The well-known platform OnlyFans recently issued an announcement announcing that it will crack down on and remove unhealthy content.
In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of the platform, and to continue to host an inclusive community of creators and fans, we must evolve our content guidelines
The official announcement claimed, "In order to be able to meet the long-term sustainability of the platform, in order to be able to continue to provide an inclusive community to creators and fans, we must make improvements to our content regulations." ”
OnlyFans was originally a platform for users to share their own photos or small video clips. Publishers can earn money through subscriptions or tips from fans. Most of the initial participants shared videos of their fitness or cooking skills, but what made it famous was the growing amount of adult content that came to prominence.
In addition to many "ordinary people", the platform has also attracted some celebrities who have become famous. Tyler Posey, an actor who has starred in many film and television dramas such as "Little Wolf", opened an account for the platform in 2020 and became the biggest star on the platform at that time
Tyler Posey
However, the platform's move is not entirely because of "conscience discovery" or "social responsibility", but because of the "pressure" of investment partners. What's strange and "operational" is that while blocking unhealthy content, bloggers can still post photos that "show their bodies."
The announcement also caused a lot of controversy, especially among the bloggers who helped the platform "build awareness". The platform's move has been most affected by some women and LGBTQ bloggers.
American model Andrea Rhodea has achieved financial and work freedom with the platform, but as the platform's policies change, he doesn't know how he should change in the future.
Andrea Rhodea
Similar to him, there are many more people who make a living from it, especially during the pandemic, many of whom have lost their jobs. OnlyFans may be their only source of income.
As the commentary said, the platform's move is more similar to "crossing the river and demolishing the bridge", after enjoying the dividends of many bloggers pushing the platform to the "top stream", but want to "cut it off twice". At present, OnlyFans is already recommending some bloggers such as photography, music producers, and fitness experts to users.
Although this can purify the network environment to a certain extent, bad content will also spread on the internet in other forms. Especially when OnlineFans opened the "industry", it is difficult to guarantee that other "Fans" will follow suit.
What is important in all industries or fields is not to "block" but to fundamentally manage and regulate. When a platform similar to OnlyFans has adopted blocking measures, there will be more other platforms to "drain" bloggers on OnlineFans, so as to ensure that there is malicious competition and marketing, resulting in greater social impact.
OnlyFans' move is commendable, but what should be done is stricter standards within the framework of national laws.
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