If you have followed me for a length of time. You would know I am not a big fan of OnlyFans.
In my blog post about this site, I explained how I think OnlyFans have accomplished something very elegant. But it has done this at a great detriment to sex workers; they are capitalising on sex work whilst developing the major consumer group of the platform. Which are people who do not support sex work.
This strategy has reaped enormous benefits for OnlyFans, making them one of the top online “fansites”. People who do not consume porn openly know what the site hosts. Albeit not being privvy to the nuances of the tactics that OnlyFans are using.
The mainstreaming of OnlyFans has also lead people to start creator accounts. If understanding the impact that being involved in the adult industry can have life. Regardless if they stay in it or not. Because the site is not promote by porn site. I guess people see it as a “safe” option to make a bit of extra cash.
This attitude in and of itself is problematic to those of us who have made a career in the industry. We have to deal with the daily, negative consequences dealt by a world that still loves to consume adult content. But doesn’t see the people who work in it as being deserving of the rights that other workers take for granted.
My OnlyFans Account
So if you are late to the party, this is my past and current stance. Why, you ask, do you have an OnlyFans account then?
I had a free OnlyFans profile since the site began, and basically used it as a way to secure my username there, and also direct traffic to my other sites that advocate and support sex workers, as opposed to capitalise on their content.
However, I noticed something strange happening.
Despite not promoting my profile anywhere, I was steadily gaining followers and people were tipping me. Even though I would vehemently say “PLEASE DON’T TIP ME HERE, I DON’T WANT TO GIVE ONLYFANS ANY OF MY MONEY” , people kept chucking money at me.
I subsequently found out that people were finding my OnlyFans after viewing my profile on PornHub. What my followers were telling me was that after viewing my PornHub profile, they would open OnlyFans and my profile would be suggested to them.
The interaction between OnlyFans and PornHub raises even more questions as to how these sites work together. But at a basic level, I am pumping a lot of energy into my PornHub profile, so it makes sense that I would see more activity on my OnlyFans. I am not a fan of capitalism (if you have had the pleasure of listening to any of my rants on that subject), but I also need money to survive.
Enter my paid content on OnlyFans. This part of the story is called “if you can’t beat them, join them.”
What You Will Find on My Only Fans
I don’t do a traditional OnlyFans account, with a monthly subscription. Instead, I release full length PTV clips a couple of times a week and a full clothed to nude PTV photoset once a week. Perhaps a monthly subscription with this content would make me more money, but I am still rebelling against the idea of giving this corporation any of my money.
I am an anarchist, idealist at heart. Furthermore, I am not good at going back on my word but here we are.
Don’t panic, I will still talk smack about platforms who profit off of the most vulnerable, marginalised and oppressed people, even while I use their services. Some things will never change. Welcome to late stage capitalism, my friends.
Rem Sequence is an Australian adult content creator, blogger, and internationally published alt model. She has a background in psychology, philosophy and political science and worked in health and sex education, youth work and trauma counselling for almost two decades. Now, she works full time in the adult industry, as well as indulging her passion for arts, writing and music in numerous side projects.
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