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Worker-owned, community-oriented intersectional feminist journalism to unfuck your algorithm. πŸ”— theflytrapmedia.com

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Outpost has been a level up for @theflytrapmedia.com I highly recommend!! (Also their customer service is so nice.)

06.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Under Your Spell Revisiting β€œBuffy’s” first lesbian kiss 25 years later.

I'm old enough to have a Buffy-themed tattoo and today's @theflytrapmedia.com reprint of a classic Bitch article is a reminder of exactly how old I am because how has it been 25 years since the iconic Willow/Tara kiss??

06.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved those two together. Boy did I cry when Tara died

06.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I got this email notification and read the headline as the song before I even knew what it was about

Not disappointed to be right

06.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Under Your Spell Revisiting β€œBuffy’s” first lesbian kiss 25 years later.

Today's FlytrapxBitch reprint is a breakdown of the first lesbian kiss in Buffy The Vampire Slayer! Read it:

www.theflytrapmedia.com/under-your-s...

06.03.2026 12:51 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

oh it's all over the place these days, if you follow @theflytrapmedia.com that's where I usually am!

06.03.2026 03:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

To-day's media ennertainmint?

05.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Ice Barbie' Kristi Noem: The Face of Our Slide Into Fascism Kristi Noem’s appearance is designed for reality TV and her aesthetic reflects the brutality of the Trump administration.

When I wrote this piece on Noem for @theflytrapmedia.com back in August, I noted that she was completely disposable to Trump. He got his use out of her and now he’s on to the next one. What is more interesting to me is this β€œShield of the Americas” the admin is shunting her to…

05.03.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers vs The Algorithm | The Flytrap Media The official Sex Workers vs The Algorithm collection for The Flytrap Media. Shop products like: Sex Workers vs The Algorithm 12"x16" Poster, Sex Workers vs The Algorithm 8" x 10" Poster, and more.

And, yes! You CAN buy this print byΒ @meowwwls.bsky.socialΒ Β at the link below:

05.03.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers Versus the Algorithm No seriously, fuck the algorithm.

"The new policies and restrictions are allegedly supposed to protect sex workers from the evils of the world, but the reality is these practices squeeze people out of the profession."

05.03.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers Versus the Algorithm No seriously, fuck the algorithm.

This week,Β @sesmith.lolΒ writes about the "algorithmic violence" navigated by sex workers across platforms, how it robs SW of their time, creativity, and (most importantly) their money.

READ BELOW:

05.03.2026 18:03 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What do you think? Does #FreeTheNipple still matter when our bodies and speech are being censored by Tech Bros?

05.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amid Fierce Patriarchal Backlash and Surging Fascism, Does Freeing the Nipple Still Matter? A transgender woman with β€œindecent” breasts makes the case that topless equality is still worth fighting for.

In November,Β @thebugbeardispatch.bsky.socialΒ wrote: "One can never be sure what will trigger Meta’s automatic censorship, or whether one will be able to restore one’s Facebook or Instagram account if it’s unfairly banned."Β 

Read more:

05.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amid Fierce Patriarchal Backlash and Surging Fascism, Does Freeing the Nipple Still Matter? A transgender woman with β€œindecent” breasts makes the case that topless equality is still worth fighting for.

We are now sharing a version of the image that we had ready on Instagram and Threads, with covered nipples, just in case this happened.

You can read the whole piece here:

05.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A screenshot of a blurred and censored photo posted on The Flytrap's Instagram account, with the word VIOLATION on top.

A screenshot of a blurred and censored photo posted on The Flytrap's Instagram account, with the word VIOLATION on top.

A screenshot of a notification from Instagram/Meta that says "we  removed your photo" on February 25th, 2025. The notification shows that despite appealing, Meta did not reinstate the image, alleging that the post "may contain nudity or sexual content."

A screenshot of a notification from Instagram/Meta that says "we removed your photo" on February 25th, 2025. The notification shows that despite appealing, Meta did not reinstate the image, alleging that the post "may contain nudity or sexual content."

In an illustration, three people of color are shown without shirts on. Their nipples are covered by yellow band aids.

In an illustration, three people of color are shown without shirts on. Their nipples are covered by yellow band aids.

A screenshot of a snippet of Chrissy Stroop's article that reads: "Bodily autonomy and opposition to gender discrimination are feminist values that are present in many of our ongoing struggles, not least for reproductive justice. They are also at the root of arguments for topless equality, making it a worthy cause, even if its pursuit seems Quixoticβ€”for now."

A screenshot of a snippet of Chrissy Stroop's article that reads: "Bodily autonomy and opposition to gender discrimination are feminist values that are present in many of our ongoing struggles, not least for reproductive justice. They are also at the root of arguments for topless equality, making it a worthy cause, even if its pursuit seems Quixoticβ€”for now."

Right on cue, Meta proves worker-ownerΒ @thebugbeardispatch.bsky.socialΒ 's point about the puritanical misogyny of tech bros by censoring the innocuous illustration that goes with her essay on why topless equality still matters.

05.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Anti-porn activists want you to think this is a battle to protect women from exploitation and the soul of America, but sex workers know that the real battle is their fight for autonomy, respect, and safe working conditions." @sesmith.lol

04.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 67 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Legalize sex work. Make it safe for all concerned.

04.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers vs The Algorithm | The Flytrap Media The official Sex Workers vs The Algorithm collection for The Flytrap Media. Shop products like: Sex Workers vs The Algorithm 12"x16" Poster, Sex Workers vs The Algorithm 8" x 10" Poster, and more.

And, yes! You CAN buy this print byΒ @meowwwls.bsky.socialΒ Β at the link below:

04.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers Versus the Algorithm No seriously, fuck the algorithm.

"The new policies and restrictions are allegedly supposed to protect sex workers from the evils of the world, but the reality is these practices squeeze people out of the profession."

04.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers Versus the Algorithm No seriously, fuck the algorithm.

This week,Β @sesmith.lolΒ writes about the "algorithmic violence" navigated by sex workers across platforms, how it robs SW of their time, creativity, and (most importantly) their money.

READ BELOW:

04.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

of course! makes uh... total sense??

03.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Free the nipple!!

03.03.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 78 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

!!!!!! that part

03.03.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What do you think? Does #FreeTheNipple still matter when our bodies and speech are being censored by Tech Bros?

03.03.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amid Fierce Patriarchal Backlash and Surging Fascism, Does Freeing the Nipple Still Matter? A transgender woman with β€œindecent” breasts makes the case that topless equality is still worth fighting for.

In November,Β @thebugbeardispatch.bsky.socialΒ wrote: "One can never be sure what will trigger Meta’s automatic censorship, or whether one will be able to restore one’s Facebook or Instagram account if it’s unfairly banned."Β 

Read more:

03.03.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amid Fierce Patriarchal Backlash and Surging Fascism, Does Freeing the Nipple Still Matter? A transgender woman with β€œindecent” breasts makes the case that topless equality is still worth fighting for.

We are now sharing a version of the image that we had ready on Instagram and Threads, with covered nipples, just in case this happened.

You can read the whole piece here:

03.03.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of a blurred and censored photo posted on The Flytrap's Instagram account, with the word VIOLATION on top.

A screenshot of a blurred and censored photo posted on The Flytrap's Instagram account, with the word VIOLATION on top.

A screenshot of a notification from Instagram/Meta that says "we  removed your photo" on February 25th, 2025. The notification shows that despite appealing, Meta did not reinstate the image, alleging that the post "may contain nudity or sexual content."

A screenshot of a notification from Instagram/Meta that says "we removed your photo" on February 25th, 2025. The notification shows that despite appealing, Meta did not reinstate the image, alleging that the post "may contain nudity or sexual content."

In an illustration, three people of color are shown without shirts on. Their nipples are covered by yellow band aids.

In an illustration, three people of color are shown without shirts on. Their nipples are covered by yellow band aids.

A screenshot of a snippet of Chrissy Stroop's article that reads: "Bodily autonomy and opposition to gender discrimination are feminist values that are present in many of our ongoing struggles, not least for reproductive justice. They are also at the root of arguments for topless equality, making it a worthy cause, even if its pursuit seems Quixoticβ€”for now."

A screenshot of a snippet of Chrissy Stroop's article that reads: "Bodily autonomy and opposition to gender discrimination are feminist values that are present in many of our ongoing struggles, not least for reproductive justice. They are also at the root of arguments for topless equality, making it a worthy cause, even if its pursuit seems Quixoticβ€”for now."

Right on cue, Meta proves worker-ownerΒ @thebugbeardispatch.bsky.socialΒ 's point about the puritanical misogyny of tech bros by censoring the innocuous illustration that goes with her essay on why topless equality still matters.

03.03.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Really important and eye-opening work here by @sesmith.lol!

Don't miss this one, and remember The Flytrap's motto:

FUCK THE ALGORITHM

03.03.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sex Workers vs The Algorithm | The Flytrap Media The official Sex Workers vs The Algorithm collection for The Flytrap Media. Shop products like: Sex Workers vs The Algorithm 12"x16" Poster, Sex Workers vs The Algorithm 8" x 10" Poster, and more.

And, yes! You CAN buy this print by @meowwwls.bsky.social at the link below:

theflytrapmedia-shop.fourthwall.com/en-brl/colle...

03.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sex Workers Versus the Algorithm No seriously, fuck the algorithm.

today on @theflytrapmedia.com a banger (pun extremely intended) from @sesmith.lol on the censorship of sex workers and how the algorithm and payment processers screw (pun extremely intended) with their hard-earned $$

03.03.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5