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nic.tattoos @nicterhorst.com · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Sith_art aka A’ine! 🏳️‍⚧️ @sith-art.bsky.social · 17h

Its almost like anti-porn laws are never actually about porn. 🤔

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 1d

Buried in Michigan's antiporn bill is a provision to effectively outlaw "circumvention tools," such as VPNs.

Mark my words: legislators will increasingly leverage porn panic to restrict or ban VPNs, and to limit internet privacy far beyond adult sites.

Experts raise privacy concerns over Michigan bill targeting pornography and VPNs

Rep. Josh Schriver, the bill’s sponsor, says the law is designed to target only producers and distributors of pornography, not everyday internet users.

www.wilx.com

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𝗗𝗦𝗬 @dansyronart.bsky.social · 3d

The Journey into the Maze begins soon #Abysm

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 8d

This is a warning to every artists and clients using PayPal: Leave the note blank or send invoices. Apparently even saying "commission" makes them trigger happy. #SaveSpeech #StopPaypros

And continue the pressure by calling PayPal. Helpful link here: anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co#phonescript

@Inker_comics: I JUST GOT FUCKED UP REAL BAD [shared a screenshot of his suspension from PayPal]

@MrQuessos: [quote tweeting @Inker_comics] If you are going to pay an artist via PayPal, please DO NOT include ANYTHING related to commission or nsfw in the payment description. Whether out of ignorance or innocence, you could screw up someone's job.

Mastercard

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Paypal

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Phone (outside US): click here

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 6d

wizard frog is insane

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J. Elvis Weinstein @jelvisweinstein.bsky.social · 5d

In a functioning world, a single aerial photograph could end this discussion.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5d

Trump: Portland is burning to the ground—insurrectionists all over the place. The politicians are afraid for their lives. That’s the only reason they say there’s nothing happening.

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drawmadillo.bsky.social @drawmadillo.bsky.social · 5d

Wanted to draw something for me and @belise.bsky.social 's 1st year anniversary, but I've been busy with life and the recent sales. Luckily there's plenty of love regardless, and I"d rather have a simple life with her, than a luxurious life without!

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drawmadillo.bsky.social @drawmadillo.bsky.social · 5d

So many people shy away from armor and tech, and this guy is undercharging SEVERELY! Give him some business!

BossVeteran ( READ PINNED PLEASE ) @bossveteran134.bsky.social · 6d

well, this time i need to make... a lot - $600 or more...
so im taking as many as possible
im still working on my queue but..yeah..

DM if interested 🥺
#commissions

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drawmadillo.bsky.social @drawmadillo.bsky.social · 5d

what a year for both of those games tho

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 7d

You.
Are.
Allowed.
To.
Insult.
The.
Police.

It’s a core First Amendment principle. This is utterly lawless behavior, for which there will be no (short-term) consequences.

That he does it so casually, as they are walking away, in front of cameras.

Rightly confident in his impunity.

“[t]he freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state.”

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 6d

IF YOU ARE GERMAN, YOU NEED TO CONTACT YOUR MEPs AND DEMAND THEY OPPOSE CHAT CONTROL

-RIGHT-
-NOW-

the link below contains individual emails and everything, PLEASE do not sleep on this!

Tuta @tuta.com · 7d

We are alarmed as well. If you are in Germany, write to your representatives. You'll find the email addresses here: 👉 tuta.com/blog/chat-co...

Signalapp on X: We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a
catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled
opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could
spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe.

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Avencri: Me mordió un venado... @avencri.bsky.social · 8d

Fiona doing some caramel "poison" apples.

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Pop Arena @poparena.bsky.social · 7d

Yeah, really can't stress enough not giving companies your photo IDs.

The Verge @theverge.com · 7d

Discord customer service data breach leaks user info and scanned photo IDs

An “unauthorized party” may have accessed the names of users, the last four digits of credit card numbers, and more.

buff.ly

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Matt Aytch Taylor @matthtaylor.com · 7d

I don't have a hot comics take.

Uplift your peers, celebrate your friends.

that's it.

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✪ Jonathan H. Gray: “Professor of Halloweenery” ✪ @jongraywb.bsky.social · 7d

This is one of the reasons why so many artists were raising the alarm about ordering specialty art supplies that we use from overseas. Probably wont be able to do it again for a good long while

Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 7d

How bad are tariffs going?

I paid for $32 of shaving cream from Canada. Unique stuff I’ve used for years, nothing like it in US. Small family business.

UPS guy came to my door today with box and said I have to pay additional $120 before he can hand it to me.

That makes it 5x more expensive!!! 🤯

Screenshot of message from UPS:

Hi Adam,
All import fees must be paid prior to delivery.
Save time - prepay online for your FREIGHTCOM shipment. If import fees are not paid before delivery, an additional surcharge will be applied.
Total Amount Due
119.20 USD
Additional charges may have been applied based on recent tariff policy changes.
Pay Now ›

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 7d

and hey on the topic of ID laws

do you really trust Bluesky, whose admin and c-suites physically cannot stop themselves from posting-through-it, to be able to hold onto your fucking govt ID and not leak it in a data breach like Discord?

these policies suck, they are dangerous, call your reps

Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 13d

In Ohio, starting on Monday 9/29, we'll be implementing an age assurance solution similar to what we're doing in South Dakota and Wyoming. Read more here: bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Our Approach to Age Assurance - Bluesky

We’re committed to keeping our community informed as we navigate new regional regulations.

bsky.social

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aetherclaw.bsky.social @aetherclaw.bsky.social · 7d

ONLINE ID CHECKS WILL RUIN THE INTERNET

www.stoponlineidchecks.org

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Norin 🦈 🔜 Twitchcon @mahoukarp.com · 9d

a little will-o-whisker 🐱
#art

Illustration of a will-o-whisp (will-o-whisker) in the shape of a cat

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belise.bsky.social @belise.bsky.social · 10d

OC Expression page special is OPEN! :D Form link below ⬇️

Also it's hard getting floofy for the day xD Elle always has a handful

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PSX Bunlith 🪄 BLM ACAB 🇵🇸 @b0tster.yeag.gay · 8d

🏁Nightmare Kart: THE OLD KARTS🏁

Check out a trailer showing off all the beach themed levels, as well as a sneak peek at the mid campaign boss fight: the Orphan of Karts! 🌴🏍️

📅 Coming: When its ready! 📅

#NightmareKart

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Etherington Brothers @etheringtonbros.bsky.social · 8d

Our feature tutorial/artists today is this RIDICULOUSLY USEFUL page on SHOULDER and CHEST MUSCLE SHAPE CHANGES when you RAISE THE ARM by the talented @taco1704! These clear illustrations show how the muscles work TOGETHER! #anime #manga #gamedev #illustraion #drawing #ART #DRAW

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Adrian Bauer @adrianbauer.bsky.social · 8d

store.steampowered.com/app/115800/O...
We put Owlboy on sale for real low cheap!

Save 75% on Owlboy on Steam

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of ...

store.steampowered.com

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drawmadillo.bsky.social @drawmadillo.bsky.social · 8d

Ugbfh, best raccoon wife yush plz

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