Press, Power, and Platform: Why Only Fans Insider Is Crowdfunding the Future

One month in, a global movement begins—and we’re inviting the community to build it with us.

By Ryder Vale, Journalist and staff writer for Only Fans Insider Magazine

It started with an idea. Just a spark. A what-if whispered across the waves in Tulum. And now, just one month later, that whisper has turned into a rallying cry.

Only Fans Insider Magazine isn’t some gimmick or niche passion project—it’s a movement. A press revolution. A platform built around a bold, unapologetic truth: OnlyFans content creators deserve visibility, legitimacy, and a place to tell their stories on their terms. Whether they’re athletes, dommes, cosplayers, fashion icons, or everyday creators working from the glow of a ring light—we’re here to make sure the world finally hears what they have to say.

In just 30 days, we’ve gone from zero to full throttle. We've published over 55 original editorial features. We launched our official website and Instagram. We’ve racked up more than 214,000 daily impressions across Instagram and Facebook. Our Top Creators of Summer 2025 contest has seven powerful nominees. We’ve already attracted 827 new subscribers—holding a 68% retention rate that would make most digital publications jealous.

But here’s what really made this moment real: We just brought Lucy Banks onto our Advisory Board.

Lucy isn’t just a top OnlyFans model. She’s a businesswoman, a media maven, the founder of Million Billion Media, and a respected podcast host. She’s built an empire around helping other creators rise—and now she’s bringing that vision and expertise to Only Fans Insider Magazine.

And we’re not slowing down.

We’re officially hiring. Yep, we’re looking for a staff journalist—someone who knows how to chase a story and isn’t afraid to dive into the nuance of digital sex work, brand-building, creator culture, and everything in between. If that’s you, or someone you know, we want to hear from you (Apply Here).

And in the spirit of community and momentum, we’ve just launched our Help Fund Us campaign.

Think of it like GoFundMe—but for independent digital media made by and for the OnlyFans community. Contributions of $150 or more unlock rewards, and every donation—no matter the size—helps us grow this platform, expand our team, and keep the spotlight where it belongs: on the creators.

Now, to tell the deeper story, we sat down with the man who started it all.

Here’s my conversation with Joseph Haecker—Editor-in-Chief, founder, and the heartbeat of Only Fans Insider Magazine.

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The Interview: Ryder Vale x Joseph Haecker

One Month In—and a Mission That’s Just Beginning

Ryder Vale: Joseph, first of all—huge congratulations. One month in, and the numbers are wild. But this isn’t your first time launching a magazine. What’s different about Only Fans Insider?

Joseph Haecker: Thanks, Ryder. You’re right—it’s not my first rodeo. I’ve launched platforms for interior designers, wellness experts, startups, even small business owners. But this—this is different. With those other platforms, we were helping people build visibility. With Only Fans Insider, we’re giving people permission to be seen in a way they’ve never had before.

We’re talking about a global community that’s thriving, hustling, creating—and getting zero acknowledgment from the press. Not because they’re irrelevant, but because they don’t fit into a tidy media mold. They’re too raw. Too sexual. Too taboo. That’s why this magazine matters. We’re here to give them their own press—without filters.

Ryder: And this all started in Tulum?

Joseph: Wild, right? I was in Tulum last year, decompressing and working on One Bite Foodie—which is like TikTok for food lovers—and I crossed paths with Evan Seinfeld from Biohazard. He’s not just a musician; the guy gets content and media. We were talking about how to grow and moentize his program Mantorship, when I suggested that we create a digital magazine to share the stories of the members of his community. Evan being from the porn and OnlyFans space, the conversation stuck with me.

That night, I stayed up sketching the idea. I already had the framework from previous launches. I knew how to build a digital magazine. I just hadn’t considered this audience before—because, honestly, no one had. But when I really thought about it? They were the most underserved creators on the internet.

Ryder: What was the first big realization for you—that “aha” moment where you said, “This is more than a magazine”?

Joseph: It hit me during a message thread with a creator. She told me she had created hundreds—maybe thousands—of content pieces. But no one had ever asked her to share her story. She’d built a career off vulnerability, yet no one gave her a platform to talk about herself.

That was the switch. I realized that as much as creators put themselves out there, they’re still being pigeonholed into categories that reduce them to stereotypes. OnlyFans doesn’t promote them. Mainstream press ignores them. Even the adult industry keeps them at arm’s length.

Ryder: So what’s the actual gap you’re filling here?

Joseph: There’s a press gap, for sure. But more than that, there’s a narrative gap. OnlyFans creators are being talked about—never to. Legacy outlets won’t touch them unless there’s a scandal. They’re only “newsworthy” when something explodes—like a Bonny Blue, from Australia, who slept with 1,000 men in one day. Or Annie Knight, who slept with 538 men in one day, was hospitalized and lectured by the medical profession for "subjecting herself to self-harm". And even then, the coverage is shallow.

But these people are building brands, launching courses, building teams, running agencies—using OnlyFans as their engine. They’re creators, entrepreneurs, influencers. And, let's not forget, the everyday men and women, creating simple amateur porn and selling subscription to it on OnlyFans. They are the heart and sole of the OnlyFans profit engine. Let's NOT ignore them. And yet, no one’s telling that story. That’s where we come in.

Ryder: Let’s talk about the big news: the Help Fund Us campaign. What’s the goal?

Joseph: The idea came from this simple truth: not everyone wants to invest formally, but a lot of people want to support. So we launched a donation-based campaign that works like a GoFundMe—but for media. For $150 or more, you unlock perks—free articles, promo codes, ad credits. But even small donations help. It’s fuel for the fire.

Ryder: Why launch a donation campaign if you’re also looking for investors?

Joseph: We’re still open to investors. And we’ve had some great conversations. But investment comes with structure—contracts, equity, paperwork. Not everyone wants that. Some just want to say, “Hey, I love what you’re doing. I want this to exist.” That’s powerful too. So we created a way for anyone—fans, creators, agencies—to back us.

And this isn’t about charity. It’s about scaling something real. We already have the numbers. We’re pulling in over 214,000 daily impressions across Instagram and Facebook. Our editorial articles are crossing 1,000 views within hours. But behind the scenes? It’s still just you and me, man. [laughs]

Ryder: It’s wild how fast it’s growing. How are you keeping up?

Joseph: Barely! [laughs] No, seriously—it’s a grind. But a beautiful one. What keeps me going is seeing creators light up when they get featured. Watching their DMs fill up. Seeing their engagement spike. That’s what makes this worth it.

But to be honest, we need help. We’re hiring a staff journalist. We need editorial support, outreach, tech updates, brand partnerships. And we need more female involvement. Right now, it's just you and me, with the addition of Lucy. But the OnlyFans community is diverse. And we need an internal team and advisors that represent that diversity. This campaign helps us keep up with demand without losing the soul of what we’re building.

Ryder: What happens if the fundraiser hits its $15,000 goal?

Joseph: Then we move into high gear. We roll out more magazines—fitness, fashion, inked creators, couples, LGBTQIA+. We build an editorial ecosystem. Launch chapters. Host meetups. And maybe, just maybe, throw the biggest awards show this industry’s ever seen. Imagine that—an Emmy’s-style event for creators. No shame. Just celebration.

Ryder: That’s the dream, huh?

Joseph: The dream is bigger than me. It’s bigger than you. It’s about creators finally having their own press. Their own voice. Their own record of history. What we’re building isn’t just a media brand. It’s a time capsule for a community that’s shaping internet culture, yet constantly written off.

That’s why I say—this isn’t about changing people. We’re not here to impose our "moral" prejudices. We are simply here to provide a platform for a community. Share their stories. And help them shape a narrative that helps them reach their own personal goals. Whatever those goals may be.

Ryder: Last words?

Joseph: Yeah—this community deserves more than crumbs. They deserve a seat at the media table. Only Fans Insider is building that table. And if you’re reading this, you can help.

Donate. Share. Or just tell someone about what we’re doing. Because the stories we’re telling aren’t going anywhere. And neither are we.

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Support the Movement

When I first joined Only Fans Insider Magazine, I didn’t expect to find a revolution. But that’s exactly what this is.

We’re building something no one else dared to—a digital magazine made by the OnlyFans community, for the OnlyFans community. No scandal bait. No shame tactics. Just real stories, real people, and real power in taking back the narrative.

This isn’t about rescuing anyone. It’s about recognizing a massive, creative, global industry that’s long been dismissed by platforms, gatekept by traditional media, and misunderstood by the public. And finally—finally—giving it the voice it deserves.

That’s why we launched the Help Fund Us campaign. To keep telling these stories. To grow. To hire more writers. To build more magazines. To scale this into the kind of media company creators can actually count on.

If you're a creator, this is your home.If you're a fan, this is your front row seat.If you're a brand, agency, or ally, this is your chance to stand with a rising culture.

Every single dollar fuels a story, an opportunity, a creator’s spotlight.

👉 Contribute here

Because we’re not waiting for permission to tell these stories.We’re building the platform to tell them ourselves.

— Ryder ValeStaff Writer | Only Fans Insider Magazine