Summary

OnlyFans has transformed from an obscure platform into a $1.3 billion social media empire blending adult content with the creator economy.

Initially porn-free, the platform shifted to explicit content in 2017, driving its growth during the pandemic.

Under CEO Keily Blair, OnlyFans markets itself as offering “ethical” porn and mainstream content, but critics argue it profits from exploitative practices while downplaying its reliance on adult performers.

Owner Leonid Radvinsky, a reclusive billionaire, has earned over $1 billion in dividends.

Concerns about moderation, safety, and the platform’s true impact persist.

  • @chonglibloodsport
    1•3 days ago

    Even those who had to rent a medallion in order to be able to work?

      • @chonglibloodsport
        1•3 days ago

        Damn I didn’t know about this. My dad has complained that he thinks Uber is stealing his tips but he has no way to prove it. I have no idea how they proved it in this lawsuit. The big issue is that Uber has all the information.

        We call this “information arbitrage.”

        Either way, he’s still happier because he can set his own schedule. He hasn’t worked a regular job since before I was born (I’m 40). He simply hates having anyone dictate his schedule to him.

        This is why I push back on broad claims about workers’ rights. There’s a lot of people who want to force everyone to have a regular 9-5 with benefits and all that. I think it’s actually taking away people’s rights to not allow them to work freelance like this.

        But the issue of stealing tips (and stealing wages in general) is very serious. We need to find ways to stop that.

        • quicklime
          4•3 days ago

          Let’s be really honest and clear about this, unless it’s actually in question: If Uber and Lyft had to pay a living wage, including proper healthcare and taking care of the costs of vehicle ownership and maintenance, they would not be in business. They would not exist. The difference between that world and the one we’re in is all in corporate profit. Their business model requires massive wage theft to be profitable.

          • @chonglibloodsport
            1•3 days ago

            Even if they had no profit at all, even if they were non profit charities that simply paid drivers the full amount, it wouldn’t be a living wage.

            Tons of people now order food and refuse to tip at all. They want my dad to drive for 30 minutes and get paid $3 delivery fee for it.