BardVergil
@bardvergil.bsky.social
Very strange person.
Jules/Vergil, he/she - 22 - artist and writer - comms open: https://ko-fi.com/bardvergil
Jules/Vergil, he/she - 22 - artist and writer - comms open: https://ko-fi.com/bardvergil
this is absolutely coming out of left field, but. interested in making my very first roblox game- a 1st person horror roguelike- but i kind of need a team for it- p sure I can't do it on my own. if anyone is interested and/or knows some good advice, feel free to reply! #roblox #robloxgamedev
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
this is absolutely coming out of left field, but. interested in making my very first roblox game- a 1st person horror roguelike- but i kind of need a team for it- p sure I can't do it on my own. if anyone is interested and/or knows some good advice, feel free to reply! #roblox #robloxgamedev
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happy 10-year anniversary
August 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
happy 10-year anniversary
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Sent more letters and made my calls. The MasterCard line wouldn't even connect so I left a message with the CEO instead.
I'm going up North for a few days, good luck out there everyone!
New Important Resource:
cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...
I'm going up North for a few days, good luck out there everyone!
New Important Resource:
cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...
August 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sent more letters and made my calls. The MasterCard line wouldn't even connect so I left a message with the CEO instead.
I'm going up North for a few days, good luck out there everyone!
New Important Resource:
cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...
I'm going up North for a few days, good luck out there everyone!
New Important Resource:
cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...
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I should add that for the first time in a while the VISA rep was very candid with me. She said that they keep bringing this up to the managers and asking for help/instructions but aren't getting anything from higher-up.
So as a reminder: DO NOT BE A DICK TO THE REPS!!!!
So as a reminder: DO NOT BE A DICK TO THE REPS!!!!
August 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I should add that for the first time in a while the VISA rep was very candid with me. She said that they keep bringing this up to the managers and asking for help/instructions but aren't getting anything from higher-up.
So as a reminder: DO NOT BE A DICK TO THE REPS!!!!
So as a reminder: DO NOT BE A DICK TO THE REPS!!!!
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Visa and Mastercard have retrained their employees to lie and shut us down, including giving them permission to hang up on us.
We have to switch to a new line of attack.
We have to switch to a new line of attack.
"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."
August 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Visa and Mastercard have retrained their employees to lie and shut us down, including giving them permission to hang up on us.
We have to switch to a new line of attack.
We have to switch to a new line of attack.
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ComData is the company that handles Mastercard customer service- calling Comdata could possibly help put pressure on Mastercard.
Spoke with an anon source who had an interesting insight into Visa policy. Per a convo with their bank on the Steam/itchio situation today, Visa put new restrictions into place due to a new "government policy." The exact phrase used by Visa. No specific country was listed as the source of the policy
August 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
ComData is the company that handles Mastercard customer service- calling Comdata could possibly help put pressure on Mastercard.
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Damn fucked up how the duopoly that's super powerful and nobody can stand-up against has to fold against a government policy all of a sudden and it's the policy of one government dictating what every other nation does.
Keep calling Visa/MasterCard. Fuck 'em. They can stop this shit whenever.
Keep calling Visa/MasterCard. Fuck 'em. They can stop this shit whenever.
Spoke with an anon source who had an interesting insight into Visa policy. Per a convo with their bank on the Steam/itchio situation today, Visa put new restrictions into place due to a new "government policy." The exact phrase used by Visa. No specific country was listed as the source of the policy
August 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Damn fucked up how the duopoly that's super powerful and nobody can stand-up against has to fold against a government policy all of a sudden and it's the policy of one government dictating what every other nation does.
Keep calling Visa/MasterCard. Fuck 'em. They can stop this shit whenever.
Keep calling Visa/MasterCard. Fuck 'em. They can stop this shit whenever.
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So instead of addressing any issues, Mastercard is FURTHER supressing criticism.
They're panicking.
Don't. Stop. Calling.
They're panicking.
Don't. Stop. Calling.
August 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM
So instead of addressing any issues, Mastercard is FURTHER supressing criticism.
They're panicking.
Don't. Stop. Calling.
They're panicking.
Don't. Stop. Calling.
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I think it's more helpful to quote retweet bad news in it with what steps to take to fix it or spread the word to fix it, instead of "it's all hopeless we're fucked it's so over I'm screwed."
Don't just stand there and say things are hopeless because it drags others down too and nothing gets fixed
Don't just stand there and say things are hopeless because it drags others down too and nothing gets fixed
July 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I think it's more helpful to quote retweet bad news in it with what steps to take to fix it or spread the word to fix it, instead of "it's all hopeless we're fucked it's so over I'm screwed."
Don't just stand there and say things are hopeless because it drags others down too and nothing gets fixed
Don't just stand there and say things are hopeless because it drags others down too and nothing gets fixed
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Today's reminder to keep the pressure on! They're hoping we'll shut up, get tired or bored, and just walk away.
If we keep trashing their operational metrics, they'll fold first.
If we keep trashing their operational metrics, they'll fold first.
August 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today's reminder to keep the pressure on! They're hoping we'll shut up, get tired or bored, and just walk away.
If we keep trashing their operational metrics, they'll fold first.
If we keep trashing their operational metrics, they'll fold first.
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Destroy the SCREEN Act. Destroy KOSA. Never stop calling. Never stop mailing. Never stop screaming.
This administration is FURIOUS that the entire population didn’t become bootlickers overnight, and our right to a free and open internet is the biggest reason why.
This administration is FURIOUS that the entire population didn’t become bootlickers overnight, and our right to a free and open internet is the biggest reason why.
August 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Destroy the SCREEN Act. Destroy KOSA. Never stop calling. Never stop mailing. Never stop screaming.
This administration is FURIOUS that the entire population didn’t become bootlickers overnight, and our right to a free and open internet is the biggest reason why.
This administration is FURIOUS that the entire population didn’t become bootlickers overnight, and our right to a free and open internet is the biggest reason why.
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I called my rep (Blue district).
Mentioned the KOSA and the SCREEN act, how it's censorious and even a National Security threat, citing Social Security leaks
He said that they've gotten hundreds of calls about KOSA (nice) but they didn't hear about the SCREEN act since it's "not bi-partisan." 🤔
Mentioned the KOSA and the SCREEN act, how it's censorious and even a National Security threat, citing Social Security leaks
He said that they've gotten hundreds of calls about KOSA (nice) but they didn't hear about the SCREEN act since it's "not bi-partisan." 🤔
Be aware that another shitty bill has been introduced: The SCREEN Act.
If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.
Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.
Spread this pls.
Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa
If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.
Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.
Spread this pls.
Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa
www.congress.gov
August 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I called my rep (Blue district).
Mentioned the KOSA and the SCREEN act, how it's censorious and even a National Security threat, citing Social Security leaks
He said that they've gotten hundreds of calls about KOSA (nice) but they didn't hear about the SCREEN act since it's "not bi-partisan." 🤔
Mentioned the KOSA and the SCREEN act, how it's censorious and even a National Security threat, citing Social Security leaks
He said that they've gotten hundreds of calls about KOSA (nice) but they didn't hear about the SCREEN act since it's "not bi-partisan." 🤔
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“Ask for what actually fixes the problem — and then go out there and fight for it.”
On Monday, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social came to NYC to talk about universal childcare, and why we shouldn’t listen to billionaires who say making life affordable for working families isn't possible.
On Monday, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social came to NYC to talk about universal childcare, and why we shouldn’t listen to billionaires who say making life affordable for working families isn't possible.
August 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
“Ask for what actually fixes the problem — and then go out there and fight for it.”
On Monday, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social came to NYC to talk about universal childcare, and why we shouldn’t listen to billionaires who say making life affordable for working families isn't possible.
On Monday, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social came to NYC to talk about universal childcare, and why we shouldn’t listen to billionaires who say making life affordable for working families isn't possible.
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None of us are free until *all* of us are free ✨
June 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
None of us are free until *all* of us are free ✨
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I desperately beg of other countries to stand up to this fuck. We’re trying here too but ffs other countries need to respond to this.
During several speeches before the U.N., U.S. delegates have denounced so-called “gender ideology” or pushed for language that “recognizes women are biologically female and men are biologically male," which leaves no room for the existence of intersex, transgender and nonbinary people.
The Trump Administration Is Promoting Its Anti-Trans Agenda Globally at the United Nations
U.S. delegates have objected to use of the word “gender” in U.N. documents during forums on topics as varied as women’s rights, science and technology, global health, toxic pollution and chemical…
www.propublica.org
August 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I desperately beg of other countries to stand up to this fuck. We’re trying here too but ffs other countries need to respond to this.
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Keep calling. This issue can't die.
It starts with delisting games, but the likely goal is to enact a new morality police that can silence marginal groups and anyone who speaks out against the status quo.
The payment processors are feeling the squeeze! Let your voice be heard!
It starts with delisting games, but the likely goal is to enact a new morality police that can silence marginal groups and anyone who speaks out against the status quo.
The payment processors are feeling the squeeze! Let your voice be heard!
The recent wave of restrictions of pornography (including kink / fetish stuff) in art, games, videos, etc. by payment processors and puritan groups runs to the political sphere at top. This recent censorship is a part of Project 2025, as it turns out. It's no conspiracy. THEY WANT TO CENSOR US!
August 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Keep calling. This issue can't die.
It starts with delisting games, but the likely goal is to enact a new morality police that can silence marginal groups and anyone who speaks out against the status quo.
The payment processors are feeling the squeeze! Let your voice be heard!
It starts with delisting games, but the likely goal is to enact a new morality police that can silence marginal groups and anyone who speaks out against the status quo.
The payment processors are feeling the squeeze! Let your voice be heard!
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cannot be stressed how much of a fucking disaster the death of section 230 would be for online communication. Sites would just start auto-removing anything even close to topics that could get them in trouble. The whole point of 230 is that they can't realistically police everything fairly
Collective shout is a convenient scapegoat. The current administration’s considering this one of their objectives to abolish section 230 of the online communication decency act.
The section that absolves websites and online programs of being held responsible for user content.
More of project2025.
The section that absolves websites and online programs of being held responsible for user content.
More of project2025.
It Turns Out, Steam’s Adult Content Ban Has Been Plotted For A Year And Is Spearheaded By One Of Project 2025’s Leading Voices
Plans to abolish Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act could have dire consequences for games.
www.thegamer.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
cannot be stressed how much of a fucking disaster the death of section 230 would be for online communication. Sites would just start auto-removing anything even close to topics that could get them in trouble. The whole point of 230 is that they can't realistically police everything fairly
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If your state/country allows you to record without disclosing it (most do IIRC, but check) you can record the call and report them with it as evidence.
Obviously don't intentionally antagonize them JUST for a recording, since then YOU will be the one at fault, and that will accomplish nothing.
Obviously don't intentionally antagonize them JUST for a recording, since then YOU will be the one at fault, and that will accomplish nothing.
That's *incredible* leverage. If they start verbally swinging at people and are reported for inappropriate behavior these companies will have to spend 🕑🕑🕑&💸💸💸 on mandatory training.
Even worse if they get recorded blowing a gasket.
Even worse if they get recorded blowing a gasket.
‼️Important Update‼️
There have been increasing reports of people receiving verbal abuse when calling in complaints
So we've put together steps + a script to follow if this happens!
Please be careful out there
↻💬♡ to help spread the info!
There have been increasing reports of people receiving verbal abuse when calling in complaints
So we've put together steps + a script to follow if this happens!
Please be careful out there
↻💬♡ to help spread the info!
July 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If your state/country allows you to record without disclosing it (most do IIRC, but check) you can record the call and report them with it as evidence.
Obviously don't intentionally antagonize them JUST for a recording, since then YOU will be the one at fault, and that will accomplish nothing.
Obviously don't intentionally antagonize them JUST for a recording, since then YOU will be the one at fault, and that will accomplish nothing.
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Keep! Calling! Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, and Stripe are really feeling the pressure and trying to do whatever they can to fuck us over for the Billionaire class and don't forget to call your senators to vote no on KOSA, SCREEN, AND IODA!
Sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, but a billionaire can sell you AI nudes
Sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, but a billionaire can sell you AI nudes
Grok’s nonconsensual deepfakes show how hollow the online safety push can be.
buff.ly
August 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Keep! Calling! Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, and Stripe are really feeling the pressure and trying to do whatever they can to fuck us over for the Billionaire class and don't forget to call your senators to vote no on KOSA, SCREEN, AND IODA!
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Over the past month, independent content hosting platform Itch.io has been systematically banning queer & NSFW content. We talked to creators about how this impacted them, and how they’re fighting back.
Written by @thefreeradical.org and edited by @davidforbes.bsky.social
Written by @thefreeradical.org and edited by @davidforbes.bsky.social
‘I feel violated’ - Queer Creators Lose Livelihoods in Itch.io bans
The recent Itch bans on queer and NSFW content have damaged careers and put countless people out of work. Though some are now on the verge of homelessness, they’re still organizing and fighting back. TNN delves into what’s at stake on the frontlines of the fight against anti-queer censorship.
transnews.network
August 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Over the past month, independent content hosting platform Itch.io has been systematically banning queer & NSFW content. We talked to creators about how this impacted them, and how they’re fighting back.
Written by @thefreeradical.org and edited by @davidforbes.bsky.social
Written by @thefreeradical.org and edited by @davidforbes.bsky.social
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To nobody's surprise, non-sexual games with two girls kissing are being caught in the censorship together with all the "obscene" "non-artistic porn"
Because it's gay.
And I know I've repeated this for like 8 years at this point:
To these people LGBTQIA = porn and porn = evil
Because it's gay.
And I know I've repeated this for like 8 years at this point:
To these people LGBTQIA = porn and porn = evil
“She was not the only developer who reported the company singling out yuri content.”
Games journalists really dropped the ball on itchio targeting yuri content, both SFW and NSFW
The censorship of Toxic Yuri Game Jam hasn’t gotten any coverage from the games press
Games journalists really dropped the ball on itchio targeting yuri content, both SFW and NSFW
The censorship of Toxic Yuri Game Jam hasn’t gotten any coverage from the games press
August 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
To nobody's surprise, non-sexual games with two girls kissing are being caught in the censorship together with all the "obscene" "non-artistic porn"
Because it's gay.
And I know I've repeated this for like 8 years at this point:
To these people LGBTQIA = porn and porn = evil
Because it's gay.
And I know I've repeated this for like 8 years at this point:
To these people LGBTQIA = porn and porn = evil