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18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉

@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social

29🪐Afrolatino 💫 S : ♋️☉♉️☽♊️↑ | T : ♌️☉♊️☽♋️↑ ⚠️MUST BE 🔞+ to follow due to poss suggestive content & darker topics ! Comms: http://astraloccultism.carrd.co/ 🌌OC + Multifandom☀️ ENG/ESP ✨ Tracing/Copying/Reposting:❌ ⭐️ Tags: #art / #ocart 🌙

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Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · 2d ago

And for the really bad news? They've put a target on VPNs. Sites are required to identify (and age-verify) any US citizen, regardless of whether they're using a VPN. In fact, the default is to get the ID and biometrics of EVERYONE unless you can somehow prove their not a US citizen.

Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · 2d ago

"VPNs are a privacy and security tool used by millions of internet users every day, and their use should not be treated as suspect. It is particularly galling that the SCREEN Act forces users who intentionally take steps to protect their privacy to identify themselves."

Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · 2d ago

The SCREEN Act is not just another age-verification bill — it goes much further than anything passed at the state-level or in other countries. 1. The bill doesn't just target porn sites. It goes after *any* site that allows material "harmful" to minors. You'd have to scan your face to use Google.

(3) COVERED PLATFORM.— The term "covered platform" - (A) means an entity - (i) that is an interactive computer service; (ii) that- (I) is engaged in interstate or foreign commerce; or (Il) purposefully avails itself of the United States market or a portion thereof; and (iïi) for which it is in the regular course of the trade or business of the entity to create, host, or make available content that meets the definition of harmful to minors under paragraph (4) and that is provided by the entity, a user, or other intration conten provider, with
Asahi's Corrections Officer @ comm grind!!!@smuggestsage.bsky.social · 2d ago

I know you guys are probably fatigued from there always being a crisis to care about of this exact nature, but that is literally the point. They are trying to exhaust you and beat you into submission. Please keep caring and calling your reps, when you have the time and energy!

Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · 2d ago

The SCREEN Act is not just another age-verification bill — it goes much further than anything passed at the state-level or in other countries. 1. The bill doesn't just target porn sites. It goes after *any* site that allows material "harmful" to minors. You'd have to scan your face to use Google.

(3) COVERED PLATFORM.— The term "covered platform" - (A) means an entity - (i) that is an interactive computer service; (ii) that- (I) is engaged in interstate or foreign commerce; or (Il) purposefully avails itself of the United States market or a portion thereof; and (iïi) for which it is in the regular course of the trade or business of the entity to create, host, or make available content that meets the definition of harmful to minors under paragraph (4) and that is provided by the entity, a user, or other intration conten provider, with
✨ Alppy ✨@mxalppy.bsky.social · 2d ago

My friend @estrelladeishtar.bsky.social has very recently escaped their abusive home. Just like I did almost two years ago. The travel and the emotional/mental toll is draining from experience. I have 4.5k followers and I want to share their GFM. www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-que...

Donate to Help a queer disabled artist in leaving Texas, organized by Nyx-Ishtar Celis

♀ Hi. Nyx/Ishtar, aka EstrellaDeIshtar here. I... really didn't … Nyx-Ishtar Celis needs your support for Help a queer disabled artist in leaving Texas

gofundme.com

18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 6d ago

Bumping this cause the initial part of the move (into temp housing up north) is tomorrow + I had additional unexpected medical costs this week, on top of already taking a hit to finances so far with some of the costs of moving Any little bit or share helps

18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 4w ago

Due to quitting job early (health reasons) + unexpected medical bills, I'ma be promoting this more as this is important to me + first move is Aug 1st The goal's far from being reached-its at 667/8.5k But reaching even at least half would help a lot gofund.me/df5cab555 more updates below #mutualaid

18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 4w ago

Due to quitting job early (health reasons) + unexpected medical bills, I'ma be promoting this more as this is important to me + first move is Aug 1st The goal's far from being reached-its at 667/8.5k But reaching even at least half would help a lot gofund.me/df5cab555 more updates below #mutualaid

Hello, hello- Thought I'd give another update concerning the situation, since I have the time now to do so. But, following up on my previous updates concerning moving across state lines: So... As I've stated on social media, the move up north does have a set date. August 1st is the day in which I will finally be out of Texas, in which I will be headed up north to have a temporary living situation together with someone I'm close with, before we both then bounce from there to moving into our own apartment together. The date is fast approaching by now, and I'm currently in the process of both having to pack as well as doing job searches up north in hopes of something, in addition to getting vetinary bills covered for me bringing one of my cats (venus) with me due to emotional support reasons. I did end up having to quit my job a week earlier than anticipated, which is due to the fact that taking on as many overtime hours as I could, my health did end up paying the price for it (which figured it would, being disabled and all). This, on top of missing a day and a half this last week of work thus missing out on pay, on top of having needed a CT scan + bloodwork in recent history due to concerns of a serious medical situation (which came out to $900), has unfortunately taken a hit to some of the finances I was building up, on top of other looming expenses/debts that I'm having to deal with that are making it... Hard to keep what I have saved up, which is obviously troublesome considering the plans to move out. I currently don't have any other means of income, nor will I have any until I can secure a job up north- and that does toss me back into the precarious situation of "if more stuff happens / if I get more funds siphoned from me by current living environment, that puts everything on the line". I don't really have a means of doing commission work either too, due to the fact that, as I mentioned in the gofundme, my tablet broke in jan-feb this year and I have not been able to adapt to a tablet a friend gave me to be able to do consistent artwork on it yet. Unless if I can somehow figure out how to offer doodles in exchange if i adapt quickly enough, I'm essentially stuck with this as the only means of income towards the goal to fully settle down in a different state with a roommate and in our own place. My roommate and I are of course still looking into ways in which to mitigate some of the financial impacts of all this, and while we are compiling our own mutual resources together it's still a more precarious position and especially when I obviously still have bills to pay (from the debts that were forced onto me). So I want to ask that if you can, to please at *least* share this around if you can't donate, and if you can to please consider donating as this is something that is... Very important to me so I can have a better life than what I've been essentially confined to here. If I could reach even at least half the goal here ($4,250) even that would be sufficient, due to the amount that I'd managed to build up on my own from just my job alone (in addition to basically avoiding any personal expenses for months now just to put it all towards this goal) And again, for those who have donated before, I do sincerely appreciate it- Any amount genuinely has helped during these times and has certainly helped with the total amount of what I've been building up solo up until this point.
18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Updated to be more open about the reason for the gofundme (full info in the link) I'm in a difficult spot due to my living circumstances, which have been sabotaging my goal of moving out for my own wellbeing. All donations/shares are appreciated. #mutualaid #fundsky #helpsky gofund.me/df5cab555

Cazimiz 🌟@cazimiz.bsky.social · 2w ago

It’s still disability pride month if anyone wants to help a friend out! I have a TikTok that explains the situation more (it refuses to upload here) You can find it at either link below ⬇️ www.instagram.com/reel/Da83S7m... www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8tQh3tG/

Cazimiz 🌟@cazimiz.bsky.social · 3w ago

Art piece I did to help promote @estrelladeishtar.bsky.social 's gofundme! They are a disabled, queer artist living in Texas and raising money to escape an abusive situation. Read more on the gofund me 👇👇👇 gofund.me/c57a577c0 #art #noai #queerart #disabilitypride

Art of @/estrelladeishtar 's OC, Ishtar. A human-alien hybrid space witch. They are laying on their side in starry water with a full moon behind them, framed by their glowing alien tail and fins. They're wearing a witch hat and black body suit performance attire with lots of neon colors, gold accents, and glowing markings on their forehead, chest, and thigh. In the foreground, their finger is pointed at the center of a rippling celestial light underneath the water.
Kelly@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 2w ago

When disability happens to you, you won’t be able to just “try harder”. The social supports you think magically appear? They won’t show up. The medical system will let you down. Friends & family will abandon you. You will realize disability advocates were right all along.

Phil McAndrew@philmcandrew.bsky.social · 2w ago

I want companies that have profited from contracts with ICE to go out of business. I want companies that have gone all in on AI to go out of business. I want companies that cause nationwide diarrhea outbreaks to go out of business. I want companies that give money to fascists to go out of business.

✨ Alppy ✨@mxalppy.bsky.social · 2w ago

🌟 it’s my birthday 🌟 If it’s okay, may I please have some reposts on my art? ;w; I’ve compiled some of my favorite drawings I’ve done for others. Some old, some recent.

Bleak⋆Squeak@bleaksqueak.bsky.social · 3w ago

I hope those load bearing followers know how much they mean to artists. Regulars, esp regular commenters that engage your work and story do not go without notice and are to be cherished. It's esp why I try to reply to let them know! (and why I wish I could keep track of any I've missed replying to )

Lo 🎨🔞@lodrawsfilth.bsky.social · 4w ago

Fun story and potential tip for artists: find a load boarding follower or two. When my account was brand new and less than 10 people knew I existed I had one follower who would like almost every piece I made. I appreciated his support so much that my partner knew his screenname- 🧵

Lo 🎨🔞@lodrawsfilth.bsky.social · 4w ago

Fun story and potential tip for artists: find a load boarding follower or two. When my account was brand new and less than 10 people knew I existed I had one follower who would like almost every piece I made. I appreciated his support so much that my partner knew his screenname- 🧵

Dieselbrain@dieselbrain.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hey, a good way to celebrate Lindsey Graham kicking the bucket is to contact your senators about KOSA and the KIDS Act. Graham was a big proponent of these kinds of laws, as well as of gutting section 230.

Dieselbrain@dieselbrain.bsky.social · last mo.

The KIDS Act [containing KOSA] has passed the House This sucks, but its not the end. It still has to pass through the Senate committee and then be voted on by the Senate itself Please continue contactimg your Senators and demanding they oppose the KIDS Act & KOSA www.congress.gov/members/find...

18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 4w ago

Due to quitting job early (health reasons) + unexpected medical bills, I'ma be promoting this more as this is important to me + first move is Aug 1st The goal's far from being reached-its at 667/8.5k But reaching even at least half would help a lot gofund.me/df5cab555 more updates below #mutualaid

Hello, hello- Thought I'd give another update concerning the situation, since I have the time now to do so. But, following up on my previous updates concerning moving across state lines: So... As I've stated on social media, the move up north does have a set date. August 1st is the day in which I will finally be out of Texas, in which I will be headed up north to have a temporary living situation together with someone I'm close with, before we both then bounce from there to moving into our own apartment together. The date is fast approaching by now, and I'm currently in the process of both having to pack as well as doing job searches up north in hopes of something, in addition to getting vetinary bills covered for me bringing one of my cats (venus) with me due to emotional support reasons. I did end up having to quit my job a week earlier than anticipated, which is due to the fact that taking on as many overtime hours as I could, my health did end up paying the price for it (which figured it would, being disabled and all). This, on top of missing a day and a half this last week of work thus missing out on pay, on top of having needed a CT scan + bloodwork in recent history due to concerns of a serious medical situation (which came out to $900), has unfortunately taken a hit to some of the finances I was building up, on top of other looming expenses/debts that I'm having to deal with that are making it... Hard to keep what I have saved up, which is obviously troublesome considering the plans to move out. I currently don't have any other means of income, nor will I have any until I can secure a job up north- and that does toss me back into the precarious situation of "if more stuff happens / if I get more funds siphoned from me by current living environment, that puts everything on the line". I don't really have a means of doing commission work either too, due to the fact that, as I mentioned in the gofundme, my tablet broke in jan-feb this year and I have not been able to adapt to a tablet a friend gave me to be able to do consistent artwork on it yet. Unless if I can somehow figure out how to offer doodles in exchange if i adapt quickly enough, I'm essentially stuck with this as the only means of income towards the goal to fully settle down in a different state with a roommate and in our own place. My roommate and I are of course still looking into ways in which to mitigate some of the financial impacts of all this, and while we are compiling our own mutual resources together it's still a more precarious position and especially when I obviously still have bills to pay (from the debts that were forced onto me). So I want to ask that if you can, to please at *least* share this around if you can't donate, and if you can to please consider donating as this is something that is... Very important to me so I can have a better life than what I've been essentially confined to here. If I could reach even at least half the goal here ($4,250) even that would be sufficient, due to the amount that I'd managed to build up on my own from just my job alone (in addition to basically avoiding any personal expenses for months now just to put it all towards this goal) And again, for those who have donated before, I do sincerely appreciate it- Any amount genuinely has helped during these times and has certainly helped with the total amount of what I've been building up solo up until this point.
18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Updated to be more open about the reason for the gofundme (full info in the link) I'm in a difficult spot due to my living circumstances, which have been sabotaging my goal of moving out for my own wellbeing. All donations/shares are appreciated. #mutualaid #fundsky #helpsky gofund.me/df5cab555

18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy pride, if y’all wanna support a queer disabled artist please consider donating! gofund.me/df5cab555 The gofundme is still far from the goal, so any help is appreciated;; Also, updates below—tldr move date is in july-august (Previous update in thread) #mutualaid #pridemonth #aidsky #helpsky

Hi. So, In my previous update, I had mentioned that I managed to get a roommate arrangement with someone I am very close with for when I move up north, with the goal being we find an apartment in their state to live together—though obviously funds still would be needed for that initial move, especially as we try to find an apartment for us to live in together. There’s another development I want to add: & Its that we have a place where we will have a temporary stay until we can find said apartment, which will help as a transition period in my move across state lines, from Texas all the way up north. Due to this, it now has given us a projected time frame for when the initial move will take place, that being either in July or at the very start of August. While it will help in terms of easing into an apartment together without it being so risky (due to me needing to also secure a job up north), we still do need all the funds and resources we can get. We’re still actively trying our best to pull in any income we may need for this together, & I’ve already been taking on overtime hours on my end even if it risks taking a toll on my health due to my disability (not great but I’m really trying my damn hardest to make this happen for my own sake).But I wanna ask that people please donate and/or share this if you can’t—because the time frames for the move are fast approaching & we really would like to be able to get as much additional assistance as we can for this goal, as it would finally get me out of the harmful environment I’m in here, as well as getting me out of Texas, so I can have a better life elsewhere. Obviously I understand if donating’s not possible for everyone due to life circumstances—but anything in general as well as shares (to hopefully let this get more traction or people who may donate) is appreciated, especially with how there hasn’t been much of any donations in recent times. For now though, we will continue trying to power through current circumstances—and push for that move that is to come.
18↑|🧿♀ Ishtar🌙 ♂ Saturn return era ♇ 🍉@estrelladeishtar.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Updated to be more open about the reason for the gofundme (full info in the link) I'm in a difficult spot due to my living circumstances, which have been sabotaging my goal of moving out for my own wellbeing. All donations/shares are appreciated. #mutualaid #fundsky #helpsky gofund.me/df5cab555

Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · last mo.

Bonkers that Bluesky is doing this. The Texas law does NOT require individual apps like Bluesky to verify age, let alone collect documentation. The law requires app stores — Google, Microsoft, Apple — to verify age independently and to communicate to apps to prevent minor access.

gwen howerton@kissphoria.bsky.social · last mo.

NEW: Bluesky rolled out age verification to comply with Texas' new app store age verification law, which was allowed to go into effect last month by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. I wrote about it here: www.chron.com/culture/arti...