Payment Providers Face Backlash Over Removal of Adult Games from Steam and Itch.io
Mastercard, Visa, and other payment providers face backlash after pressuring online platforms like Steam and Itch.io to remove hundreds of adult and NSFW games, following campaigns by Australian anti-porn groups. This led to the sudden removal of all NSFW content on Itch.io, sparking concerns over censorship, free expression, and the impact on LGBTQ+ content, amid broader debates on internet regulation and morality. The move has garnered international attention and public protests, with notable figures like Elon Musk commenting on the issue.