The 2013 article that mentioned Briar provides a fascinating insight into the resilience of the adult industry. During times of economic stress, such as the government shutdown, the demand for "vices" like adult content often remains stable or even increases. Briar's own observation of a small spike in subscriptions during that period highlights this counter-cyclical trend . She noted a political angle as well, commenting, "When the Republicans are in the White House or dominate congress, business is good" . This mix of political and economic commentary shows that even niche industry players were closely attuned to the broader forces shaping their business environment.