🧵: predatory middlemen inserting themselves into digital sex work as "studios" or "agencies" to exploit sex workers
and why this concerns me.
are digital pimps the new 'job interview that turns out to be for cutco knives' for online #SexWork?
#AutisticSWers #SWerAdvice
bsky.app/profile/suga...
and why this concerns me.
are digital pimps the new 'job interview that turns out to be for cutco knives' for online #SexWork?
#AutisticSWers #SWerAdvice
bsky.app/profile/suga...
There's a practice I wish more of the sex work community discussed
wherein other people, who sometimes haven't even done SW themselves
position themselves as "studios" or "agencies" for independent performers on websites where there is 0 reason for that to be necessary... such as #NiteFlirt.
wherein other people, who sometimes haven't even done SW themselves
position themselves as "studios" or "agencies" for independent performers on websites where there is 0 reason for that to be necessary... such as #NiteFlirt.
December 8, 2024 at 9:16 AM
🧵: predatory middlemen inserting themselves into digital sex work as "studios" or "agencies" to exploit sex workers
and why this concerns me.
are digital pimps the new 'job interview that turns out to be for cutco knives' for online #SexWork?
#AutisticSWers #SWerAdvice
bsky.app/profile/suga...
and why this concerns me.
are digital pimps the new 'job interview that turns out to be for cutco knives' for online #SexWork?
#AutisticSWers #SWerAdvice
bsky.app/profile/suga...
#SWerAdvice: you probably don't need to give your control or profits to a studio on most sites that enable you to run your own business
especially on a #phonesex site like #NiteFlirt.
I've met someone "employed" by a studio who isn't allowed to raise her price per minute for calls or cam.
especially on a #phonesex site like #NiteFlirt.
I've met someone "employed" by a studio who isn't allowed to raise her price per minute for calls or cam.
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 AM
#SWerAdvice: you probably don't need to give your control or profits to a studio on most sites that enable you to run your own business
especially on a #phonesex site like #NiteFlirt.
I've met someone "employed" by a studio who isn't allowed to raise her price per minute for calls or cam.
especially on a #phonesex site like #NiteFlirt.
I've met someone "employed" by a studio who isn't allowed to raise her price per minute for calls or cam.
So yet again, more #SWerAdvice #SexWorkerAdvice for all, esp #AutisticSWers :
Please trust your gut. Please please please trust your gut more than the need for money.
This guy is apparently whale money to other operators. But most didn't like his kinks. IDC about the kinks, his vibe was off.
Please trust your gut. Please please please trust your gut more than the need for money.
This guy is apparently whale money to other operators. But most didn't like his kinks. IDC about the kinks, his vibe was off.
November 25, 2024 at 11:46 PM
So yet again, more #SWerAdvice #SexWorkerAdvice for all, esp #AutisticSWers :
Please trust your gut. Please please please trust your gut more than the need for money.
This guy is apparently whale money to other operators. But most didn't like his kinks. IDC about the kinks, his vibe was off.
Please trust your gut. Please please please trust your gut more than the need for money.
This guy is apparently whale money to other operators. But most didn't like his kinks. IDC about the kinks, his vibe was off.
I would rather be able to just not work on a day I'm feeling bad and choose to work a little longer on some other day
than be held accountable to "workdays" and "vacation time".
And I certainly would not underprice myself like this studio is forcing my new acquaintance to. #SWerAdvice
than be held accountable to "workdays" and "vacation time".
And I certainly would not underprice myself like this studio is forcing my new acquaintance to. #SWerAdvice
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 AM
I would rather be able to just not work on a day I'm feeling bad and choose to work a little longer on some other day
than be held accountable to "workdays" and "vacation time".
And I certainly would not underprice myself like this studio is forcing my new acquaintance to. #SWerAdvice
than be held accountable to "workdays" and "vacation time".
And I certainly would not underprice myself like this studio is forcing my new acquaintance to. #SWerAdvice
so, #SWerAdvice,
if you're thinking about getting into a new part of the business
using a new site for work
any of that...
read their help documentation.
Sites like #NiteFlirt do not require you to work with a studio. You can sign up all by yourself.
if you're thinking about getting into a new part of the business
using a new site for work
any of that...
read their help documentation.
Sites like #NiteFlirt do not require you to work with a studio. You can sign up all by yourself.
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 AM
so, #SWerAdvice,
if you're thinking about getting into a new part of the business
using a new site for work
any of that...
read their help documentation.
Sites like #NiteFlirt do not require you to work with a studio. You can sign up all by yourself.
if you're thinking about getting into a new part of the business
using a new site for work
any of that...
read their help documentation.
Sites like #NiteFlirt do not require you to work with a studio. You can sign up all by yourself.
#AutisticSWers
don't get too caught up in "service topping" and feel like you have to do it to the letter, just based on what they say.
you're the one in charge. make it fun for yourself.
#SWerAdvice
don't get too caught up in "service topping" and feel like you have to do it to the letter, just based on what they say.
you're the one in charge. make it fun for yourself.
#SWerAdvice
Side note for my fellow dominants and aspiring doms, especailly the professional sort:
That's a part of being the dominant one you can just DO to make a situation more appealing to you. Just take the essence of their kink and combine it with what entertains or arouses you.
#Domination #Dominatrix
That's a part of being the dominant one you can just DO to make a situation more appealing to you. Just take the essence of their kink and combine it with what entertains or arouses you.
#Domination #Dominatrix
December 7, 2024 at 6:54 AM
#AutisticSWers
don't get too caught up in "service topping" and feel like you have to do it to the letter, just based on what they say.
you're the one in charge. make it fun for yourself.
#SWerAdvice
don't get too caught up in "service topping" and feel like you have to do it to the letter, just based on what they say.
you're the one in charge. make it fun for yourself.
#SWerAdvice
P.S.
another fun part of not being constantly available creating a sense of exclusivity that increases demand
is that you can use it to force clients to pay to book appointments with you if they REALLY don't want to gamble on your schedule or wait.
#SWerAdvice #AutisticSWers
another fun part of not being constantly available creating a sense of exclusivity that increases demand
is that you can use it to force clients to pay to book appointments with you if they REALLY don't want to gamble on your schedule or wait.
#SWerAdvice #AutisticSWers
December 7, 2024 at 6:39 AM
P.S.
another fun part of not being constantly available creating a sense of exclusivity that increases demand
is that you can use it to force clients to pay to book appointments with you if they REALLY don't want to gamble on your schedule or wait.
#SWerAdvice #AutisticSWers
another fun part of not being constantly available creating a sense of exclusivity that increases demand
is that you can use it to force clients to pay to book appointments with you if they REALLY don't want to gamble on your schedule or wait.
#SWerAdvice #AutisticSWers
And now, the seed of tonight's #SWerAdvice #PSOAdvice for distance sex workers, especially fellow #PhoneSexOperator s:
bsky.app/profile/suga...
Yes, we have to show up to this job enough to be around to provide the services to get paid.
NO, we do not owe them all our time or being on-call.
bsky.app/profile/suga...
Yes, we have to show up to this job enough to be around to provide the services to get paid.
NO, we do not owe them all our time or being on-call.
no harold, i don't think that your desperation for me to feminize and step on you merits not taking a day off.
the more my clients complain when i'm not around, the *less* inclined i am to be present!
the whole reason this job is accessible to my Disabled ass is BECAUSE of this flexibility!
the more my clients complain when i'm not around, the *less* inclined i am to be present!
the whole reason this job is accessible to my Disabled ass is BECAUSE of this flexibility!
December 7, 2024 at 6:22 AM
And now, the seed of tonight's #SWerAdvice #PSOAdvice for distance sex workers, especially fellow #PhoneSexOperator s:
bsky.app/profile/suga...
Yes, we have to show up to this job enough to be around to provide the services to get paid.
NO, we do not owe them all our time or being on-call.
bsky.app/profile/suga...
Yes, we have to show up to this job enough to be around to provide the services to get paid.
NO, we do not owe them all our time or being on-call.
If they can't reach me because 3 other dudes paid to keep me on the lines 2-4 hours and then I decided I was done working for the night
then they just try harder the next time I'm online.
So, again, some of the most essential #SWerAdvice:
Don't be available 24-7.
(and raise your damn price!)
then they just try harder the next time I'm online.
So, again, some of the most essential #SWerAdvice:
Don't be available 24-7.
(and raise your damn price!)
December 7, 2024 at 6:34 AM
If they can't reach me because 3 other dudes paid to keep me on the lines 2-4 hours and then I decided I was done working for the night
then they just try harder the next time I'm online.
So, again, some of the most essential #SWerAdvice:
Don't be available 24-7.
(and raise your damn price!)
then they just try harder the next time I'm online.
So, again, some of the most essential #SWerAdvice:
Don't be available 24-7.
(and raise your damn price!)
If you sign up with a "studio" that gives you "paid vacation" but forces you to work for far less than your time is worth for a set amount of time
you're kind of denying yourself the agency to ACTUALLY work as much or as little as you need to.
You're signed up to be exploited. #SWerAdvice
you're kind of denying yourself the agency to ACTUALLY work as much or as little as you need to.
You're signed up to be exploited. #SWerAdvice
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 AM
If you sign up with a "studio" that gives you "paid vacation" but forces you to work for far less than your time is worth for a set amount of time
you're kind of denying yourself the agency to ACTUALLY work as much or as little as you need to.
You're signed up to be exploited. #SWerAdvice
you're kind of denying yourself the agency to ACTUALLY work as much or as little as you need to.
You're signed up to be exploited. #SWerAdvice
Please research your new endeavor thoroughly
especially before you sign a contract with a company that offers to "manage" you or be your "studio" or "agency."
What are they doing that you could or wouldnot do?
What limitations are they creating that you wouldn't have otherwise?
#SWerAdvice
especially before you sign a contract with a company that offers to "manage" you or be your "studio" or "agency."
What are they doing that you could or wouldnot do?
What limitations are they creating that you wouldn't have otherwise?
#SWerAdvice
December 8, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Please research your new endeavor thoroughly
especially before you sign a contract with a company that offers to "manage" you or be your "studio" or "agency."
What are they doing that you could or wouldnot do?
What limitations are they creating that you wouldn't have otherwise?
#SWerAdvice
especially before you sign a contract with a company that offers to "manage" you or be your "studio" or "agency."
What are they doing that you could or wouldnot do?
What limitations are they creating that you wouldn't have otherwise?
#SWerAdvice
Here's why the content of this 🧵matters:
Because new #SexWorkers
just like new kinksters
are hearing about SW opportunities daily,
but not every opportunity is a good one.
Some are exploitative.
Some will damage them.
Some will be so much worse.
#SWerAdvice
Because new #SexWorkers
just like new kinksters
are hearing about SW opportunities daily,
but not every opportunity is a good one.
Some are exploitative.
Some will damage them.
Some will be so much worse.
#SWerAdvice
There's a practice I wish more of the sex work community discussed
wherein other people, who sometimes haven't even done SW themselves
position themselves as "studios" or "agencies" for independent performers on websites where there is 0 reason for that to be necessary... such as #NiteFlirt.
wherein other people, who sometimes haven't even done SW themselves
position themselves as "studios" or "agencies" for independent performers on websites where there is 0 reason for that to be necessary... such as #NiteFlirt.
December 8, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Here's why the content of this 🧵matters:
Because new #SexWorkers
just like new kinksters
are hearing about SW opportunities daily,
but not every opportunity is a good one.
Some are exploitative.
Some will damage them.
Some will be so much worse.
#SWerAdvice
Because new #SexWorkers
just like new kinksters
are hearing about SW opportunities daily,
but not every opportunity is a good one.
Some are exploitative.
Some will damage them.
Some will be so much worse.
#SWerAdvice
And if you raise your price
(and you should raise your price)
you will notice that the amount of discount hunters begins to reduce.
On NF, if you're $1.99/min, or less, you get tons of bargain hunters.
Seriously, just try $2.15 for a reasonable span of time if you're not sure.
I did...
(and you should raise your price)
you will notice that the amount of discount hunters begins to reduce.
On NF, if you're $1.99/min, or less, you get tons of bargain hunters.
Seriously, just try $2.15 for a reasonable span of time if you're not sure.
I did...
December 7, 2024 at 6:48 AM
I never turn down a call from another client if a guy says he'll "call me tomorrow" but didn't book an appointment. my appt deposit is only $10.
guys who don't make appointments but say "i'll call you tomorrow" realize their mistake very quickly.
Appointment deposits. Try it.
#SWerAdvice
guys who don't make appointments but say "i'll call you tomorrow" realize their mistake very quickly.
Appointment deposits. Try it.
#SWerAdvice
December 7, 2024 at 6:46 AM
I never turn down a call from another client if a guy says he'll "call me tomorrow" but didn't book an appointment. my appt deposit is only $10.
guys who don't make appointments but say "i'll call you tomorrow" realize their mistake very quickly.
Appointment deposits. Try it.
#SWerAdvice
guys who don't make appointments but say "i'll call you tomorrow" realize their mistake very quickly.
Appointment deposits. Try it.
#SWerAdvice
I am in several #PSO communities where #PhoneSexOperator bad advice is shared too often
and the worst one is, "leave your line on 24-7"
No. Don't.
not just because your boundaries, personal time, + sanity are important
but because you're not giving your perverts any time to miss you
#SWerAdvice
and the worst one is, "leave your line on 24-7"
No. Don't.
not just because your boundaries, personal time, + sanity are important
but because you're not giving your perverts any time to miss you
#SWerAdvice
a cartoon of a chicken sitting on a chair with the words `` remember , absence makes the heart grow fonder ''
Alt: That scene from Disney's Robin Hood where the chicken lady-in-waiting or whatever says, "remember , absence makes the heart grow fonder"
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2024 at 6:22 AM
I am in several #PSO communities where #PhoneSexOperator bad advice is shared too often
and the worst one is, "leave your line on 24-7"
No. Don't.
not just because your boundaries, personal time, + sanity are important
but because you're not giving your perverts any time to miss you
#SWerAdvice
and the worst one is, "leave your line on 24-7"
No. Don't.
not just because your boundaries, personal time, + sanity are important
but because you're not giving your perverts any time to miss you
#SWerAdvice
In fact, my most frequest advice, which I sometimes DM other new or steeply underpriced providers on NiteFlirt to tell them, is RAISE YOUR PRICE.
It's better for your mental health and wallet.
#OnlineSexWorkAdvice #SexWorkers #PSOs #PhoneSexOperators #SWerAdvice
It's better for your mental health and wallet.
#OnlineSexWorkAdvice #SexWorkers #PSOs #PhoneSexOperators #SWerAdvice
November 24, 2024 at 11:45 AM
In fact, my most frequest advice, which I sometimes DM other new or steeply underpriced providers on NiteFlirt to tell them, is RAISE YOUR PRICE.
It's better for your mental health and wallet.
#OnlineSexWorkAdvice #SexWorkers #PSOs #PhoneSexOperators #SWerAdvice
It's better for your mental health and wallet.
#OnlineSexWorkAdvice #SexWorkers #PSOs #PhoneSexOperators #SWerAdvice