I’ve been seeing a lot of content creators on X (formerly Twitter) lately bragging about their love for making piss videos. Take this post for example.
Yes, I have blocked this person’s name. It is not my intention to call out or embarrass anyone. My goal is to let you know why this is a bad idea.
However, this single statement on their social media account is a clear admission of guilt. I mean, breaking the law is bad enough, but going on Twitter to brag about it… really? Trust me, they can and will use anything you ever say online against you.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to go to jail. I don’t want to wake up one day and have the FBI at my door arresting me for obscenity. But hey, that’s just me. If you don’t mind getting arrested, then you will.
But for those of you who are like me and want to stay out of trouble, you should avoid creating the kind of content that is considered illegal.
Pornography is legal, but obscenity is not.
There is a difference between the two, and as a content creator it is your job to know what that is.
One of the most difficult parts of creating content is knowing and adhering to all these laws. Yet companies like Onlyfans don’t really share this information with us.
We know that words like “piss” and “pee” are banned on the platform, but no one ever says why that is, and it helps us realize the very real potential legal ramifications of creating this kind of content.
The answer lies not in OnlyFans’ policies themselves, but in a broader legal context rooted in US law.
The Legal Basis: Obscenity Laws and the Miller Test
The ban on content involving urination on OnlyFans is tied to federal obscenity laws. These laws distinguish between legal pornography and what is considered “obscene,” a category of content that is not protected under the First Amendment and may be subject to legal regulation. The definition of obscenity in the United States is based on a legal standard known as the Miller testthat the Supreme Court established in the landmark 1973 case Miller vs. California.
According to the Miller testmaterial is considered obscene if:
- The average personusing contemporary community standards, finds that the content appeals to lustful interests (an excessive focus on sexual matters).
- The content depicts or describesin a patently offensive manner, sexual conduct or excretory functions as defined by applicable state law.
- The content, taken as a wholelacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.
This definition aims to protect freedom of expression while regulating material deemed harmful or inappropriate for public consumption. As a result, platforms like OnlyFans, which operate under U.S. jurisdiction, must adhere to these federal standards even though their primary focus is on adult entertainment.
Why piss is considered problematic
Urination falls under a sensitive area of regulation. It can be perceived as obsceneespecially if it is related to sexual content. Therefore, OnlyFans enforces strict keyword bans in posts, descriptions or tags. This is consistent with federal law, which requires digital platforms to actively moderate and remove obscene content to remain compliant.
But the real requirement to stay compliant lies with you, the content creator – the person who created the content themselves, because if they get caught, they won’t go after Onlyfans; they will show up at your door and arrest you (the person who made the video).
The difference between pornography and obscenity
It is critical to understand the distinction between what is legal pornography and what is considered obscene. While adult content is legal and protected under the First Amendment, obscenity is not. This legal boundary is often misunderstood, leading to confusion among content creators. The presence of blood, especially when combined with sexual themes, can cross this line into what is considered obscene. That’s why platforms like OnlyFans take a zero-tolerance approach to this matter.
Legal risks for content creators
Content creators on OnlyFans and similar platforms bear the legal responsibility of knowing what is allowed and what is not.
As the saying goes, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.”
Violating obscenity laws can lead not only to loss of access to the platform, but also to serious legal consequences, including criminal prosecution. This makes it all the more important for creators to familiarize themselves with the platform’s community guidelines and understand the legal differences involved.
As an OnlyFans spokesperson highlighted in an official statement: “We enforce these rules not only to comply with federal law, but to ensure a safe and lawful environment for all users. Content creators must be aware of the legal boundaries of adult content to protect both themselves and the platform.”
It’s crazy how many content creators and adult performers justify making bad decisions because they see others doing it. I don’t understand why they would risk going to jail, but at the end of the day everyone has to make their own life choices.
For example, I will choose to create content that is not blatantly illegal.
