Controversy Surrounds OnlyFans Creator's Removal from Police Scotland Campaign
Rossy Rankin, a prominent gay OnlyFans and TikTok personality known for his content themed around domination-submission and bondage, was recently excluded from a Police Scotland domestic abuse awareness campaign. This decision was made after the authorities were informed about the nature of his OnlyFans activities, specifically his engagement with S&M and bondage content.
Background of Rossy Rankin's Involvement
The campaign that Rankin was a part of aimed to highlight controlling behaviors and their potential to turn abusive within the LGBTQI+ community. It was actively shared on various social media platforms to increase its reach and impact. However, upon discovering the explicit nature of Rankin’s content on OnlyFans, Police Scotland decided to remove his contributions from the campaign.
Police Response and Future Changes
In light of this discovery, a Police Scotland spokesperson indicated that although initial vetting checks were conducted, the incident has prompted the force to adopt more rigorous vetting procedures for future initiatives. This change aims to prevent similar oversights and ensure that all participants' backgrounds align with the campaign's messages and goals.
Rossy Rankin's Reaction
Rossy Rankin voiced his dissatisfaction with how the vetting process was handled, suggesting a lack of thoroughness. He highlighted this point in a now-deleted social media post reported by The Sun. Further elaborating on his stance in an interview with STV News, Rankin defended his position by arguing that his experience in the adult industry provides him a deeper insight into consent issues. He questioned why being a sex worker should disqualify someone from advocating against domestic abuse.
Public and Community Response
The incident has not only affected Rankin but has also spurred broader conversations about the role of professionals from the adult entertainment industry in public advocacy roles. Rankin mentioned receiving significant public support, which underscores the community's mixed reactions to Police Scotland’s decision. The discussions highlight the ongoing debate regarding the intersection of professional involvement in adult-themed content and advocacy in social causes.
