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OnlyFans is Finally Dead
And I’m happy about it.
When Onlyfans made its boom in 2020, everyone thought that this app would solve two “big” problems: unemployment and ‘women’s security.’ We were in the middle of a pandemic, and adult workers would have a way to earn income while locked in their houses without exposing themselves or being exploited by the industry.
However, those already working in adult entertainment were not the only ones who decided to use this platform.
Influencers began showing how much they were earning from the comfort of their homes “by just uploading photos and videos,” and people who had lost their jobs or had never earned anything remotely similar were shocked, making working through the app increasingly attractive.
In less than a year, we had not only well-known stars from the adult entertainment world on this app but also regular models, big influencers, and even our school classmates.
All of them were making a lot of money from people’s curiosity to see someone “ordinary” or familiar uploading that kind of content to the public for a fee.
This app grew exponentially overnight thanks to social media and the “empowerment” marketing model it was using.
By the end of 2021, the company reported almost $1 billion in revenue, three times as much as in 2020, making even more people feel like it was worth giving it a chance. It was the perfect app to make money in the comfort of your home without much effort, or so everyone inside said.
The problem is that many 18-year-old women also decided never to pursue a professional career because of the hype of this app. Many women who had never considered being a part of the adult entertainment industry decided to enter just for the money. Many people have never considered the long-term impact because it was the best option.
Why should I look for a job or go to college if people were making $10,000 just recording themselves 2 hours a day on Onlyfans?
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