For a long time, I was one of the people who defended
Primfeed. When others expressed concerns about its strict policies or
questioned the trustworthiness of linking it to their Second Life accounts, I’d
reassure them. I saw Primfeed as a hub for creative expression within the
Second Life community—a place to share art, style, and stories. But after my
recent experience, I can no longer support a platform that stifles creativity
and hides behind arbitrary, elitist standards.
I was banned from Primfeed for using AI to enhance my
photos. The irony? It’s obvious to anyone with eyes that many users—perhaps the
majority—rely on post-processing, filters, and yes, even AI tools to elevate
their content. There’s an unspoken rule that only certain people are allowed to
bend the norms, and if you’re not part of that inner circle, you’re an easy
target. My ban wasn’t about AI—it was about not fitting their mold.
And let’s talk about the mold.
Primfeed enforces a rigid aesthetic—avatars must look a
certain way, fit a particular, hyper-mature standard of adult presentation. If
your avatar has even a hint of youthfulness, especially in adult-themed
posts, your content is flagged or removed. No room for nuance, no conversation,
just instant judgment and takedowns. I was warned months ago, and when I tried
again—with care and intention—my account was locked out. The message I received
was clear:
“As mentioned in the screen when you try to login, the
model still looks too young. We've already talked about it back in April... I'm
sorry, but I don't want to allow adult content with very very young avatars.”
That’s not moderation. That’s blanket censorship based on
personal taste masquerading as community standards.
Primfeed presents itself as a platform for creatives, but it
only uplifts a narrow definition of beauty, style, and expression. If you
deviate from that in any way, you’re either silenced or erased. It’s a toxic,
exclusionary environment where the rules aren’t applied evenly, and favoritism
runs deep.
I used to be one of its biggest champions. Now, I see what
so many tried to warn me about: the creator of Primfeed isn’t just enforcing
guidelines—he’s curating a community around his own narrow vision, at the
expense of diversity and artistic freedom.
I’m done wasting my time on a platform that punishes
innovation and controls expression. Creativity should be about pushing
boundaries—not about conforming to one person’s ideal. Goodbye, Primfeed.
