A report on
the ABC this week said that brothel owners were concerned that online dating
apps like Tinder were killing their business. One manager said that business
was down 40% on last year and said the cause was apps where people can access
sex in a completely new way.
The
disruption of online activity is no stranger to retailers (Amazon), taxi
drivers (Uber), and accommodation houses (Air BNB).
According to
this report brothels have closed down and those remaining have been forced to
introduce Tradie Nights and Sausage Sizzles to attract customers.
One of the
oldest professions in the world is not immune from internet disruption, and
brothels, just like retailers, are having to find new ways to operate their
businesses.