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Ash Raven | Queer Monster Romance Author @authorashraven.bsky.social · 24d

Need an escape? What a trip to Italy where you run into a hot older man who has a bigger secret than running a crime family? 👀👀 Claimed by the Werewolf Boss is out tomorrow!

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 21

Hey, trying to explain Online Censorship to people who arent in the nsfw scene or who arent as online as you are, and need some help?

This video is actually a really great primer on the current situation, and why we have to develop an absolutist stance on free speech for EVERYONE's sake.

What's REALLY Happening with Internet Censorship Right Now

YouTube video by Keniisu

youtu.be

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Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · Sep 20

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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Rowan Woodcock @ragingwoodcock.bsky.social · Sep 13

Are you a romantasy author in need of cover art? Looking for a new cover artist to make your book pop on the shelf? I'm accepting new clients! Reach out via email: [email protected]

A commission sheet showing prices for commercial book cover art.

Standard cover - $1000+
Painted cover - $1200+
Wrap-around cover - $1800+
Filthy cover variant - +50% of cover price

Starting cover prices get you:
- Two (2) characters
- Fully rendered background
- Full commercial rights to the artwork (i.e. printed merch, promo material, physical/e-book cover, etc.)

Stuff that costs extra:
- More characters (priced per character beyond the original two)
- Very complex character designs (think six-armed centaur demon with bedazzled horns and engraved armor)
- Or very complex backgrounds (i.e. a crystal glass cathedral or something)

Things I will draw:
- All genders, all bodies
- Humans, monsters, robots, aliens
- Kinky stuff (just ask!)

Things I will NOT draw:
- Minors (<18) in sexual/suggestive scenarios
- NSFW art featuring non-sapient creatures
- Racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic imagery
- NSFW art featuring real individuals/characters based on real individuals without their consent

Pay via Paypal or Venmo!
Questions? Email me at: rowan.woodcock@gmail.com

XOXO - Rowan

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BBBen and his Big Brass Band @bbbengames.bsky.social · Sep 6

ATTENTION BRITAIN! 🇬🇧

The UK now has a petition to STOP CENSORSHIP by MasterCard and VISA of legal products!

This joins the Australian and Canadian petitions that are gaining momentum. Come on, let's get these signed! And spread the word!

The UK petition: petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 6

CANADA, UK, AUSTRALIA!! y'all all have official petitions targetting paypros censorship!

IF YOU LIVE IN THESE COUNTRIES, SHARE THESE AROUND AND SIGN THEM ASAP. And verify by email!

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

UK
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

AUS
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Momolady🍑 COMMS OPEN @momolady.bsky.social · Sep 2

Im crying and freaking out. Apparently Im overdrawn on my account. I don’t know what to do. It’ll be a fee on top of this. I don’t have that kind of money.

www.paypal.me/momothistle

Pay Victoria Thistle using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/momothistle and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

www.paypal.me

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Sep 1

They were never going to stop at what was "legal" or not. They didnt to begin with!

All art/media is on the chopping block. You have to fight this NOW. keep calling, contact your reps. Make some noise!

Ana Valens | 🔞 | COMMS: (3/5) @acvalens.net · Sep 1

www.thegamer.com/collective-s...

"Legality Is Not The Defining Factor": Steam Censorship Campaign Details It Seeks Removal Of Games Whether Legal Or Not

"If Steam and itch.io had been moderating their platforms as they should have, there would have been no need to temporarily delist games."

www.thegamer.com

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Ana Valens | 🔞 | COMMS: (3/5) @acvalens.net · Aug 24

If you’re new to the fight, please don’t be afraid to get involved! A lot of the ppl fighting since Day 1 need reinforcements or backup

#SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech #SaveSpeech
C.P.B.C.
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
For now, begin by treating banks the same as how the CARDS and PAYPROS were early on. Call in, make explicit complaints re: Adult Content.
If you have an ac…

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Dominic Tarason @dominictarason.com · Aug 27

Because some people haven't heard it yet: PAYPAL IS NOT A BANK, DO NOT LEAVE MORE THAN A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS SITTING IN YOUR ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME. MOVE IT TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.

Paypal can and will close your account and steal all your money without warning. And have done MANY times.

AUTOMATON WEST @automatonwest.bsky.social · Aug 27

Steam adult game programmer has account frozen by PayPal, £80,000 in earnings withheld

automaton-media.com/en/news/stea...

Steam adult game programmer has account frozen by PayPal, £80,000 in earnings withheld - AUTOMATON WEST

PayPal froze £80,000 of a Steam programmer's earnings because of their involvement in developing adult games.

automaton-media.com

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CritterDome 🔞 @critterdome.bsky.social · Mar 29

Respect must be paid

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Emilycottonbird-✨BACK MY KICKSTARTER✨ @ec-cotton.bsky.social · Aug 23

Just woke up, this post popped off, like hot unexpected monster transformation? Back my Kickstarter.
Like other woodland fey creatures who could break you in half? Check out my PDFs add-ons!Werewolves? Add-ons! Vampire? Add ons!
Go forth and enjoy.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/904...

Date with a Demon

An Erotic Graphic Novel

www.kickstarter.com

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Momolady🍑 COMMS OPEN @momolady.bsky.social · Aug 21

I have no money for groceries and I’m living off black beans. I have been given a specific diet to follow by my doctor due to inflammation. Anything helps.

Momolady🍑 COMMS OPEN @momolady.bsky.social · Aug 4

So, I wrecked my car at the end of July and I haven’t been getting work like I need. Any help is major in my book. I could really use a break.

ko-fi.com/momolady/goa...

Buy Momolady a coffee

Become a supporter of Momolady today!

ko-fi.com

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Aditya Mukerjee 🦦 🏳️‍🌈 @chimeracoder.bsky.social · Aug 21

RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.

The Advocate @advocate.com · Aug 20

Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.

Bluesky silenced trans voices over J.K. Rowling, here’s why

Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.

bit.ly

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 16

Add FADPA, ACPA and BlockBEARD to your list of bills youre telling your federal representatives to oppose alongside KOSA, IODA and the SCREEN Act

Remember you can just tell them "oppose these bills!". No need to say more unless you want to! Keep it simple!

www.congress.gov/members/find...

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Alaskan Dawg @alaskandawg.dognoises.dog · Feb 26

Please share this far and wide.
People are still posting with incorrect labels.

If you’re using graphic as a label - many of us are not seeing your content, as we have it blocked.

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hungry ghost @hungryghost.bsky.social · Aug 16

- US orders will be in priority, but I'm hoping to send everything within next week
- My shop is powered by Str!pe (🤮) so PPl is not an option, sorry!
- Shop is in EU so if US payments don't go through - check with your bank to approve it (it's a common issue unfortunately)

good bit of info:

XIV Fan Merch Network | #XIVFMN @xivfanmerch.network · Aug 10

Hello #XIVFMN friends and family, and #XIVMerch enjoyers.

This is important.

On August 29th, the De Minimis exception will be lifted in the U.S. This means that any package imported into the U.S., regardless of cost, even if it’s a $2 sticker, could incur up to a $200 tariff fee. This is big.
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A banner reading:
"XIV Fan Merch Network - An important PSA regarding the De Minimis Exemption that is due to be lifted in the U.S. on August 29.
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XIVFanMerch.network
Support Small Businesses!"

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aaa 📎 (maddoxfanx) @anchet7.bsky.social · Aug 16

Figure I may as well spread the word on this as if there wasn't enough shit to worry about: They're trying to pass SOPA again under the guise of the BlockBEARD bill and some other bills.

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 15

Fight for the Future has a petition set up that to urge Visa and Mastercard to stop censoring games, as well as urge lawmakers to step in against their overreach

Petitions cannot materially do much, but theyre great for communicating raw numbers. Its worth the 60 seconds itll take to sign it.

Don’t Let MasterCard and Visa Censor Games

www.fightforthefuture.org

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 14

the usual vagueness is present here that is usually a bad sign to come for adult content.

bluesky is taking feedback on the guidelines at this link below. Let them know these are not satisfactory

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

points that need addressing are: [cont]

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · Aug 14

Bsky community guidelines got updated

Please see the posts in the thread for context abt our concerns because the devil is always in how these rules are enforced. Rampant overcorrection that stifles art and gets people deplatformed who have done nothing wrong is a result we've seen over and over.

Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Aug 14

the usual vagueness is present here that is usually a bad sign to come for adult content.

bluesky is taking feedback on the guidelines at this link below. Let them know these are not satisfactory

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

points that need addressing are: [cont]

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · Aug 13

Romance writers? You are not going to be exempt from this. GOP senator's bill to make all porn a federal crime advances to committee www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/12/s...

GOP senator's bill to make all porn a federal crime advances to committee

GOP Senator Mike Lee's bill to make all pornography a federal crime in the US has advanced to a committee for review.

www.thepinknews.com

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Mike X. Nichols @mikexnichols.bsky.social · Aug 11

as always

John Waters. "Remember, pornographers have always been on our side. Brave, ready to fight for our rights. Smut is our friend."

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naylandblake @naylandblake.bsky.social · Aug 12

Dear young artist,
I've been doing this for forty years and here's the one piece of advice I have for you: be out in your work. Be as weird as you ever hope to be right from the start. That's what we need right now, and you'll get to meet the people who crave your weirdness.
Love ya, Auntie

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Biel but spicy 🔞 comms OPEN @azulmajorelle.bsky.social · Aug 11

After struggling to get by for years my ME has become severe enough that I am completely homebound until further notice. I'm trying to apply for disability benefits but the process is incredibly slow. Commissions, kofi donations and the etsy shop are the only way I get any income. Please help me out

Biel but spicy 🔞 comms OPEN @azulmajorelle.bsky.social · May 6

Commission requests are OPEN. Form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Please check my ToS before you send a request. You can find all the info here: artsystargazercomms.carrd.co

And don't hesitate to reach out if you still have any doubts.

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