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== Controversies ==

Despite its ethics-driven model, Kink.com has faced scrutiny:

* Accusations from outside the industry labeling its content as "violent" or "abusive"—typically by critics unaware of BDSM consent culture.
* Performer disputes over boundaries—most of which led to public revisions in studio policy.
* Neighborhood opposition in San Francisco during the Armory era.
* Public outcry from conservative groups and anti-porn activists.

A 2013 campaign by some former performers raised concerns over high-pressure practices, but also triggered a more rigorous enforcement of performer check-ins and consent verification.