Fuck Project 25, start using your brains
Fuck Project 25, because you might want to consider becoming a pornographer instead of a content creator. A young cam model once posed a question to a porn industry veteran from the 1980s, “Aren’t content creators and pornographers the same thing?” The old school pornographer responded, “When someone stole from me, I had their legs broken.” Judging by the look on her face, the retired smut producer had made his point. Such language sounds harsh, representing a mentality that most people find offensive. However pornographers have a history of offending, challenging the status quo, and above all else surviving. With mafia like mentalities, pornographers have long been considered a scourge on society. But they provide a product that is desired and work for both desperate and savvy people.
Pornographer’s attitudes should be adopted by content creators. After-all, the sites that they produce for and distribute under, have open access for law-enforcement and governmental agencies wanting personal data, be that their identity, location or banking habits. These sites through their Terms of Service, can ban controversial creators (to avoid potential problems), remove content, and change their policies at any time. Only Fans was prepared to obliterate the entire genre of adult content, until they realized that it would cut too far into their profits. Pornographers, like the Mafia, tend to protect good workers and those who show them loyalty. Prior to big tech’s take over of the porn industry, it was at the sex worker’s discretion to pay taxes on their earnings or not. Asking you for your tax information shows demonstrates exactly that their loyalties are to the government and not the thousands of performers who make them money.
It’s time pornographers stop behaving like crows sitting on a fence. Our current situation is that there is no shortage of people who are making massive sums of money from the porn industry by promising to either destroy it or protect it. Ambitious politicians and anti-porn lobbyists are becoming billionaires by promising to destroy porn. Meanwhile, free speech activists are equally getting rich by promising to defend us. In the middle are the porn consumers who don’t give a damn as long as they don’t have to pay to watch adult content.
The Rise of Censorship and Regulation in the US Market
The adult entertainment industry, long a haven for free expression and entrepreneurship, faces mounting pressure from regulators, censors, and societal norms. Project 25, a series of guidelines designed to combat human trafficking, will have stifling consequences for pornographers and content creators. Monopolizing on the media’s willful ignorance and bias, the porn industry has been portrayed as the largest source of human trafficking. Porn creators and performers have become a scapegoat. A convenient way to hide the fact that ruling class and wealthy elites have openly engaged in this inhumane criminal activity, with very little public scrutiny.
Famous celebrities and elites such as P Diddy, R. Kelly and Jeffery Epstein have been recently exposed for abuses which seem to have been perpetrated for more than 3 decades. However, in the same way the names on Jeffery Epstein’s client list have never been exposed, the people who helped these men commit their crimes will never be known. Each time the public becomes vocal about knowing the truth, the porn industry is thrust into the spotlight by the media, to play the role of the boogie man.
While the intentions behind Project 25 are may appear to be noble, the restrictions will make it increasingly difficult for those who depend on the adult industry to earn a living. And it should be noted that for every inroad made to censor “adult content”, the tools are being perfected to censor any unwanted voice, video or dissension from any social media user. Monetization is how things are ultimately controlled, precluding already certain vocabulary in an Orwellian sort of reality. Terms like Seggs and un-alive wouldn’t exist if not for the over-censorship. Not to mention that this entire industry sounds like agricultural professionals, having to use terms like corn, eggplant and even pineapples for porn, penis and swingers.
Moreover, major credit card companies have imposed strict limitations on transactions and what kind of porn can be monetized. This makes it challenging for creators to receive payment for their work and fueled the in-pouring of creators to fan platforms. The list of what’s permitted to be shown regularly changes based on the whims of the payment processors. In 1980 a movie called Taboo showed mother and son incest. Despite the fact that neither Kay Parker nor her co-star, Mike Ranger, were related and high demand, similar modern videos are far less likely to be produced. Instead, the bulk of them are labeled as “Step-mother and step-son” in order to avoid censorship and monetization problems.
Crypto as a Solution for Monetization
In response to these challenges, pornographers and content creators should turn to cryptocurrencies as a means of monetizing their work. Crypto offers several advantages over traditional payment methods, including increased anonymity, reducing transaction fees and providing an international currency. By using crypto, creators can bypass the restrictions imposed by credit card companies, enabling them to continue producing and distributing independently their adult products.
The benefit to the consumer is they will no longer face re-occurring billing, as each crypto transaction must be initiated by the purchaser, not the vendor. Therefore fraudulent credit card “banging” would also become a thing of the past. Furthermore, there’s a greater degree of privacy as once crypto is in an anonymous wallet, the banking system cannot see what is being purchased and the porn site can not see who is making the purchase. Which means, for example, a Christian minister who’s career depends on him being heterosexual, can secretly indulge his desires to see gay sex, with far less fear of discovery.
Exploiting Foreign Markets: A World of Opportunity
Hosting a website outside of U.S. jurisdiction can offer significant benefits, particularly in avoiding censorship. Many countries have more lenient regulations regarding freedom of speech, allowing content creators to express themselves without the constant threat of suppression. By choosing a host in a jurisdiction with stronger protections for free expression, individuals can safeguard their websites from arbitrary take-downs and governmental interference. This not only promotes a more open exchange of ideas, but also encourages innovation and creativity, as people feel empowered to share diverse perspectives. Additionally, hosting abroad can provide a layer of anonymity and privacy, further protecting users from surveillance and censorship efforts. Overall, opting for offshore hosting can be a strategic move for those seeking to maintain their voice in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.
As the US market becomes increasingly hostile to adult content creators, foreign markets should be considered to expand their audience and increase revenue. By creating content tailored to the tastes and preferences of foreign cultures, pornographers and content creators can efficiently exploit these untapped markets. One key to success in foreign markets is the adaptation of content to local languages and cultural norms. By producing adult content in multiple languages and catering to the diverse preferences of global audiences, creators can significantly increase their potential customer base.
The adult entertainment industry faces significant challenges due to increasing regulation and censorship. However, there is hope in the form of crypto-based solutions and the untapped potential of foreign markets. By embracing these opportunities, the industry can continue to thrive and innovate, ensuring that adult content creators can continue to express themselves freely and profitably. It is time for the industry to abandon the restrictive confines of the US market and explore the global potential of adult entertainment. Ironically, this maybe a win-win scenario for those who are currently trying to restructure western culture. By sanctioning what is acceptable pornography, they are asking those who want to make or see something other than copy-cat content to leave.
The door is being held open, time to wave goodbye and say Fuck Project 25
