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80-90% of sexual assault against minors is done by parents or other people in positions of power, cops, teachers and politicians
internet crimes only make up a small percentage but no one ever mentions that weirdly enough, Its as if this is a scare tactic meant to trick people out of there rights
internet crimes only make up a small percentage but no one ever mentions that weirdly enough, Its as if this is a scare tactic meant to trick people out of there rights
Children are being exploited and abused because Big Tech consistently prioritizes profits over people.
Enough is enough. Time to sunset Section 230.
Enough is enough. Time to sunset Section 230.
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
80-90% of sexual assault against minors is done by parents or other people in positions of power, cops, teachers and politicians
internet crimes only make up a small percentage but no one ever mentions that weirdly enough, Its as if this is a scare tactic meant to trick people out of there rights
internet crimes only make up a small percentage but no one ever mentions that weirdly enough, Its as if this is a scare tactic meant to trick people out of there rights
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A federal judge has blocked an age-verification mandate for social media in Louisiana, ruling that the same content can be accessed on unregulated sites, that it chills a huge amount of speech and that tools already exist for parents to block use.
You know, the same arguments FSC made in Paxton.
You know, the same arguments FSC made in Paxton.
Louisiana’s age-check law for social media is unconstitutional, federal judge rules • Louisiana Illuminator
The Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act calls for all social media sites with more than 5 million users to make “reasonable efforts” to obtain proof of age to establish an account.
lailluminator.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A federal judge has blocked an age-verification mandate for social media in Louisiana, ruling that the same content can be accessed on unregulated sites, that it chills a huge amount of speech and that tools already exist for parents to block use.
You know, the same arguments FSC made in Paxton.
You know, the same arguments FSC made in Paxton.
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These are the Democrats that are cosponsoring legislation to repeal Section 230:
Dick Durbin, 81, retiring in 2026
Sheldon Whitehouse, 70, not up until 2030
Amy Klobuchar, 65, not up until 2030
Richard Blumenthal, 79, not up until 2028
Peter Welch, 78, not up until 2028
Dick Durbin, 81, retiring in 2026
Sheldon Whitehouse, 70, not up until 2030
Amy Klobuchar, 65, not up until 2030
Richard Blumenthal, 79, not up until 2028
Peter Welch, 78, not up until 2028
December 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
These are the Democrats that are cosponsoring legislation to repeal Section 230:
Dick Durbin, 81, retiring in 2026
Sheldon Whitehouse, 70, not up until 2030
Amy Klobuchar, 65, not up until 2030
Richard Blumenthal, 79, not up until 2028
Peter Welch, 78, not up until 2028
Dick Durbin, 81, retiring in 2026
Sheldon Whitehouse, 70, not up until 2030
Amy Klobuchar, 65, not up until 2030
Richard Blumenthal, 79, not up until 2028
Peter Welch, 78, not up until 2028
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Breaking: New bipartisan bill would make 2026 the year online protest organizing dies.
Dems and R’s alike have just indicated they plan to end the first amendment of the Internet next year. Our statement: fightforthefuture.org/news/2025-12...
Dems and R’s alike have just indicated they plan to end the first amendment of the Internet next year. Our statement: fightforthefuture.org/news/2025-12...
Statement: With 230 repeal bill, Dems target 2026 as year online protest organizing and reproductive healthcare info dies
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has just reintroduced a bill in the Senate and the House to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, aka the Internet’s First Amendment, by the end of 2026...
fightforthefuture.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Breaking: New bipartisan bill would make 2026 the year online protest organizing dies.
Dems and R’s alike have just indicated they plan to end the first amendment of the Internet next year. Our statement: fightforthefuture.org/news/2025-12...
Dems and R’s alike have just indicated they plan to end the first amendment of the Internet next year. Our statement: fightforthefuture.org/news/2025-12...
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Really great piece by @charlottewillner.bsky.social & @davidsullivan.bsky.social highlighting how at the very same time Congress was claiming to want to "protect the children online," the White House was announcing that it's blocking visas for trust & safety workers who actually help kids be safe
State Dept. Visa Misstep Will Aid Predators, Scammers, Traffickers – DC Journal - InsideSources
On the day Congress weighed 19 child-safety bills, the State Department told diplomats to deny visas to skilled workers in “content moderation,
dcjournal.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Really great piece by @charlottewillner.bsky.social & @davidsullivan.bsky.social highlighting how at the very same time Congress was claiming to want to "protect the children online," the White House was announcing that it's blocking visas for trust & safety workers who actually help kids be safe
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Traffic to UK porn sites has dropped 77% since age-verification went live.
UK legislator celebrates, saying she's "very pleased" with the drop, calling it a "green shoot."
I don't know how they can make it any clearer that they view AV as a tool to police adult sexuality.
Organize accordingly.
UK legislator celebrates, saying she's "very pleased" with the drop, calling it a "green shoot."
I don't know how they can make it any clearer that they view AV as a tool to police adult sexuality.
Organize accordingly.
MP Jess Phillips says her 'heart bleeds' for adult site as traffic plunges 77%
Home Office minister Jess Phillips sarcastically said her "heart bleeds" for Pornhub after age verification checks led to a 77% drop in traffic to the UK's most visited adult site
www.dailystar.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Traffic to UK porn sites has dropped 77% since age-verification went live.
UK legislator celebrates, saying she's "very pleased" with the drop, calling it a "green shoot."
I don't know how they can make it any clearer that they view AV as a tool to police adult sexuality.
Organize accordingly.
UK legislator celebrates, saying she's "very pleased" with the drop, calling it a "green shoot."
I don't know how they can make it any clearer that they view AV as a tool to police adult sexuality.
Organize accordingly.
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Just noticed that they're giving away the base version of 100% Orange Juice. An enduringly popular, friendship-straining digital board game.
Save 100% on 100% Orange Juice on Steam
100% Orange Juice is a digital multiplayer board game populated by developer Orange Juice's all-star cast. Characters from Flying Red Barrel, QP Shooting, Suguri and Sora come together with all-new ch...
store.steampowered.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Just noticed that they're giving away the base version of 100% Orange Juice. An enduringly popular, friendship-straining digital board game.
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Heads up: 'Sunset To Reform Section 230 Act'(H.R. 6746) has been introduced in the house. its sole goal is to repeal section 230
Its only introduced, so we dont yet know how actually threatening it is, but keep this in mind and advocate for sec 230 to your reps
www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
Its only introduced, so we dont yet know how actually threatening it is, but keep this in mind and advocate for sec 230 to your reps
www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
December 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Heads up: 'Sunset To Reform Section 230 Act'(H.R. 6746) has been introduced in the house. its sole goal is to repeal section 230
Its only introduced, so we dont yet know how actually threatening it is, but keep this in mind and advocate for sec 230 to your reps
www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
Its only introduced, so we dont yet know how actually threatening it is, but keep this in mind and advocate for sec 230 to your reps
www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...
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Building off @cameronwilson.bsky.social's reporting for @crikey.com.au, I highlight how we appear to have a baptist & bootleggers situation in Australia, where it appears the gambling industry was a big force behind the "social media ban for teens" in an effort to kill a plan to ban gambling ads.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole…
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole…
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole thing even more grotesque: turns out the campaign pushing hardest for the ban was run by an ad agency that makes gambling ads.
www.techdirt.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Building off @cameronwilson.bsky.social's reporting for @crikey.com.au, I highlight how we appear to have a baptist & bootleggers situation in Australia, where it appears the gambling industry was a big force behind the "social media ban for teens" in an effort to kill a plan to ban gambling ads.
Reposted by Crystalorbie
A good rule of thumb nearly anytime a politician says they are doing something to "protect kids". That is definitely not why they are doing it.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole…
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole…
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole thing even more grotesque: turns out the campaign pushing hardest for the ban was run by an ad agency that makes gambling ads.
www.techdirt.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A good rule of thumb nearly anytime a politician says they are doing something to "protect kids". That is definitely not why they are doing it.
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#savespeech #stopKOSA
Today, I also come bearing notes from the Judiciary Committee hearing on "online child safety."
+ THE GOOD:
- No vote on any legislation.
- Anger on KOSA in the House being defanged.
- A few new bills, two of them seem ok:
+ the (ECHO) Act
+ the Stop Sextortion Act
Today, I also come bearing notes from the Judiciary Committee hearing on "online child safety."
+ THE GOOD:
- No vote on any legislation.
- Anger on KOSA in the House being defanged.
- A few new bills, two of them seem ok:
+ the (ECHO) Act
+ the Stop Sextortion Act
December 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#savespeech #stopKOSA
Today, I also come bearing notes from the Judiciary Committee hearing on "online child safety."
+ THE GOOD:
- No vote on any legislation.
- Anger on KOSA in the House being defanged.
- A few new bills, two of them seem ok:
+ the (ECHO) Act
+ the Stop Sextortion Act
Today, I also come bearing notes from the Judiciary Committee hearing on "online child safety."
+ THE GOOD:
- No vote on any legislation.
- Anger on KOSA in the House being defanged.
- A few new bills, two of them seem ok:
+ the (ECHO) Act
+ the Stop Sextortion Act
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Alright panic over now. They’ve introduced this bill before and it’s died in subcommittee.
Also this didn’t happen today, it’s just getting attention now. It actually happened like 2-3 days ago. Read this thread if you want to know more.
Also this didn’t happen today, it’s just getting attention now. It actually happened like 2-3 days ago. Read this thread if you want to know more.
#savespeech #stopKOSA
Today, I also come bearing notes from the Judiciary Committee hearing on "online child safety."
+ THE GOOD:
- No vote on any legislation.
- Anger on KOSA in the House being defanged.
- A few new bills, two of them seem ok:
+ the (ECHO) Act
+ the Stop Sextortion Act
Today, I also come bearing notes from the Judiciary Committee hearing on "online child safety."
+ THE GOOD:
- No vote on any legislation.
- Anger on KOSA in the House being defanged.
- A few new bills, two of them seem ok:
+ the (ECHO) Act
+ the Stop Sextortion Act
December 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Alright panic over now. They’ve introduced this bill before and it’s died in subcommittee.
Also this didn’t happen today, it’s just getting attention now. It actually happened like 2-3 days ago. Read this thread if you want to know more.
Also this didn’t happen today, it’s just getting attention now. It actually happened like 2-3 days ago. Read this thread if you want to know more.
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Everyone needs to get the fuck to their phones right now and demand they stop this. Repealing 230 will destroy the internet as we know it. Platforms will be completely liable for what users post which will likely lead to all kinda of user content being eliminated, including comments
Sen. WHITEHOUSE: We finally are moving to file a bipartisan Section 230 repeal bill. Waiting any longer serves no useful purpose.
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Everyone needs to get the fuck to their phones right now and demand they stop this. Repealing 230 will destroy the internet as we know it. Platforms will be completely liable for what users post which will likely lead to all kinda of user content being eliminated, including comments
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KOSA passed out of the subcommittee in the House on 13-10 vote. Meaning that they are FINALLY listening to some opposition. But not enough to prevent the other age verification bills from passing, let alone this.
They MUST listen to opposition. Losing this fight is NOT an option.
They MUST listen to opposition. Losing this fight is NOT an option.
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
KOSA passed out of the subcommittee in the House on 13-10 vote. Meaning that they are FINALLY listening to some opposition. But not enough to prevent the other age verification bills from passing, let alone this.
They MUST listen to opposition. Losing this fight is NOT an option.
They MUST listen to opposition. Losing this fight is NOT an option.
Reposted by Crystalorbie
This is a very divided vote. It means we've been encouraging dissent. It now goes to the full committee. Please keep calling and urging your reps to reject it
KOSA passed out of the subcommittee in the House on 13-10 vote. Meaning that they are FINALLY listening to some opposition. But not enough to prevent the other age verification bills from passing, let alone this.
They MUST listen to opposition. Losing this fight is NOT an option.
They MUST listen to opposition. Losing this fight is NOT an option.
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This is a very divided vote. It means we've been encouraging dissent. It now goes to the full committee. Please keep calling and urging your reps to reject it
Reposted by Crystalorbie
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
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Important shit that I’m still trying to learn.
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Important shit that I’m still trying to learn.
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@warren.senate.gov how many times do we need to explain to you that the aim for KOSA has been to erase queer and trans people from the internet - this has been VERY clear from the start!
How exactly does a kids online safety bill threaten queer and trans culture on the internet? Harvard Cyberlaw expert @esqueer.net breaks it down.
#KOSA #Censorship #Boston
@warren.senate.gov @edmarkey.bsky.social
#KOSA #Censorship #Boston
@warren.senate.gov @edmarkey.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
@warren.senate.gov how many times do we need to explain to you that the aim for KOSA has been to erase queer and trans people from the internet - this has been VERY clear from the start!
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If you are a resident of massachusets, you should contact @warren.senate.gov and explain to her how KOSA, and similar bills, are dangerous and should be opposed
@warren.senate.gov just co-sponsored KOSA again 🤦🏽♀️
You CANNOT claim to be an ally to the LGTBQ community and support this awful bill. Your office blatantly ignored our Boston coalitions pleas, so let’s see how you feel about those phones being melted. CALL HER!
You CANNOT claim to be an ally to the LGTBQ community and support this awful bill. Your office blatantly ignored our Boston coalitions pleas, so let’s see how you feel about those phones being melted. CALL HER!
This Trans Day of Remembrance we’re holding the memory of countless trans lives lost to bigotry and hatred, and fighting like hell to preserve trans lives still with us today!
Trans people deserve to be seen + celebrated, not erased. Trans people deserve real allyship, not censorship.
STOP KOSA
Trans people deserve to be seen + celebrated, not erased. Trans people deserve real allyship, not censorship.
STOP KOSA
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
If you are a resident of massachusets, you should contact @warren.senate.gov and explain to her how KOSA, and similar bills, are dangerous and should be opposed
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Remember the Congressional hearing last week on 19 Bills to Censor the Internet?
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Remember the Congressional hearing last week on 19 Bills to Censor the Internet?
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
Welp, they're back. Legislators say tomorrow they'll begin the mark-up proposal and try to push them out of committee.
Call your legislator now: badinternetbills.com
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Draw your kinks y’all.
Your dirty, nasty kinks that so called normal society will look down on you for.
Because it doesn’t matter. Because drawing any porn is distasteful to them. You could draw the most basic missionary crap and they’ll still want to hang you.
Be free. Be a lil weird. Be loved.
Your dirty, nasty kinks that so called normal society will look down on you for.
Because it doesn’t matter. Because drawing any porn is distasteful to them. You could draw the most basic missionary crap and they’ll still want to hang you.
Be free. Be a lil weird. Be loved.
December 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Draw your kinks y’all.
Your dirty, nasty kinks that so called normal society will look down on you for.
Because it doesn’t matter. Because drawing any porn is distasteful to them. You could draw the most basic missionary crap and they’ll still want to hang you.
Be free. Be a lil weird. Be loved.
Your dirty, nasty kinks that so called normal society will look down on you for.
Because it doesn’t matter. Because drawing any porn is distasteful to them. You could draw the most basic missionary crap and they’ll still want to hang you.
Be free. Be a lil weird. Be loved.
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Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
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In general, there is a high risk that the law will end up being extremely complex. The risk categories in the Commission's text, in particular, will quickly lead to mandatory maximum-risk mitigation measures (such as scanning and age verification). www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final
After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the
www.eff.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In general, there is a high risk that the law will end up being extremely complex. The risk categories in the Commission's text, in particular, will quickly lead to mandatory maximum-risk mitigation measures (such as scanning and age verification). www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM