Never Post The Pornstar Cassandras of Our Internet Era
Sep 10, 2025
Siri Dahl, an adult content creator and activist, shares her insights on age verification challenges and censorship in the adult industry. She highlights the struggles of platforms like Pornhub and OnlyFans under new legislation, emphasizing the resilience of creators. Gabriella Lewis, a James Beard Award-nominated producer, humorously critiques the aesthetic-driven approach to viral recipes that often prioritize looks over taste. Together, they explore how evolving online regulations impact both adult entertainment and culinary content in today's digital landscape.
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Revenue Drop Tied To Verification Laws
- Siri Dahl reports steady revenue decline since 2022 and a sharp drop in 2025: roughly 20–30% monthly and ~30% year-over-year.
- She ties the decline directly to age verification laws blocking referral traffic from tube sites and link sources.
Platform Responses Are Uneven And Costly
- Platforms respond unevenly: some like Pornhub show splash pages explaining harms while many subscription services stay silent.
- OnlyFans and similar sites already verify uploaders, so the new burden is verifying buyers, which changes costs and dynamics.
Budget For Per‑User Verification Costs
- Prepare for extra verification costs: services can charge $0.10–$1.00 per user verification, which raises operational barriers.
- Expect higher compliance costs to favor large incumbents and pressure smaller sites or indie studios to shut down.
