Internet Matters supports parents and professionals with comprehensive resources and expert guidance to help them navigate the ever-changing world of child internet safety. However, there are concerns about the dark side of OnlyFans.
More underage young people are using this platform to sell sexually explicit content of themselves for money. OnlyFans is an online platform and app created in With it, people can pay for content photos, videos and live streams via a monthly membership. Content is mainly created by YouTubers, fitness trainers, models, content creators and public figures in order to monetise their profession.
It is also popular with adult content creators. The British-based site became increasingly popular for people who were unemployed or working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. However, it is also increasingly popular among sex workers. The documentary found as many as a third of Twitter users who advertised explicit images were under Additionally, a large number of underage creators use social media to sell nudes in exchange for money and gifts.
See privacy and security settings for Twitter. We do not scan the content of private accounts, but we continually look for ways to find and remove these accounts, including discussions with other platforms like Twitter. OnlyFans is also a subscription service. Learn how to help them manage their money. UK law states that you must be 18 or older to sell or distribute explicit content.
However, there currently is no legal requirement for online platforms to monitor explicit content that could have originated from underage users. This means the creator of the content and the person that buys it would face criminal liability if any action were taken.
