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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 2d

This means if you're in the UK and haven't signed this yet, please do. At 100k signatures they have to discuss it again.

Literally the least you can do!!

GamesMarket @gamesmarkt.bsky.social · 2d

UK Gouvernment: Payment Processors Can Ban NSFW Content
According to the UK treasury, payment processors are in the right and the gouvernment has no plans to step in. This puts it in direct contrast to what artists and the UK games industry have asked for.
www.gamesmarket.global/en/business/...

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Faora Meridian @faorameridian.bsky.social · 2d

You deserve it! It's coming together into something really quite special, and all the work and love you and the team are putting in is apparent to all!

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Sweet Leaves Dad @tanukidad.bsky.social · 3d

The teaser trailer for the Sweet Leaves VN.

#FVN #FurryVN

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Jaye F.R. Coates @jfrcoates.bsky.social · 4d

I'm in the final stretch before major trans gender-affirming surgery, and any book sales will be so helpful in being able to afford this all! Direct sales through TF Publishing are best, but anything will be so beneficial. Please consider purchasing, signing up to Patreon, or sharing this thread.

Cover art for Dragon's Soul, featuring two dragonesses and a gryphon in a close, loving huddle. Art by Vurt.

Cover art of Axinstone, featuring a black dragon standing atop an arch rock formation, in front of a stylised pastel background. Art by Chromamancer.

Cover art for Reborn, which features a starat – an anthropomorphic weasel-like creature – standing upright and holding his hand out to help up a second starat, lying on his back. The starat standing is wearing work overalls, while the second is wearing military uniform. They are in a rocky environment with a dark sky. Art by Ilya Royz.

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 5d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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UNDER | HEAVEN @underheavenvn.bsky.social · 7d

The chapter 4 patron build is now live on Patreon and Subscribestar. Thanks for your support, and we hope you enjoy!

www.patreon.com/posts/chapte...

#furryvn #fvn

Ash and Julian embrace, an ambiguous expression on Ash's face.

Ch4 patron build live!

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BrickZed @brickzed.bsky.social · 7d

IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnMl...

#furry #furryvn #fvn #podcast

ROUTE SELECT Ep. 1 - Bowser Puma (Chord Progressions)

YouTube video by BrickZed

www.youtube.com

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shirokoi @shirokoi.bsky.social · 8d

Heyo! #TemptationsBalladVN 0.5.6 is now available: shirokoi.itch.io/temptations-ballad

Changelog:
-10,659 words of story
-8 CGs
-3 Backgrounds
-2 Sprite Animations for Sidd
-3 Sprite Animations for Calder
-6 Creature sprites
-1 Spellcasting VFX animation
-1 Attack VFX animation
- And more!

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Void Dreaming FVN @voiddreamingvn.bsky.social · 8d

Busy day! First, the Patreon update for October is now live; the short story Skipracer, set over fifty years before the start of Void Dreaming, is available now for Patrons alongside the 0.04.52 update. Lots of bugs fixed!

The public 0.03.02 build update is also live now on Itch with notes below!

Blog XXIII - 0.03.02 Update and September Retrospective

( Faora’s Note: This update contains potential issues for your existing saves. Please check the Update Notes section below before installing and using this update so you know what you’re getting!)...

faorameridian.itch.io

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Alopex Fox @alopexfox.bsky.social · 8d

I know life is tough for a lot of people right now, but if you've worked w/ @sofawolfone.bsky.social or @sofawolf.com & know what good work he does, it would really be helpful if you could spread his resume/portfolio around to those who might have need for his skills. Thanks!

jeff-eddy.super.site

Jeff Eddy — “The Order Collie”

I’m a Minnesota-based Customer Success and Enablement professional with a varied background in IT Managed Services, SaaS Marketing Technology, and Professional Business Services. I’ve worked with rapi...

jeff-eddy.super.site

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Nghi Vo @nghivo.bsky.social · 9d

1-866-952-4456 to tell Netflix that in no way do you want Elon fucking Musk determining what you watch.

I just called, got through in about 15 seconds, and told them that I strongly support queer inclusion in their programming and that I will cancel my subscription if they cave.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10d

1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.

If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.

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Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 9d

Paypros are still throwing their weight around. Now's a good time to pick up yelling at them again!

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Shy Ry guy @vallhound.bsky.social · 11d

Work for the day: An OKC fan and some fanart of Rael x Zuberi!

For @fowlerwolf.bsky.social for his friend Cassanova
@voiddreamingvn.bsky.social fanart for an anonymous customer.

Art by me!

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Faora Meridian @faorameridian.bsky.social · 12d

Problem solved-ish! The new NAS definitely doesn't like the situation, but damn it, it's gonna fucking DEAL with it. Once the volume is completely repaired and the new drive is integrated properly, I can sort through so many fun VN assets!

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Faora Meridian @faorameridian.bsky.social · 12d

So do I! It could be worse... but it could be a lot better, too!

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Faora Meridian @faorameridian.bsky.social · 12d

Oh no. I may have made a massive mistake in thinking that the NAS manufacturer was as good as they used to be. I may have wasted a shitload of money and a shitload of my patience.

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Faora Meridian @faorameridian.bsky.social · 12d

Given my old NAS basically shit itself and almost completely died, replacing it has been delayed by funds going into the VN.

Today, finally, I have a replacement unit. Not enough to recover all the data on the old machine (yet) but it does mean I can store VN assets locally again! Woo!

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UNDER | HEAVEN @underheavenvn.bsky.social · 14d

It's time!

Chapter 4 is now available for Disc tier patrons on Subcribestar and Patreon. Check it out here:

www.patreon.com/posts/chapte...

#furryart #furryvn #fvn

'chapter 4 now in beta!'

Ash and Julian embrace, with an ambiguous expression on Ash's face

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Hamvex, gluttony queen @hamvexnsfw.bsky.social · 18d

TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO PROSPER
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO LOVE
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO MAKE MISTAKES AND BE FORGIVEN
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE EQUALITY

JUST SAYING THEY SHOULD EXIST IS WEAK IN 2025. THEY DESERVE TO HAVE THE FULL SPECTRUM THAT LIFE OFFERS

PASS IT THE FUCK ON!!!

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MarcyYorsa: Bovound Mode @marcyyorsa.bsky.social · May 22

TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO PROSPER
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO LOVE
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO MAKE MISTAKES AND BE FORGIVEN
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE EQUALITY

JUST SAYING THEY SHOULD EXIST IS WEAK IN 2025. THEY DESERVE TO HAVE THE FULL SPECTRUM THAT LIFE OFFERS

PASS IT THE FUCK ON!!!

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Leona Chimera @leonachimera.bsky.social · May 22

TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO PROSPER
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO LOVE
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO MAKE MISTAKES AND BE FORGIVEN
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE EQUALITY

JUST SAYING THEY SHOULD EXIST IS WEAK IN 2025. THEY DESERVE TO HAVE THE FULL SPECTRUM THAT LIFE OFFERS

PASS IT THE FUCK ON!!!

🩵🩵🩷🩷🤍🤍🩷🩷🩵🩵
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Rien Gray @riengray.bsky.social · 19d

I haven’t seen a lot of cis people I usually see pushing for calls, etc. doing so about these rules provisions, which would devastate trans people nationally.

Calls need to be made to all electeds and a firm stance taken ASAP, with ten times the fervor of the Kimmel/D+ event

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 19d

1. Trump has dug in on anti-trans provisions in the shutdown fight this morning, cancelling a meeting with Dems unless they cave on trans people.

His post to Truth Social is a clear indication that Republicans are making targeting trans people a priority.

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Trump Digs In On Anti-Trans Provisions In Shutdown Fight Message

The provisions are becoming a key sticking point in the ongoing fight to keep the government open.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · 22d

Do NOT believe the misinfo going around

There absolutely have been MASSIVE TOS updates

Most notably:

1) Specifying no FICTIONAL noncon
2) No "dangerous" kink
3) No DISCUSSING self harm, suicide, or substance abuse unless its "educational"

So what can we DO about it?

#SaveSpeech

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Multiple cropped screenshots showing portions of the bsky TOS before and now. Before: "iv. Encouraging self-harm or suicide
v. Depictions of excessive violence, gore, torture, dismemberment, or non-consensual sexual activity". Now: "ii. We do not allow sexual content involving non-consensual activity including synthetic, simulated, illustrated, or animated versions. iv. Do not create, share, or promote sexual content involving realistic risk of death or serious injury. i. Do not share content, methods, instructions, or promotion of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and extreme dieting practices.
ii. Do not share methods, instructions, depictions, or promotion of dangerous stunts or abuse of dangerous or controlled substances. 5. Protected Expression
B. Support, Recovery, and Mental Health:
i. Personal recovery experiences or survivor stories shared to promote healing and community support rather than encouraging harmful behavior.
ii. Sharing verified mental health resources, crisis prevention".

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Shy Ry guy @vallhound.bsky.social · 26d

Work for the day: Fanart!

For @maxkojote.bsky.social of himself and Zuberi from @voiddreamingvn.bsky.social and @jagsyredpanda.bsky.social with Wolf Link!

Art by me!

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Faora Meridian @faorameridian.bsky.social · Sep 12

Bad news: I feel like I've gotten shit all done today.

Good news: I think I've built a framework for eventual new sprites to be easily implemented into Void Dreaming when they come. Lots of work still to do, but if I get it right, I should be able to slot new sprites in as they come with no fuss!

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Cutie-Doodles @cutiedoodles.bsky.social · Sep 10

Visa hit me with the "we've given you everything, so we're hanging up now"

But you know what? I just redialed and spent more time on the phone with a different agent.

Payment Processors do not want to hear our opinions, but they're out of luck.

Keep calling, and tell them you're not backing down.

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · Sep 10

10 minute call with Visa and we went in circles, would give no specifics, pointed to the two month old statement on videogames. Asked why nobody wants to tell me if I can buy LOTR, eventually got hung up on. Melt their lines

Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · Sep 10

Visa and Mastercard reportedly coming for FAIRIES and CAT EARS

Get on the phone and ask them wtf is up because this even made me double take
bsky.app/profile/dark...

DCS 🔞 @darkchibishadow.bsky.social · Sep 9

Woke up to quite the update on this. I had been in contact with Payment Cloud about getting their service and they waited until now to hit me with the image below. Again, stringing me along instead of being upfront. They had seen my website multiple times before this.

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