So if you're just waking up, itchio took down NSFW and a lot of queer content overnight. They did this with no warning or announcement, no emails, nothing. Their statement blames Collective Shout, the same people who went after Steam, for pressuring the payment processors.
Well. Let's pressure the bastards back.
Some starting points on how to organize against payment processor censorship (in the US):
* Contact your local politicians
* Contact the AC
This person is filing a complaint with the Australian Consumer Commission:
HELLO COMRADES
Could anyone affected by Itch removing items please send any evidence they may have to myself? I am filing a report with the
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
Alternative Mastercard numbers:
Mastercard (Aus): 1800-120-113
Mastercard (US): 1-800-307-7309
Mastercard (UK): 0800-96-4767
https://www.mastercard.com/global/en/vision/who-we-are/global-locations.html
https://www.mastercard.com/us/en/personal/get-support.html
https://investor.visa.com/corporate-governance/contact-the-board/default.aspx
https://usa.visa.com/Forms/contact-us-form.html
Remember: don't be an asshole to rank and file employees. Don't yell, swear, or threaten. You're mad at the corporate heads, not the normies. Be firm but polite in all messages you leave, no matter where they are.
If you have any other links or ideas, please reblog with them! We're all in this together. If you're queer, remember that you're pornographic to them by default. They will come for you, so strike now while we can!