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Nixie_01 @nixie01.bsky.social · 2d

We're busting rats on my patreon😌

Link in bio!

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Scoot @scottieman.bsky.social · 4d

Ghad Damn

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🔞Kaberlici0us SKETCH COMMS OPEN!!! @kaber.bsky.social · 6d

✨GYATT!!!

I colored it a bit ago lol

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🔞OnyxNuva🔞 @onyxnuva.bsky.social · 25d

Hey again. Coming out of my hiatus hole to bring you and updated script. It now includes H.R. 5300, the apparent "we will revoke your passport for political thought crimes" bill by Brian Mast and heralded by Marco Rubio.

Short Script. #savespeech

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 29d

this canadian petition targeting the C2 surveillance bill still needs a lot of signatures!

canadian and canadian residents, make sure youre signing and sharing this one too!

ThirtyHelens🔞 @thirtyhelens.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hey Canadians, I know we've been sharing that financial censorship petition on the commons website but this one is important too.

It's about C2, that dogshit surveillance and immigration bill

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

Petition e-6627 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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🔞Risax🔞 - Smut Writer @risax.bsky.social · 16d

3 countries have moved to UNDECIDED on Chat Control, meaning we're now down to only 8 countries opposing.

I know it's exhausting, but please keep calling, mailing and spreading the word. Maybe even make posts like this calling for action in your native tongue?

fightchatcontrol.eu

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 18d

what fucks me up about the Bluesky TOS update is fucking

every adult creator i know wants MORE labels and filter options. we WANT more granular control over the labels and spoilers we can put on our work so people who want to curate their timeline to avoid us CAN DO SO

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Hatidraw @hatidraw.bsky.social · 18d

Maybe Hornet should bind this Shakra
#Silksong #art #hollowknight

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 19d

if you want to help yell at Bluesky over the TOS, this thread has a lot of helpful info on options you can take!

Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · 19d

Do NOT believe the misinfo going around

There absolutely have been MASSIVE TOS updates

Most notably:

1) Specifying no FICTIONAL noncon
2) No "dangerous" kink
3) No DISCUSSING self harm, suicide, or substance abuse unless its "educational"

So what can we DO about it?

#SaveSpeech

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Multiple cropped screenshots showing portions of the bsky TOS before and now. Before: "iv. Encouraging self-harm or suicide
v. Depictions of excessive violence, gore, torture, dismemberment, or non-consensual sexual activity". Now: "ii. We do not allow sexual content involving non-consensual activity including synthetic, simulated, illustrated, or animated versions. iv. Do not create, share, or promote sexual content involving realistic risk of death or serious injury. i. Do not share content, methods, instructions, or promotion of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, and extreme dieting practices.
ii. Do not share methods, instructions, depictions, or promotion of dangerous stunts or abuse of dangerous or controlled substances. 5. Protected Expression
B. Support, Recovery, and Mental Health:
i. Personal recovery experiences or survivor stories shared to promote healing and community support rather than encouraging harmful behavior.
ii. Sharing verified mental health resources, crisis prevention".

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frey (but scary)🎃 @freydraws.bsky.social · 19d

As better phrased in previous reskeets: THIS IS THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT WE WANT TO BE DOING! DONT FUCKING SILENCE YOURSELF FOR A WEEK! COMPLAIN, MAKE SOME NOISE, DO ANYTHING BUT SHUT UP! THEY **WANT** YOU TO SHUT UP ABOUT THESE ISSUES!!

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 19d

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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Scoot @scottieman.bsky.social · 19d

G o r g e o u s

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Joey's Pornographic Pizzaria @boycubad.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sight for sore eyes

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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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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · 20d

They have this button on the right hand column that in addition to public shaming, lets you shame them in other useful ways

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🔞Good Girl Elliotte🔞 @elliotte-draws.bsky.social · 20d

You might see several artists mad about the bluesky policy update banning non-con, even artists who do not make that kind of material, and wonder why it's such a problem. If that's you, here is a quick breakdown:

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🥖Kekeflipnote🥖 @kekeflipnote.bsky.social · 20d

I am mad.

Even if they didn't listen to the feedback, please keep posting your stuff here.

You art is powerful and inspires many. It might never please everybody, even so, don't be stopped, don't be censored.

Post and post and post, I want to see all creativity here.

All of it.

SFW.
NSFW.

Bluesky @bsky.app · 20d

Thank you to the 14,000+ people who shared feedback on our community guidelines! We’re updating our rules for clarity, strengthening enforcement, and introducing product changes for healthier conversations. New guidelines kick in Oct 15. bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Building Healthier Social Media: Updated Guidelines and New Features - Bluesky

Public discourse on social media has grown toxic and divisive, but unlike other platforms, Bluesky is building a social web that empowers people instead of exploiting them.

bsky.social

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Sarah Z @sarahz.bsky.social · 20d

Once again, Jesus Christ, if your own policy would ban, like, The Handmaid's Tale, The Colour Purple, One Hundred Years of Solitude, A Clockwork Orange, Blood Meridian, Measure For Measure, like.... what are we doing here. What is this for

Muepin 🍂👻 @muepin.art · 20d

The bad news keep coming

These go into effect Oct 15th

D. Adult Content: We provide a safe space for consensual adult expression by requiring clear consent and stopping abuse.

i. We allow consensual adult sexual content, including fictional depictions, when appropriately labeled and subject to appropriate age restrictions.

ii. We do not allow sexual content involving non- consensual activity including synthetic, simulated, illustrated, or animated versions.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 20d

Calling paypros and bugging your reps about paypros is still worth doing. Continue making your calls!

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Announcements Only @acvalens.net · 20d

A source familiar with internal workings at MasterCard notes the company is paying attention to calls around the payment processor issue. These calls continue to make the company uncomfortable internally

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | Announcements Only @acvalens.net · 20d

Don’t stop calling

stop-paypros.neocities.org

Stop payment processors from censoring games!

stop-paypros.neocities.org

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 21d

#SaveSpeech

US legislators are pushing harder to pass KOSA and repeal section 230.

Call your representatives ASAP and make your voice heard! Advocate for protecting section 230, and demand your reps oppose KOSA!

Bipartisan Push in Congress to Weaken Section 230, Expand Online Surveillance, and Increase Platform Liability

Calls for platform accountability came with few answers about who decides what speech is acceptable.

reclaimthenet.org

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Zeke The Tiny Tigon @stripyzeke.bsky.social · 22d

For those of you in Germany this is especially important as Germany's voice carries a LOT of weight and other countries can oftentimes be swayed by their decision so please, PLEASE do what you can!

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 23d

#SaveSpeech

Germany has, unfortunately, reversed its position back to undecided.

folks in the EU, but GERMANS ESPECIALLY, need to call your MEPs about Chat Control and urge them to oppose this proposal!

find your MEP below and yell at them!

www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home

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Stevie rat stacks @stevieratstacks.bsky.social · Aug 15

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megasoups.bsky.social @megasoups.bsky.social · 23d

Hi. Fill up the phone lines of valve as well as the paypros please. Thanks.

Sooner rather than later preferably.

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Announcements Only @acvalens.net · 23d

Concerning claim on r/Games

www.reddit.com/r/Games/comm...

r/Games 7 hr. ago
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Valve no longer allows "Post-launch NSFW content" for games on Steam - outside of DLCS.
I have looked through Steam's Terms of Service online, but have found no official rule or statement from Valve of this new rule - but one Adult game developer has confirmed this new rule after launching their game
"Tales of Legendary Lust: Aphrodisia" a couple days ago.
With the recent rule change blocking adult-themed games from releasing on Early Access, this new rule seems to be targeting Adult-themed games that have ALREADY released on Steam - and threatens them with their games being removed from Steam.
There are currently 536 Adult-rated Early Access games on Steam - and this new rule may take them all down.

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JEIBON @jeibon.bsky.social · 23d

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