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Survey @surveybm.bsky.social · Apr 15

G'day, the name's Survey.

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Survey

@surveybm.bsky.social

My friend showed me how Tumblr works.

I am now grieving for the antics I could've pulled had I given it a chance earlier

Alas, I shall be using it now

December 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM

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Void🔞 | VGen

@voiddebris.bsky.social

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

1/🧵

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.

July 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM

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Dieselbrain

@dieselbrain.bsky.social

Cheat Sheet v.2

nothing from the prior version is incorrect, but ive made it a little easier to read, plus included a bit more helpful information

imgur link: imgur.com/a/wWaLY2i

more comprehensive info can be found here:
stop-paypros.neocities.org
yellat.money

MAKE YOUR CALLS!!!

WHY?
On July 2025, Steam, a popular storefront to purchase games on PC, and itch.io, a storefront that sells
games, comics, tools, resources and much more, have recently delisted several NSFW games, after the
group Collective Shout published an open letter to payment processors such as Visa, MasterCard, PayPal,
and more. As a result of this letter, payment processors have strongarmed Valve and itch.io into enforcing
restrictive new TOS policies on what kind of content their platforms can host and sell.

Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and Paypal have been censoring free speech and legal business on the internet for TOO LONG. Their most recent targets are Steam and Itch.io, but they have also been pressuring websites like Pixiv, Patreon, Fansly, Onlyfans and MORE for years, applying draconian standards for what kind of adult/pornographic content platiorms and their users can host and sell.

If we as consumers and creators want to regain ground on this issue, we have to make our voice heard.

HOW?
BOMBARD THEM WITH PHONE CALLS
Collective Shout, the organization that lobbied to have Steam and Itch.io change their TOS, did so with only around 1000 phone calls. Visa and MC have backed down from pressuring Onlyians to remove adult content entirely due to public backlash. Clogging their phone lines for an extended perlou, over a mont at the absolute least, will almost gudrantee that these compantes will at least have to pay attention to the backlash. this list is not exhaustive. but some contact points for the 4 targets are:

1. VISA:
(US + Can): +1 [8001-847-2911
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2 or 1-1-3

2. MASTERCARD:
(US): +1 (8001-307-7309
US option selection for operator: 1-1-2-2-2-1
Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111

3. STRIPE:
(Headquarters): +118881 963-8955
(France): +33 805-11-19-67
Stripe: complaints@stripe.com

4. PAYPAL:
(US): +1 (888)-221-1161
(outside US): 1-402-935-2050
Customer Service: +1 (877)-569-1116

July 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Survey

@surveybm.bsky.social

Thinking of making a neocities website- been really into learning html and css lately anyways, so it would be good practice! But most of all...I really want to try making ✨hover effects✨

September 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Survey

@surveybm.bsky.social

Went to a concert and decided to make an attempt at sketching it 😭 but then it started to rain #art

A outdoor concert with a hut holding the musicians and the crowd outdoors, both standing and sitting on camp chairs. Drawn with a ballpoint pen on blue cardstock paper.

September 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM

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boney🔞💖

@boneyhag.bsky.social

i'm still tired, but we're still here 🚬💀

i spent much of last week focusing on paypal even though they're my only source of income. this week i'm going to go back to MC and Visa for a bit. If you are not at risk of being retaliated at by paypal, please make them your focus 🧡

boney🔞💖 @boneyhag.bsky.social · Aug 5

he hasn't stopped calling~ have you? 🫵

how to call: stop-paypros.neocities.org

info and resources on pay discrimination: cartoonist.coop/censorship-p...

drawing of a man laying on bed with an old school phone in hand. he has a speech bubble that says "I'm so confused~ is what i'm buying illegal?" the text on the page says "keep calling and writing until payment processor censorship is reversed. one call a day makes a difference! mastercard and visa's statements aren't good enough. let's keep up the pressure together!"

September 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM

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ITEP

@itep.org

The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program.

We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful.

The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs.
www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...

IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service

IR-2025-85, Aug. 21, 2025 — The IRS invites the public to participate in an anonymous feedback survey on tax preparation and filing options, which will run through Sept. 5, 2025.

www.irs.gov

August 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Survey

@surveybm.bsky.social

quote with your black and white #art

I suppose drawing in pencil brings out a sadness within my art? either way, it looks hella different from my usual art, that's for sure xD

A court jester looking out from under an umbrella while standing in a puddle. Written is "a bad day for April showers." Drawn with graphite on paper.

"frustration," 7/1/25. A face in the center looks shocked and melting on one side; looking tired and hopeless on the other. Various objects surround the figure such as a chair, suitcase, egg basket, dog, chalkboard, cat, plushie, double bass, and more. Drawn on paper with graphite.

September 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM

Survey

@surveybm.bsky.social

I was given a prompt: April Fools 🃏

So, I drew this! It was drawn traditionally with pencil and paper, then I edited it a bit on Ibis Paint X. Enjoy~ #art #aprilfools #jester

A jester with a sad, disgruntled facial expression peeking out of their umbrella. The jester holds an umbrella, but it isn't raining. The jester wears a traditional european jester outfit (although not historically accurate), and is standing over a puddle. At their feet is not only a puddle, but dead flowers as well. Near the edge of the ground, far away from the jester, there are vibrant flowers, alive and standing tall. Colors of this illustration consist of grey, white, and light blue. Mainly, there is a gradient of two colors in the artwork, going from blue at the bottom to grey at the top. At the very bottom is text displaying the line "A Bad Day for April Showers."

April 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Survey

@surveybm.bsky.social

Been in the mood to draw some dark art but it's still stuck in my head- I hope I can wring it out like a fish and get my hands to put it on paper soon :')

April 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM