Hey if you hate censorship and want to do more than just doompost online, you can actually do something: Being annoying!
Hoards of people have been blowing up the phones of payment processing companies to pressure them not to bend to the whims of puritan groups.
stop-paypros.neocities.org
You didn't think we'd forget about you two, did you?
All payment processors get love! :)
While Mastercard and Visa are drowning, these two have been feeling a bit neglected. u_u
stop-paypros.neocities.org
#SaveSpeech
I know calling reps is very nerve racking. You're not sure what's the right thing to say, and tbh having a script thrown at me makes things just as nerve racking.
I called today, and I figured I'd write up a transcript of how my call went down. Hopefully it helps demystify the process
You hear that guys? All lawful purchases are allowed! We're just not allowing the ILLEGAL stuff like...dark romance V-Novels?
This ain't adding up. These companies are playing damage control now.
Don't Stop Calling! More official statements only brings up more questions!
stop-paypros.neocities.org
Collective Shout, the group that took credit for bullying Mastercard into recently censoring more platforms, stated that apparently it took them ~1000 phonecalls to convince them to give them what they wanted?
We got like way more people than that don't we?
I was going to rant for several posts until I was blue in the face, but instead I'm going to be productive and relay some info on how to oppose this. No-Politics enjoyers, please take the time to help out. (Thank you @alydalstry.bsky.social)
Use your zip code to find your rep on the website below!
Before the events of Sep 10th, KOSA was reported to be dead in the committee. Now they're using said events as an excuse to try to get the bill through.
Just because the debate guy got killed for his free speech doesn't mean they should take away yours.
Linking resources below
We seem to have it in our heads that the term "Sexually Gratifying" is negative when it's really not!
Yes, art can be sexually gratifying.
Yes, sexually gratifying art has artistic value!
We should all be able to indulge in our sweets after a hearty meal!
stop-paypros.neocities.org
#SaveSpeech
I gotta say this is the most action I've ever seen from this community!
The phonecalls, the petitions, the news coverage - Youtubers ranting about it. It just feels good to see everyone care and work together!
We live in frustrating times, but we continue to help each other push forward!
How it must feel rn...
In all seriousness keep it up!
If they ask you to e-mail instead, don't stop calling!
If they hang up on you, don't stop calling!
If they assured you that the issue's been addressed already, don't stop calling!
Be polite! Be stern! Be annoying!
#SaveSpeech
"Stripe has indicated that they hope to be able to support adult content in the future."
Whether Stripe means it or not, getting an actual statement from them is pretty big! If anything, the pressure is working! Don't stop calling! #SaveSpeech
Ah fun, more vague ToS wording that puts 80% of art at risk.
BlueSky is asking for feedback. We should ask them for a bit of clarity!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I am not immune to big chomp propaganda
Saw the design by @thecoatl034.bsky.social and had to draw her.
It came to me in a dream...
self-indulgent loop for @dreamypride.bsky.social π΄ #animation
As a porn artist I'm not asking the SFW crowd to be into the freaky shit we're onto. Everyone has boundaries. But an effort to understand this world would be appreciated. Talk to sex workers. ask them about their experiences in the industry. Work WITH us to create a safer internet.
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Short animation that I made last month! Just a little bit of growth! π€
Chancey belongs to
@varelsi.bsky.social
Model: @poxygon.bsky.social
SFX: @opennsfwsp.bsky.social & @kuroama.bsky.social
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#Animation
This closing statement from TheOtherFrost on Stop Killing Games really stuck with me.
Because it doesn't just apply to the initiative.
This is Politics in a nutshell.
Nothing wrong with a little jerk sesh before going out with your friends, right?
#3D / #Animation / #OCs / #Noah
I called my rep (Blue district).
Mentioned the KOSA and the SCREEN act, how it's censorious and even a National Security threat, citing Social Security leaks
He said that they've gotten hundreds of calls about KOSA (nice) but they didn't hear about the SCREEN act since it's "not bi-partisan." π€
[π Sound Warning]
Some people have no personal space...
#3D / #Animation / #OCs / #MamaP