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- 1Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics●Online #censorship is crushing indie webcomics -- From #socialmedia platforms to payment processors, new restrictions ar
Independent webcomic artists say they are being squeezed out of existence by a wave of new restrictions across the internet. According to an Xtra Magazine report, limits imposed by social media platforms and payment processors are making it harder for creators to publish their work and earn money from it, with adult and queer-leaning comics often hit hardest by content moderation and financial gatekeeping.
- 2MacWall developer's Stripe account reinstated after public complaint●MacWall Developer Gets Stripe Account Reinstated After Public Complaint
The developer behind MacWall had a Stripe account terminated, but after publicly raising the complaint, Stripe reinstated the account. The case is drawing attention among independent developers who worry about sudden payment processor shutdowns cutting off revenue with little explanation. Many are citing it as an example of how public pressure on social media can be the fastest route to getting a platform decision reversed.
- 3Merchant's card surcharge rules spark cardholder complaints●Added card-surcharging logic for a US merchant: debit cards skip the 3% fee, credit cards get it, per the usual state ru
A developer working on payment systems for a US merchant described implementing surcharging logic: debit cards are exempt from a 3% fee while credit cards carry it, following standard state regulations. Card type detection relies on a static BIN range table updated quarterly from the payment processor. Complaints from cardholders unhappy about the fee have begun arriving, with some disputing the charge.