Hey so about the steam/itch payment processor censorship that's been going on.
Apparently the pressure group Collective Shout, the same ones that pretend to care about the safety of women and children, all while defending child-diddlers in their own ranks, only needed to make 1000 phonecalls to convince visa/mastercard to go after these platforms.
>>>We have a chance to do the funniest shit right now if we are persistant and coordinate<<<
There's prescripts and more people can use in the thread, or you can make one yourself for others to use.
As an aside, if you sell any adult content, I strongly suggest you identify as a merchant rather than just a card holder. While those of us who consume have some say, those who sell and make money through these companies have considerably more leverage with this issue. Use that to your advantage.
So, if you have a business, stream, or even try to buy anything using PayPal they can REFUSE to let you use their services. And you won't know until you try to use your account. And it can affect you online or offline. If you DEPEND on that stream of income or the convenience of ordering from home (handicapped/sick/shut in/supply store or food desert/etc), it can create SERIOUS issues.
This practice is ALSO based on REDLINING, which was how people of color were pushed out of affordable housing back in the earlier part of the 1900's. They don't even need to disclose WHY they refuse you service.
Read below the cut for more info and my personal story:
Today I tried to order pocket sized copies of the US Constitution to sell at my local downtown vendor stand, and info bookmarks about book banning, along with a donation to the ACLU. The ACLU btw has had HUGE ongoing battles with federal and state lawsuits suing the unconstitutional activities of the Tangerine Palpatine Regime (with many wins, woohoo). If you wish to peruse their site, here it is:
https://shop.aclu.org/
BTW They have FREE printable/downloadable stuff regarding info on your constitutionally protected (for now) rights as a US citizen/non citizen...not saying you should print the stuff and share with others...not saying that at all...
The PayPal site with the same bank account I have been using for YEARS suddenly decided that I could NOT pay with my business credit card/bank account. And, to be honest I WILL be closing my account with them...because I just found out they are owned by Vanguard and Blackrock who are dirty AF investment companies that are ruining the US (and abroad). They also had personal data breaches.
So MY money will be going somewhere else.
If you continue to use PayPal, proceed with caution.
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a new report detailing the extent of financial discrimination against the adult industry.
LOS ANGELES — Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a new report detailing the extent of financial discrimination against the adult industry.
The report reveals that an overwhelming majority of adult industry workers have lost a bank account or financial tool due to their source of income.
The report follows a study conducted between December 2022 and March 2023 by FSC and Sex Work CEO, an educational platform for sex workers. Over 400 members of the adult industry took part in the survey.
“Financial Discrimination and the Adult Industry” documents the broad scope of the discrimination faced by performers, content creators, professionals and business executives in the adult industry.
According to the report:
Discrimination is widespread. Some 62% of respondants have lost or been denied a bank account due to their work in the adult industry. More than 40% have lost an account or financial tool in the past year alone.
It’s a major drag on business. Nearly half of adult businesses (48%) rated financial discrimination as their top challenge to revenue.
It makes performers vulnerable. One in three performers have either been outed as adult workers to their financial institution by those who wish to harm them, or have faced extortive threats to do so.
“The rampant financial discrimination against the adult industry is devastating to our businesses and workers,” said FSC Director of Public Affairs Mike Stabile. “From predatory fees to unwarranted fund seizures, financial institutions are exploiting the labor of those working in the adult industry. This report shines a light on a shameful practice.”
Those in the adult industry regularly report having accounts closed, sometimes with funds seized, despite their source of income being legal. From mainstream banks and credit card networks to financial tools like PayPal and Venmo, financial services discrimination creates constant instability for workers and businesses, forcing them to pay extortionate fees or rely on third parties to manage their income.
The report builds on scholarship and studies conducted by groups such as Hacking/Hustling and CLEAR, and by researchers like Dr. Val Webber and Bianca Beebe.
