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boney🔞💖 @boneyhag.bsky.social · 2d

reminder that free speech is a privilege and not a right—those in power will challenge your right to free speech at every turn if you do not stand up for yourself and those around you

make your calls!! in the US, KOSA is back on the floor. use the 5calls app to contact your state reps!

boney🔞💖 @boneyhag.bsky.social · Aug 5

he hasn't stopped calling~ have you? 🫵

how to call: stop-paypros.neocities.org

info and resources on pay discrimination: cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...

drawing of a man laying on bed with an old school phone in hand. he has a speech bubble that says "I'm so confused~ is what i'm buying illegal?" the text on the page says "keep calling and writing until payment processor censorship is reversed. one call a day makes a difference! mastercard and visa's statements aren't good enough. let's keep up the pressure together!"

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∘⊰ Spooky the Orc ⊱∘ @roogytheorc.bsky.social · 4d

Whether you believe it's real and need to understand why it's not, or you already get it and need a link to arm yourself against misinformation, here ya go ♡

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wome...

An article from Psychology Today

Headline: Science Stopped Believing in Porn Addiction. You Should, Too

Subtitle: What does it mean that religion, not porn use, predicts porn-related problems?

David J. Ley, Ph.D

Updated April 4, 2025

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 6d

#SaveSpeech

KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total

You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP

The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...

Please call DAILY

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Despoina She/They [Commissions Open] @desdarkdesigns.bsky.social · 6d

Do not let KOSA slip through your radar people, make damn sure to be vocal about your opposition to such dogshit bills.

Bombard your reps with calls and letters about being against this.

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 6d

#SaveSpeech

KOSA has amassed more cosponsors recently, jumping from 42 to 60 total

You need to call your reps and DEMAND that they oppose this legislation ASAP

The link below contains more info about KOSA and an easy way to contact your reps
5calls.org/issue/kids-o...

Please call DAILY

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Nova & Mali @novamali.bsky.social · Sep 4

ARTISTS WANTED!

Dames Prod and Nova&Mali are working together to create an artbook - Villainess! We’re making a book filled to the brim with hot evil ladies with up to 40 artists, each creating a digital illustration and/or merch [this is a PAID job!]

@damesprod.bsky.social

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Sep 1

My piece for August's #vgenchallenge The theme was "mirrors," and my mind immediately went to the idea of mirrors as portals. In this case, portals to alternate realities wherein one of Lili's lost sisters each got to be the one who lived. (Detail closeups to follow)

#ocsky #vgen #ocart

A girl in a floral dress sits slumped in front of a vanity mirror. Three other women, all with her face, are reflected back at her; each showing care for her distress in their own ways. In the middle, one who embodies the feeling of winter to the first girl's feeling of spring reaches through the glass, laying her hand upon the girl's hair in an act of comfort.

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you so much, and yeah, sure! Just try to keep my logo in-frame, please 🥰

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is theft in plain sight. I think it's the perfect time to call PayPal and make them explain themselves. This is unfair and unacceptable. Here's there number (along with others who are involved with crap like this). #SaveSpeech #CPBC

#SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech
C.P.B.G.
4 PHONE CALLS A DAY
[If you're able to do more, you are encouraged to do so]
WHO?
WHY?
HOW TO CONTACT
WHAT TO DO
Card
MASTERCARD
+
VISA
Visa and Mastercard have long histories with pressuring platforms that host and sell adult content. Most recently, they have pressured Steam and Itch.io, leading to dozens if not hundreds of games being delisted, and their TOS now updated with draconian content standards.
MASTERCARD
(US) +1 (800)-307-7309
phone tree nav: 1-1-2-2-2-1
(INTL) +1 (636)-722-7111
VISA
(US + CAN) +1 (800)-847-2911
phone tree nav: 1-1-5. mash account #.
Your goal is mostly to waste their time and therefore their money.
Pose as a confused customer "just asking for clarification" about things relating to the Itch/Steam censorship controversy.
Paypro
PAYPAL
+
STRIPE
Paypal and Stripe have their own histories with action against adult content. Like the credit card companies, they have both pressured Steam and Itch.io, with Itch calling out Stripe as a priority target, and Steam no longer being able to process certain currencies using Paypal.
PAYPAL
(US + CAN) 1-(402)-935-2050
(AUS) 1800 931 678
(GER) +49 69 945189975
STRIPE
(Ireland HQ) 353 1 903 8449
(Cust. Support) (877) 887-7815
+1 (888) 926 2289 (say you are in california)
Same as the CARDS. Waste time, waste money, eventually try to segue into censorship of adult content as a topic.
CITIBANK
Bank
+
BARCLAYS
+
WELLS FARGO
Both Paypal and Stripe have indicated that their banking partners have also been a source of ant- Adult Content pressure.
While there are MANY banks associated with paypros, these 3 are prime initial targets.
CITIBANK (ENG) 1-(888)-248-4226
(ESP) 1-(800)-360-2484
BARCLAYS
44 (0)1624 684444
+800 800 88885 (replace [+) with country's exit code
WELLS FARGO
1-800-869-3557
For now, begin by treating banks the same as how the CARDS and PAYPROS were early on. Call in, make explicit complaints re: Adult Content...

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 27

TheGamer continues to be one of the only video game outlets who actually care about the censorship of adult games. Again, utter abdication from the indie press and the bigger names tend to be ignoring the issue

www.thegamer.com/paypal-accus...

PayPal Accused Of Withholding £80,000 Made From Sales Of Adult Steam Game

One programmer claims that PayPal is refusing to pay out £80,000 they made from an adult Steam game, alleging that they broke the TOS.

www.thegamer.com

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is an alarming misrepresentation of what was said, and I honestly expected better from Teen Vogue. The author of this article, and everyone who approved it, need to take courses in literary comprehension AND human sexuality.

Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · Aug 26

“Questioning whether an out lesbian might some day return to heteronormativity enforces long-held lesbophobic ideas.”

Read the full #OpEd on how bisexual and queer-identifying musician Betty Who's comment on Reneé Rapp's sexuality isn't just uncalled for, it feeds a homophobic myth:

Betty Who 'Holding Space' For Reneé Rapp to Date Men Feeds a Tired Homophobic Myth

“Questioning whether an out lesbian might some day return to heteronormativity enforces long-held lesbophobic ideas.”

tnvge.co

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Aug 26

It often depends on how "finished" the concept is in my head, first. If i have a strong idea of what i do, I'll often go straight to sketch (either literal, or playing with 3d dolls until they're in the pose & framing i want,) but if it's a loose concept i'll look for inspo first.

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What’s Your Damage? Podcast @wydpod.bsky.social · Aug 25

WYD Series 2 E39: Bullet with Butterfly Wings

Turns out the Amomongo's serenading was actually their death cries as they were being murdered by an Aswang~ #DND #podcast #actualplay

Podlink: pod.link/1330509692/e...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7cW...

WYD Series 2 E39: Bullet with Butterfly Wings

YouTube video by What's Your Damage? Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 24

If you’re new to the fight, please don’t be afraid to get involved! A lot of the ppl fighting since Day 1 need reinforcements or backup

#SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech
C.P.B.C.
4 PHONE CALLS A DAY
[If you're able to do more, you are encouraged to do so]
WHO?
WHY?
HOW TO CONTACT
WHAT TO DO
Card
MASTERCARD
+
VISA
Visa and Mastercard have long histories with pressuring platforms that host and sell adult content. Most recently, they have pressured Steam and Itch.io, leading to dozens if not hundreds of games being delisted, and their TOS now updated with draconian content standards.
MASTERCARD
(US) +1 (800)-307-7309
phone tree nav: 1-1-2-2-2-1
(INTL) +1 (636)-722-7111
VISA
(US + CAN) +1 (800)-847-2911
phone tree nav: 1-1-5. mash account #.
Your goal is mostly to waste their time and therefore their money.
Pose as a confused customer "just asking for clarification" about things relating to the Itch/Steam censorship controversy.
Paypro
PAYPAL
+
STRIPE
Paypal and Stripe have their own histories with action against adult content. Like the credit card companies, they have both pressured Steam and Itch.io, with Itch calling out Stripe as a priority target, and Steam no longer being able to process certain currencies using Paypal.
PAYPAL
(US + CAN) 1-(402)-935-2050
(AUS) 1800 931 678
(GER) +49 69 945189975
STRIPE
(Ireland HQ) 353 1 903 8449
(Cust. Support) (877) 887-7815
+1 (888) 926 2289 (say you are in california)
Same as the CARDS. Waste time, waste money, eventually try to segue into censorship of adult content as a topic.
CITIBANK
Bank
+
BARCLAYS
+
WELLS FARGO
Both Paypal and Stripe have indicated that their banking partners have also been a source of ant- Adult Content pressure.
While there are MANY banks associated with paypros, these 3 are prime initial targets.
CITIBANK (ENG) 1-(888)-248-4226
(ESP) 1-(800)-360-2484
BARCLAYS
44 (0)1624 684444
+800 800 88885 (replace (+) with country's exit code
WELLS FARGO
1-800-869-3557
For now, begin by treating banks the same as how the CARDS and PAYPROS were early on. Call in, make explicit complaints re: Adult Content.
If you have an ac…

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SAM @tealartifact.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy #PortfolioDay! 🖤

I'm Sam and I love illustrating TTRPG characters and other OCs! I enjoy working with colors both vivid and dark

grannypix.carrd.co

Two humanoid skeletons stand on a dark background, one with the face and shoulders of a teal-ish elf, and a skeleton on downwards, the other a full skeleton. The elf is holding a heart in her hand with a fearful expression. There's a raven flying in the background, and spider lilies under them in the foreground

a smiling man lays surrounded by trays and bowls of all kinds of food- fruit, cheese, wine, fish, etc.

A dignified bust portrait of a man with shoulder-length brown hair in a bun, and white around his temples. He wears a comfortable smile. His skin is fair, and the left half of his face bears a large burn scar.

3 different figures that all appear to be the same person. one is green and nervous, one is purple and smug, and one is blue and morose

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Gracu ✨🌈 @prismagic.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hi if you're a #ttrpg creative who

✨ Does cornrnissions
✨ Doesn't use AI
✨ Properly labels adult content
✨ Uses alt text to the best of their abilities

Please comment below with some examples of your work to be added to a starter pack!

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Cea @kaitoubingu.bsky.social · Aug 17

#SaveSpeech
I made a simplified version of this graphic for low vision and/or neurodivergent folks, and anyone else who might benefit! Please let me know if any changes need to be made for accessibility and thank you to the OP!
USPS letter mailing guide: www.usps.com/ship/letters...

#SaveSpeech Physical Mail Guide

Based on dieselbrain.bsky.social's infographic, and information on
stop-paypros.neocities.org and yellat.money

Why physical mail?

Payment processors have begun showing resistance to phone calls (hanging up, changing numbers, verbal abuse). In addition to continued phone pressure, we are now adding physical mail as another pressure point.

Tips (bulleted list)
(Bullet one) If you are able, it is ideal to write letters by hand for larger impact, but printed letters are an effective alternative
(Bullet two) Writing your own letter in your own voice is ideal, but scripts are available to copy or reword
(Bullet three) Be polite and do not make any threats
(Bullet four) Within the US, a return address is not required and is only used when the mail is deemed not deliverable. You can drop your letters off at any USPS blue collection box or post office location for increased anonymity
(Bullet five) Supplies: Use whatever you have, or purchase the necessary envelopes and paper for cheap at a dollar store. Some have successfully recycled cardboard trash to make postcards. Stamps are available online at USPS.com or any postal store, including self-serve kiosks.

Talking Points (bulleted list)

(Bullet one) Express concern over payment processors attempting to control what fully legal items adults are allowed to buy
(Bullet two) Content “guidelines” are vague, unclear, and disallow content that is legal in fiction or between consenting adults
(Bullet three) These policies have been targeting LGBTQ+ content (Stripe specific: Express concern over anti-LGBTQ+ comments made by multiple customer service representatives)
(Bullet four) Urge them to cut ties with far-right groups pushing for censorship like Collective Shout, Exodus Cry, GOSRN, and NCOSE (Morality in Media)
(Bullet five) These actions are harming legitimate, legal businesses, LGBTQ+ individuals and minority groups, and limiting artistic and consumer freedoms
(Bullet six) You will support any position or legislation that will put restrictions on what the company and other payment processors are able to do

List of addresses for Stripe, Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa. The contents of the list are as follows:

Stripe
354 Oyster Point Boulevard,
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Mastercard
2000 Purchase St,
Purchase, NY 10577

Paypal
2211 N 1st St,
San Jose, CA 95131

Visa
900 Metro Center Blvd,
Foster City, CA 94404
Or
P.O Box 8999
San Francisco, CA 94105
Or
One Market Plaza, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94080

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Aug 23

Oh gosh, thank you!

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hey hey~ TTRPG player, occasional-DM, map maker, character artist, and AP podcaster checking in~ 💞

A portrait of two aarakocran (bird people) lovers. The larger one, based on a black peacock, holds the other over his shoulder while she looks playfully scandalized.

Two people embracing; a small woman with dark hair and long, thin braids has knocked her partner to the floor in a hug. Her partner, a silver-haired nonbinary person, puts up with the treatment with a smile. Both are dressed in western-inspired fantasy clothes, and their cowboy hats are knocked askew.

A late night thunderstorm rages overhead while, below, a couple rest safely in one another's arms. A half-elf man holds his tiefling partner in a comforting manner, leaning against an open shoji wall. A game board on the ground beside them, pieces scattered, speaks to an interrupted moment before the storm hit.

A family of three people snuggling on a couch together. The largest of them, a golden dragonborn, holds a small tiefling child with pigtails on his lap. He has a book in one hand, and his arm around a human woman who is snuggled into his side. They look content, at peace together for this moment in time.

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Rae Palmer | Commissions Open @covenmouse.bsky.social · Aug 22

So this is one way to get Rumi to spend time on a couch. (Couch! Couch! Couch! Couch!) #kpdh #rujinu #kpopdemonhunters

Rumi and Jinu, both with healing patterns, are curled up together on a couch. Jinu has fallen asleep with his head in Rumi's lap, and she watches him sleep with deep affection in her eyes.

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 21

DID YOU MISS THE EFF / ACLU AMA ON MASTERCARD-VISA-STEAM-ITCHIO?
I READ THROUGH ALL OF IT HERE!!

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

ACLU & EFF REDDIT AMA?! AND ITS ABOUT VIDEOGAME CENSORSHIP!?!?!

YouTube video by Ana Valens Highlights

www.youtube.com

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Iantos @iantos.bsky.social · Aug 19

"For selected products only, there's Mastercard."

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 20

if you havent made any calls, or shipped any letters or sent any emails yet, and you feel like its "too late":

dont. its not too late. now is literally a perfect time to start joining in and contacting legislators and paypros in whatever way works best for you.

its a marathon, not a race!

the haver of it🔞 @taylortitmouse.bsky.social · Aug 20

for those of you that have somehow made it this long without ever calling: you literally just have to list the bills. you don't have to give a reason. if you get a person, they won't ask you why. if you get a voicemail, just say your address at the beginning. it took me less than 5 minutes to call 3

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Xy, First Minister of Furries and Autism @xylaria.vg · Aug 19

It's becoming increasingly obvious that the internet we've had for the past 30 years is being actively dismantled.

We need to start taking proactive action to protect data and lines of communications on websites that haven't been affected yet, before they are.

Censorship is rapidly coming.

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 18

The censorship of the Internet continues. Regarding Cloudflare proxy use

G
Gelbooru
@gelbooru
So for whatever reason, Cloudflare has now disabled access to our domain when the proxy is enabled. This struck all our sites at once. I received no email from Cloudflare before this happened, and still have no idea what is going on.
It also happened for Danbooru at the same moment.
7:41 AM • 8/18/25 • 28K Views

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𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙢 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣 @mannlicherhund.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm seeing fewer posts about the Visa and Mastercard situation, and I want to make it plain as day. You need to keep calling and bothering them and losing them money.

Because if we lose this, they are going to cut more and more from what's available until you can only buy what they approve of.

⬇️

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 6

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

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