Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-08-01 15:48:40 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EA55B82874BF100CB1EFF3083CF9B6B09DC655FBCE87C9838FADACDDD4694DA4
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Both Steam and Itch have stated their removal of adult content came from pressure by payment processors, including Mastercard. https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/jul/29/why-did-adult-titles-disappear-from-steam-itch-pc-gaming-payment-processors Furthermore, Mastercard and other payment processors have a documented history of refusing service to Japanese retailers over legal adult content. https://otakuusamagazine.com/visa-and-mastercard-refuse-to-work-with-another-doujinshi-retailer/
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