Adultwork's new picture policy

[MarkS69]

So, due to AW changing their payment processor to MasterCard they now have to follow the new payment processing rules set by MasterCard in regard to adult websites and adult performers/sex workers that came into effect on the 15th of October. This means that us pervs will no longer be able to see any of the AW SP's in the nude unless we pay to look at their private galleries.

The MasterCard rules state that any public content has to be "child safe" and that all adult content must be pre-approved by the hosting site, as well as backed up by proof of ID and disclaimers from any other person that appears with the SP in sexually explicit photos/videos. 

Every AW SP was emailed on the 24th of September and asked to provide new proof of ID and to review their public content and remove any non-compliant pictures. Those that haven't are now having their profiles locked out. AW have already locked out 10's of thousands of accounts.

I really can't figure out why AW switched from Visa to MasterCard. I know that the Visa interchange rates went through a massive increase around 2 years ago and LOADS of companies switched over to MasterCard (including nearly every UK bank), but as a business decision this doesn't make any sense for AW if they're going to have to shut down thousands of their content providers. Who knows, maybe the increase in revenue from more guys paying out to see the private galleries will make up for the loss of content providers?

Personally, I always used to favour the SP's who flashed a bit of gash in their public pictures as I could see what I'd be eating if I had a punt with them.

I've searched AW for SP's within 10 miles of me and noticed that a lot of them still have explicit pictures on their profile or free gallery. I expect they'll be locked out soon.

[sparkus]

I noticed some other lack of functionality on mobile today.  For a site which looks like it did in 2008 the changes are quite retrograde and not for the better.

[Moby Dick]

Is this in addition to verifying pictures are of willing participants over 18years old?

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=325157.0

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=323611.0

[Buttons]

In my opinion it’s all good. Means the scam profiles get weeded out.

If you want to see the SP naked, spend a few £ on her private gallery or go and fuck her 

[myothernameis]

So, due to AW changing their payment processor to MasterCard

Wonder if this has to do with, the change of bank cards, from Dec, so Visa debit cards will change over to MasterCard from Dec

This is what my bank is doing, and Royal Bank of Scotland will change my bank card this Dec

[signy]

Wonder if this has to do with, the change of bank cards, from Dec, so Visa debit cards will change over to MasterCard from Dec

This is what my bank is doing, and Royal Bank of Scotland will change my bank card this Dec

The big change will be to savings accounts. Where previously a SAc Visa card allowed you to draw cash from a savings account, now with Mastercard you will be able to use it as a standard debit card (cash withdaw, contactless payment, etc.), just like a current account. So no need to transfer money from your SAc to CAc if you want to make a payment. (At least, according to NatWest).

[MarkS69]

Is this in addition to verifying pictures are of willing participants over 18years old?

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=325157.0

https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=323611.0

It's all linked together. In the first forum link you posted you'll notice that Coriniumstud posted it on the 15th of October which is when the new rules came in. AW started the cull immediately.

In my opinion it’s all good. Means the scam profiles get weeded out.

Except I don't think it will weed out the fake profiles. All someone needs to create an account is proof of valid ID and a verification picture. Foreign SP's saying they're working in the UK also now need to provide proof of that too.

The problem is that anyone can borrow a female friends passport/driving licence and provide a verification picture of that person in order to open the account. After that they can upload pictures of anyone they like. Even though the new rules state that AW need to pre-approve all uploaded content before it goes live, I can't see them having the resources to verify each photo against the original ID and verification pictures.

[MarkS69]

Wonder if this has to do with, the change of bank cards, from Dec, so Visa debit cards will change over to MasterCard from Dec

This is what my bank is doing, and Royal Bank of Scotland will change my bank card this Dec

Most businesses with any sense are moving from Visa to MasterCard, purely because MasterCard charge less to process transactions.

The MasterCard rules have been put in place because their CEO, Ajay Banga, is a religious nut job, masquerading as a human rights activist.

On the plus side, if AW now have to pre-approve EVERY picture and video that's posted, I'm guessing they'll be recruiting lots more staff. That's a job I could happily jump out of bed for each morning!

[Moby Dick]

It's all linked together. In the first forum link you posted you'll notice that Coriniumstud posted it on the 15th of October which is when the new rules came in. AW started the cull immediately.
Except I don't think it will weed out the fake profiles. All someone needs to create an account is proof of valid ID and a verification picture. Foreign SP's saying they're working in the UK also now need to provide proof of that too.

The problem is that anyone can borrow a female friends passport/driving licence and provide a verification picture of that person in order to open the account. After that they can upload pictures of anyone they like. Even though the new rules state that AW need to pre-approve all uploaded content before it goes live, I can't see them having the resources to verify each photo against the original ID and verification pictures.

That thread from the 15th October was about confirming consent from the subject of the pictures. I don’t see any reference about the content of the pictures, pornographic or otherwise, which is quite different to what you claim, hence why I ask if this is in addition to consent?
Where are you getting your information about pornographic / adult material being removed?

[The Owl]

No idea why people think only non-nude photos are now available to view for free. I've seen some nudity on display without having to pay AW a penny.

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As for the images for videos, well you don't have to pay a penny to see cocks in mouths and pussies.

Maybe some escorts are hiding their more explicit images just in case, or with the reduced competition they don't feel the need to show as much for free on the internet.

[Moby Dick]

No idea why people think only non-nude photos are now available to view for free. I've seen some nudity on display without having to pay AW a penny.

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As for the images for videos, well you don't have to pay a penny to see cocks in mouths and pussies.

Maybe some escorts are hiding their more explicit images just in case, or with the reduced competition they don't feel the need to show as much for free on the internet.

I agree
I was under the impression that only non verified profiles had been removed.
And only pictures showing multiple people need a tick box stating that all subjects have consented otherwise at some point they will be removed.

[CMiller]

In my opinion it’s all good. Means the scam profiles get weeded out.

No, it means some scam profiles get weeded out. People will find a way to bait and switch soon enough.

[tynetunnel]

Most businesses with any sense are moving from Visa to MasterCard, purely because MasterCard charge less to process transactions.

The MasterCard rules have been put in place because their CEO, Ajay Banga, is a religious nut job, masquerading as a human rights activist.

On the plus side, if AW now have to pre-approve EVERY picture and video that's posted, I'm guessing they'll be recruiting lots more staff. That's a job I could happily jump out of bed for each morning!

AW won’t have any direct arrangement with either Visa or Mastercard (MC), but with their bank or payment processor, who in turn have an arrangement with Visa or MC (possibly both). AW will likely continue to accept all usual payment cards including both Visa and MC. However if they don’t meet MC’s new terms, then they will no longer be able to accept payments via MC as their bank (or card processor) will no longer be able to process the transaction on to a punters MC

As I understand it this is a global MC rule change and affects not just AW but any website which lists adult services or content. It is entirely possible and indeed likely that Visa will take a similar approach, in order to look like a responsible business.

[MarkS69]

That thread from the 15th October was about confirming consent from the subject of the pictures. I don’t see any reference about the content of the pictures, pornographic or otherwise, which is quite different to what you claim, hence why I ask if this is in addition to consent?
Where are you getting your information about pornographic / adult material being removed?

Hi Moby. In my original post I mentioned that it's only publicly viewable content that could result in an SP's profile being locked out. AW set a deadline of the 15th of October for all SP's to comply with the new rules  re ID, consent forms and the movement of any adult content in profiles or free galleries into private galleries.

On the 15th of October, as mentioned in the thread you refer to from that day, AW started locking out accounts of any SP's who hadn't complied will ALL of the new rules. It will obviously take them time to review all accounts, so yes, some profiles are still showing with "adult" content in the profile pictures or free galleries.

AW provided info on what SP's should do re their pictures here: External Link/Members Only

It's strange that the rules only apply to images and not text based adult content. It seems fine for an SP to still give graphic sexual info within their profile text and to list services such as anal and rimming, but if accidentally leave a publicly viewable picture that shows a nipple they'll be locked out.

[lillythesavage]

Hi Moby. In my original post I mentioned that it's only publicly viewable content that could result in an SP's profile being locked out. AW set a deadline of the 15th of October for all SP's to comply with the new rules  re ID, consent forms and the movement of any adult content in profiles or free galleries into private galleries.

On the 15th of October, as mentioned in the thread you refer to from that day, AW started locking out accounts of any SP's who hadn't complied will ALL of the new rules. It will obviously take them time to review all accounts, so yes, some profiles are still showing with "adult" content in the profile pictures or free galleries.

AW provided info on what SP's should do re their pictures here: External Link/Members Only

It's strange that the rules only apply to images and not text based adult content. It seems fine for an SP to still give graphic sexual info within their profile text and to list services such as anal and rimming, but if accidentally leave a publicly viewable picture that shows a nipple they'll be locked out.

No mention of showing a correct age though, maybe they think kids cannot read  , Though it does say blogs and erotica must be suitable for minors 

[Moby Dick]

and the movement of any adult content in profiles or free galleries into private galleries.

Where have AW said this?
I have only seen reference to consent that the subjects agree to have their pictures on their profile.
Nothing about removing pictures of an adult nature.

Would be easier to shut it down and start again.


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[lillythesavage]

Where have AW said this?
I have only seen reference to consent that the subjects agree to have their pictures on their profile.
Nothing about removing pictures of an adult nature.

Would be easier to shut it down and start again.


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The Op did attach it, I read it the same as him.

[Moby Dick]

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The Op did attach it, I read it the same as him.

Thanks, i missed that

Ah well, AW will be like going back 50 years.
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The cynic in me thinks AW are just doing it so we pay for private gallery access.

The future of AW:


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[MarkS69]

Where have AW said this?
I have only seen reference to consent that the subjects agree to have their pictures on their profile.
Nothing about removing pictures of an adult nature.

You might want to look at the link I provided in my earlier reply to you. Or just ignore it. I really don't give a monkeys. I was just trying to point out something that some punters might find informative, but so many people seem to be fighting against it. To be honest, I can't really be arsed anymore.

Keep a look out on these profiles that The Owl mentioned earlier which have adult rated content in their profiles and free galleries:

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[Moby Dick]

Thanks, i missed that

Ah well, AW will be like going back 50 years.
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The cynic in me thinks AW are just doing it so we pay for private gallery access.

The future of AW:


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Actually:

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[SamOmar]

The MasterCard rules have been put in place because their CEO, Ajay Banga, is a religious nut job, masquerading as a human rights activist.

Oh grow up , what has 1 mans religious views got to do with mastercard following basic laws such as sexual content providers being over 18.

[Honey Badger]

In my opinion it’s all good. Means the scam profiles get weeded out.

If you want to see the SP naked, spend a few £ on her private gallery or go and fuck her 

I don't know how things have turned out in your neck of the woods, but all the usual private gallery scammers in mine are still there.

[HarryZZ]

I would check that it's not you mobile phone provider that maybe blocking explicit pictures, I have had that beforehand and I don't have a credit card so actually had to go into an O2 shop and ask for the restriction to be lifted.

[Lewis]

I would check that it's not you mobile phone provider that maybe blocking explicit pictures, I have had that beforehand and I don't have a credit card so actually had to go into an O2 shop and ask for the restriction to be lifted.

I had to do that once. Female at the service desk. It felt like buying condoms for the first time.

[PepeMAGA]

There's already a disclaimer as you enter the site, that probably covers it

[HarryZZ]

Strangely, some profile pictures have disappeared but on the same accounts pictures in the gallery don't appear to be there but a click in the centre of the now non existent thumbnail shows the original picture in full size.