Fanbox ToS Changes - My Thoughts. (Pixiv Fanbox)

Hey folks!

As some of you might have heard, Pixiv:Fanbox is making some modifications to their ToS.

The internet is abuzz with panic, worried that they will use it to ban content such as loli, incest, beastialty, etc. It's even trending on JP Twitter!

Although this could be the case, I am not entirely convinced it is. Not only are the new ToS generic as heck. (Every legitimate website on the internet has rules against CP/CSEM etc) But there has been an apparent rise of accounts actually peddling such content with live actors. This content would fall under these ToS changes. Sometimes AI is tossed into the mix, although I'm not sure exactly how.

It is my hope that these ToS are to combat the above scenarios. Generally when loli is banned they word it quite specifically; such as "depictions of children" or "depictions of child like characters" etc. Not just the generic "No CP" like every website has.

Still I could be completely wrong... Why they would need to change the ToS to ban such things is beyond me. Especially since live actors are already against the rules. Perhaps its lipservice to the credit card companies (we know they are involved). Or a sign of good faith in order to continue services.. Or perhaps I am just high on copium.. All I know is that internet sensationalism is at an all time high these days, and people jump to the worst conclusions right off the bat..

I am going to take the "wait and see" approach. I have a perfectly functional SubscribeStar for anyone who wants to switch over to that. They've already told Visa/MC/Paypal to bugger off. In the meantime I will continue as usual and see how things turn out, while I plan around what to do if it really is as bad as everyone fears.

TL:DR = New ToS are scary and worrisome but lets not panic just yet.