The Nordic model doesn't encourage ''the indy model'' at all..
It doesn't ensure that any form of prostitution is done in a safe way.
As indies we face different difficulties, our platforms getting enshittified, some getting shut down, censorship, etc. It's very hard to screen clients in this context and we constantly have to deal with the resentment of clients who are criminalized. Also, our work is still stigmatized.
Btw, we are seen as victims technically, but if we decide to stay in the industry, we are not ''good victims'', therefore we are not worthy of receiving any kind of help or tolerance. It doesn't serve us to be seen as victims. Generally people don't think very kindly of people who remain in places where they are victimized, particularly when it involves what they consider sexual objectification. I think some people here are under the impression that this supposed legal status makes us able to get away with anything and get sympathy from everyone because ''we are victims'' but that's simply not the case. Women are heavily judged for doing sex work, and most health care & social work resources are not equipped to deal with sex workers, whether they want to leave the industry or stay in it.
There are many advantages to being an indy, but many disadvantages. Particularly if you don't have a network of colleagues, or close friends in the industry.. it's extremely hard to succeed with your indy escort business. Also some of the women who are advertised as indies actually have pimps. Mind you, a girl who works for an agency also could have a pimp taking all her earnings.
Abolitionists and people in favor of the Nordic model don't understand that no matter what, unless society changes completely, there will be women who will do sex work. They are uncomfortable with the work itself and they focus on the worst abuses instead of actually sitting down with different workers who have different experiences to see what could be done. They focus on the fact that women in bad economic situations choose to do this work.. and they think it would be better working for minimum wage at mcdonalds instead. It's hypocritical.