OnlyFans: This is how the Instagram porn alternative works

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• « OnlyFans » is becoming increasingly popular: the social network is reminiscent of Instagram, although the content is of a pornographic nature
• The social network differs considerably from its competitors
• The suppliers of OnlyFans » generally produce their content independently. Compared to professional porn platforms, “ OnlyFans » wants to be more accessible and realistic

Photos, videos, private messages - like Instagram, only with the possibility pornographic content upload: this is how the social network « OnlyFans » describe. The platform was launched in Britain about four years ago. Since then, the network has enjoyed increasing popularity - also with many users outside of the porn industry.

The special: anyone who understands the explicit content of the Influencers want to see, you have to pay for it. American actress Bella Thorne, known from various Disney productions, created an account with OnlyFans in mid-August. According to her own account, the actress earned a million dollars in 24 hours. If you want to subscribe to your profile, you pay $20 per month.

Soon after, she gifted her fans with "sexy photos" for an additional $ 200 - and made sure of that. indignation. In the photos, the actress was not naked, but in a swimsuit. The disgruntled subscribers then demanded their money.

Rapper Cardi B. used the site to promote their new single “WAP” (Wet Ass Pussy). Although she doesn't show any pornographic content, she says she wants to show her fans how a video shoot works.

« OnlyFans – This is how the Instagram alternative works

• According to his own information, OnlyFans currently has more than 25 million Registered users,
• of which around 500 offer paid content - and the trend is on the rise.
• It is said that 4000 of them come only from Germany. Only those who pay can see more than profile information and a photo of the provider.

The social network is therefore clearly different from its competitors. While nude and sexual content on social media like Facebook et Instagram are prohibited, they are welcome on OnlyFans. This attracts not only well-known actors and pornstars, but also more and more amateurs. If you want to create an account, you must at least 18 to be old.

The platform offers several Payment methods at. It is possible to take out a subscription. Each supplier determines the monthly price himself. The minimum price is the equivalent of 3,36 euros.

You can also pay for each individual content. Another particularity: Tips. Those who find the content particularly good can pay a voluntary bonus. The limit is $100 maximum. 80% of this sum goes to the supplier, the remaining 20% ​​is kept by OnlyFans. Also for Private messages providers may be asked to pay - a message can cost up to $ 50.

Social network: pornographic content without a professional studio

Suppliers ofOnlyFans generally produce their content independently. Compared to professional Pornographic platforms, OnlyFans wants to be more accessible and realistic. If you want to upload content, you don't need a professional studio to create it. And: only people who really want to see the content are affected.

le Corona-Pandemic boosted the nude photography sector: according to a report by the “Huffington Post”, OnlyFans announced thousands of new entries in April. Many of them are believed to be sex workers: as brothels and strip clubs are still closed in many places, many are using the online alternative to earn money. (dmt)

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