Titleknown
@titleknown.bsky.social
Sad autistic NEET artist and writer of weird fiction, hates copyright and censorship, loves cult classics and toys.
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Tough times, but @fightforthefuture.org notched some real wins this year:
🔥 got Oakland to drop $2m contract with Flock
🔥 grew our coalition against KOSA / ID checks
🔥 major press attention on campus surveillance
🔥 largest ever day of action to defend VPNs
Support! www.fightforthefuture.org/donate
🔥 got Oakland to drop $2m contract with Flock
🔥 grew our coalition against KOSA / ID checks
🔥 major press attention on campus surveillance
🔥 largest ever day of action to defend VPNs
Support! www.fightforthefuture.org/donate
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November 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Tough times, but @fightforthefuture.org notched some real wins this year:
🔥 got Oakland to drop $2m contract with Flock
🔥 grew our coalition against KOSA / ID checks
🔥 major press attention on campus surveillance
🔥 largest ever day of action to defend VPNs
Support! www.fightforthefuture.org/donate
🔥 got Oakland to drop $2m contract with Flock
🔥 grew our coalition against KOSA / ID checks
🔥 major press attention on campus surveillance
🔥 largest ever day of action to defend VPNs
Support! www.fightforthefuture.org/donate
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we're going to have to do a lot more work in the coming months to stop attemps to ban or criminalize the use of VPNs
Missouri's age verification law goes into effect today. 🚫
📈 Searches for VPNs are spiking in the state.
🔐 People know these laws put their privacy and sensitive data at risk. They find ways to get around bad laws, like using VPNs or going to non-compliant websites that don't check age.
📈 Searches for VPNs are spiking in the state.
🔐 People know these laws put their privacy and sensitive data at risk. They find ways to get around bad laws, like using VPNs or going to non-compliant websites that don't check age.
Missouri to enforce mandatory age verification today
This is the latest US state to enforce age verification legislation
www.techradar.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
we're going to have to do a lot more work in the coming months to stop attemps to ban or criminalize the use of VPNs
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Politicians love to talk about "kids safety" until you ask them to do something that would actually keep kids safe like fund housing, healthcare, education, outdoor spaces, arts programs, etc.
That's because most of them use "safety" as a euphemism for surveillance, control and domination.
That's because most of them use "safety" as a euphemism for surveillance, control and domination.
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Politicians love to talk about "kids safety" until you ask them to do something that would actually keep kids safe like fund housing, healthcare, education, outdoor spaces, arts programs, etc.
That's because most of them use "safety" as a euphemism for surveillance, control and domination.
That's because most of them use "safety" as a euphemism for surveillance, control and domination.
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Fascists love online ID checks.
Our team at @fightforthefuture.org breaks down why this is and how it’s a threat for us all.
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@evangreer.bsky.social
Our team at @fightforthefuture.org breaks down why this is and how it’s a threat for us all.
@sarahephilips.bsky.social
@evangreer.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Fascists love online ID checks.
Our team at @fightforthefuture.org breaks down why this is and how it’s a threat for us all.
@sarahephilips.bsky.social
@evangreer.bsky.social
Our team at @fightforthefuture.org breaks down why this is and how it’s a threat for us all.
@sarahephilips.bsky.social
@evangreer.bsky.social
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However, in addition to Desert, Forest, and Night, there was also “Lava Planet”, which seemed like an unusual addition…
Until designer Tamotsu Shinohara gushed about being a huge fan of Kenner’s 1990’s Predator toys (released in Japan by Nomura Toys).
Here’s Lava Planet Predator.
Until designer Tamotsu Shinohara gushed about being a huge fan of Kenner’s 1990’s Predator toys (released in Japan by Nomura Toys).
Here’s Lava Planet Predator.
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
However, in addition to Desert, Forest, and Night, there was also “Lava Planet”, which seemed like an unusual addition…
Until designer Tamotsu Shinohara gushed about being a huge fan of Kenner’s 1990’s Predator toys (released in Japan by Nomura Toys).
Here’s Lava Planet Predator.
Until designer Tamotsu Shinohara gushed about being a huge fan of Kenner’s 1990’s Predator toys (released in Japan by Nomura Toys).
Here’s Lava Planet Predator.
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MY PORTRAIT COMMS ARE OPEN!
For only 45 USD, you can get a high-visibility stylized portrait that (generally) shows up really well as an icon!*
*I will try at least.
At least, it's a very nice thing up close!
For only 45 USD, you can get a high-visibility stylized portrait that (generally) shows up really well as an icon!*
*I will try at least.
At least, it's a very nice thing up close!
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
MY PORTRAIT COMMS ARE OPEN!
For only 45 USD, you can get a high-visibility stylized portrait that (generally) shows up really well as an icon!*
*I will try at least.
At least, it's a very nice thing up close!
For only 45 USD, you can get a high-visibility stylized portrait that (generally) shows up really well as an icon!*
*I will try at least.
At least, it's a very nice thing up close!
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With SCREEN Act and KOSA on the legislative block this week, there couldn't be a better time for Fight's "Stop Online ID Checks" Week of Action.
Today's action: Share and sign the petition.
Find out more here: www.stoponlineidchecks.org
Today's action: Share and sign the petition.
Find out more here: www.stoponlineidchecks.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
With SCREEN Act and KOSA on the legislative block this week, there couldn't be a better time for Fight's "Stop Online ID Checks" Week of Action.
Today's action: Share and sign the petition.
Find out more here: www.stoponlineidchecks.org
Today's action: Share and sign the petition.
Find out more here: www.stoponlineidchecks.org
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Here's a list of all the subcommittee members. Please blow up their phones!!!
energycommerce.house.gov/committees/s....
energycommerce.house.gov/committees/s....
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing com...
energycommerce.house.gov
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Here's a list of all the subcommittee members. Please blow up their phones!!!
energycommerce.house.gov/committees/s....
energycommerce.house.gov/committees/s....
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By treating them with respect and kindness, you're not only helping to gum up the system but you're also not feeding into the exploitative nature of call centers (where the goal is largely for customers to vent their anger on agents and then give up their concerns). Reserve anger for CEO's.
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
By treating them with respect and kindness, you're not only helping to gum up the system but you're also not feeding into the exploitative nature of call centers (where the goal is largely for customers to vent their anger on agents and then give up their concerns). Reserve anger for CEO's.
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warning: low-quality posting
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
warning: low-quality posting
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#SaveSpeech
tomorrow December 2nd, the Energy+Commerce Committee is having a hearing on a package of "online child safety" bills
A number of these bills are pro-censorship and surveillance
please call their office and tell them these bill;s are dangerous and unpopular! script below!
tomorrow December 2nd, the Energy+Commerce Committee is having a hearing on a package of "online child safety" bills
A number of these bills are pro-censorship and surveillance
please call their office and tell them these bill;s are dangerous and unpopular! script below!
December 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
#SaveSpeech
tomorrow December 2nd, the Energy+Commerce Committee is having a hearing on a package of "online child safety" bills
A number of these bills are pro-censorship and surveillance
please call their office and tell them these bill;s are dangerous and unpopular! script below!
tomorrow December 2nd, the Energy+Commerce Committee is having a hearing on a package of "online child safety" bills
A number of these bills are pro-censorship and surveillance
please call their office and tell them these bill;s are dangerous and unpopular! script below!
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Steam Early Access v1.2 Update is here!
Click the link below to see the changes made in this latest update!
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Click the link below to see the changes made in this latest update!
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Kings of Hell - Kings of Hell Early Access v1.2 Update! - Steam News
Hey there, Octii here again, got some more bug fixes done! Read about the changes here below! Made it so Agares Lasso Attack now works on the Following Bosses Correctly: Furcas, Stolas, Baphomet, Bele...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Steam Early Access v1.2 Update is here!
Click the link below to see the changes made in this latest update!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/312...
Click the link below to see the changes made in this latest update!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/312...
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Also of COURSE I did a timelapse, we ain't foolin around.
#clipstudiopaint #painting #timelapse #angel #creepy #bodyhorror #dnd #criticalrole #critrole #cr4
#clipstudiopaint #painting #timelapse #angel #creepy #bodyhorror #dnd #criticalrole #critrole #cr4
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Also of COURSE I did a timelapse, we ain't foolin around.
#clipstudiopaint #painting #timelapse #angel #creepy #bodyhorror #dnd #criticalrole #critrole #cr4
#clipstudiopaint #painting #timelapse #angel #creepy #bodyhorror #dnd #criticalrole #critrole #cr4
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You shouldn’t have to present your ID, credit card info, or face to be scanned just to access your favorite sites, news, or games yet this is the growing reality for Internet users globally. We need a firestorm to take down online ID checks for good-- so we planned one. Join us for a week of action!
November 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
You shouldn’t have to present your ID, credit card info, or face to be scanned just to access your favorite sites, news, or games yet this is the growing reality for Internet users globally. We need a firestorm to take down online ID checks for good-- so we planned one. Join us for a week of action!
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We are actually doing something. DON'T STOP CALLING.
Morale at paypros call centers is in the toilet right now. It’s not just normal Black Friday stress, they’re being pounded. Corporate is pressuring bosses to end the paypros call campaigns. Source familiar w/ internals at MC stressed that folks should stand their ground but be kind to agents (1)
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We are actually doing something. DON'T STOP CALLING.
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Working today but please keep up the calls, please. Stress that you're upset you can't buy certain products with your card because the merchant isn't allowed to take the card. If the company says, "ask your bank" tell them you already did or call your bank and make THEM call.
I’ve heard you can literally, physically see the strain on these call center workers between shifts while they’re out and about. Cannot stress enough that this call campaign is way more effective than some people realize. Please be kind when you call. (3)
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Working today but please keep up the calls, please. Stress that you're upset you can't buy certain products with your card because the merchant isn't allowed to take the card. If the company says, "ask your bank" tell them you already did or call your bank and make THEM call.
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Reporters asking me about the new KOSA text, here is my official statement:
"Fight for the Future's organizational policy is to oppose any piece of legislation that is unveiled on the eve of a major Federal holiday, regardless of what it says. We feel this is the most principled position."
"Fight for the Future's organizational policy is to oppose any piece of legislation that is unveiled on the eve of a major Federal holiday, regardless of what it says. We feel this is the most principled position."
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reporters asking me about the new KOSA text, here is my official statement:
"Fight for the Future's organizational policy is to oppose any piece of legislation that is unveiled on the eve of a major Federal holiday, regardless of what it says. We feel this is the most principled position."
"Fight for the Future's organizational policy is to oppose any piece of legislation that is unveiled on the eve of a major Federal holiday, regardless of what it says. We feel this is the most principled position."
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In seriousness, though, we're analyzing the new text but this package looks like a mess. The new KOSA text is confusing... the removal of the unworkable Duty of Care is positive, but other changes are just ... weird? Other bills in the package would mandate age verification and look disastrous.
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In seriousness, though, we're analyzing the new text but this package looks like a mess. The new KOSA text is confusing... the removal of the unworkable Duty of Care is positive, but other changes are just ... weird? Other bills in the package would mandate age verification and look disastrous.
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As always: the best way to protect kids online is to pass strong legislation that protects EVERYONE from Big Tech's surveillance capitalist business model & breaks their monopolies so that people can have social media and tech tools that serve community needs. Nothing in this package looks like that
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
As always: the best way to protect kids online is to pass strong legislation that protects EVERYONE from Big Tech's surveillance capitalist business model & breaks their monopolies so that people can have social media and tech tools that serve community needs. Nothing in this package looks like that
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Extremely cute and inoffensive SFW furry art account gets nuked by paypros. Come on, this is insane.
Get to those phones. Don't let them rest.
Get to those phones. Don't let them rest.
I'm devastated, if I don't find an alternative that works with argentinians I'm contemplating the worst, I can't do regular jobs, art was my job for around 15 years
I don't do nsfw even when people insist me to
my life was already crumbling and now I don't know what to do
I don't do nsfw even when people insist me to
my life was already crumbling and now I don't know what to do
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Extremely cute and inoffensive SFW furry art account gets nuked by paypros. Come on, this is insane.
Get to those phones. Don't let them rest.
Get to those phones. Don't let them rest.
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Mastercard is REALLY trying to pass the buck off onto banks (who, granted, ARE part of the problem but its still mostly MC and Visa)
do as Ana says here and tell them your bank told you to contact THEM. easy way to tack on more time in the call
stop-paypros.neocities.org
do as Ana says here and tell them your bank told you to contact THEM. easy way to tack on more time in the call
stop-paypros.neocities.org
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Mastercard is REALLY trying to pass the buck off onto banks (who, granted, ARE part of the problem but its still mostly MC and Visa)
do as Ana says here and tell them your bank told you to contact THEM. easy way to tack on more time in the call
stop-paypros.neocities.org
do as Ana says here and tell them your bank told you to contact THEM. easy way to tack on more time in the call
stop-paypros.neocities.org
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looking at the bills and talking to folks, these are the most actively threatening among this batch that will be present during Dec 2's hearing
House KOSA's audit policy is the one aspect im a little shaky on and havent found any more authoritative writing on, but felt should still be mentioned
House KOSA's audit policy is the one aspect im a little shaky on and havent found any more authoritative writing on, but felt should still be mentioned
![KOSA [house version]
-omits duty of care, but there is no guarantee this stays gone
-no exemption for nonprofit entities
-yearly audits of platforms. could possibly include even really small ones, ex: mastodon instances, discord servers?
Reducing Exploitative Social Media Exposure for Teens (RESET) Act [DRAFT BILL]
-prohibits kids/teens under 16 from maintaining socmed accounts
Sammy's LAW [H.R 2657]
-drastically increases surveillance of children
-leaves children MORE vulnerable to having their data and privacy violated
-isolates LGBTQ children
App Store Accountability Act [H.R.3149]
-requires Age Verification at the app store level
-transmitting Age Signals to developers.
SCREEN ACT [H.R.1623]
-instates nationwide age verification for websites lawmakers deem "harmful to minors"
-could include anything from porn sites to socmed, fanfiction sites or telecom networks.
-forces websites to contract with shady 3rd party verification companies
-collects and stores our ID info like drivers licenses and passports in insecure databases
-backed by far right politicians and anti-porn groups
Safer Guarding of Adolescents from Malicious Interactions on Network Games (GAMING) Act [HR. 6265]
-seeks to add parental tools to help act as safeguards for children
-the issue is, it seeks to install said safeguards by default, and the legislation goes hand in hand with AV legislation
Parents Over Platforms Act
-Age Verification for apps](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xawhcpoqu6pdxpp72fd43wuf/bafkreidjvw3v4k5iy26ih4bs3mbrznvwbfqcfrykrvrl5rmofzvxfzj7ye@jpeg)
November 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
looking at the bills and talking to folks, these are the most actively threatening among this batch that will be present during Dec 2's hearing
House KOSA's audit policy is the one aspect im a little shaky on and havent found any more authoritative writing on, but felt should still be mentioned
House KOSA's audit policy is the one aspect im a little shaky on and havent found any more authoritative writing on, but felt should still be mentioned
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Next week the House E&C Committee is looking to run something of a shock and awe campaign, debating at least 19 bills that they say are related to "protecting kids online." Most of which are actually about censorship and control. Don't buy the framing. It's always the same damn thing.
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Next week the House E&C Committee is looking to run something of a shock and awe campaign, debating at least 19 bills that they say are related to "protecting kids online." Most of which are actually about censorship and control. Don't buy the framing. It's always the same damn thing.
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As another ex call center employee, keep going.
Companies only give treats if they're freaking out.
Companies only give treats if they're freaking out.
Guys, as a ex call center employee, this is fucking DESPERATION BEHAVIOR.
Pizza and ice cream once may be an entire year's planned discretionary budget for a team, they do NOT value them enough to provide common comfort. If their doing this? Their not just scared, their TERRIFIED.
Pizza and ice cream once may be an entire year's planned discretionary budget for a team, they do NOT value them enough to provide common comfort. If their doing this? Their not just scared, their TERRIFIED.
Spoke with a source who told me the call volume is so high, a call center for both Mastercard & Visa is bringing out pizza and ice cream so agents don’t quite amid the rush. Long waits are causing dropped calls.
What you’re doing is working. Call MC & Visa.
What you’re doing is working. Call MC & Visa.
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
As another ex call center employee, keep going.
Companies only give treats if they're freaking out.
Companies only give treats if they're freaking out.
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As someone that worked a call center for a large company in the past I can say this is effective. The call center contracts are very specific about performance. Unresolved calls and calls from irate callers matter. It actually gets to high levels pretty fast. Keep going!
Spoke with a source who told me the call volume is so high, a call center for both Mastercard & Visa is bringing out pizza and ice cream so agents don’t quite amid the rush. Long waits are causing dropped calls.
What you’re doing is working. Call MC & Visa.
What you’re doing is working. Call MC & Visa.
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM
As someone that worked a call center for a large company in the past I can say this is effective. The call center contracts are very specific about performance. Unresolved calls and calls from irate callers matter. It actually gets to high levels pretty fast. Keep going!