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The problem is not Kickstarter. The problem is groups like Collective Shout harassing payment processors into banning adult content. Payment processors are slow and risk averse machines and banning adult content is the easiest path. Stripe (KS's pp) has a ban on adult content.

13/5/26, 12:29 am4 reposts8 likes

Derek Kın̈sman

@derekkinsman.com

13 May

If you think the other crowdfunding sites are safer, they are not. Backerkit also uses Stripe. If they haven't banned it, they will. Oh but they also use Paypal. Paypal also bans adult content. Ok then Gamefound. Lol, no thanks. They use Adyen, who also ban adult content. IGG uses Stripe and Ayden.

Derek Kın̈sman

@derekkinsman.com

13 May

Want to make a crowdfunding service with an art focus that allows for adult content? You'll likely need to do direct bank transfers, crypto, cash in an envelope, &c. Basically you need to use the same payment systems used by adult entertainment providers.

Derek Kın̈sman

@derekkinsman.com

13 May

Uh, tldr: direct your anger at anti-sex campaigner groups and risk adverse payments processors. Because getting angry at Kickstarter won't resolve anything, they can't do much either. Thank you for coming to my tedtalk.