I could write you the information directly but I prefer to give you the sources and evaluate the situation yourselves, and I was taught to always cite sources.
So I leave here 2 links of videos about the case of the blocking of payments to sites that sell adult games + another about the problem in general (not only for adult game).
The first one (
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The second one (
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Here is the direct link to the Japan article cited (
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As a last thing I leave here a news that could show how more serious and complex the problem is.
While I was writing I found this video (
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Quick summary: According to the video and the article that I found (
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This means that Mastercard and Visa are forcing the block of purchasing and consequently of production directly in Japan not only outside.
I hadn't figured this out yet... I hope it's not really like that.
At least for the Japanese domestic market they have other options aside from Visa/MC. But i don't think anything will change internationally. I'm pretty sure Visa/MC are unstoppable in their crusade and it's only a matter of time before any work arounds get shut down.
Yes, they have alternatives, but if the article and video are correct, that approximately 70% of electronic payments made in Japan are made via Mastercard or Visa, it requires a massive shift by many.
And most importantly, they need to find payment cards that are not based on the Mastercard or Visa circuits.
As icing on the cake, information discovered through the latest video. (source:
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(╯°益°)╯彡┻━┻ said:
It is Visa’s policy to follow the law of every country in which we do business. We do not make moral judgments on legal purchases made by consumers, and we respect the rightful role of lawmakers to make decisions about what is legal and what is not. Accordingly, Visa can be used only at MindGeek studio sites that feature adult professional actors in legal adult entertainment.
My opinion:
Mastercard and Visa are trying to divert attention to something similar but different after failing to address a much more real case and problem, just to be able to say we did something.
I'm referring to this:
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