Sure, but how is that different than any other way someone might trade their labor for money (but wouldn’t if they didn’t need the money)?
Re:Under the skin of OnlyFans
by larksimian on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @05:30AM
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Putting a monetary value on an activity that otherwise doesn't have it fundamentally alters how people think about that activity whether they want to or not. The best example is selling items in MMOs versus achieving them in game. If you put a $100 price tag on a weapon that otherwise takes 200 hours to grind it will ruin the satisfaction people that ground for it got from the item.
This happens... subconsciously and, I think, unavoidably. Commodifying core human interactions will affect sellers whether they want to or not.
Re:Under the skin of OnlyFans
by Dracophoenix on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @02:02PM
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We already commodify human interactions. Dating for starters (and arranged marriages before that). You could run the gamut of dates on your own or pay a matchmaker to set you up with a guaranteed relationship (or your money back). There's rarely a point to doing something the hard way if a successful shortcut is available, so long as all involved understand what they're getting out of it.
Well, a main issue is society isn't a monolith. Some people might not want to post nudes (just like some people don't want a FB account) but feel societally pressured to do so. Some people, specifically people hiring or electing, might look down on those posting nudes, making people whose nudes happen to be better known more difficult to get jobs. Some people may post nudes and then regret it later, and combined with pressure could lead to them developing some complexes.
Personally, I wouldn't want to live in that society. I can already get porn when I want, so I don't see a huge upside for me. On the other hand, if you think FB/IG/SC stalking post breakups is insane now, let me introduce you to the future.