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[Sithborg]

This may end up being a necessary Atari moment for the industry. A massive hit that resets the industry by tanking a bunch of bloated companies and then hopefully gives us another good 40 years before it implodes again.

I don't think there is an escape from the current hoard of MBAs that are destroying the industry.

 

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[MagnarTheGreat]

Steam rules updated to prohibit content that violates rules set forth by payment processors and banks - AUTOMATON WEST

Valve's rules regarding what developers "shouldn't publish on Steam" have a new clause regarding standards set forth by payment processors.

automaton-media.com

Valve should be directly deciding what’s on their platform/store - not the banks and credit card companies. They’ve effectively washed their hands of minding the store and outsourced it to big money. A lot of ‘games’ I never would have put on the platform in the first place - including low effort software and AI slop.

2021:

Why Visa and Mastercard Are Being Blamed for OnlyFans Banning Content

OnlyFans have announced it will ban sexually explicit content on their website to "comply with the requests of our banking partners and payout providers."

www.newsweek.com

The payment processors are not just tied to the anti-porn movements but anti-LGBTQ+.