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Mike Futter @futterish.fsquared.biz · Aug 5

Visa is now actively shutting down calls regarding their censorship and prohibition of the sale of legal product.

They clearly retrained their staff on how to deal with our calls. That doesn't happen unless there's critical mass.

KEEP IT UP. They are trying to turf the calls as fast as they can.

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Foxyfloof @foxyfloof.bsky.social · Aug 7

VISA and MASTERCARD are now refusing all calls related to their policy changes. So call up as a concerned shareholder, prepared to short-sell their shares to reduce financial harm and loss to their portfolios.

They're trying to ignore us. Don't let them.

Evangelical Censorship is death to progress

Bologna Amputation @bolognaamputation.bsky.social · Aug 7

"As a shareholder, I am gravely concerned with the financial irresponsibility of cutting off a legal stream of revenue based on the actions of one small group of activists. If action is not taken to remedy this, I may be forced to sell my shares while they still have value."

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · 5d

Millions of people in the US will be cut off from food assistance starting next week, which includes upwards of 40 million children.

Some good suggestions here for those able to donate to pantries and food banks.

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Sep 22

It's a perfect entry point for folks too. I love the Trails series, and the Trails in the Sky set was sorely in need of some love.

Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Sep 15

Another great Banger from @dungeonchill.bsky.social, showing off a game I'd heard about but hadn't actually gotten to see footage of. -

youtu.be/mdXYaPluapg?...

Capcom's Original Survival Horror Classic | SWEET HOME

YouTube video by Dungeon Chill

youtu.be

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The Lady of Lore @tiptoethetank.bsky.social · Jul 29

Equality in gaming doesn't mean covering up the women. It's undressing the men. Put them in lingerie and heels too. Get assless chaps and leather on those studs. Show dick, you fucking cowards.

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Aug 15

Keep contacting Mastercard and Visa y'all. Make them understand that their actions have consequences.

Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · Aug 14

Valve has confirmed that PayPal support being removed from the platform for most countries is related to MasterCard's push to censor certain gaming content:

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/val...

Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 @toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk · Aug 13

PayPal's acquiring bank has terminated Steam payment processing (except for 6 currencies), in a continued push from banking companies to censor video games.

(Read more: Rock Paper Shotgun)

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fun thought - @bhvr.com should add Jersey Devil to Dead by Daylight. Absolutely no one will remember the Jersey Devil game but me, but it'd be a fun throwback.

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Jul 28

KOSA is a censorship bill that won’t make kids safe. Instead, it'll put all internet users at risk, especially youth. If you believe in a free and open internet, tell your lawmakers to reject #KOSA! stopkosa.com

Stop KOSA

KOSA is a censorship bill that won’t make kids safe. Instead, it'll put all internet users at risk, especially youth. If you believe in a free and open internet, tell your lawmakers to reject #KOSA!

stopkosa.com

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Lucca (🏳️‍⚧️Aunt Tifa👊) @spookalucca.games · Jul 27

Current call to actions include:
- EFF: act.eff.org/action/congr...
- www.stopkosa.com
- actionnetwork.org/petitions/ce...

The goal of this is to signal to lawmakers this bill is not popular and shouldn't be brought before Congress (should die in committee or elsewhere).

These links have scripts!

Stop KOSA

KOSA is a censorship bill that won’t make kids safe. Instead, it'll put all internet users at risk, especially youth. If you believe in a free and open internet, tell your lawmakers to reject #KOSA!

www.stopkosa.com

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · Jul 28

Literally none of the time you spent calling Visa/MasterCard this week will matter if this shit passes

Yes it's exhausting to have more calls to make

But this *is* life or death

Censorship is the first stage of removing marginalized people from public life, and then from life itself

GRINN‼️ @grinn3r.bsky.social · Jul 27

THEYRE AT IT AGAIN
CALL YOUR REPS, WE HAVE ANOTHER BILL TO KILL

time.com/7288539/kids...

What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act

What to know about the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, which has been reintroduced and has a second chance.

time.com

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Dante The K9 @dantethek9.bsky.social · Jul 27

Well, I'll be damned.

It's royalty free and there's already six, generic manufacturers lined up.

newatlas.com/infectious-d...

The first 100% effective HIV prevention drug is approved and going global

An epidemic that's been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It's a landmark...

newatlas.com

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hi @jacklewin.com For some reason I can't get any of my posts to schedule. It keeps telling me there was an error and no matter what I do it won't change. Is there an issue I should be aware of?

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Jul 17

Lately i've been doing work while watching Video Essays of classic games. So many games get overlooked, and some of them are really interesting. I might have to start digging into some of these for reviews if people are interested.

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Mx. Fee - FREE LINK @mxfee.bsky.social · Jul 16

#VSky and #VTuber folks, if you have currently mutual aid needs/wants, please post below with links and I'll share them out. Community is more than just pretty pictures, so let's build and support.

Please make sure you are including alt text on any images as I will not share without it.

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · Jul 13

This is fucking cool. This is why I talk about the power of modding and creativity so often. Props to the dev of this mod.

RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · Jun 30

I almost want to present this without comment. But, uh, check out "Hero of Law"! ⚖️ A crossover MOD for #Zelda: Ocarina of Time where Link gains the ability to speak in order to defend Hylians as a defense attorney!

Trailer + Info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOdY...

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A.M. Radio @amradio.bsky.social · May 21

I am temporarily on Medicaid,

BUT I have several buddies that have disabilities that prevent them from being able to work, at all.

And Congress about to go after our only form of healthcare.

ACLU has a petition to sign.

action.aclu.org/send-message...

Congress: Save Medicaid Now

Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.

action.aclu.org

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · May 22

Here's the gag. Had I not renewed it, they would have shut off my service to Phenixx Gaming. Don't waste your money, go somewhere else. Their customer service and billing departments are ass.

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · May 22

If you are looking for a web host, do not - whatever you do - use Hostgator. I moved web hosting for @phenixxgaming.bsky.social after realizing that I was being overcharged. Then, I was told that my yearly subscription was non-refundable because I had renewed already.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · May 9

I've made a script [with the CORRECT bill number] you can use. additionally, i recommend reading this guide on how to contact your reps
autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/u...

You can find your reps here:
www.house.gov/representati...
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...

I am calling to make a comment to [your Rep's name]'s about S.1671 aka the "Interstate Obscenity Definition Act"

Thank you. My name is [your full name], and I live at [address]. I’m calling to
urge [elected official’s name] to vote "NO" on S.1671 aka the "Interstate Obscenity Definition Act" . I care about this because:

-The wording is vague and do not do anything to effectively protect children
-The bill would infringe upon constitutional, legal expression made by consenting adults
-This bill would be used to censor speech and criminalize people under the guise of "obscenity", especially by the current Trump Administration
-it would push people and communities underground, making them more vulnerable to abuse
-[anything else you can think of]

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · May 9

ok, the obscenity bill that was introduced on May 8th 2025 in the 119th congress is S.1671 and can be found here:

www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...

sorry for the confusion around the bill number, I was getting conflicting info.

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · May 9

Your art looks so good! (Also it's giving Roger Rabbit vibes)

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · May 9

omg wait, there's a crochet croc option? So cute! I need one :O

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Alexx Aplin @alexxaplin.bsky.social · May 9

Clair Obscur hit me in the right spot with its Auto-QTE option. The parry system was much more tolerable when I wasn't busting my hands trying to do QTEs constantly.

Tarja Porkka-Kontturi @tarjapk.bsky.social · May 9

Snoop Dog raising his sunglasses looking impressed and interested. Text reads “POV: Realizing your video game could reach 30% more people by being accessible.”

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Can I Play That? @caniplaythat.com · Apr 25

Mark your calendars, and prepare to peel yourself away from the Switch 2 for an hour.

The Access-Ability Summer Showcase airs on Friday June 6th, with versions featuring ASL, BSL, and audio descriptions.

Curious about the format? Take a look at 2024's showcase!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU5m...

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