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Michel Dinel @padder.bsky.social · 16d

Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · 14d

It's still in the "introduced" stage from once last I checked? Did i miss something new? At current, it still has 42 cosponsors, and it hasn't moved much since-- not even to the senate.

I ended up directly emailing the ones who introduced it again when I first caught wind that it was back.

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max. @maxidango.bsky.social · 15d

female convict scorpion

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Karl (sad trombone noise enthusiast) @brainnotonyet.bsky.social · 16d

This is the future the fascists and neoliberals are trying to kill, a free future for all humans not just the wealthy few.

The genocide of Palestinians was always a doorway into the abyss of worldwide totalitarian fascism and many of the world’s leaders fell into that abyss. It’s on us all now.

Megalulu ♡︎ @megalu.bsky.social · 20d

The UN Speech that should have been covered wall to wall

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 20d

ive made my calls to paypros and representatives today! have you?

stop-paypros.neocities.org

Stop payment processors from censoring games!

stop-paypros.neocities.org

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 26d

#SaveSpeech

US legislators are pushing harder to pass KOSA and repeal section 230.

Call your representatives ASAP and make your voice heard! Advocate for protecting section 230, and demand your reps oppose KOSA!

Bipartisan Push in Congress to Weaken Section 230, Expand Online Surveillance, and Increase Platform Liability

Calls for platform accountability came with few answers about who decides what speech is acceptable.

reclaimthenet.org

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 3

#SaveSpeech

so you see that there's a bunch of stuff that you need to call your representatives about lately re: free speech and censorship, but not sure what to do or where to start?

here's a handy guide with all the info you need!

www.congress.gov/members/find...
www.usa.gov/elected-offi...

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 2

yesterday this petition had less than 800 signatures. today it has almost 2500.

can we get it to 5k next? come on number go up bay bee!!

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 2

#SaveSpeech

Bill SB-20 is texas bill poised to be a massive overreach by the govt, potentially putting swaths of legitimate art at risk of being criminalized.

Please. Help to demand it be repealed by signing this petition.

Sign the Petition

"Repeal Texas Senate Bill SB 20: Protect Kids from Al Abuse, Not Art and Freedom"

www.change.org

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Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · Aug 29

Oh my gosh, getting in touch with the BBB WORKED. PayPal is restoring my account and I should have access to my money again.

If you are in the US or deal with the US PayPal and your account is randomly, without warning, and without explanation closed down, file a complaint with the BBB!

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Sep 3

www.polygon.com/steam-visa-m...

The censorship on Steam is coming for everyone on the internet

Game developers are being denied early access, while others are struggling to get paid in the saga involving Steam, Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal

www.polygon.com

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Michelle Keep @jmkeep.bsky.social · Sep 3

Canadians! There is a petition to sign to protest Mastercard and Visa's control over the purchase of legal adult content. This is specifically about the Steam & itchio situation, but language protects adult creators.

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

#nsfw #censorship #canpoli

@acvalens.net

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

Its monday! Now is the time to call your reps!

And especially take the time to complain about how companies like Paypal are now acting in a retaliatory manner towards CUSTOMERS of legal adult content.

Demand legislative action

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 30

#SaveSpeech

Continue calling your representatives about these federal bills. All of these are some flavor of bad-for-the-internet.

additionally, try to emphasize how much you want to see legislation passed to stop paypros from censoring/debanking legal work!

www.congress.gov/members/find...

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Jul 27

Cheat Sheet v.2

nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information

imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i

more comprehensive info can be found here:
stop-paypros.neocities.org
yellat.money

MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!

WHY?
On July 2025, Steam, a popular storefront to purchase games on PC, and itch.io, a storefront that sells
games, comics, tools, resources and much more, have recently delisted several NSFW games, after the
group Collective Shout published an open letter to payment processors such as Visa, MasterCard, PayPal,
and more. As a result of this letter, payment processors have strongarmed Valve and itch.io into enforcing
restrictive new TOS policies on what kind of content their platforms can host and sell.

Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Paypal have been censoring free speech and legal business on the internet for TOO LONG. Their most recent targets are Steam and Itch.io, but they have also been pressuring websites like Pixiv, Patreon, Fansly, Onlyfans and MORE for years, applying draconian standards for what kind of adult/pornographic content platiorms and their users can host and sell.

If we as consumers and creators want to regain ground on this issue, we have to make our voice heard.

HOW?
BOMBARD THEM WITH PHONE CALLS
Collective Shout, the organization that lobbied to have Steam and Itch.io change their TOS, did so with only around 1000 phone calls. Visa and MC have backed down from pressuring Onlyians to remove adult content entirely due to public backlash. Clogging their phone lines for an extended perlou, over a mont at the absolute least, will almost gudrantee that these compantes will at least have to pay attention to the backlash. this list is not exhaustive. but some contact points for the 4 targets are:

1. VISA:
(US + Can): +1 [8001-847-2911
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2 or 1-1-3

2. MASTERCARD:
(US): +1 (8001-307-7309
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2-2-2-1
Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111

3. STRIPE:
(Headquarters): +118881 963-8955
(France): +33 805-11-19-67
Stripe: complaints@stripe.com

4. PAYPAL:
(US): +1 (888)-221-1161
(outside US): 1-402-935-2050
Customer Service: +1 (877)-569-1116

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm so tempted

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Aug 24

Between funny af and Why Did He Have To Say That. Good shit lmao

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Aug 24

exoduscry.com/pcnp/tracker/

Yup. They're apart of it.

Age Verification Bill Tracker - Exodus Cry

Since we launched our Protect Children Not Porn campaign, these states have introduced legislation requiring porn sites to verify the age of its users.

exoduscry.com

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Aug 23

I remember I got my Rule of Rose copy all the way back in like 2006 because an ex-friend of mine decided that they hated it, and gave it to me. Lucked out and found a Haunting Ground copy at a local game store. Real gems. Lucky lucky.

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Aug 23

YyyEEAHHHHH!!!!!!

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camwing @camw.ing · Jun 6

KnowBe4 speedrun | Workplace Sexual Harassment Training (2:18.33) | 100% no major glitches (CWR)

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Ophilia 🔞 SUPERATOMIC Comics @ophiliabedelia.bsky.social · Aug 15

People with phone anxiety, I recommend sending anonymous letters. They *have* to open every letter they get. This post also includes the addresses of the main four.

You can also generate and send physical mail fully through the internet! —> https://savespeech-letter-pack.carrd.co/

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 13

CALL STRIPE
CALL PAYPAL
CALL MASTERCARD
CALL VISA

DO NOT. STOP. CALLING!
#rocktheboat

stop-paypros.neocities.org

UPDATED
Stripe A
Stripe is currently a major priority, as they have the ability to deny itch.io's eligibility to their services according to itch.io's owner.
• 354 Oyster Point Blvd. South San Francisco,
CA 94080 US (United States HQ)
• 10 BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN, 75009 PARIS
(France HQ)
• Grand Canal Street Lower, The One Building,
Dublin D02 HD59 (Ireland HQ) (yes, it's called The One Building)
• +1 888 926 2289 - State you are from California when calling this number
• 1(888) 963-8955 (San Franeisco HQ)
• 353 1 903 8449 (Ireland HQ)
• (877) 887-7815 (Customer Support/Complaints)
• UPDATED +33-805-11-19-67 (France-HQ) Seems like the line was disconnect due to our calls.
• complaints@stripe.com
• Complaints Form

PayPal !
Unfortunately, PayPal doesn't seem to have any e-mail address, as it uses its website's customer support. You will need to log in to your PayPal account if you wish to access Customer Support lines or messages. Here's a few lines we found so far :
• 2211 N 1st St. San Jose, CA 95131 US
• 1-402-935-2050 (US + Canada)
• 1800 931 678 (Australia)
• Customer Complaints Form (Australia)
• enquiry@paypal.com thank you sassinthedark.bsky.social for the info!

UPDAIED
MasterCard
• 2000 Purchase St. Purchase, NY 10577
US
UPDATED +1 914 249 2000
• CEO of MasterCard: 0 -> 6432224#
→> 1
• President of Mastercard: 0 -
54757287425# →> 3
• Play the roulette: 0 -> Any numbers until you get connected to someone
1 800 307 7309 (US) - Options for operator
: 1-1-2-2-2-1
List of toll-free numbers by region
1 636 722 6100 (St. Louis Office)
• 914.249.2000 (Global Headquarters, US)
• 636.722.6100 (Operaction Center, US)
• 971.4.391.4200 (Dubai HQ)
• 305.539.2300 (Latin America HQ)
• 914.249.6518 (North America HQ)
• 1-800-627-8372 (US Only)
• 1800-120-113 (Australia)
• +1-636-722-7111 (International)
• customer_support@mastercard.com
List of executives' Linkedin profiles

UPDATED
Visa !
900 Metro Center Bivd, Foster City, CA
94404
NEW +1 650 432 3200 (Headquarters, US)
• Ryan McInerney (CEO) - 4 ->
6246376397926#
• Paul Fabara (Chief Risk Officer) - 4 - > 3222727285#
• Kelley Tullier (Chief People and Corp. Affairs Officer) - 4 ->
885543753559#
• Source
• Thank you profbadvibes.bsky.social
for these finds!
1-800-847-2911 (US + Canada) - US Option
Selection for Operator: 1-1-2 / 1-1-3
• List of phone numbers by region
• 1-888-289-9322 (Confidential Compliance
Hotline)
• askvisa@visa.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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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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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Jul 12

It is as it always has been tbh. I think ya fine, Draggo.

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Feb 9

No idea what to do on social media at any point ever, so here have my cat.

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Astrayferalcat.bsky.social @astrayferalcat.bsky.social · Feb 9

And my other cat.

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