Papart
@papart.bsky.social
Previously @Gigaman at Twitter.
Still the same impostor syndrome incarnate.
Game dev QA & production since 2013.
I keep this profile just to post about hobbies, as nothing else I do is interesting.
Still the same impostor syndrome incarnate.
Game dev QA & production since 2013.
I keep this profile just to post about hobbies, as nothing else I do is interesting.
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Papart
@papart.bsky.social
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Gamers will have to prove their age under EU Kids Act | Euractiv
Tech companies will have to pay supervisory fees to the European Commission to enforce the tough regulations
www.euractiv.com
While I try to not get politics mixed in on this account, politics do mix into it by force. This is something that cannot go silently - and no major TV station or newsletter here will cover it so - it must be talked about. It must be opposed.
This is a mass surveillance and population control.
This is a mass surveillance and population control.
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We have updated our briefing on how the EU Kids Act would impact gaming and specifically the Stop Killing Games campaign. You can download the updated version here gamersvoice.org/how-the-eu-k... #EUKidsact #Stopkilkinginternet #SKGaming
How the EU Kids Act impacts gaming and the Stop Killing Games campaign
The EU has proposed a Kids act. This briefing explains the impact on gaming and the Stop Killing Games campaign.
gamersvoice.org
October 5, 2026 at 6:14 PM
We have updated our briefing on how the EU Kids Act would impact gaming and specifically the Stop Killing Games campaign. You can download the updated version here gamersvoice.org/how-the-eu-k... #EUKidsact #Stopkilkinginternet #SKGaming
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Reminder!
There are still many censorship bills that will try to be pushed out, likely KOSA, The KIDS Act and more coming!
Do what you can to call your senates and Reps to say "NO" to bad internet bills.
With foreign censoring enforcing on all of us, we hope that the GRANITE Act gets passed!
There are still many censorship bills that will try to be pushed out, likely KOSA, The KIDS Act and more coming!
Do what you can to call your senates and Reps to say "NO" to bad internet bills.
With foreign censoring enforcing on all of us, we hope that the GRANITE Act gets passed!
October 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Reminder!
There are still many censorship bills that will try to be pushed out, likely KOSA, The KIDS Act and more coming!
Do what you can to call your senates and Reps to say "NO" to bad internet bills.
With foreign censoring enforcing on all of us, we hope that the GRANITE Act gets passed!
There are still many censorship bills that will try to be pushed out, likely KOSA, The KIDS Act and more coming!
Do what you can to call your senates and Reps to say "NO" to bad internet bills.
With foreign censoring enforcing on all of us, we hope that the GRANITE Act gets passed!
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🚨 GOOGLE IS KILLING ANDROID FREEDOM. 🚨
This #DiDay we call on you to take action & sign the petition:
www.change.org/p/keep-andro...
#Android is supposed to be open, & your phone should be yours → NOT GOOGLES.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/android...
This #DiDay we call on you to take action & sign the petition:
www.change.org/p/keep-andro...
#Android is supposed to be open, & your phone should be yours → NOT GOOGLES.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/android...
October 4, 2026 at 7:59 AM
🚨 GOOGLE IS KILLING ANDROID FREEDOM. 🚨
This #DiDay we call on you to take action & sign the petition:
www.change.org/p/keep-andro...
#Android is supposed to be open, & your phone should be yours → NOT GOOGLES.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/android...
This #DiDay we call on you to take action & sign the petition:
www.change.org/p/keep-andro...
#Android is supposed to be open, & your phone should be yours → NOT GOOGLES.
Find out more: tuta.com/blog/android...
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EU Kids Act Won’t Keep The Internet Accountable And Trustworthy
The EU Commission draft law to restrict young people’s access to the internet that it presented last week will come at a high...
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/29/eu-kids-act-wont-keep-the-internet-accountable-and-trustworthy/
The EU Commission draft law to restrict young people’s access to the internet that it presented last week will come at a high...
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/29/eu-kids-act-wont-keep-the-internet-accountable-and-trustworthy/
EU Kids Act Won’t Keep The Internet Accountable And Trustworthy
The EU Commission draft law to restrict young people’s access to the internet that it presented last week will come at a high cost: it will put online services behind age gates, expand the use of intrusive age verification, and undermine the privacy of all users. The EU Kids Act aims to protect children from...
www.techdirt.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:10 PM
EU Kids Act Won’t Keep The Internet Accountable And Trustworthy
The EU Commission draft law to restrict young people’s access to the internet that it presented last week will come at a high...
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/29/eu-kids-act-wont-keep-the-internet-accountable-and-trustworthy/
The EU Commission draft law to restrict young people’s access to the internet that it presented last week will come at a high...
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/29/eu-kids-act-wont-keep-the-internet-accountable-and-trustworthy/
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The bill has been opened to feedback. Rather than dooming about the proposal, you can tell them exactly how you feel about the act here. ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
With how much of an uphill battle Chat Control is having, you should never assume it's worthless to fight these draconian bills.
With how much of an uphill battle Chat Control is having, you should never assume it's worthless to fight these draconian bills.
October 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The bill has been opened to feedback. Rather than dooming about the proposal, you can tell them exactly how you feel about the act here. ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
With how much of an uphill battle Chat Control is having, you should never assume it's worthless to fight these draconian bills.
With how much of an uphill battle Chat Control is having, you should never assume it's worthless to fight these draconian bills.
It appears first time in my life a PSU died in my main PC. Surprisingly, without any drama. It just did not start this morning. At least 3 days running on backup machine then, I just hope drives are fine as I had week old backups...
October 3, 2026 at 9:32 AM
It appears first time in my life a PSU died in my main PC. Surprisingly, without any drama. It just did not start this morning. At least 3 days running on backup machine then, I just hope drives are fine as I had week old backups...
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So apparently the EU KIDS Act stands for "Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy" ... Act.
Surely it should therefore be KIDSAT Act?
My pet theory is that "KIDS" in this case actually stands for "Killing Industry, Destroying Services [and make life worse for everyone]" Act.
Surely it should therefore be KIDSAT Act?
My pet theory is that "KIDS" in this case actually stands for "Killing Industry, Destroying Services [and make life worse for everyone]" Act.
October 3, 2026 at 4:20 AM
So apparently the EU KIDS Act stands for "Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy" ... Act.
Surely it should therefore be KIDSAT Act?
My pet theory is that "KIDS" in this case actually stands for "Killing Industry, Destroying Services [and make life worse for everyone]" Act.
Surely it should therefore be KIDSAT Act?
My pet theory is that "KIDS" in this case actually stands for "Killing Industry, Destroying Services [and make life worse for everyone]" Act.
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Good morning, Europe!
Following the reveal of the potentially devastating EU Kids Act, we'd like to remind you that a 1st step to combat the excessive attack on privacy and freedom is signing the political instrument of an ECI: citizens-initiative....
#StopKillingTheInternet
Following the reveal of the potentially devastating EU Kids Act, we'd like to remind you that a 1st step to combat the excessive attack on privacy and freedom is signing the political instrument of an ECI: citizens-initiative....
#StopKillingTheInternet
October 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Good morning, Europe!
Following the reveal of the potentially devastating EU Kids Act, we'd like to remind you that a 1st step to combat the excessive attack on privacy and freedom is signing the political instrument of an ECI: citizens-initiative....
#StopKillingTheInternet
Following the reveal of the potentially devastating EU Kids Act, we'd like to remind you that a 1st step to combat the excessive attack on privacy and freedom is signing the political instrument of an ECI: citizens-initiative....
#StopKillingTheInternet
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Politicians in power hate that we have free online access. They want to know who is posting what, and they want to know it in real-time. We must fight back against their obsessive, Orwellian control no matter what it takes, especially for the safety of future generations. #savespeech
VPN bans are a direct response to age-verification. Legislators are frustrated that people are getting around their surveillance, but rather than rethink their strategy, they're doubling down and banning VPNs.
Fight the Flock-ing of the internet.
Fight the Flock-ing of the internet.
The connection between online ID check policies and restricting VPN use is an unholy marriage. Rather than admit that censorship and social media bans doesn't keep us safe, lawmakers have put VPNs on the chopping block.
Explore the toolkit to find ways you can help stop this: DefendVPNs.com
Explore the toolkit to find ways you can help stop this: DefendVPNs.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Politicians in power hate that we have free online access. They want to know who is posting what, and they want to know it in real-time. We must fight back against their obsessive, Orwellian control no matter what it takes, especially for the safety of future generations. #savespeech
I keep shouting about it for months, but this will effectively destroy video games industry, the games itself and it's pushing for age verification on the operational system level.
We need to shout about it, we need to oppose it, we have to fight against this.
We need to shout about it, we need to oppose it, we have to fight against this.
Be aware of some new potential upcoming EU commission bullshit :B
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQRc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQRc...
This could legitimately end Stop Killing Games.
YouTube video by Stop Killing Games
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2026 at 6:55 AM
I keep shouting about it for months, but this will effectively destroy video games industry, the games itself and it's pushing for age verification on the operational system level.
We need to shout about it, we need to oppose it, we have to fight against this.
We need to shout about it, we need to oppose it, we have to fight against this.
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🚨🇪🇺 The #ChatControl trilogue starts on Tuesday & the EU Council is trying to pressure Parliament into giving up its opposition. We must stop them once again! 💪🏼
Because no matter the framing, the truth remains the same: There's no backdoor for the good guys only!
➡️ fightchatcontrol.eu
Because no matter the framing, the truth remains the same: There's no backdoor for the good guys only!
➡️ fightchatcontrol.eu
September 28, 2026 at 9:06 AM
🚨🇪🇺 The #ChatControl trilogue starts on Tuesday & the EU Council is trying to pressure Parliament into giving up its opposition. We must stop them once again! 💪🏼
Because no matter the framing, the truth remains the same: There's no backdoor for the good guys only!
➡️ fightchatcontrol.eu
Because no matter the framing, the truth remains the same: There's no backdoor for the good guys only!
➡️ fightchatcontrol.eu
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This is what happens when censorship that starts with online adult content is allowed to proceed unchecked. A total violation of EVERYONE'S freedom of expression. #savespeech #stopcensorship
Everyone, MasterCard and Visa are at it again with their crackdown on free expression... only this time they're targeting Pixiv. The censorship attacks have now expanded to mainstream magna on PixivFANBOX, proving us right once again that censorship will NEVER stop at the "icky" stuff. #savespeech
September 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
This is what happens when censorship that starts with online adult content is allowed to proceed unchecked. A total violation of EVERYONE'S freedom of expression. #savespeech #stopcensorship
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RE: https://digitalcourage.social/@echo_pbreyer/117331480393548354
🇵🇱🚨 W nadchodzący wtorek czai się śmierdzący deal ws. #chatcontrol v2 pozwalający na STAŁE szperanie w naszych prywatnych konwersacjach (tzw. #searchplans). 😱 Wyraź swoją opinię i skontaktuj się TERAZ z Europosłami żeby temu […]
🇵🇱🚨 W nadchodzący wtorek czai się śmierdzący deal ws. #chatcontrol v2 pozwalający na STAŁE szperanie w naszych prywatnych konwersacjach (tzw. #searchplans). 😱 Wyraź swoją opinię i skontaktuj się TERAZ z Europosłami żeby temu […]
September 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
RE: https://digitalcourage.social/@echo_pbreyer/117331480393548354
🇵🇱🚨 W nadchodzący wtorek czai się śmierdzący deal ws. #chatcontrol v2 pozwalający na STAŁE szperanie w naszych prywatnych konwersacjach (tzw. #searchplans). 😱 Wyraź swoją opinię i skontaktuj się TERAZ z Europosłami żeby temu […]
🇵🇱🚨 W nadchodzący wtorek czai się śmierdzący deal ws. #chatcontrol v2 pozwalający na STAŁE szperanie w naszych prywatnych konwersacjach (tzw. #searchplans). 😱 Wyraź swoją opinię i skontaktuj się TERAZ z Europosłami żeby temu […]
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And now we have the EU KIDS act in the EU threatening to impose this on *every* internet platform, videogames included.
As someone who has made great friends over the web and struggles to find any where I live, they are isolating me. And forcing me to give up my privacy to prove I'm an adult.
As someone who has made great friends over the web and struggles to find any where I live, they are isolating me. And forcing me to give up my privacy to prove I'm an adult.
Age verification is an egregious privacy violation, an inexcusable form of surveillance, and… it’s also voodoo bullshit that doesn’t work. It’s one of the reasons I’m proudest to support @eff.org, who have been leading the fight against the horrible practice for years: www.eff.org/issues/age-v...
September 25, 2026 at 2:53 PM
And now we have the EU KIDS act in the EU threatening to impose this on *every* internet platform, videogames included.
As someone who has made great friends over the web and struggles to find any where I live, they are isolating me. And forcing me to give up my privacy to prove I'm an adult.
As someone who has made great friends over the web and struggles to find any where I live, they are isolating me. And forcing me to give up my privacy to prove I'm an adult.
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It's adults that would be prosecuted for bypassing age verification... which just makes it illegal for adults to view the internet without being surveilled. They are removing privacy and what information you are allowed to access, stop letting them blatantly lie about 'protecting kids'
Michigan, Wisconsin and Utah all tried to pass VPN restrictions this past year. We should expect even more this year: I'm already hearing about new bills being planned in other states, including one that would make it a felony to bypass age-verification using VPN.
This isn't about protecting kids.
This isn't about protecting kids.
September 26, 2026 at 11:54 PM
It's adults that would be prosecuted for bypassing age verification... which just makes it illegal for adults to view the internet without being surveilled. They are removing privacy and what information you are allowed to access, stop letting them blatantly lie about 'protecting kids'
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Next Tuesday, a permanent decision on Chat Control 2.0 could be made. 😡 If passed, this means your private chats WILL be SCANNED. 🚨
PLEASE TAKE ACTION
Contact your MEPs 👉 fightchatcontrol.eu?level=nation...
At Tuta we say NO to #ChatControl and will continue to fight for your right to privacy. ❤️🔐
PLEASE TAKE ACTION
Contact your MEPs 👉 fightchatcontrol.eu?level=nation...
At Tuta we say NO to #ChatControl and will continue to fight for your right to privacy. ❤️🔐
September 25, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Next Tuesday, a permanent decision on Chat Control 2.0 could be made. 😡 If passed, this means your private chats WILL be SCANNED. 🚨
PLEASE TAKE ACTION
Contact your MEPs 👉 fightchatcontrol.eu?level=nation...
At Tuta we say NO to #ChatControl and will continue to fight for your right to privacy. ❤️🔐
PLEASE TAKE ACTION
Contact your MEPs 👉 fightchatcontrol.eu?level=nation...
At Tuta we say NO to #ChatControl and will continue to fight for your right to privacy. ❤️🔐
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Tomorrow, Discord will place everyone into an age group using account signals. They claim 90% of users won't have to confirm their age.
They are also introducing new verification methods if you do need to verify that you are an adult, including Credit Cards and App Stores.
They are also introducing new verification methods if you do need to verify that you are an adult, including Credit Cards and App Stores.
September 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Tomorrow, Discord will place everyone into an age group using account signals. They claim 90% of users won't have to confirm their age.
They are also introducing new verification methods if you do need to verify that you are an adult, including Credit Cards and App Stores.
They are also introducing new verification methods if you do need to verify that you are an adult, including Credit Cards and App Stores.
Nie wiem czy się starzeję, czy to już mnie do końca istnienie dobija. Jakoś nie moge się do niczego pchnąć. Odpalam Steama, patrzę na bibliotekę, zamyka. Patrzę na listę rzeczy do obejrzenia, zamykam. I tak to mija mi. Jeszcze przynajmniej w pracy mogę się taskami pchać ale to tyle.
September 22, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Nie wiem czy się starzeję, czy to już mnie do końca istnienie dobija. Jakoś nie moge się do niczego pchnąć. Odpalam Steama, patrzę na bibliotekę, zamyka. Patrzę na listę rzeczy do obejrzenia, zamykam. I tak to mija mi. Jeszcze przynajmniej w pracy mogę się taskami pchać ale to tyle.
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😡🚨 In July, the European Parliament approved Chat Control 1.0 👉 NOW, On September 29, the negotiations for CHAT CONTROL 2.0 RETURN.
Unfortunately, this is a much bigger threat for everybody's #privacy.
At Tuta we will continue to SAY NO to Chat Control and fight for our right to privacy ✊❤️
Unfortunately, this is a much bigger threat for everybody's #privacy.
At Tuta we will continue to SAY NO to Chat Control and fight for our right to privacy ✊❤️
September 19, 2026 at 12:27 PM
😡🚨 In July, the European Parliament approved Chat Control 1.0 👉 NOW, On September 29, the negotiations for CHAT CONTROL 2.0 RETURN.
Unfortunately, this is a much bigger threat for everybody's #privacy.
At Tuta we will continue to SAY NO to Chat Control and fight for our right to privacy ✊❤️
Unfortunately, this is a much bigger threat for everybody's #privacy.
At Tuta we will continue to SAY NO to Chat Control and fight for our right to privacy ✊❤️
I know I already spilled my beans about it, but here is a very good, in detail analysis of the issue at hand. A risk to all of us, not only in EU. What we must oppose and fight against.
The EU Kids Act is going to force identity verification on every adult
Von der Leyen’s age tiers of 13, 15 and 18 can’t be enforced without verifying everyone’s age. Robust age checking is identity verification.
paulfwalsh.substack.com
September 19, 2026 at 5:50 AM
I know I already spilled my beans about it, but here is a very good, in detail analysis of the issue at hand. A risk to all of us, not only in EU. What we must oppose and fight against.
While I try to not get politics mixed in on this account, politics do mix into it by force. This is something that cannot go silently - and no major TV station or newsletter here will cover it so - it must be talked about. It must be opposed.
This is a mass surveillance and population control.
This is a mass surveillance and population control.
Gamers will have to prove their age under EU Kids Act | Euractiv
Tech companies will have to pay supervisory fees to the European Commission to enforce the tough regulations
www.euractiv.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM
While I try to not get politics mixed in on this account, politics do mix into it by force. This is something that cannot go silently - and no major TV station or newsletter here will cover it so - it must be talked about. It must be opposed.
This is a mass surveillance and population control.
This is a mass surveillance and population control.
Being an Actual Idiot, I don't know what got me to buy a logic puzzle game based on Python syntax. I am even more surprised that after couple hours of playing it, I was able to make something that works in it - even as I know it's crude as rock.
September 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Being an Actual Idiot, I don't know what got me to buy a logic puzzle game based on Python syntax. I am even more surprised that after couple hours of playing it, I was able to make something that works in it - even as I know it's crude as rock.
Picked up Ghostwire: Tokyo as it's supposed to be a relatively short. I do enjoy the gameplay, easy to get in, but requires spatial awarness. Tho, it won't be that short as I simply cannot not do the side quests along the golden path...
August 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Picked up Ghostwire: Tokyo as it's supposed to be a relatively short. I do enjoy the gameplay, easy to get in, but requires spatial awarness. Tho, it won't be that short as I simply cannot not do the side quests along the golden path...
Mixing geopolitical and Gamescom news, I do fear that won't be able to see those titles slated for 2028, maybe even 2027.
August 27, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Mixing geopolitical and Gamescom news, I do fear that won't be able to see those titles slated for 2028, maybe even 2027.