At a Glance
- ManyVids‘ official account has been posting bizarre AI-generated content for six months.
- Posts cover metaphysics, aliens, and a proposed “Adult Industry 2.0” model that pushes users toward 21-year-old-only content.
- Creators feel unsettled and question the CEO’s motives.
- Why it matters: The shift threatens creator trust and could signal a new corporate direction.
Introduction
For the past half-year, the social media presence of ManyVids-an OnlyFans-style adult-content platform-has taken a turn toward the surreal. Posts that once promoted creators now read like AI-generated ramblings about metaphysics, aliens, and a radical new industry model. The content has left many creators confused, uneasy, and questioning the direction of the company.
The AI Drift
The first signs of the shift appeared on the platform’s X account. A series of posts, attributed to the official ManyVids handle, began to include long, rambling musings that diverged sharply from normal promotional material. The account posted a flow chart titled “Adult Industry 2.0,” outlining a path that starts with safe-for-work content and leads users into non-safe-for-work (NSFW) and “NSFWx” content, which requires viewers to be 21 or older. The chart appears to have been lifted wholesale from a ChatGPT response to an unknown prompt.
The X account was eventually shut down sometime in October of last year. However, the same content continued to appear on ManyVids’ own platform, where the official account’s tone grew increasingly unhinged. New posts talked about AI leading to “High Universal Income,” angel numbers, chakras, and even featured an image of CEO Bella French in a space suit shooting lightning from her eyes like lasers.
Content That Confuses
The posts are not merely odd-they are confusing for creators who rely on clear communication from the platform. The proposed “Adult Industry 2.0” model has no concrete explanation of how it would change the industry. The platform’s newsfeed for creators and subscribers has been filled with posts that seem to be taken from an AI’s output rather than a strategic plan.
| Feature | Original Messaging | Current Messaging |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | “Give sex workers more control over their content and protect them from exploitative practices.” | “Transition one million people out of the adult industry and do everything we can to ensure no one new enters it.” |
The removal of the original goal from the CEO’s personal website has fueled speculation that the company is pivoting away from its founding promise.
Creator Reactions
ManyVids creators are not comfortable with the AI-driven content. Some find the posts bizarre; others deem them inappropriate. The shift has made creators feel that the platform does not take them seriously.
An adult content creator on X highlighted the contradiction: while the CEO speaks of keeping people from entering sex work, the platform is simultaneously offering bonuses to attract new creators. This inconsistency has amplified distrust.
CEO’s Shift in Messaging
Bella French’s public communications have changed in tandem with the content on the platform. Her personal website, once focused on empowering sex workers, now emphasizes a goal of moving one million people out of the adult industry. The website’s language also suggests an effort to prevent new entrants.
The CEO’s image in a space suit, combined with the AI-generated posts, has raised questions about her true motivations. It is unclear whether the new direction is a genuine pivot or merely AI content that French has adopted.
What’s Next for ManyVids?
News Of Austin reached out to ManyVids for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication. The lack of transparency adds to the uncertainty surrounding the company’s future.
Key takeaways for creators and stakeholders:
- The shift toward AI-generated content has eroded trust.
- The platform’s new messaging contradicts its original mission.
- Creators are voicing concerns about both content quality and corporate intent.
- The absence of a response from ManyVids leaves questions unanswered.
The situation remains fluid. Whether ManyVids will clarify its strategy or continue down the AI-driven path is yet to be seen.
