FetLife Is Broken
It’s been broken since the beginning, branding itself as a safe space for BDSM yet plagued with issues that, to this day, go unaddressed. Whether through corruption, ignorance, or ineptitude, what should have been a thriving kinky social network has become a toxic minefield. Kinksters deserve a safe community where they feel protected and heard.
But is Bitlove interested in building one?
Guest Post: Silenced for Speaking Truth
In our first post, we touched on some of the ways FetLife reportedly silences community members for speaking up and speaking out. Today, we’re sharing the story of someone who was on the receiving end of those tactics. Here, in their words, is how FetLife punished them for speaking about racism.
The Rot That’s Killing FetLife
On January 3, 2008, software engineer John “Baku” launched FetLife.com. Previously known as Friends with Fetishes, the site was originally intended to help him find partners interested in kink. At the time, Baku probably didn't realize how popular the social network would become.
Or how controversial.