Incredulous (Pixiv Fanbox)
Published:
2022-11-29 06:59:48
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How unfortunate. I leave the country for a little over a week, and Fanbox
decides to unroll a series of restrictions...
https://www.pixiv.net/info.php?id=8789
"Regarding transactions for items
Many transactions take place on BOOTH, pixivFANBOX, and the pixiv Requests
feature. Some were found to violate the pixiv Terms of Use, Article 14
'Prohibited Conduct', Item 26 "Using the Services to display, sell, purchase,
register, or engage in other transactions involving the products set forth
below".
Furthermore, the rules or policies of Brand Protection for Card Networks
transactions for content that is patently offensive, unethical, or promote
criminal activity; such as, by way of example and not limitation:
・Sexual exploitation of a minor
・Incest
・Bestiality
・Rape (or any other non-consensual sexual behavior)
・Non-consensual mutilation of a person or body part
Under the Service Master Terms of Use, we ask that all users check for items that
include the above content on BOOTH, pixivFANBOX, and the pixiv Requests feature,
and if such content is found, delete the items or set them to private."
I think it hardly needs to be said that the restrictions listed would rule
out the vast majority of my work, and, presumably with it, the reason for
followers and supporters to follow it.
In the broadest sense, I can only hope that "wiser heads will prevail", as they
say, and the companies responsible will recognize the harm that this sudden
change does to both the artists who contribute their work here and their own
financial bottom line. But I also acknowledge that I'm not fully aware of all
the forces in play, and whether the change is the result of a sudden surge of
"puritanism" or if there are other financial or legal issues in play.
For the time being, My considered my response shall be this:
I'm going to continue producing the kind of material that I have been, but
shift my focus to games. I will endeavor to make screen shots that don't
conflict with the new rules available on this platform, and links to demos
and "work in progress" available off-site, continuing to work in the themes
and situations that I (and presumably, we) enjoy.
I may have to re-assess the fee structure in regard to the increased amount
of work providing this content is likely to entail; I will do my best to make
sure you are informed of changes in a timely and transparent manner. I
understand if anyone feels that they cannot continue to support the work on
a monthly basis in light of these new changes.
Ultimately, if Fanbox cannot accommodate its artists and users, I may have
to leave the platform all together. That would make for a disappointing ending;
Pixiv, and Fanbox, have hosted my work for some time, and I've long appreciated
the platform's willingness to accept a broad variety of work, including erotic
work, from artists all over the world.
If my account abrputly closes, it is safe to assume that something I have
kept online has been found sufficiently egregious according to the new standard
that it warranted banishment. If this happens, my apologies.
Unfortunate times we live in. It grieves and frustrates me that, in the name
of "sensitivity", ever so many people end up pushed out into the dark and the
cold. If we're ever going to be better than this, we actually need to BE
as tolerant and accepting as we claim to want to be, not simply keep moving
the goalposts of what we find to be acceptable.
Be well, and whatever you decide to do, thank you for following me this far.
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