Apps sell possibility; cities deliver logistics. This column tracks how platforms handle verification, safety tooling, and the blurry line between sex work and social dating—without moral panic, with receipts and clear language.

Safety tooling

Report what exists: ID checks, panic buttons, reporting latency, appeals. Readers deserve numbers and dates—not vibes dressed as innovation.

Respect workers’ chosen terms; stigma is not a substitute for policy analysis. When laws differ by jurisdiction, name the place and cite the rule.

Takeaway

Adult companionship coverage should be explicit when the story requires it—and precise always. Disclosure is part of the product story.