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The response on Bluesky for posts calling for action on the proposed anti-porn bills has been staggering!! Over 1k in likes and over 1.2k in reposts, with many people sharing additional info on where to find contact info for local, state and national representatives, senators and legislators, and information about the bills themselves.

The bad news is that these bills are unfortunately not dead yet; And e621 has already been banned in at least one state. It's a precarious reminder of how dangerous these bills are not just to creators and enjoyers, but to art archival efforts and preservation. My heart cries for those who presented their legendary works on an iconic platform. But this is NOT the end!!

The GOOD news is as follows:
Bills such as those mentioned in the above message, notably KOSA and IODA, are actually *overwhelmingly* unpopular with both political parties.
This is because they are too broad in scope, vague and unclear in their definitions of "obscene" and how to enforce the law (which is already practically impossible to do,) and it clearly and directly violates First Amendment rights (and even some 10th Amendment protections.) It also, naturally, generates MASSIVE public outcry and outrage, which jeopardizes any sitting candidate's approval ratings or standing. These bills often die before even being sent to the House or Senate due to heavy scrutinizing from committee predelegation.

This is unsurprising; Using IODA as an example, by its loose and sweeping definition of "obscenity," an incalculable swath of contemporary media would suddenly be deemed "obscene" and therefore illegal. 80% of shows such as "Game of Thrones," for example, would have to be pulled from streaming platforms. Romance novel covers alone would need to be recalled. Video games or mobile applications with "Suggestive themes" or "Mild sexual content" would become contraband. The sheer volume of content that would be classified as pornographic would send the media landscape into a death spiral and effectively deal a death-blow to the American economy. Even the most loathesomely stubbornly Republican delegates would be loathe to have that happen.

What this means is that, from the start, these bills are already at a massive disadvantage. But the fact not one, but two major bills are being pushed for consideration at all is an unprecidented event. And it is no less important to contact your representatives and senators and tell them they and their constituents need to learn these facts and take serious action against these, and any/all similar bills!!

Calls are the most effective way to do this: They are direct, are almost unanimously listened to (even if it's just a message,) and are much more likely to be heard by a legislator's staff. Emails do help, but calls via phone lines are understood to be the most effective. Both are even better!!

You can use this site to help you make calls and send messages to local and state legislators, senators and representatives regarding KOSA, and it will even help you make a script and give you the phone numbers of said delegates; https://www.stopkosa.com/#call

I know. I'm tired of it all, too. But this sends the message loud and clear more than anything: We are DONE with this nonsense!! It takes a ton of spoons during our day to do this, but you have my full empathy and support, and I'm proud at everyone who has joined me in sharing this information, contacting their state and local leaders, and doing their part to put these bills DOWN. Please don't give up, don't despair, and don't doomscroll!! Rest when you're able. And know that I'm proud of you for all you can and have done!!

DON'T STOP MAKING SMUT!!

Sincerely,

King Chromanda