X/Twitter has recently modified its policies to allow sharing of pornographic and adult content. TechCrunch first noticed the change, which allows users to share consensually produced and distributed adult nudity or sexual behavior. Users can share adult content under these restrictions, but not in obvious places like profile images or banners. If users regularly post adult content on Twitter or X/Twitter, they should change their media settings to include content warnings on photos and videos to prevent others from reading the designated information. X/Twitter supports adult autonomy in interacting with and producing material that represents their values, aspirations, and life experiences, including sexuality.
It will take time for X/Twitter to accept NSFW content on its network. TechCrunch revealed in March that X/Twitter intended to enable NSFW communities to request a "Adult Content" label on its platform to delay the filling of those communities. This action reminds me of Tumblr, which was once a popular platform for pornographic material posting before outlawing it in 2018. The New York Times reported that the social media site may lose up to $75 million in revenue in 2023 due to advertisers leaving. NSFW content on X/Twitter comes as owner Elon Musk seeks additional revenue streams to make the platform profitable.
It will take time for X/Twitter to accept NSFW content on its network. TechCrunch revealed in March that X/Twitter intended to enable NSFW communities to request a "Adult Content" label on its platform to delay the filling of those communities. This action reminds me of Tumblr, which was once a popular platform for pornographic material posting before outlawing it in 2018. The New York Times reported that the social media site may lose up to $75 million in revenue in 2023 due to advertisers leaving. NSFW content on X/Twitter comes as owner Elon Musk seeks additional revenue streams to make the platform profitable.
