Why Did OnlyFans Reverse Its Ban on Sexual Content?

OnlyFans is a subscription-based social platform that was launched in 2016

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It is initially started to house creators of various talents. But become the house for adult entertainment and earned 13 million users through it

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Suddenly, the OnlyFans management announced the ban of explicit content from october 1, 2021 due to the pressure from banking partners denying to transact the adult related payments

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This sudden decision made many explicit creators to leave the website and the ban significantly backfired on the OnlyFans management

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As a result, they lifted the porn ban six days after the announcement on Aug. 25, 2021, saying that they have the necessary monetary support now and will continue to house all kind of creators

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Even though the ban is lifted, it angered the many top creators who lost their followers due to the ban and they vowed to never come back to the OnlyFans

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