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OnlyFans suspends plan to ban "sexually explicit" content

Aug. 25, 2021 12:44PM EST
Dan Ackermann

OnlyFans, an online creator platform known for its adult content, announced via Twitter Wednesday that it has dropped plans to ban "sexually explicit" content on its platform in October.

Why it matters: The move comes after the proposed ban sparked an outcry from sex workers who relied on the platform to safely make a living.

What they're saying: "Thank you to everyone for making your voices heard," the platform tweeted. "We have secured assurances necessary to support our diverse creator community and have suspended the planned October 1 policy change."

  • "OnlyFans stands for inclusion and we will continue to provide a home for all creators."

The big picture: OnlyFans announced the proposed ban on sexually explicit content last week.

  • The company has struggled to attract outside investors and the move was done at the request of at the request of its banking and payout partners, it said.
  • The move concerned many sex workers who had made long-term financial commitments, including mortgages, based on the presumption that they'd continue posting on the platform.

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