Is it worth making an OnlyFans account as a creator? Apparently, not really. Thomas Hollands reveals that, even though the ‘average’ monthly income is $250, the distribution of income on the site is extremely unequal; most of OnlyFans’ revenue is held by the top 10% of accounts. Coupled with a steep 20% cut from the site, a majority of the site’s creators don’t get a cent out of their efforts because they didn’t have fans to begin with.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
