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We received the devastating news three weeks ago that we were being de-banked after 14 years as a result of the cyberattack against our eCheck donation and payment system. Since we have been blocked from ordinary credit card processing due to our views, this was the only way we were able to accept online payments directly through the Counter-Currents site.
The good news for the whole movement is that deplaforming isn’t what it used to be. Five years ago, when we were put on the MATCH list — a blacklist for credit card companies — due to our views, we had no other options: just paper checks, money orders, and cash in the mail. Over time, however, allies and friends built systems such as eChecks, alternative processing sites such as Entropy, and now, banks that respect freedom of speech. (more…)