Would it be a bad idea for me to start an OnlyFans?

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I'm going to start school full time this fall so I'll barely have any time to work. At the same time though I have my reservations about it. I don't want to be labeled a hoe and I'm afraid of people I'm close to (especially my family) finding out about it. I also have a child and I don't want him to find out about it down the road, he's still little. But damn if the money isn't tempting. Also I have no social media and I have no desire to have social media so I have no idea how I would be able to get subscribers. I'm going public with this as I value everyone's opinion.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

As far as I know (from someone I know that has an OnlyFans) and thinking about earning the money, the best ways are to promote and reach people from social networks, that's how you could get more subscribers. But you don't want any of that, so another realistic option would be the DM's here at GaG because I do assume that promotions in here with posts are not allowed. It would be a start.

And once you have them, you do have to create the content and preferably the content they would like to see as well as the content that YOU want to bring for them, it can go both ways.

An important aspect for OF is the DM feature (direct messages like here at GaG) where you can interact (if/when you wish) with some users, that also can sell good, because this is what can get the most money in some cases, when you interact with some users, you're giving them an experience that is unique, because it is coming from you, and then there could be special requests or suggestions for content, etcétera.

On what you mentioned, there should be some precautions, don't reveal your identity, your location nor your connections, nothing that gives away your personal information.
Not only is a matter of safety but also to prevent the things you do not want, which is your family finding out, and other things people mentioned here, acquaintances, or employers, and stuff.

You should also be prepared for dealing with fans, and different kinds of people, it requires a lot of patience and tolerance sometimes, and being smart about it. Not only there's a lot of weirdos out there, which should be easy to skip, block or kick but others will develop that "fan connection" they will want not only your new content but also your attention (if you decide to include the DM's too) so you should always have that on check as well, that it doesn't draw either of you too much into this sharing.

Whether is a good ar bad idea, for you specifically, consider as many pros and cons as you can gather or think of, and then try to find a balance on it that works for YOU... and about the shaming well... we can all be labeled as this or that for many things we do, and the end of the day, is all about how we carry ourselves through it. When I found out about my friend doing this, I was a bit surprised at first when I heard it, and same with you know... lol, it was just something I was not expecting at all.. but it is just that, an initial shock, no judgment or shaming whatever involved, I don't care for any that. Many will judge but, you should not give to them the same value as from others who actually know you better for who you and as you are.

ohshee · Accepted Answer

Ok here we go lol since day one that you've been on your I have found you just so very beautiful I believe you have been through a lot of crap you've been down there very hard Road and you are the caretaker of a child or two there is something that is just so very beautiful that you and I believe that it is I think in one point in your life you were a very giving and loyal I guess either wife or girlfriend and I know that you want to give your child everything possible plus succeed in life and heads of things that you deserve so if I was a very selfish person I would say yes do it do it. And this is all because of what I see and feel coming from you and I liked it. But then I have to be truly honest which doesn't even matter because it has nothing to do with me I would say no because of all the beautiful things that I see within you that's what I mean it's none of my business. So now here's the next deal I've never been to onlyfans I've only heard about it and I guess girls can make some pretty good money I don't know if you have to be sexual or naked or whatever and just saying those words makes me say yes do it do it do it because I have to be selfish again it's just something I would like to experience with you I think is what it is but once again it's none of my business okay so and saying all the above and no matter what like I said it's none of my business but I would definitely respect your choice because you have to do what you have to do

I'm telling you how I feel about you asking your question LOL that is none of my business how about this how about if I told you away that you could make two to five times the amount of money doing almost the same thing but you wouldn't have to make it and your income would just keep going up higher and higher and higher I can tell you how if you want to know how it's all legit you don't have all the competition even though you would do hella good I know that but anyway to answer your question I think that you would make lots of money I think it's something that you have to decide Within you have to look a little bit of head and see what direction they would be taking you and then when would you stop because of your child's age and blah blah blah but anyway I think you should do whatever you want to do I think no matter what your going to be a winner

Mishan97 · Accepted Answer

You’re not going to make decent money on it unless you have a good following already OR you are willing to do nudity/niche kinky stuff. It’s such an over saturated field by now bc nearly every good looking girl has had the same idea as you, that at this point unless you have something unique that will set you apart of a big social media following, people will not subscribe to you. It’s not as easy as it seems! You do need to put in the time to message guys to get tips because that’s how majority of only fans girls make most of their money. Seeing as you have neither a huge social media following nor seem like you are willing to do some rlly explicitly content, I’d say it’s just not worth it in your case. I know it can be tempting when you see these girls who are making double, even triple digit incomes a month just off only fans but you have to be realistic and realize that it’s most likely not going to be the situation for you. I’d say just forget it bc there are plenty of remote working opportunities you could do instead.

GenaBaby1995 · Accepted Answer

Like others have said, think about the future! That being said it is so much fun at the beginning and a rush have all these guys just after you all the time. The first thing is that you need to be able to talk and flirt a lot and a long time buildup relationships with certain clients. And specialize in something you do for each show, because it gets to be work.
All the top girls I worked with and asked and watch all the time just know how to talk to the guys and are going to fall in love and keep giving! I'm use to a different format but 10 guys pay $20 for a show or even $10 is a hundred to $200 a day !!! And then there are your panties and private vids that you can make. The easiest is the feet guys, LOL. Or if your up to it 3 it for bathroom play and all kinds of weirdo stuff, smh. But, it first Mmmm, I use to get so wet and horny. Go for it and try it out you sound like you already made up your mind! That weird stuff is more money and less work thou.

Lost_in_the_Woods · Answer

My answer is pretty simple.

If you want to do porn, because you enjoy it, more power to you.

If you don't want to do porn, but you are considering it for the money, it's probably not going to be worth it in the long run.

There are plenty of ways to make money, but there is absolutely no way to get the photos back once you put them on the internet or send them to a stranger.

My ex said she was desperate for cash and asked me to buy nudes for $20. I was already short on my rent, but I sent her $100 and told her to call me and I would help her get her bills paid so she didn't have to do that.

She took the $100 and didn't call me.🤷🏼‍♂️
I cried because she has always had self esteem issues and I can't tell you how many times she has called me upset about someone posting photos she sent them... or blackmailing her with her own nudes. It really hurts me to see how upset that makes her.

And I'm just like, why do you do this if you don't want people to see you naked? 🙆🏼‍♂️

She doesn't like to take charity, but you can always pay someone back later. You can't ever get the photos back off the internet no matter what you do, and there will always be people who want to use them against you.

If you want to do porn because you enjoy it, there is nothing wrong with that. But if you don't want to do porn, it probably isn't worth the money.

zeitgeist057 · Answer

I don't see anything wrong with it, and there are so many people doing it anyway that I don't see it exposing you publicly to your friends and family group. That is unless you think you're going to hit that top 5% tier and become super famous? But there are literally hundreds of thousands (millions?) of OnlyFans accounts, so you're just in a sea of others.

Also, to be transparent I'm one of those liberal people who thinks there's nothing wrong with nudity and sex, so it' also not really that big a deal to me anyway even if you were "outed". But I understand if you are or coming from a more conservative group/family/scene how that kind of thing could be a marked forever as the Devil's Own kind of thing.

I would say just have a plan for how you are going to make sure the OnlyFans account isn't linked to or connects to your regular life. Like maybe set up an alternate identity, not just false name but also everything backstory like a different country, age, things you like, etc. Don't show any identifiable landmarks or anything in your photos/videos. You could even wear a mask or never show your face, some people do that but that might also reduce your viewers because people like to see faces, it's a part of the whole package.

007kingifrit · Answer

so one of the thing i learned adjudicating security clearances for the U. S government for vetting who is and isn't allowed to access classified material is... everyone is a pervert.

70% of women have exchanged sex for money at least once (or other material gain) 90% of men have accessed child porn and literally all of you have put strange things up your butts. This is becoming more prevalent as larger and larger amounts of women choose to put naked photos online. we don't reject them for doing this if they are honest and going forward so many people have dirty stuff online its just going to have to become more accepted.

onlyfans can only damage your life if you aren't honest with yourself or you refuse to let others know the real you and can't accept they are probably at least tempted to do any fantasy you've also had.

Its not going to pay all the bills i bet, but it would cover some and it doubtless would help. would anyone find out? probably not. would that hurt you if they did? it depends on how honest you are with yourself and how much you accept the truth that everyone is doing about the same things behind closed doors

MCheetah · Answer

If you do, you give up all right for people to mock you and call you a whore 20 years from now for a decision you 100% chose to make of your own accord. You should spare your future kids the embarrassment and not sell your ass on the internet for a few quick bucks, nor do the woman-thing later on and thing anyone owes you a modicum of respect when you chose to take the easy way out while other women (many probably even better looking than you) chose to work hard and actually do something they won't regret in a few years that their kids can be proud of.

I mean, it's your life and all, but as every non-rich man in the world knows, actions have consequences, and your Pussy Pass WILL be revoked if you try to whine about it down the line when no one will hire you for a real job once gravity hits you like the f*cking dino-killing asteroid.

MalesGOD1 · Answer

If your face looks anything like that your account picture you would make some good money I bet.
It's not illegal but immoral is debatable. But will it hurt you in the future" ? Maybe. Like everything in life everything stays the same but trends within every part of life does change. Right now being an only fans product/item for sale is not affecting or refusing them anything in anyway. But its possible in the years to come people who are or were at one time an only fans product/item could limit them and deny them the possibility of getting what they want.
As to having a young child I doubt he would ever find out unless you tell him or leave some evidence around that he might discover.
I'll just add that at 25 years old and being female you only have a few short years like 3 or 4 before the wall so if your going to get with OnlyFans you better start quickly before the chance at large sums of money passes you by forever.

johnsmithjs · Answer

I will be completely honest with you.

1. I check people's social media before I hire them and if I found out you were on that site I would not hire you, period.
2. You will be labeled a WHORE, whether you are one or not it does not matter, people will think you are willing to do anything for money.
3. You will get thousands of requests to sleep with people for money.
4. Your kids will probably find out and then they will be bullied for having a mom that is a whore.
5. How will you feel if your friends and family find out.
6. Your girlfriends will not trust you around their boyfriends because they think you are a whore.
7. You will have a hard time finding someone to have a relationship with because they will think you are a whore.

In the end it is your choice but when people think you are a whore then the only person you can blame is yourself.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Late to the party but yeah, really avoid doing it.

As mentioned by @Mia-Wallace have a look at https://www.upwork.com/l/gb/

A list of others.

https://everhour.com/blog/upwork-competitors/

I have used some freelancing types in the past for low risk zero IP work.

If you tie it in to what you are good at and or studying then you fit it in worth your course work,

I-C3_ME · Answer

I might be wrong about this cuz u don't know the terms of service, but you don't have to show your face.

You can just do neagh work, like feet pictures or stuff like that. The money maybe less but you said you didn't want it to be your main income and it may be 50 bucks extra a month. Might not be super much, but that's 3 days of food if you think about and don't got out to eat every day.

You get both the money and no-one knows expect if they study your feet.. so if they recognise your feet, you'll know their secret aswell..

Robert_ · Answer

I think you have given plenty of reasons against it already.

One that I would add is whether you'd continue school of the OF money is that easy.

I also think that the women who do earn a lot of money through OF work full-time hours on OF.

Bee-Hatch · Answer

If you've no moral objections to being on a dubious site that's been repeatedly investigated over its fast and loose policies regarding child sex workers and under aged porn, then go for it.

natured · Answer

Slut shaming is only for the weak. I think if it's something that YOU WANT TO TRY do it, I don't think you should value any oppinion but your own.  I mean nbody died trying. Obviously It would be a good thing to hide it from your family especially your child.  I wouldn't do it because it's my personal choice, but I would never judge anyone who does it.  
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Guanfei · Answer

It's always a bad idea, especially for your reasons. You want to do it by necessity, but in the end it's not really something you can just quit, it will stay, especially on the internet.
Also, the competition is huge, and there's good chances that you don't make as much money as you think. Especially if you're not ready to be really into it and show real, porn stuff.

If all of that doesn't bother you, you can take your chance. You're obviously pretty enough to catch the eyes. Even I would check on it. But think this really well, and don't see it as an easy way, because it's not.

Matt57 · Answer

If you don’t mind me saying, you definitely have the looks for it, as your pfp is cute as hell, even if it’s filtered.

That being said, you also seem like someone who values having a private life, so I don’t think it’d be a good idea. I’m the same way, like I don’t use dating apps especially for around my area because I don’t want to be recognized in public or run into people I’ve been with.

alice55 · Answer

You shouldn't do it, now it may seem to be a good idea but what will happen in 10, 15 or 20 years? You'll stress about it, it can cost you a good job, a good relationship, It can also give you a really bad reputation and it won't matter if you did it one time or more, you just need to do it one time for it to destroy everything.
If you do not wish to have this as your single income and want to remain a "normal" person then don't do it you'll regret it.

Sonorous · Answer

Only if you could handle the outcome of your face or body being out there for the entire world to see. Because when it out, that shit gets posted everywhere! From the inner crevices of discord servers to the holiest parts of Twitter 🙏 Even God fearing pastors would know your name and what you confess before you even get done walking to the booth.

MotorcycleMan · Answer

I don't know much about OnlyFans, but there are many ways to go about earning money without people finding out. Many sites let you block out certain states or countries or whatever you want. You can also just not show your face, or wear a mask or something. Keep in mind that once it's out there, it's out there forever so make it difficult to trace back to you.

BeenThereLovedIt · Answer

Every girl who ever got into porn said "I can just do it a little and then get out before I get in too deep".

Same thing every drug or gambling addict says too.

Point is, the money changes and corrupts you. Few girls ever walked away from porn unchanged.

Miristheiss · Answer

So porn? Paying strangers for you naked body and sex shows?

My gosh, what is wrong with people today. Are there any women left on this earth that can just keep that stuff between her and her mate... women with any class and dignity?
Is half of the freaking population just some lose, no morals person.

This society is just lost. Being some porn, sex worker is just normal. Sad.
Really sad.

Kaneki05 · Answer

If i was a woman i would try making my money the easy way like that. In the end i say if there is easy way to make money that don't hurt people, go for it.
I don't really have an insight if it will effect your future tho or anything.

exitseven · Answer

i am glad you are going to school in the fall. I wish you a lot of luck with this. You seem pretty intelligent and I am sure you will do well.
Skip the Only Fans, you do not want anything like that on your record.

Mia-Wallace · Answer

What are your skills? Can't you find jobs on Upwork instead? There are plenty of jobs there and you can, more or less, manage your time the way you like as a freelancer.

The_Other · Answer

Don't do it, whatever you put on the web will remain there forever, eventually your child will grow up and find out he mother was a...

Also, could probably affect future career if someone were to find out...

Makeushiver · Answer

You arencertainly hot enough to succeed in that. I know some escorts who have kids and whonwork those hours and they have made qnlot of money doing so. You could make anlotnof money with your looks. Anselectmclientele who you enjoy being with. There are plenty of girls who can only cum with a stranger.

rachel776 · Answer

just promote it somewhere you don't live like on the opposite coast or something

Finchie40 · Answer

Girls are apparently making good money from doing it , so you my as well take a shot and join the crowd , if I was a beautiful girl my ass would be doing it lol

genericname85 · Answer

well think of the potential gains, vs potential losses.

when i personally would think of myself doing onlyfans, my next question would be: would i even want a partner that would date a person that has an onlyfans account? and honestly my answer to that is: "probably not" xD

TheOracle10 · Answer

You'd be no different than a whore online, just without a pimp.

People will use your images against you in the future and you will probably be ostracized from society or any public space in the future for what you did.

and your parents will be disappointed in you.

Agape93 · Answer

If that’s what you want to do hon, go for it. Just be safe and try not to show your identity. It can easily torpedo your job prospects.

Rangers · Answer

It could cause a lot of damage to your reputation, making it very hard to get a job in the future and the reality is that OF is only profitable for people who have had their presence already thrust upon others.

Anonymous · Answer

As sad as it is, if you post your only fans account here, you’ll get lots of traffic. Personally, I don’t support it. There’s always Uber eats driver or something if you really don’t have time… But if you’re confident enough…

DeltaCharlieEcho · Answer

First of all, yes.

Second, OF is going to stop doing porn content and try to go mainstream so if you're dumb enough to join onlyfans at all, you probably deserve having your reputation ruined when they no longer allow porn content on the site and people get a hold of the information of everyone that's ever been on the site and distribute it across the internet.

pink_and_inlove · Answer

I really think that it would be a bad idea it could mess up future opportunities and it might end up hurting you in the end

Levin · Answer

Seems to be a big temptation for girls.

I can see the appeal. An independent income, working for your self!

Of course, it is all rather tragic.

Anyway, I have an onlyfans. I make a fucking tonne of money off it!

NatashaJ · Answer

Onlyfans is not only for sex work. Repeat ONLYFANS IS NOT JUST SEX WORK. If you don't want to do sex work don't do it. Are you good at drawing? Sell your art. Are you making video content on youtube? then put that content on your onlyfans instead!

45Fstraight · Answer

Can someone tell me what an OnlyGans is? I'm sorry, I have never had social media and I have no idea. I was going to look it up, but from the comments I'm afraid to have it in my search history. If I shouldn't ask, then just ignore my question.

Shy_Steve · Answer

If you can handle all the attention then it would be okay but if you can't and your a bit Shy then it's probably a bad idea because it would be hard if your a bit Shyer than other Girls, You will get a fair amount of attention because you are pretty.

Tstrbrainer · Answer

Sometimes it might affect your job in the sense that some potential employers might want to sleep with you.

Also it might affect your relationship prospects, but I must say that there are plenty of boyfriends who promote their girlfriends only fans

Turtleneck22 · Answer

Lmao. Seriously. You will make a ton of money. May get recognized around school. So be prepared. But In all honesty. I have money. And never in my life would I spend one penny on porn. But there are a lot of fucking losers that will so go for it if you need money.

rebeliouse · Answer

@420rachel there are plenty of other ways to make money with side gigs. else if u gonna do only fans never show your face or distinguishing marks and then no one can track it back to you maybe just depends if onlyfans gets hacked agian if u want to know about other side gigs give me a shout I've been doing legit ones for  ages there is one you could make a killing at thats not dodgy at all

AndrewMG · Answer

Just be happy and only justify your actions to the people that you think deserve you justifying the actions too them... that's all that counts.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I know you've decided against it, and I think you've made a sensible decision. No amount of money is worth upsetting your son for.  Secrets always have a habit of coming out eventually.

CasaNorba · Answer

as long as you dont mind the whole world knowing how you look naked along with all your other intimacy for the rest of their lives then go ahead.

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

Depending on your degree that you are getting if your jobs you will apply for find out some of them will not hire you

Anonymous · Answer

don't burn your bridges for short term solution. if you get only fans you're gonna get banned from work later on

Miah02 · Answer

It depends on ya future plans. Something like that could hurt ya for jobs

K-I-S-S · Answer

Too late for the party.

Be a gamer chick with some twist, maybe rate dick pics or just talk one on one with fans sometimes etc. Earn more, also make your own product to sell around that field. For extra revenue.

Anonymous · Answer

I wouldn't if I were you, I know someone who did and sure she now makes 10k a week from it but she's in so deep there is no way she could give up that and get a different job so she's in it for life, has to do alsorts of stuff too that maybe she would prefer not to

Starwitch23 · Answer

Once things end up in internet. It stays forever. I guess. You want to be taken seriously in your workplace? You don't know where you can end up in your life. So, think wisely.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

If people in your school know , then it's embarrssing

Brett18 · Answer

I'd say it's a bad idea. Very rarely does that stuff stay private

ToastyOats · Answer

Most people do not make very much money. I guess there's a chance you could. On the flip side a really good guy like me will find you totally repulsive if I ever found out. Seems like your on a downward spiral to me.

EyesOfGod · Answer

Hey if you want to make easy money off simps/fucking losers who pay for onlyfans go ahead and do it. Just know that in the future if you want to get a job somewhere businesses will know you had any onlyfans.

Kontrvnote · Answer

Don't lose your self respect for money. OnlyFans is a totally bad idea. Some idiots may call this slut shaming, but others call it self respect.

msc545 · Answer

If you want to do this, you might as well just become an escort.

Vivian7k · Answer

Yes it is. Why are you going to put your nekked self on the internet?

Anonymous · Answer

No because competition in only fan is too high you won't really earn that much money and after doing only fans it would be hard to get good job or good relationship

ItsMeItsMe1989 · Answer

yes, it would, especially since you have a boyfriend girls with boyfriend's, SHOULD NOT BE ON ONLYFANS

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Sometimes you just have to say fuck it & I say go for it.

GodsSavior · Answer

Short answer: No. Have higher respect for yourself. Also don't listen to those dog creeps.

elektratbh · Answer

do what u want, dont let anyones opinion effect you

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