Porn studios are niche markets. They pick an aesthetic, a few camera angles, a "plot", and then record the same scene with every actor they can afford to. So i

Porn studios are niche markets. They pick an aesthetic, a few camera angles, a "plot", and then record the same scene with every actor they can afford to. So if you have been watching porn for a decade or two, and you know exactly what scratches the itch, then you can drop $30 or so to get more of just that. And if you are bad enough with your finances to let that subscription charge a few extra months, that can add up to a very good profit. And maybe you just really appreciate a studio! Maybe you like the way they work with talent. Maybe you are tired of the "mainstream" trends, and want to vote with your wallet. If you think of porn subscription more like a donation model, it makes plenty of sense. -- And then there is VR. A good-bitrate 7K video looks incredible, but it's also pretty huge. Piracy just isn't competitive yet. -- Finally, there are webcam services. You can't pirate interaction. That's really all there is to it.