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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Sep 7

THat's a gorgeous snake~

Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 29

holy. Those are some nasty people. That's just not right :/

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Cutie-Doodles @cutiedoodles.bsky.social · Aug 10

Keep calling. This issue can't die.

It starts with delisting games, but the likely goal is to enact a new morality police that can silence marginal groups and anyone who speaks out against the status quo.

The payment processors are feeling the squeeze! Let your voice be heard!

Fatty's Den (MINORS DNI) @fattysden.bsky.social · Aug 9

The recent wave of restrictions of pornography (including kink / fetish stuff) in art, games, videos, etc. by payment processors and puritan groups runs to the political sphere at top. This recent censorship is a part of Project 2025, as it turns out. It's no conspiracy. THEY WANT TO CENSOR US!

A post on Twitter by the Gelbooru account that says:

Currently people are contacting Visa and Mastercard, en-masse, in an effort to get them to explain why they are banning legal content from being transacted through their systems. These arbitrary restrictions caused companies, such as Steam, Itch.io, and others to pull violent and adult video games from their platforms. They continue to remain silent on the reason WHY they enforced the restrictions on the companies. I surmise they are gagged from speaking through likely threat of regulatory pressure.

May I introduce, Russ Vought, a co-writer for Project 2025, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, AND Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/images/cfpb_headshot-russell-vought_DA8Ama7.original.png

This man has already publicly stated his desire to have pornographic content, violent video games, and other types of content "harmful to children", banned from the internet. This claim he makes is not based on unbiased scientific testing.

In a two minute clip posted on YouTube by The Intercept the following transcript, highlighted in yellow, shows his intended starting point (start with children), and then he cuts himself off from explaining the next part of the plan, of violent video games, etc, as that route had failed twice already in the past few decades.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0noIS9lmR0Y
https://imgur.com/CxpcUOs
https://theintercept.com/2024/08/16/project-2025-russ-vought-porn-ban/

Now, as his position in the CFPB, he has ultimate authority over payment providers and banks, and he has likely been abusing this power to strong-arm changes in these privately owned businesses regarding content he specifically had shown his distaste and hatred towards previously. All clearly telegraphed before hand, many years ago.

Continuing the tweet by the Gelbooru account:

This was ALL done in the guise of protecting the children. Admittedly, it is a very solid tactic, at the core. But, if you use the mantra of protecting the children, it tends to mean that it's just a ploy, usually to further a specific agenda.

They are a threat against the United States, nay, the entire world. They are a threat against our democracy, a threat against free speech, and a threat against gamers, a threat against media in general.

These are the same people who believe violent video games cause violent things. An entire generation of individuals have been playing Grand Theft Auto, playing Doom, Quake, and other games, but we are not currently, nor will we face a worldwide pandemic of armed car robberies, driving on sidewalks for the fun of it, or people running around with sawed off shotguns killing demons, or raping people, because a video game was made exploring the content.

Those in power have been eroding free speech in the law. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) provides immunity to online platforms from liability for content posted by their users. They are actively attempting to kill this protection to further their goals outlined in Project 2025, by passing liabilities of their userbase onto the operators via financial regulation threats and pressure, thus killing speech directly, while still keeping in the shadows publicly.

"He filmed the crimes and posted monetized rape videos on P*rnhub, earning revenue for him and the site owners."

https://x.com/BillAckman/status/1898747162306937184

This is their attempt to kill section 230 immunity.

You should not be frightened that they MAY come into power, they are ALREADY IN POWER. They are exercising it spectacularly, taking baby steps to erode away your speech, and we've all been asleep at the wheel.

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scalyskyes @scalyskyes.bsky.social · Aug 9

my contribution for #VoreDay :33

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 7

Nothing better than being yourself~

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hey Americans, if this passes you'll be uploading your ID to every social media and website to access it.

firepaw119 @firepaw119.bsky.social · Jul 29

Be aware that another shitty bill has been introduced: The SCREEN Act.

If passed, it would require Full. Age. Verification.

Like KOSA, call all your reps & tell them what a horrible idea this is.

Spread this pls.

Link: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

#screenact #badinternetbills
#stopkosa

www.congress.gov

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 4

A goon for sure. Just look at how mischiveous they are. Somehow a crime would happen!

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 4

Is my room decorated with pink things? Why yes, yes it is.

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's the REMIX

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 2

That sounds like so much fun. I'm super excited to see what you two come up with ahh.

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

Visa employees clearly told to deescalate ASAP
MasterCard employees more than familiar with the issue
Stripe feeling the pressure
ACLU put out a statement
CBC covered all this

What you are doing is WORKING
You are getting RESULTS
KEEP CALLING
KEEP WRITING
WE ARE GOING TO WIN!!

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 2

Being online all the time sucks. It's hard to keep up with so much going on all at once. So know I appreciate you. Just wishing the best for all of us in this chaotic life.

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Aug 2

I want to go hang out more. I always forget how much fun I have. Even when I tend to ramble on too much. It's tough to have so many online friends, and just not be able to see their expressions. While getting a general idea of what they are comfortable with and what they are not. To give respect.

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Jul 31

cobalt core~ Easily my favorite scifi rogue like. Its so magical, and the music is perfect. You'd like it, I'm sure <3

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Lynndis @lynndiss.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · Jul 26

I made a quick and dirty anti-censorship cheat sheet to help onboard people and direct their energy in a productive direction. This isnt as comprehensive as various websites being shared around, but it should be easy to share and save.

Save the png and repost as widely as you can