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Over the past few years, the digital landscape has witnessed a crackdown on sexual content across various platforms owned by Meta, including Instagram. This crackdown has affected individuals like Alice, a 34-year-old sex worker who relies on WhatsApp for communication during work hours. However, two months ago, Alice encountered a distressing situation when she discovered that her WhatsApp account, which she had used for six years, had vanished without warning. This loss not only disrupted her ability to communicate with clients but also jeopardized her safety, as WhatsApp had served as a vital tool in navigating potentially risky situations.

The trend of sudden bans on WhatsApp accounts has alarmed many sex workers, including Reed Thomas-Litman, a 33-year-old individual who found herself banned from the platform despite not violating any of its policies. Reed, who had experienced multiple bans on Instagram, was particularly devastated by the loss of her WhatsApp account, which severed her connections with fellow sex workers and support groups.

The situation underscores the precarious position of sex workers in online spaces, where platforms like WhatsApp implement policies without adequate transparency or recourse for affected individuals. This lack of accountability is especially concerning given the essential role that WhatsApp plays in facilitating communication and support networks among sex workers.

Moreover, the encryption features of WhatsApp, which are marketed as ensuring privacy and security, have left many sex workers puzzled by the platform's ability to detect and enforce bans based on content. While WhatsApp claims that its end-to-end encryption protects user messages from prying eyes, it has been revealed that certain metadata, such as group chat titles and display names, are not encrypted. This revelation raises questions about the extent of privacy afforded by WhatsApp and the implications for users, particularly those engaged in sensitive or stigmatized activities like sex work.

The ramifications of WhatsApp bans extend beyond mere inconvenience; they pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of sex workers. For individuals like Danielle, whose WhatsApp account was abruptly deleted, the loss of essential communication channels with clients not only jeopardizes their income but also compromises their ability to vet potential clients and maintain personal safety. Furthermore, the criminalization of sex work exacerbates the vulnerability of sex workers, as they face legal risks simply for communicating with peers and seeking support networks.

The actions of Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, underscore broader societal attitudes towards sex work, which are often steeped in stigma and moral judgment. As anti-sex sentiment pervades legislative efforts like the UK's Online Safety Bill and the US FOSTA-SESTA bills, sex workers find themselves increasingly marginalized and subjected to punitive measures in both digital and physical spaces. Reed's experience reflects this societal bias, as she encounters condemnation and victim-blaming even when seeking solidarity and support online.

In conclusion, the arbitrary bans imposed by WhatsApp on sex workers highlight the urgent need for greater accountability and transparency in platform governance. The erosion of digital spaces for sex workers not only undermines their livelihoods but also endangers their safety and well-being. As advocates like Laura Watson of the English Collective of Prostitutes emphasize, access to online support networks is essential for ensuring the rights and dignity of sex workers in an increasingly hostile digital landscape. It is imperative that platforms like WhatsApp recognize their responsibility to uphold the rights of all users, regardless of their occupation or social status.

Former chief prosecutor and senior politicians are cautioning that new laws aimed at enhancing internet safety could inadvertently endanger the lives of sex workers by pushing them into street-based prostitution, raising alarms about potential unintended consequences of the legislation.

The Online Safety Bill, enacted in October, has sparked concerns among advocates who fear it could prompt the removal of online adverts posted by sex workers, thereby compelling them to seek riskier alternatives. Under the law, advertising platforms are compelled to remove content deemed to promote prostitution for monetary gain, with penalties for non-compliance looming over platform operators.

Audrey*, a 29-year-old sex worker, revealed that apprehensions surrounding the bill, combined with the economic strain of rising living costs, have compelled her to work in a brothel where she faces heightened risks due to the absence of online client screening and the presence of a controlling pimp.

Nazir Afzal, the former chief crown prosecutor for North West England, emphasized the imperative of safeguarding sex workers, underscoring that policies should prioritize protection rather than moral judgment. He cautioned that measures pushing sex workers into more perilous circumstances should be avoided, noting that restricting online contact could drive them into clandestine and vulnerable situations ripe for exploitation and abuse.

While the Online Safety Bill has been enacted, its practical implementation remains under scrutiny, with UK communications regulator Ofcom currently soliciting feedback on initial codes of practice for online platforms and engaging with representatives from the Sex Workers’ Union to navigate the law's rollout.

Audrey highlighted the heightened risks faced by street-based sex workers, citing increased vulnerability to harassment or violence from clients or law enforcement. She lamented the coercive impact of the legislation, which has compelled many of her colleagues to seek refuge in brothels out of fear of online advertising platforms being shut down.

Niki Adams, spokesperson for the English Collective of Prostitutes, echoed concerns about the bill's potential repercussions, citing the vital role of online advertising in enabling sex workers to screen clients and mitigate risks. She cautioned against the legislation's vague language and its chilling effect on sex workers' ability to share safety information, stressing the need for clear definitions and safeguards.

Labour MP Nadia Whittome emphasized the importance of reviewing the Online Safety Act's impact on sex workers and implementing necessary changes to protect them from harm, echoing calls for a comprehensive assessment of the legislation's consequences.

Despite government assurances that the law aims to combat exploitation while preserving lawful activities, apprehensions persist among sex workers, who fear the looming threat posed by the legislation.

Ofcom assured that they are mindful of the need to ensure sex workers can operate safely online and are actively considering these concerns in their guidance on implementing the new laws.

The Swedish model, which criminalizes the purchase of sex but not the sale of sex, is often misrepresented as a form of “partial decriminalization” of sex work. However, this is a misleading and inaccurate description, as sex workers still face legal sanctions and risks under this model. For example, sex workers may be evicted from their homes, prohibited from working with other sex workers or support staff, banned from advertising their services, and harassed by the police and social services. A more appropriate analogy would be to imagine that robbery itself were not illegal, but all the activities related to it (such as entering a business with intent to rob or possessing stolen money) still were. It would be absurd to claim that robbery was partially decriminalized in such a scenario. Therefore, it is important to recognize that the Swedish model is not a form of decriminalization, but rather a form of criminalization that harms sex workers and violates their human rights.

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Reasons never to go into prostitution, the horrors of it and UKpunting Rant.

I have seen many posts talking about working as a escort or sex worker and some of them being in a positive light and some women doing this while married or having a partner.

Well i wanted to write this not just as a rant for myself and to get it off my chest but to let other's know who might consider doing it that there is not that many positives to it. Quite a long detailed post but a necessary one.

I first started doing it 12 years ago and since i have come back the last 2 years i dont want to go into details of exact reasons of why i did it but i had my reasons. I want to give a honest account and hope not to be judged. People in my private life would never guess i do this i am not a typical stereotype nor do i have any addictions or have a husband or partner leeching off me. It was my decision and not taken lightly but there was reasons why i needed money this way.

17th December 2021 marks the 18th International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (or IDEVASW), a day when sex workers and allies around the world gather to remember those we have lost due to stigma, marginalisation and harm.

Last year, and in previous years, National Ugly Mugs (NUM) invited you to join us and say their names. This year, we ask you to do more. We ask all of you to take time to remember our colleagues and friends alongside us, and then resolve to continue fighting for equal rights for all members of society.

Olease watch the Nationl Ugly Mugs video which includes a statement fron @NadiaWhittomeMP Nadia Whittome is a Labour MP who supports decriminilisation of sex work.

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Twitter is jumping into the market with Super Follows. Twitter announced on Wednesday that it has finally, officially, started the rollout of Super Follows.  Wirh Super Follows, people can monotise behind the scenes content to their most engaged followers..  The feature allows users to charge a monthly flat fee in exchange for access to additional content. Of course Twitter takes a cut.

Presently it is being rolled out to a select few US twitter accounts,  Will it allow adult content?  The present standards for adult content on twitter are.

Twitter defines "adult content" as "any consensually produced and distributed media that is pornographic or intended to cause sexual arousal." The company writes that users "can share graphic violence and consensually produced adult content within your Tweets, provided that you mark this media as sensitive."

So in theory the answer is a yes. Well lets wait and see what happens.

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Strip clubs and escort services could lead to a substantial fall in sex crimes, new research has found.

The study, published in The Economic Journal, discovered the existence of adult entertainment venues triggered a fall in the number of sexual offences carried out close by.