PayPal stops payouts to models on Pornhub (vice.com)

Article summary

PayPal has stopped supporting payments for Pornhub, affecting thousands of performers who use the site as a source of income. Performers who used PayPal to get paid for their work now have to switch to a different payment method. Pornhub has directed models to set up a new payment method and will work to process payouts as fast as possible. This decision is part of a larger trend of payment processors discriminating against sex workers.

Main themes

• PayPal and payment processing
• sex work and discrimination
• cryptocurrencies and alternative payment methods
• free speech and censorship
• adult content and online platforms
• financial inclusion and regulation

What commenters say

• The decision by PayPal to stop supporting payments for Pornhub will harm sex workers and is an example of discrimination against the industry.
• Alternative payment methods, such as cryptocurrencies, could provide a solution for sex workers affected by PayPal's decision.
• The use of cryptocurrencies for payments is not a practical solution for many people, especially in certain parts of the world, due to the hassle and regulatory issues.
• PayPal's decision is a chilling effect on free speech and highlights the need for real alternatives to traditional payment processors.
• The extra step of using cryptocurrencies or other alternative payment methods will likely lower the income of independent content producers.
• People who pay for specific porn or cam models may still be willing to go through extra steps to pay for it, but others may be deterred.
• Coinbase and other cryptocurrency exchanges have their own set of issues, such as going beyond KYC requirements and banning users for certain activities.
• Decentralized stablecoins could provide a solution for payment processing, but need to be socialized and streamlined.