@DarkMahesvara It fits the theory that the rules change is motivated by the flood of sketchy AI generated/realistic 3D.
Though I'd always fear that this is just the thin end of a larger wedge. I echo @ryo 's sentiment, I'm not happy giving pixiv the benefit of the doubt anymore.
@JapanAnon@ryo@DarkMahesvara That's mildly heartening but coming from the company hiring trannies I'm not about to hold my breath for some sort of miraculous turnaround on bullshit policy. :hana_disgust2:
@Giganova8@JapanAnon@DarkMahesvara I to believe they only reversed because too many people took note, and are preparing on bringing the bullshit back the moment everyone stopped paying attention. It's not the first time they've done exactly that, and in the end them relying on credit card companies while also trying to keep making money at the same time is basically like having to balance on 2 thin strings, and either side can snap any moment.
@ryo@DarkMahesvara@Giganova8 Many people commented "they really bungled the initial announcement", but their behavior makes a lot more sense when you think of the initial statement as a Trial Balloon, and the current announcement as modified based on feedback to it