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The hidden labor of intimacy on subscription platforms like OnlyFans

Behind the glossy profile photo and the always-on flirtation, there is often a shift schedule. OnlyFans’ scale now supports a shadow workforce of “chatters” hired by agencies to keep subscribers engaged, convert small talk into paid messages, and preserve the illusion of direct intimacy, even when the person replying is halfway across the world.