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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · 1d

Waugh learning to draw people sucks/pos

#art #ocart

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · 7d

Hhhhh throws at you and dies
#art #ocart

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · 8d

Scrimble mctimble pingus dongus hocus pocus
Ford focus

I'm mentally ill

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 20d

You NEED to call your reps and tell them this shit fucking sucks! They literally want to big-brother style waych you at all times, zero privacy, to "protect children"

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 20d

For-profit age-verification providers are now pushing for "continuous biometric monitoring" — AI scans of your face, your voice, your behavior — while you're online to protect children.

Every session. Every website. Every keystroke. Monitored and recorded.

Why biometric AI holds the key for the UK’s Online Safety Act | The AI Journal

The next phase of the UK’s Online Safety Act, which prescribes how content platforms can serve children, has finally come into force following years of

aijourn.com

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · 19d

Just a little guy!

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Lufina Soulgrabber 🦴🕯️ @lufinabina.bsky.social · Aug 27

I cannot overstate just how awful this stupid fucking bill proposal is

- adding backdoors into encryption on OS level
- "sniff" every single message before it gets encrypted AND SAVE IT CENTRALLY
- let a goddamn hallucinating "AI" mark people as criminals

it needs to be stopped, post haste

map of different EU countries' chat control stance as of august 2025

oppose
(austria, czechia, netherlands, poland)

undecided
(belgium, estonia, finland, germany, greece, luxembourg, romania)

support
(bulgaria, croatia, cyprus, france,hungary,ireland, italy, latvia, lithuania, malta, portugal, slovakia, spain, sweden)

proposed it
(denmark)

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 24d

actions that will contribute more to pushing against bluesky's censorship than a blackout:

-submitting a feedback request
-@ing moderation about it
-commenting on mods posts about it
-making and sharing memes (ex: "i consent!" sticker)
-leaving an app store review
-just generally posting about it

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Veronica Ripley 🏳️‍⚧️ @nikatine.com · 28d

"Porn bans" ALWAYS lead to trans bans

Michigan bill seeks to lock up trans people for posting selfies.

A bill introduced by Michigan lawmakers last week would ban porn, ASMR, depictions of trans people, and VPNs for anyone using them in the state.

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · Sep 14

Art to prove i still do art wahoo
#art #ocart #silksong #hollowknight

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · Sep 14

You're so lucky I'm drawing gay people I could keep this bit going for WEEKS

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · Sep 14

Peeling the boards off your windows no it's okay buddy don't worry it's just for fun

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · Sep 14

Hey buuuuuddddyyyyyyyyyy he just wants to talk about our lord and saviour hope totally

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Vaknosh @vaknosh.bsky.social · Sep 9

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AUTOMATON WEST @automatonwest.bsky.social · Sep 11

Credit card companies’ censorship of video games is thriving on people’s lack of awareness, Japanese politician says

"You can’t tell who's regulating what, or for what purpose. Most people don’t perceive how serious a threat that is"
automaton-media.com/en/news/cred...

Credit card companies’ censorship of video games is thriving on people’s lack of awareness, Japanese politician says - AUTOMATON WEST

Former Japanese assemblyman offers analysis of the deliberately "invisible" mechanism of censorship by credit card companies.

automaton-media.com

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · Sep 11

www.thegamer.com/steam-censor...

Japanese Politicians Are Now Getting Involved In Steam's Censorship Saga

Games with mature themes continue to be targeted on storefronts like Steam and Itch.

www.thegamer.com

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · Sep 10

Visa and Mastercard reportedly coming for FAIRIES and CAT EARS

Get on the phone and ask them wtf is up because this even made me double take
bsky.app/profile/dark...

DCS 🔞 @darkchibishadow.bsky.social · Sep 9

Woke up to quite the update on this. I had been in contact with Payment Cloud about getting their service and they waited until now to hit me with the image below. Again, stringing me along instead of being upfront. They had seen my website multiple times before this.

An image taken from an e-mail from Payment Cloud to me. They list prohibited adult work, one of which just includes "Fantasy" which is as wide as cat ears and fairies. We are so cooked.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 10

Think its stupid that VISA and Mastercard think something as innocent as Cat Ear accessories are a bannable offense?

Then heres something you can do about it. Complain to visa and MC, call your representatives.

Advocate for porn, whole heartedly.

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

U.K. residents, could this be your chance to stop paypro censorship in the country? Please sign this petition

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Petition
Ban payment processors stopping services based on objections to legal content
Government should legislate that payment processing companies may not place stipulations on use of their services regarding sales of otherwise legal content and, if they do so, must face legal penalties and must remunerate platforms and individuals for lost income until service is restored.
• More details
Sign this petition
231 signatures
Show on a map
10,000

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Aaron Radney Commissions Closed (For Now) @aaronradney.bsky.social · Aug 29

I will remind folks those images of Nazi book burnings aren't burning just any books. They're burning the library of Magnus Hirschfeld; a gay, Jewish doctor who created an institute dedicated to LGBTQ sex education and healthcare. And a man who pioneered gender affirming care surgeries.

PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · Aug 27

US government orders 46 states to destroy trans education materials
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/27/trans-education-us-state-directive/?utm_content=1756312804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

US government orders states to destroy trans education materials

The US government has ordered 46 states and territories to destroy education materials referencing trans people.

www.thepinknews.com

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JAQQQLNtern 🎃 (recovering from GRS) 🐇🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 🔞 @jaqqqln.gay · Aug 31

The paypros and fake "banks" all seem to be getting pretty vindictive & retaliatory atp. This was inevitable. They want to discourage & demoralize us, but they're only pissing us off.

Let them know how pissed off you are.

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 · Aug 30

They're actively targeting creators who call in & banning them, making it even more important to call if you're a customer & not a creator

Tell them they shouldn't be dictating how you get to spend the money you put your blood, sweat, and tears into earning

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

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 26

1. This is a very good sign that speaking out against KOSA is working! Dont assume it's dead though, continue calling your reps until further notice.

2. "Sammy's Law" is still in the draft stage but is worth keeping an eye on as imo i think trying to pass ANY kind of surveillance bill is bad

Will Oremus @willoremus.com · Aug 26

Word on the Hill is that House GOP leaders are moving on from the sweeping and controversial Kids Online Safety Act, or at least no longer prioritizing it.

That has opened the gates for narrower safety bills, such as "Sammy's Law," which I wrote about today: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Analysis | ‘Sammy’s Law’ would help parents monitor kids online. It’s gaining steam.

The parents of a teen fentanyl poisoning victim are finding allies in Congress for a bill intended to save others from the same fate.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · Aug 27

Because some people haven't heard it yet: PAYPAL IS NOT A BANK, DO NOT LEAVE MORE THAN A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS SITTING IN YOUR ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME. MOVE IT TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.

Paypal can and will close your account and steal all your money without warning. And have done MANY times.

AUTOMATON WEST @automatonwest.bsky.social · Aug 27

Steam adult game programmer has account frozen by PayPal, £80,000 in earnings withheld

automaton-media.com/en/news/stea...

Steam adult game programmer has account frozen by PayPal, £80,000 in earnings withheld - AUTOMATON WEST

PayPal froze £80,000 of a Steam programmer's earnings because of their involvement in developing adult games.

automaton-media.com

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

I'm gonna give you like a snack and a nap bro

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Soundboardstudio @soundboardstudio.bsky.social · Aug 26

What the fuck is this dystopia bro...

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