see an influx of creators migrating in search of a more stable and accommodating environment for their work.