ManyVids CEO Slams Tumblr Porn Ban

The co-founder of ManyVids, Bella French, has issued a statement condemning Tumblr’s imminent porn ban.

Here is her statement in full:-

While we can understand why such action was taken, the decision made by Tumblr CEO Jeff D’Onofrio to ban adult content on its platform has a direct and negative impact on many sex workers’ lives. As supporters of adult performers, we open our doors to all sex workers affected by this unfortunate turn of events. We will continue to be of service and be home to porn stars, cam models, exotic artists and sex workers everywhere who wish to thrive independently in a safe, sex-positive space where adult content is seen, heard and valued as a viable opportunity for self-expression. 

Porn sites receive more regular traffic than Netflix, Amazon and Twitter combined each month. While the demand for adult entertainment consumption continues to grow, narrowing the platforms in which they can thrive is simply shameful and blatantly discriminatory.  ManyVids’ top earners make between $20,000 to $40,000 a month.

Clearly sex workers are in control of their lives and on their way to become the largest demographic of the world’s future millionaires, and we will do whatever it takes to empower their financial growth.

It has also been noted that Tumblr’s ban begins on International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Great timing, Jeff.