LOS ANGELES—AVN Hall of Famer Sara Jay reports that the popular online e-commerce platform eBay.com has permanently terminated her merchant accounts without warning. She believes that this was done solely because she is an adult entertainment actress, explains a spokesperson for Jay.
Jay explains, “This is not the first time I’ve been discriminated against simply because I am a proud sex worker. Airbnb did something similar a few years ago. I’m not trying to sell anything that would violate eBay’s standards. Their website states opportunities are open to everyone. I guess that doesn’t include sex workers!”
EBay’s website states that it was “founded on the principle that people are basically good. For more than 25 years, we have focused on creating a better, more sustainable form of commerce, where people are empowered, causes are supported, and opportunities are open to everyone.”
Ironically, Jay alleges that other sellers on eBay are selling items that are using her likeness without consent.
“How amazing that a platform doesn’t even protect the rights of well-known people—it’s pretty basic,” Jay added. She also said she was speaking to her legal team.
