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🧵The UK’s Crime and Policing Act 2026 is having consequences far beyond the UK, with adult content creators across the world affected by restrictions and compliance reviews. I’m experiencing it myself. Over half my Clips4Sale catalogue is temporarily restricted, although I’m gradually seeing content return. I understand the frustration, but I also recognise the incredibly difficult position platforms are in. Compliant content can be temporarily restricted during reviews, and I believe the teams at C4S are working incredibly hard to resolve this. In my experience they have one of the best customer support systems. But what concerns me most is the human impact. Less than 24 hours after the new law came into effect, we’re already seeing smaller and newer creators expressing genuine fear and panic about their livelihoods. For some, the sudden loss of income is creating an immediate financial crisis. And this is where I think we need to ask some very serious questions. The government’s stated intention is to protect people, particularly women, from harm. But what happens when the implementation of legislation intended to protect people creates financial distress and uncertainty for the very people whose safety we’re concerned about? When livelihoods are suddenly disrupted, people panic. They make rushed decisions, become financially desperate and can find themselves in vulnerable situations. Financial desperation can create opportunities for predatory individuals who exploit people when they’re frightened, vulnerable and running out of options. And these consequences don’t necessarily stop at national borders. Regardless of your views on adult content, people working legally, ethically and consensually still have bills, families and responsibilities. Nobody should overlook the human consequences of suddenly disrupting someone’s livelihood. If you’re a smaller or newer creator, or this is your primary income, please don’t let panic push you into decisions that could compromise your safety or financial security. Take stock, get accurate information, seek support and make considered decisions. I’ve put together a practical thread with some steps that may help creators navigating this disruption. And to my fellow adult creators around the world, if you know of any reputable organisations or useful contacts in your country offering financial, legal or safety support to those affected, please tag them below so we can help one another find the support we need. Please look after yourselves, and one another. 🤍 ⬇️