Since I can't seem to be able to write a comment under the original post, I'll make a post of my own.

This is corporate damage control 101. They're trying to soften the blow, but the writing's on the wall.

Breaking it Down:

1. "We would rather shut our doors than disallow Limitless RP."
   • This is a bold statement, but it doesn't mean much. It’s like saying, "Trust us, we’d never take away the thing you love!"—until they do.
2. "Looking to add a premium... completely optional..."
   • This is the classic "Freemium" model creeping in. Right now, they're saying optional, but if history has taught us anything, optional today can become mandatory tomorrow.
3. "The site as it is now will always be free."
   • Careful wording here. Now. They don’t say forever. They say the site as it is now. Which means future features could be locked behind a paywall.
4. "Description media will return with ‘Media Library’."
   • Translation: We took something away, but we’ll bring it back—if you pay.
5. "We acknowledge and take responsibility for lack of transparency."
   • Ah, the standard "We hear you, we love you, we're learning!" PR apology. It’s a way to pacify people without actually promising anything concrete.

The Real Takeaway:

They’re setting the stage for a premium, monetized version of JanitorAI, and all these promises are carefully worded so they can wiggle out of them later.

Right now, they’re trying to calm the masses, stop the exodus, and make people feel heard—without actually changing course.

So yeah… the slow corporatization of JanitorAI continues.

The sudden, unannounced wipe of all images—right after explicitly saying they wouldn’t—just obliterates any trust people had left. It’s not even about NSFW; it’s about how much effort bot creators put into their work, only for it to be erased with no warning. That’s a slap in the face.

If monetization was the goal, there were so many better ways to do it—banner ads, optional donations, even a premium model that adds value instead of removing features people loved. Instead, they’ve followed the same doomed pattern as other AI sites: build goodwill, break promises, restrict content, and drive the core community away.

My faith is being tested. This isn’t just a business decision—it’s a bad business decision, because it completely misunderstands what made JanitorAI special. And here is why.

The moment they start making real money, they’re waving a giant red flag in front of copyright holders. Right now, they’re surviving because they’re in that "too small to bother with" zone.

As soon as they introduce subscriptions (especially if they monetize AI-generated fan content), it’s:

• Lawsuits from IP holders – DMCA takedowns, cease and desists, and possibly legal action.
• Payment processors freaking out – Companies like PayPal and Stripe hate legal risks, especially when NSFW is involved. They could cut off JanitorAI entirely.
• A user exodus – If they get hit with takedowns, entire bot libraries will vanish overnight. If that happens, why would users stay?

Unless they pivot HARD (like getting licensed content or corporate backing from an NSFW-friendly company), they’re basically setting a timer on their own downfall. And that's not even all of it. Bots of real, actual people are on the site. Do you know what that means?

• Legally: Most places have right of publicity laws, meaning you can’t use a person’s likeness (name, image, voice, persona) for profit without consent. Celebs have sued over things like deepfake porn, so an AI bot simulating NSFW interactions could absolutely be targeted.
• Ethically: Even if it’s "just text," it could be seen as a violation of personal boundaries, especially for living people. If someone makes a bot of a real actor or musician for NSFW use, and that bot gains traction, it could be argued as a form of digital sexual exploitation.
• Risk for platforms: The moment money enters the picture, these risks explode. If a platform profits from AI bots impersonating real people, it could be held liable for hosting and monetizing them.

That’s why most AI chatbot sites outright ban celebrity bots or at least pretend to crack down on them—but users still make them anyway. It’s a ticking time bomb.

But wait, there's more! NSFW isn't just about porn—it’s about any mature content.

Violence, horror, dark themes, psychological torment—these all fall under NSFW too. If JanitorAI (or any AI service) starts cracking down on NSFW as a whole, it won’t just impact "gooners"—it’ll affect anyone who wants to tell mature, serious stories.

The Real Danger:

• It always starts with sexual NSFW because payment processors target that first.
• But then the definition expands—graphic violence, horror, war, psychological darkness.
• Soon, even dark fantasy, dystopian sci-fi, or complex moral dilemmas might be restricted.

That’s the slippery slope. Once a company starts censoring to appease payment processors, it never stops at just one thing.

People aren’t mad just because they can’t coom—they’re mad because censorship kills creativity.

So, JanitorAI, you broke my trust one too many times for me to wave this off as no big deal. Make me trust you. Prove that you're worthy of trust, not with another statement—with your actions.