Itch.io has "deindexed" all NSFW content following discussions with payment processors contacted by the same pressure group that recently targeted Steam.
Read the statement linked in the article. Focus on the words itch dot io used there:
“we came under scrutiny [pressure]”
“directing concerns [demands] to our payment processors”
“prioritize our relationship [dependence] with our payment partners [providers]”
The only reasonable explanation for the presence of those euphemisms in the statement is, that the people in charge of itch dot io aren’t even trying to fight back. They’re painting the MC/Visa/PP mafia as “concerned partners”. Like a dog a bit too eager to waggle its tail to its master.
That’s why I’m assigning at least some blame to the platform. Less than the payment mafia, and way less than the conservative nutjobs; but they are not guiltless IMO.
Valve just did the same thing. Valve who’s pretty famous for fighting back did the same thing.
Those words are lawyer words. Not truth, lawyer words. I surely doubt itchio would come away scot free if they went to the press and said that they were forced
Valve just did the same thing. Valve who’s pretty famous for fighting back did the same thing.
C’mon, that’s whataboutism. Let’s focus on itch.io.
Those words are lawyer words. Not truth, lawyer words.
Yes. And I’m blaming them for that.
I surely doubt itchio would come away scot free if they went to the press and said that they were forced
The payment mafia is all about “brand damage”. If itch io said the truth in the statement, while still complying with their threat, I don’t think the mafia would cut it off - because doing it would bring a lot of brand damage to the mafia.
“Look at itch io! You can’t even criticise the payment mafia, it’ll get in your way! We need to rely on alternative payment systems!” is a situation even the payment mafia would want to avoid.
Read the statement linked in the article. Focus on the words itch dot io used there:
The only reasonable explanation for the presence of those euphemisms in the statement is, that the people in charge of itch dot io aren’t even trying to fight back. They’re painting the MC/Visa/PP mafia as “concerned partners”. Like a dog a bit too eager to waggle its tail to its master.
That’s why I’m assigning at least some blame to the platform. Less than the payment mafia, and way less than the conservative nutjobs; but they are not guiltless IMO.
Valve just did the same thing. Valve who’s pretty famous for fighting back did the same thing.
Those words are lawyer words. Not truth, lawyer words. I surely doubt itchio would come away scot free if they went to the press and said that they were forced
C’mon, that’s whataboutism. Let’s focus on itch.io.
Yes. And I’m blaming them for that.
The payment mafia is all about “brand damage”. If itch io said the truth in the statement, while still complying with their threat, I don’t think the mafia would cut it off - because doing it would bring a lot of brand damage to the mafia.
“Look at itch io! You can’t even criticise the payment mafia, it’ll get in your way! We need to rely on alternative payment systems!” is a situation even the payment mafia would want to avoid.
I don’t think you understand what being squeezed is like. There is no fighting back when you have no options.
What you said boils down to “I assume you’re an ignorant”, it doesn’t contribute with the discussion.
Focus on what is said, instead of assuming things about who says it.
I already addressed this in another comment in this comment chain.