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Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics

Indie webcomics creators are increasingly being squeezed by online censorship, as platforms tighten content moderation rules that flag or remove adult and queer-themed work. Xtra reports that independent artists rely on social platforms to reach readers, so automated filtering and payment-processor pressure can effectively erase their livelihoods. Commenters are debating how moderation policies affect small creators.

Why now: Ongoing platform content-moderation changes are threatening independent creators' income and visibility, sparking debate

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