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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
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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
-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
September 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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
-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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DO NOT participate in #blueskyblackout2025
I'm nsfw artist and other nsfw artists are asking you to SHOUT! Bsky wants to censor us so the worst thing we can do is censor ourselves!
Publicly shame them, use the feedback button, and post about it using the tag #bskycensorship
Silence is compliance!
I'm nsfw artist and other nsfw artists are asking you to SHOUT! Bsky wants to censor us so the worst thing we can do is censor ourselves!
Publicly shame them, use the feedback button, and post about it using the tag #bskycensorship
Silence is compliance!
September 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
DO NOT participate in #blueskyblackout2025
I'm nsfw artist and other nsfw artists are asking you to SHOUT! Bsky wants to censor us so the worst thing we can do is censor ourselves!
Publicly shame them, use the feedback button, and post about it using the tag #bskycensorship
Silence is compliance!
I'm nsfw artist and other nsfw artists are asking you to SHOUT! Bsky wants to censor us so the worst thing we can do is censor ourselves!
Publicly shame them, use the feedback button, and post about it using the tag #bskycensorship
Silence is compliance!
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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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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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September 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
1/🧵
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
1/🧵
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ftr this isn't the first time bluesky has done stupid as fuck shit. I was here in the trenches in 2023 watching them pull dumb moves and get yelled down by everyone to back down, successfully. the people running this place are not on your side but they are hilariously easy to bully. go hard.
September 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ftr this isn't the first time bluesky has done stupid as fuck shit. I was here in the trenches in 2023 watching them pull dumb moves and get yelled down by everyone to back down, successfully. the people running this place are not on your side but they are hilariously easy to bully. go hard.
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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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September 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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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Payment processors are doubling down after all the calls, letters, emails, etc. Things are going to get rough for a lot of creators. We might feel it's hopeless but that's what they want! Let's keep fighting for our right to create freely anyway we can! #SaveSpeech
![#SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech
C.P.B.G.
4 PHONE CALLS A DAY
[If you're able to do more, you are encouraged to do so]
WHO?
WHY?
HOW TO CONTACT
WHAT TO DO
Card
MASTERCARD
+
VISA
Visa and Mastercard have long histories with pressuring platforms that host and sell adult content. Most recently, they have pressured Steam and Itch.io, leading to dozens if not hundreds of games being delisted, and their TOS now updated with draconian content standards.
MASTERCARD
(US) +1 (800)-307-7309
phone tree nav: 1-1-2-2-2-1
(INTL) +1 (636)-722-7111
VISA
(US + CAN) +1 (800)-847-2911
phone tree nav: 1-1-5. mash account #.
Your goal is mostly to waste their time and therefore their money.
Pose as a confused customer "just asking for clarification" about things relating to the Itch/Steam censorship controversy.
Paypro
PAYPAL
+
STRIPE
Paypal and Stripe have their own histories with action against adult content. Like the credit card companies, they have both pressured Steam and Itch.io, with Itch calling out Stripe as a priority target, and Steam no longer being able to process certain currencies using Paypal.
PAYPAL
(US + CAN) 1-(402)-935-2050
(AUS) 1800 931 678
(GER) +49 69 945189975
STRIPE
(Ireland HQ) 353 1 903 8449
(Cust. Support) (877) 887-7815
+1 (888) 926 2289 (say you are in california)
Same as the CARDS. Waste time, waste money, eventually try to segue into censorship of adult content as a topic.
CITIBANK
Bank
+
BARCLAYS
+
WELLS FARGO
Both Paypal and Stripe have indicated that their banking partners have also been a source of ant- Adult Content pressure.
While there are MANY banks associated with paypros, these 3 are prime initial targets.
CITIBANK (ENG) 1-(888)-248-4226
(ESP) 1-(800)-360-2484
BARCLAYS
44 (0)1624 684444
+800 800 88885 (replace [+) with country's exit code
WELLS FARGO
1-800-869-3557
(More info at https://yellat.money/)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:y2vnwnxwd3g6abeyqt5suuax/bafkreiccf3ukwha54z3sphrrdmvtnnn3i22iwomvddmjqcsar3ic6takte@jpeg)
September 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Payment processors are doubling down after all the calls, letters, emails, etc. Things are going to get rough for a lot of creators. We might feel it's hopeless but that's what they want! Let's keep fighting for our right to create freely anyway we can! #SaveSpeech
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this is why adult creators are really emphasizing that non-creators be the ones who contact paypal. Of all the paypros, PP is the most likely to act in a retaliatory manner towards individual accounts. If you dont make adult content or youre just a commissioner, you are able to help a LOT
Whenever I've called PayPal and brought up issues with adult content they have always asked me first if I'm engaging in selling it through my account. Paypal wants to know if it can target you when you question its policies.
I like how you, as a NSFW creator, need to seek permission - but doing so obviously puts you on their radar and risks getting shit-canned just for trying to be "legit" about it
August 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
this is why adult creators are really emphasizing that non-creators be the ones who contact paypal. Of all the paypros, PP is the most likely to act in a retaliatory manner towards individual accounts. If you dont make adult content or youre just a commissioner, you are able to help a LOT
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For anyone that uses Neocities, sharing this from the Fediverse. It looks like if you've got adult content on there, potentially discuss said content, or even just us it for your art gallery... You might want to download your full website and be ready to move just in case...
Fuck censorship!
Fuck censorship!
August 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
For anyone that uses Neocities, sharing this from the Fediverse. It looks like if you've got adult content on there, potentially discuss said content, or even just us it for your art gallery... You might want to download your full website and be ready to move just in case...
Fuck censorship!
Fuck censorship!
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Reminder: When you pay for something through PayPal DO NOT SAY SHIT IN THE NOTES. Do not write “furry”, “vore”, “paws”, do not write “thnx for the sexy art”, do not write fucking ANYTHING other than the most VAGUE “art” or “thnx” or whatever.
July 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Reminder: When you pay for something through PayPal DO NOT SAY SHIT IN THE NOTES. Do not write “furry”, “vore”, “paws”, do not write “thnx for the sexy art”, do not write fucking ANYTHING other than the most VAGUE “art” or “thnx” or whatever.
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If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages
August 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages
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🪄 ✨ I cast a spell of burnout prevention for all you artfight artists! Woosh!! ✨
July 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
🪄 ✨ I cast a spell of burnout prevention for all you artfight artists! Woosh!! ✨
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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
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
July 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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
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
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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!!!
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!!!
July 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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!!!
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!!!
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PRESSURE PAYPAL!
it's good that visa and mastercard call centers are feeling the pinch, but it's not just on them! put the pins on paypal! every adult artist you know lives in fear of the paypal freeze out--but as customers, you're safe! support us with a call!
it's good that visa and mastercard call centers are feeling the pinch, but it's not just on them! put the pins on paypal! every adult artist you know lives in fear of the paypal freeze out--but as customers, you're safe! support us with a call!
July 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
PRESSURE PAYPAL!
it's good that visa and mastercard call centers are feeling the pinch, but it's not just on them! put the pins on paypal! every adult artist you know lives in fear of the paypal freeze out--but as customers, you're safe! support us with a call!
it's good that visa and mastercard call centers are feeling the pinch, but it's not just on them! put the pins on paypal! every adult artist you know lives in fear of the paypal freeze out--but as customers, you're safe! support us with a call!
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hey, i made a terrible comic instead of working #makeaterriblecomicday2025
June 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
hey, i made a terrible comic instead of working #makeaterriblecomicday2025
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A speedy little clipper ship from the rust belt. 🐱
July 13, 2025 at 4:43 AM
A speedy little clipper ship from the rust belt. 🐱
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This baby pterosaur is no bigger than my thumb
July 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This baby pterosaur is no bigger than my thumb
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when you've been cooking something up in your head all day and then you finally get home to write it and
July 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
when you've been cooking something up in your head all day and then you finally get home to write it and
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And for those of you wondering how this may apply to you: If you create media for adults, or do any sort of work for the queer community, this could potentially affect you as well. You might not consider yourself a sex worker, but a lot of religionists sure think you are. Please, sign this petition.
Let’s change gears. Do some good
Sign this. Make it go viral. Protect sex workers. End payment processor discrimination
action.aclu.org/petition/mas...
Sign this. Make it go viral. Protect sex workers. End payment processor discrimination
action.aclu.org/petition/mas...
Mastercard: Sex Work is Work. End Your Unjust Policy.
Mastercard's new policy unfairly targets the adult content industry, making sex workers more vulnerable, especially Black trans women. It must be stopped.
action.aclu.org
July 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
And for those of you wondering how this may apply to you: If you create media for adults, or do any sort of work for the queer community, this could potentially affect you as well. You might not consider yourself a sex worker, but a lot of religionists sure think you are. Please, sign this petition.
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* Complain en masse to PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, etc
* Loudly and openly blame specific payment processors on social media
* Flood the replies of Visa, MasterCard’s posts
* Loudly and openly blame specific payment processors on social media
* Flood the replies of Visa, MasterCard’s posts
July 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
* Complain en masse to PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, etc
* Loudly and openly blame specific payment processors on social media
* Flood the replies of Visa, MasterCard’s posts
* Loudly and openly blame specific payment processors on social media
* Flood the replies of Visa, MasterCard’s posts