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NalDev

@lapsa.bsky.social

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Creator of N.i.P. - a game about avali and tentacles! Also creator of many other projects: https://lapsah.itch.io/ Support my work: https://subscribestar.adult/lapsa NSFW - Adults Only

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · Apr 26

Completely forgot I had an account here, so time to make my first post!

Here is some of the promotional art for N.I.P. - short for Nal in Peril, a game made using the Inform Engine and availible on lapsah.itch.io/nip

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

There isn't any need to try to compromise with the censorship position on this, at all - period. The first game called out was legal, all other games banned were legal. This isn't people being banned from sites, it is an effort to remove the economic viability of content creation.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

And as a reminder, to be clear, we are talking about fully legal (at least as of writing this) fictional content involving fictional creations in fictional scenarios. We are talking about people censoring something for what popular media like GTA or Game of Thrones or Family Guy have in spades.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

Also want to append by saying that every time I see someone in a space I'm in talk about creating an alternative platform or using their own existing and contacts to help artists I immediately contact them. So far I've not found a single viable alternative for all content creators.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

The template here should be generic enough to work for most orgs and sites: anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co#localnews

Also, please remember to be polite when writing an email to either orgs or content creators. Especially if you edit it also remember to read it over again after.

Anti Censorship Campaign

Collective action against payment processors unjustly restricting our purchases.

anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

I wrote personalized edits of templates to each of these sites, based on their own reporting and the fact that I am not just a consumer of content - but someone who has been creating in this space for well over a decade now. However if people want to help they can find templates to send to orgs.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

Its important to keep the pressure up, and the more people that are aware of this issue and how to make a stand against it - the stronger that pressure can be. There are a lot of problems in the world, I know - some seem insurmountable. However, this is one we can overcome!

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

I know its a long shot, especially given how small bluesky is as a site and how difficult it is to get any exposure here what-so-ever - but if you also are someone that has a vested interest in protecting creative expression then please consider also reaching out to these folks.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

I just want them to talk about this issue and mention what people can do to fight against it. I want to be free to make a living and be able to do what I am good at and love, making content for my audience and growing that audience! I just want the right to live in peace.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

I'm not trying to land some interview with these people (though I AM a content creator impacted by this). I'm not looking for a 'free shout out'. I am trying to help bring attention to an issue these people should be taking just as seriously as myself.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

Propublica has published no article to my knowledge, nor have any of the other news orgs or blogs I mentioned (if I'm missing it, feel free to point it out - its possible one has been posted without me being able to find it).

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

I've only heard back from a single one of the content creators I've reached out to, and only gotten a response back from Propublica as far as outlets. The content creator has actually covered the censorship issue when it first happened, but not ways to push back against it or done a follow-up.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

This also includes some content creators not on this site, such as prominent progressive streamers and independent media. I've even sent a letter to the UNWomen subgroup since 'collective shout' was reaching out to them to make commentary on this matter and help pressure artists into silence.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

This includes @propublica.org @democracynow.org @thedailybeast.bsky.social @hrc.org @dogpatch.press @glaad.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social @npr.org @jacobinmag.bsky.social

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

These are all content creators and news orgs that have expressed sex positive and anti-censorship views in the past, however only two of them have even bothered to respond to me - saying that they probably won't cover it. I can't speak as to why, and can only speculate and guess.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 21h

I don't get a lot of reach here compared to FA or itch, but in regards to the anti-censorship movement regarding payment processors. I've reached out to several news orgs and content creators in hopes of having them cover the censorship wave that seems to only grow with each passing week.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 23h

Effectively ban all artwork and dissent made by people that they can't easily control, then make it so that only the LLMs they made can provide such services. It is just a blatant monopolization of culture.

Alex Degen (Magic Serple 2025) @adactivity.bsky.social · 1d

This is cool after the war on everything called “porn” by platforms and payment processors. A machine that stole all your words can generate and sell “erotica” but you can’t haaa

Matt Burgess (WIRED) @mattburgess1.bsky.social · 1d

Oh good, ChatGPT is getting "erotica for verified adults" later this year

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 1d

This is absolutely insane. Banks and payment processors are putting more effort into debanking content creators for fictional content than they've ever put into cracking down on real actual harm. Make no mistake that the end goal of this is to be able to control art and speech alike.

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · 2d

Per Reddit: Steam adult developer in the UK is sitting on a USD equivalent of six figures, can’t find a bank to take his money because the developer creates adult games

www.reddit.com/r/UKPersonal...

r/UKPersonalFinance
3 hr. ago
Previous-Camera1641

I develop adult video games on Steam. I can't find a bank that will actually let me withdraw my money from Steam. Can I get some advice?
Game has sold quite well on Steam. I've got almost £90,000 ready to withdraw after Steam's cut + VAT taken off.

However, it's been 2 months now and I can't find ANY bank in the UK who will let me withdraw my money from Steam.

I've been banned/refused/unable to get a business account with:

Wise
Revolut
Monzo
Monese
Chase
Starling
Nationwide
Halifax
Barclays
Lloyds
RBS

It always comes down to, "Where did you get this money from?"

"It's coming from games I sell on Steam."

"Can we see the store page?"

"Sure."

"I'm sorry, we can't do business with you at this time."

It keeps coming down to a commercial decision purely because I make adult content.

What the hell am I supposed to do? I've pretty much exhausted the whole banking system. I just want to be able to be paid for products I've sold.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 4d

I had done this a while ago, kind of uploading stuff out of order.

NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 4d

Fun Fact: A lot of powdered Cinnamon is contaminated with lead due to the fact that suppliers often use it as a filler in order to make more money!

Don't worry though, Swirls is completely heavy-metal free.

I absolutely love food fauna.

Fav, and see more art: www.furaffinity.net/view/62595810/

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 6d

Second story is now up!
www.furaffinity.net/view/62562891/

Now contains labels correctly! Reminder that it is NSFW and furry.

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 11d

I was coaxed into getting a Bluesky because I didn't really use social media much beyond the art gallery I post to, and of course itch - and was told that it would help massively in growing my audience. Instead as soon as I become active and months after getting an account the CEO self-sabotages.

NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 11d

Having been around for a while, one of the problems is that a lot of new sites that emerge also have a lack of professionalism among those that run them, leading to much the same issue while at the same time balkanizing communities further. I'm honestly unsure of how to really address that fully.

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · 11d

tbh what needs to happen is the foundation and formation of a PDS focused entirely on adult artwork, and then a significant amount of the userbase on Bluesky that enjoys adult content pledges to migrate to that PDS to remove some of the control / centralized power bsky social has

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 12d

I don't think this site is run well enough, has enough engagement, or has enough users to even pretend its smart to imply in a mocking way that not posting here would hurt any but the site.

Maybe rather than making witless retorts to random users the leadership should focus on competent management?

Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 12d

You could try a poster’s strike. I hear that works

NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 12d

You know it isn't a great sign when the CEO of a social media company doesn't seem to understand how social media websites generally make money.

Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 12d

Are you paying us? Where?

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NalDev @lapsa.bsky.social · 12d

They literally mention education context as an exception in the excerpt they gave. It is in regards to sex toys - but the implication is that educational contexts are themselves an exception, no?

Also, have to mention how oddly specific the first rule there is about VR.

Ana Valens | 🔞 | Comms Open @acvalens.net · 12d

My bad Twitch, didn't realize sex education material was banned. tf

Hello acvalens,

Twitch is committed to keeping our community safe for everyone, and as a part of that, we require all users to ensure that anything shared on their account abides by Twitch’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

Based on a review of your activity or content, we have issued a global suspension on your account. As a result, your access to Twitch services is temporarily restricted. Please be aware that repeated violations may lead to more serious actions on your account, including longer temporary suspensions or permanent suspension.
Reason
Sexual Content
Broadcasting, uploading, soliciting, offering, or linking to pornographic content, or offering or soliciting sexual content or services for goods, services, or money (including cheers, Bits, subs, and in-game items).

Examples of violative conduct include, but are not limited to:

Roleplaying oral sex in virtual reality
Drawing characters engaged in sex or masturbation with or without sexual bodily fluids visible
Displaying sex toys in a non-educational context

Read the Sexual Content section of Twitch’s Community Guidelines to learn more.
Where the Violation Occurred
On stream or VOD

Content Title
SEX ED 101: TRANS WOMEN & HOW TO BE A GOOD PARTNER || (POLITICS: YELLOW) || !clip !lurk !discord !politics !tip (counters: !vore !burp !sus)

Content Creation Date
October 2, 2025 9:53:00 pm UTC
Content related to this violation may be removed.
Suspension Length
1 Day
Access to our services will be automatically restored when a temporary suspension is served, but the violation will remain on your account until the expiration date below.
Violation Expiration
January 1, 2026 0:20:00 am UTC

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