ONLYFANS is a household name when it comes to the world of adult content online.
It’s helped amateur models make millions, but has even attracted famous faces like Bella Thorne and Katie Price.
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What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a subscription content service based in London.
It is thought to have more than 50million registered users and over one million content creators.
Sex workers charge monthly fees for access to pictures, videos and more.
While popular for porn, the site isn’t exclusively designed with that in mind – anyone who wants to build up a fan base and charge them for it can set one up.
“Whether you’re uploading tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes footage or just endless selfies, a lot of your followers would be willing to pay for them,” the company states.
For every subscription that’s sold to a viewer, performers get 80 per cent of the cash while OnlyFans gets the rest.
Is adult content banned on OnlyFans?
OnlyFans announced a major change in August 2021 – sexually explicit videos would be banned.
The company cited that the upcoming changes are due to pressure from banking partners and payment providers.
“In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of our platform, and continue to host an inclusive community of creators and fans, we must evolve our content guidelines,” the company said at the time.
But after a huge backlash from users and creators, the site reversed the decision before it came into effect.
Who founded OnlyFans?
The company was founded by Timothy Stokely in 2016.
“Uber is a bolt-on to your car just as OnlyFans is a bolt-on to your existing social media,” he told Wired last year.
Stokely, 38, is a graduate of Anglia Ruskin University with a degree in Property and Surveying, and was once referred to as “the king of homemade porn” by The Sunday Times.
What are OnlyFans accounts?
Adult entertainment workers post x-rated photos and videos to their accounts, which are protected by a paywall. Customers then pay to see the content.
Users can charge anywhere from $5 to $49.99 per month for subscriptions.
Outside of subscriptions, OnlyFans creators can also receive tips and set up paid private messages.
This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk
