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Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics
Independent webcomic creators say tightening content moderation on major platforms and payment processors is squeezing their work off the internet, with adult and queer-themed comics hit hardest. A feature in Xtra examines how demonetization, takedowns and shadow bans are forcing artists to abandon platforms or self-censor, raising concerns about the future of free expression for small publishers online.
Why now: Growing platform content moderation and payment-processor restrictions are directly affecting independent artists' livelihoods, sparking debate about online censorship.
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- Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics · Tomte · 127
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