Instagram has been criticised for applying different rules around nudity to different body types after comedian Celeste Barber’s parody photo was censored, while the original image of a thin model was not. It's the latest incident to prompt accusations that its algorithm is discriminatory.

Following backlash from its creators, OnlyFans has U-turned on its decision to ban sexually explicit content. With the saga highlighting how reliant creators are on the platforms they use, ensuring inclusivity across a brand's financial partners can prevent back-and-forths that test creator loyalty.

Only Fans is a social platform that normalizes sex work, fuels hustle culture, and uses a subscription model to turn social currency into cash. It empowers creators to be in charge of their brand and is part of a growing number of platforms that contribute to The Passion Economy.

The impacts of social inequality became abundantly clear in 2020 amid the pandemic and BLM protests – but this issue doesn’t just affect the physical world. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Francesca Sobande about how social inequalities manifest online and how brands can foster inclusive digital spaces.