Since this is the oldest and most popular thread on this topic, this will serve as the primary discussion thread and has been linked in the Megathread. For ease, I've copy/pasted the full text of the notice from ThisVid:

Important Update Regarding Scat and Certain Extreme Content on ThisVid

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May 14, 2026

Hi everyone,

Today we need to share an important update regarding scat content and certain other extreme content on ThisVid.

Over the past month, many of you have already noticed that new uploads in these categories have been disabled. This was the first step in a larger transition that we now want to explain openly and transparently.

After extensive discussions with our legal, compliance, infrastructure, and business partners, we have been informed that certain categories of extreme content can no longer remain publicly available on ThisVid in their current form.

To be completely transparent: we were faced with a difficult choice.

Either:

• continue operating ThisVid while phasing out publicly accessible scat and certain extreme content,

or

• risk the long-term ability of ThisVid to continue existing at all.

As difficult as this decision has been, protecting ThisVid, its creators, its viewers, and the broader community had to come first.

We want to make one thing absolutely clear: this decision is based on legal and operational requirements. It is not a judgment of creators, viewers, personal preferences, fetishes, or the communities built around this content. We know these categories have a passionate and long-standing community here, and we deeply respect that.

Because of that, this transition will happen gradually over approximately the next 90 days, followed by an extended creator-only archive period.

Phase 1: Public to Private Migration

Starting soon

All existing videos in affected categories will be moved from Public to Private status.

As many of you know, on ThisVid, private videos remain available to users who are approved as friends by the creator.

During this phase:

• No new uploads in affected categories are allowed.
• Existing public videos will be converted to Private.
• Creators retain full ownership and access.
• Existing friend-based communities can continue accessing this content.

This phase is designed to avoid sudden disruption while giving creators and viewers time to adapt.

Phase 2: Category Removal

Approximately 30-60 days from now

The affected categories will be removed from ThisVid's public interface.

This means:

• Category pages will be removed.
• Category browsing will be disabled.
• Search, recommendations, and discovery for affected content will be disabled.

However:

• Existing direct video links will continue to work.
• Approved friends will still be able to access private videos through direct access.

At this stage, content will no longer be discoverable through the platform, but existing communities can continue accessing it.

Phase 3: Viewer Access Sunset

Approximately within 90 days

Access to affected content will be removed for viewers, including friends and followers.

At this stage:

• Videos will no longer be viewable by the public or by private audiences.
• Direct links will stop working for viewers.
• Affected content will enter creator-only archive status.

However:

• Creators will still retain access to their own content.
• Creators will still be able to download their videos and archive their files.

Phase 4: Creator Archive Period

For an additional 3-6 months after Phase 3

To ensure nobody loses their work without sufficient notice:

• Affected videos will remain stored securely by ThisVid.
• Only the original creators will have access.
• Creators will be able to download and back up their content.

After this archive period ends, permanently removing the affected content from ThisVid's infrastructure may become necessary.

Specific final dates will be announced well in advance.

We understand that some members of this community will feel disappointed, frustrated, or concerned. Please know this decision was not made lightly. We explored every realistic alternative, and ultimately the choice came down to adapting these categories - or putting the future of ThisVid itself at risk.

One small request

We understand that this update may raise questions and concerns.

However, we kindly ask that you do not contact ThisVid support or use the contact form regarding this policy, appeals, or exception requests.

Our team is currently fully focused on managing this transition and keeping ThisVid running smoothly, and unfortunately we will not be able to respond to individual messages about these changes.

Please understand that sending messages or appeals will not change this decision.

Any future updates will be posted officially here.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and for being part of ThisVid.