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Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics

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Online censorship is stifling the growth of indie webcomics, according to a new series of comics titled "Comics Against Censorship." The series, which includes five original comics, aims to tackle the history, impact, and fight against LGBTQ2S+ censorship. The comics, created by Hazel & Bell, have been shared online for years, but recent algorithms and restrictions from payment providers have made it increasingly difficult for artists to share their work. The series is part of a larger movement advocating for idea…

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  • Online censorship is stifling the growth of indie webcomics, according to a new series of…: Online censorship is stifling the growth of indie webcomics, according to a new series of comics titled "Comics Against Censorship." The series, which includes five original comics, aims to tackle the history, impact, and fight against LGBT
  • The comics, created by Hazel & Bell, have been shared online for years, but recent algori…: The comics, created by Hazel & Bell, have been shared online for years, but recent algorithms and restrictions from payment providers have made it increasingly difficult for artists to share their work.
  • The series is part of a larger movement advocating for ideas and drawing conclusions base…: The series is part of a larger movement advocating for ideas and drawing conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data.

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Webcomic artists Hazel & Bell have shared their work online for years. But new algorithms and restrictions from payment providers are making sharing queer stories online even harder. This comic is part of Comics Against Censorship, a five-part series of original comics tackling the history, impact and fight against LGBTQ2S+ censorship. Read the full series here.

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Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics

From social media platforms to payment processors, new restrictions are making it harder for webcomic artists to exist

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