GKZ Comics@GKZ_Comics
How do the payment processors feels after receiving the letter? Will they reverted changes that were harmful to other platforms such as patreon and subscribestar?
Red libra, virgo
Green sun, libra
Blue 3, 6
Ra • enlightening
Mehen • protection (interchanging)
Khonsu • hermitage
Thot • wholeness
Anubis • transformation (reversed)
Mertseger • righteousness (reversed)
Apophis • darkness
Heka alchemic force (interchanging)
The payment processors (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe) feel a mix of caution, defensiveness, and calculated concern after receiving the FTC warning letters.
They are not in full panic, but they recognize this as a serious regulatory signal that could lead to investigations or enforcement if they continue certain practices.
Red – Libra, Virgo
Their main internal response
Libra — They feel the imbalance of power shifting. The letters highlight how their past debanking practices (denying services based on political/religious views or lawful but controversial content like NSFW/anime/hentai) are now being framed as unfair or inconsistent with customer expectations. They sense the scales tipping away from their previous freedom to set broad risk policies.
Virgo — There is practical, discerning worry about compliance. They are reviewing their terms of service, risk models, and past account closures with a fine-tooth comb, looking for vulnerabilities that could trigger FTC action.
Together: The dominant feeling is cautious defensiveness mixed with pragmatic assessment. They view the letters as a targeted warning rather than an immediate shutdown order, but they understand it carries real teeth (potential Section 5 FTC Act violations for unfair/deceptive practices).
Green – Sun, Libra
The emotional/strategic tone
Sun — There is a bright but wary clarity. They see the political context (Trump 2025 Executive Order) and know this is part of a larger push against “politicized debanking.”
Libra — They are focused on restoring or protecting their image of fairness. Publicly, they emphasize that they follow strict KYC/AML rules and do not discriminate based on politics, but internally they are weighing how to adjust policies without losing control over risk.
Green together: The overall tone is measured and balanced — not outright fear, but a clear recognition that they must appear cooperative and fair while protecting their business interests. Some relief exists that the letters are warnings rather than immediate fines, but there is underlying tension about losing leverage over “high-risk” content categories (including NSFW platforms like Patreon and SubscribeStar).
Blue – 3, 6
How they are responding and what it means for platforms like Patreon/SubscribeStar
3 — They are in a synthesis phase — urgently reviewing policies, consulting legal teams, and preparing responses to the FTC.
6 — The energy leans toward responsible adjustment and nurturing their public image. They will likely make some visible concessions or policy tweaks to demonstrate compliance and avoid escalation.
Blue 3–6: Short-term, expect careful, incremental changes rather than dramatic reversals. They are unlikely to fully “revert” all harmful changes overnight (that would expose them to too much risk), but pressure is building to loosen overly broad restrictions on lawful but controversial content. Platforms like Patreon and SubscribeStar may see gradual easing of debanking threats or stricter review processes in the coming months, especially if the FTC follows through with investigations.
Egyptian Oracle Cards – Additional Layer
Ra • Enlightening — The letters have brought sudden clarity and public scrutiny to their practices.
Mehen • Protection (interchanging) — They are focused on protecting their own position and reputation while navigating the new regulatory landscape.
Khonsu • Hermitage — There is a desire to retreat into internal reviews and quiet adjustments rather than loud public fights.