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"(h) As used in this section—
(1) the term “actual sexually explicit conduct” means actual but not simulated conduct as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (2) of section 2256 of this title;"
US CODE: Title 18,2257. Record keeping requirements
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/h...7----000-.html
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Originally Posted by Matt D
And based on that you feel "...you can show any kind of nudity so long as it doesn't include masturbation, bestiality, S&M or a hardcore depiction of a sex act." ? According to that logic anyone, of any age, can be shown full body with an erection or spread eagle showing the inside of their vagina... any age.. without documentation, and it's legal. That just doesn't sound right.
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Originally Posted by Squirt
Oh..I know what the word means..I'm talking about..say your example..showing nudity to excite a surfer to click a link and sign up.
Can't say, a guy in nothing but tight gym shorts or maybe someone just NUDE "excite" a surfer also?
This is just one of so many examples of how riddled these regs are and why I do believe so many of them are going to be thrown out and/or changed.
It's crazy. Did you read my A history of pornography and politics thread? It's amazing that the government seems to harrass us still after the courts continuouly back up our freedom of speech. Putting people in jail for misfiling information?.. that itself should be outlawed IMHO :extat:Quote:
Originally Posted by Slade
Obviously, the models have to be of legal age, otherwise you'd be breaking other laws. But as far as 2257's record keeping requirements go, you're exempt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Squirt
Another source that backs up what I said:
"[FSC board member Jeffrey] Douglas then noted that the regulation only applies to images of sexually explicit conduct, and that nudity isn't covered by the regulations."
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New 2257 Regs Dominate Free Speech Coalition Meeting
http://www.avn.com/index.php?Primary...tent_ID=228369
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Originally Posted by Matt D
So what it is boiling down to almost is:
1)Even if they are of age, if you have sexual activity on your site, you better have your paperwork in order!
2)If it's nudity only, we don't really care about these regulations. Unless your model is "winking" to try to entice the surfer to "go inside." lol
Well that's the point... they don't know if you're breaking the law because you don't have ID's ... therefore you could have photos of models underage with erections and spread eagle showing their vaginas and you wouldn't have to prove they were over 18.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D
The article you referenced also states: Douglas began by warning the audience that all industry attorneys were still in the process of digesting the new regulations, so that all answers given that evening should be followed by a mental asterisk that says "tentatively."Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D
Thanks for you input. It's nice seeing other actively trying to find answers, and ways to comply, instead of hiding away or closing shop.
I personally have all docs for all models, and have since I started 6 years ago and even then the new regs are burdensome to an extent. But whatever the final outcome regarding the regs, I'll continue to follow things to a T to avoid fines, lawsuits and jailtime.
Do the new laws affect how you'll do business in the future? What are your plans?