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KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Sep 10

Drew Al fan art for @smoocheys.bsky.social
Was soooo fun to draw this guy I love his face and his haaaair, so happy with how this turned out. Also learned some new tricks!

A digital illustration of a large man laying down and the point of view is as if you are Al's partner Cheye, tenderly touching his face and holding his right pectoral in his hand. The lighting is dramatic and sultry and more attention was given to the face. He has a crooked nose, a full mustache, long chestnut hair, and is giving the viewer bedroom eyes.

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reywolfe.art 🎃👻⚰️ @kr00bs.com · Aug 16

eyes are on furry SFW artists now. They won’t listen to us because we’re the freaks. They’ll listen to you because you’re one of the “good ones.” Speak for those they’ve deemed okay to ignore, and harass.

I’ve been where you are. I’ve lost my “good” card. It was worth every bared tooth. Your turn.

Azel @azeldraws.bsky.social · Aug 15

With the barrage of censorship campaigns lately, it’s extremely disappointing to see the lack of mutual support for NSFW creators and visibility on these issues from so many large SFW furry creators (my friends included) you could be using your platform for good!

Buddy, they’re coming for all of us

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Pinster W. Glasses @pinsterwglasses.com · Aug 15

Bluesky is customizable enough that Porn can exist and you'll have minimal interactions with it. I haven't seen any explicit material since subscribing to lists and muting porn tags. Not once.

If you let them ban porn, then you'll let them label YOU as porn.

🐺CEO of Werewolves🐺🔞 @2dreddersart.bsky.social · Aug 14

HEY
Do you want to save PORN from being kicked off this platform??
Go tell them your grievances then!

Bluesky is built off the backs of queers, furries, POC, and sex workers alike
WE were the first to join the site back when it was invite only, and WE should have a say in whether we belong!

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 14

the usual vagueness is present here that is usually a bad sign to come for adult content.

bluesky is taking feedback on the guidelines at this link below. Let them know these are not satisfactory

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

points that need addressing are: [cont]

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KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 14

Her name is Katethulu and she's soooooo random! #art

A drawing of a blue octopus headed girl with a black shirt, and with hair done in the scene style with pink stripes. The background is neon mint green with pink paint spatters. The word "RAWR" is written in the top left corner and there are tiny hearts doodled in the corner.

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Malachite Tigerbunny @malachitetiger.bsky.social · Aug 12

Stripe crossed a line now.

Call up whatever local LGBT organizations exist in your area, gay activist groups, gay bars, pride organizing committees, folks who schedule drag shows, queer church groups, everyone.

Also libraries and bookstores.

Show up in person to talk to any business using Stripe.

Mostlycogent @mostlycogent.bsky.social · Aug 12

Same during my call- the wording I used was “non-explicit, legal, non-adult LGBT content”, and I got back the response that “yes, stripe is blocking this. We’re a private company, we make our own rules about it.” Was hung up on when I asked why.

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KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 13

And you're so valid for that.

KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 13

bsb @blackshirtboy.bsky.social · Aug 11

Reminder: Seeing evidence that the pushback is working is not a reason to step back and declare victory, it's a reason to ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ᴄᴀʟʟɪɴɢ!

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 11

nice vid kinda summing up the past 2-3 weeks wrt #SaveSpeech and payment processors

KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 5

Brad Guigar — Follow my #HaHaHaHalloween Countdown 🎃 @bradguigar.com · Aug 4

Facing backlash and mounting pressure, Mastercard denies responsibility for adult content bans — despite evidence and industry responses suggesting otherwise. Your calls are working. Keep it up.

buff.ly/PF3MTZj

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🌺 Cheye 🌷 @skunkeys.bsky.social · Aug 1

thje devil of cheye lore brainrot stood on my shoulder and said you should draw silco in ken outfits .

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KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 2

@chiitan-usa.bsky.social
I love you Chiitan!!!!! You are the best mascot!!!!!!!!

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KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 2

I followed back immediately I didn't even know they were on here oh my god my little fairy otter yesssss

KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Aug 2

CHII-TAN FOLLOWS ME LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · Aug 1

So when you guys do you daily calls today you should ask mastercard what illegal adult content they found on these content creation platforms. Tell them to make names. When they give you the runaround say "but what have you found that's illegal".

They won't because there was never an investigation

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 1

This is a pathetic statement and I’m begging every journalist to rip it to shreds

Clarifying recent headlines on gaming content
Mastercard has not evaluated any game or required restrictions of any activity on game creator sites and platforms, contrary to media reports and allegations.
Our payment network follows
standards based on the rule of law. Put simply, we allow all lawful purchases on our network. At the same time, we require merchants to have appropriate controls to ensure Mastercard cards cannot be used for unlawful purchases, including illegal adult content.

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Malachite Tigerbunny @malachitetiger.bsky.social · Aug 1

Protest movements that stop as soon as they start seeing results fail.

Protest movements that keep going until your whole squad is across the finish line win.

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Aug 1

Visa employees clearly told to deescalate ASAP
MasterCard employees more than familiar with the issue
Stripe feeling the pressure
ACLU put out a statement
CBC covered all this

What you are doing is WORKING
You are getting RESULTS
KEEP CALLING
KEEP WRITING
WE ARE GOING TO WIN!!

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Nu Pogodi! Enjoyer @lameposting.bsky.social · Jul 31

Interesting perspective on how call-in campaigns can affect change. The only arguments that work against a corporation are financial ones.

Benjanun Sriduangkaew @benjanun.bsky.social · Jul 31

dunno the source for this but this is neat

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🍊 tsu @tsurudraws.art · Jul 30

Fictional kinks can't hurt me but a fascist regime very much can and will.

If you genuinely think fictional content (yes, even the "too gross" ones) is WORSE than fascism, reprioritize your life.

I can curate what fictional content I engage with.
I can't content warning my way out of fascism lmfao

Lamb 🔞 @lustylamb.com · Jul 27

As expected seeing ppl backpedaling on the itch thing now that there's a list of the unacceptable content and it includes stuff that's "too gross"

It's all of us or none of us. Our enemies have made that clear.

I would rather work side by side with a freak than with a fascist.

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Vertn @vernt.bsky.social · Jul 26

Call call call. Visa is literally begging us to stop calling and send emails. Calls cost them way more money and they can't use key words to filter them out

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Jul 26

Welcome to the weekend! You made it sailor. Which censorious payment processor would you like to call first? Thanks to my moot @dieselbrain.bsky.social for the Stripe number, can confirm it works

stop-paypros.neocities.org

MasterCard
• 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

Visa
• +1 650 432 3200 (Headquarters, US)
• 1-800-847-2911 (US + Canada)
• List of phone numbers by region
• 1-888-289-9322 (Confidential
Compliance Hotline)
• askvisa@visa.com

PayPal
Unfortunately, PayPal doesn't 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 :
• 1-402-935-2050 (US + Canada)

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social
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the number below doesnt work, as Stripe has changed their number, and is demanding a $2.99 fee to even tell you what it is.
however, this number DOES still work and will let you leave a message:
(877) 887-7815

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Crystumes Blanks @crystumesblanks.bsky.social · Jul 27

Snarling base order mini vid!

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Jul 26

I made a quick and dirty anti-censorship cheat sheet to help onboard people and direct their energy in a productive direction. This isnt as comprehensive as various websites being shared around, but it should be easy to share and save.

Save the png and repost as widely as you can

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Studio Élan @vnstudioelan.com · Jul 27

As you may have heard, thousands of NSFW games have been removed without warning from multiple platforms over the past few days. This sets a troubling precedent for the future of games.

If you want more information on why this is happening and how to help, read more here: stop-paypros.neocities.org

Stop payment processors from censoring games!

stop-paypros.neocities.org

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Voraciousopolis @voraciousopolis.bsky.social · Jul 25

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

SIGN THIS IF YOU LIVE IN THE UK

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Ruby Ko-BOO-ld 🌹🎃 @fluffyscales.bsky.social · Jul 25

LMAO I called Visa’s customer support service - the guy on the other line was like “are you ALSO calling about the video game payment processing? Please send us emails instead.”

Keep up the calls, folks, we’re definitely gumming up their works

Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · Jul 24

I know we're upset about itch, but they're not the only ones

Payment processors harassed companies bc of a 1,000 email hate campaign

But we can EASILY top 1,000!

I prewrote an email + got the contact info - you just have to send!

↻💬♡ to boost

We CAN make a difference 💕

#itch #censorship

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Digital graphic with the text "anti-censorship campaign" and screenshots of headlines about how multiple storefronts have removed NSFW content due to pressure from payment processors and Collective Shout.

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Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · Jul 24

I know we're upset about itch, but they're not the only ones

Payment processors harassed companies bc of a 1,000 email hate campaign

But we can EASILY top 1,000!

I prewrote an email + got the contact info - you just have to send!

↻💬♡ to boost

We CAN make a difference 💕

#itch #censorship

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KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Jul 25

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Jul 24

we are going to need to keep up this 'yelling at payment processors' energy for more than just today

Ideally, we will need to keep up this pressure over a span of a few weeks

As many people as possible, each making 2-4 calls a day, for a few weeks, is going to make the biggest impact

KrakenSlap @krakenslap.bsky.social · Jul 23

Saw the sona before reading and I legit went

Lord Farquad from shrek pointing and saying White