Originally Posted by SilentKnight

While most agree we could all use some form of better representation and clout these days - I've been around long enough to see the results of unions in the non-adult industries. Greed, loss of jobs, companies relocating due to high costs of labour, unproductive strikes, scab labourers...the list goes on.

Not only that...but a lot of adult producers these days are relatively shoestring budget - who likely couldn't afford to pay annual union dues.

And while the option of a 'guild' might sound good on the surface, it could also lead to elitist policies, unsubstantiated industry blacklisting and favouritism.