Bio Info for Models?

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Originally Posted by maxpower

So I should use their real first name? Its not like I even care about the last name at all, but why can I not call them what I want, and give their location as what I want? After all its just for viewers, and helps the guys.

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Do you have a model release that allows you to use their real name? If not, then NO.
It is NOT about you, your records, or viewers.

Max, you really need to do some research and pay a lawyer to help you. Sound legal advice is just as much a cost of working in this business as buying content. Advice from chatboards by armchair lawyers can not only be wrong but get you into serious trouble. There are several attorneys in California that can help you and it will be money well spent.

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Originally Posted by maxpower

I see nothing in that that says I can not call them what I want in my sites Bios, that is about record keeping I do not have a problem with that. Really what can they do if I have the real info on the guys and say their names are all BOB and from Texas in the Bios? Has anyone ever got in trouble for that in the real world?

Come on guys lets keep on track here please :coffee:

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Are you the producer? If not, do you have permission from the producer to use any name you choose?

Again, if the answer is NO, then DONT DO IT.

Damn harsh restrictions - what do my licences say...

DOOONMIIIIKE - hit me up :D

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Originally Posted by chadknowslaw

Do you have a model release that allows you to use their real name? If not, then NO.
It is NOT about you, your records, or viewers.

Max, you really need to do some research and pay a lawyer to help you. Sound legal advice is just as much a cost of working in this business as buying content. Advice from chatboards by armchair lawyers can not only be wrong but get you into serious trouble. There are several attorneys in California that can help you and it will be money well spent.

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I know I will have to go back and do that man, and I will but right now I have to do the best I can. As I take I am back where I started with making up the names or using given stage names in the Bios. Personally I think this is all bit petty, people in my site are for lack of a better word actors and I should be able to call their role in my site by any name I want too just like on TV.

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Originally Posted by maxpower

I know I will have to go back and do that man, and I will but right now I have to do the best I can. As I take I am back where I started with making up the names or using given stage names in the Bios. Personally I think this is all bit petty, people in my site are for lack of a better word actors and I should be able to call their role in my site by any name I want too just like on TV.

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I watch TV too-- ever see "COPS"? Lots of guys getting caught doing dumb things and going to jail.

Those TV shows you are watching have releases from the actors to do what they do and use those stage names.

You can use any name for a model you want, IF you have permission from the producer and/or a model release that gives you that permission. If you don't know, then call the company you bought the content from. You are asking questions on a board that you need direct answers from your content provider AND you need to find an attorney that will review your website for compliance. It is a cost of doing business, and if you cannot afford it, you should not be in business. As Judge Smales said in Caddyshack "The world needs ditch diggers too"

OK I give Up I am just going to do what I want and keep the records, if one of my content provides has a problem with me using a fake name I want inside my members area when they do not provide one for me I will cross that bridge when I get their, and probably will not be to happy about something as petty coming from them, especially if they are rude or threatening about it.

Thanks guy I am more lost now than when I started, God I hate this lawyer stuff so much its all a big mess "provably on purpose so you will have to keep paying them" but hey maybe its just me that thinks that sometimes. :wacko:

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Originally Posted by maxpower

OK I give Up I am just going to do what I want and keep the records, if one of my content provides has a problem with me using a fake name I want inside my members area when they do not provide one for me I will cross that bridge when I get their, and probably will not be to happy about something as petty coming from them, especially if they are rude or threatening about it.

Thanks guy I am more lost now than when I started, God I hate this lawyer stuff so much its all a big mess "provably on purpose so you will have to keep paying them" but hey maybe its just me that thinks that sometimes. :wacko:

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You are not lost. You are just pissed because you didnt get the answer you wanted.

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Originally Posted by chadknowslaw

You are not lost. You are just pissed because you didnt get the answer you wanted.

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No not pissed really a bit lost, but its cool I am just going to move on and do what I can when I can, but thax for your help. :toff:

Chad - seems like there MIGHT be a client soon :D uhm - not for consultant work though......

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Originally Posted by DEVELISH

Chad - seems like there MIGHT be a client soon :D uhm - not for consultant work though......

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My heart is just not in criminal defense anymore. I would only do that kind of work for current clients that have utilized my paid services on a regular basis.

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Originally Posted by DEVELISH

Damn harsh restrictions - what do my licences say...

DOOONMIIIIKE - hit me up :D

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For ounique you can not use the real name, but i believe you can use any other name. but then its been a while since i viewed the license.

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Originally Posted by chadknowslaw

You are not lost. You are just pissed because you didnt get the answer you wanted.

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Chad,

While you were offline last week, I posted a suggestion to a thread that everyone simply stop responding to Maxpower with any remotely useful information.

As he's just demonstrated multiple times in this thread, providing Maxpower with useful information is completely pointless. All he does is argue with people about why they're wrong (regardless of the experience or qualifications of said person.) Add that to the fact that he doesn't read any response longer than about 4 lines, and you just have a recipe for frustration.

It seems that several people have picked up on this and simply stopped responding, except to maybe point out that he's being a dumbass. The hope is that if enough people stop responding, he will either change his behavior or stop posting here altogether.

I broke my own rule with the post about 2257 because I hate the idea of somebody going to jail... but you see what good it did, so it just further reinforces my position. :)

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Originally Posted by boyfunk

Chad,

While you were offline last week, I posted a suggestion to a thread that everyone simply stop responding to Maxpower with any remotely useful information.

As he's just demonstrated multiple times in this thread, providing Maxpower with useful information is completely pointless. All he does is argue with people about why they're wrong (regardless of the experience or qualifications of said person.) Add that to the fact that he doesn't read any response longer than about 4 lines, and you just have a recipe for frustration.

It seems that several people have picked up on this and simply stopped responding, except to maybe point out that he's being a dumbass. The hope is that if enough people stop responding, he will either change his behavior or stop posting here altogether.

I broke my own rule with the post about 2257 because I hate the idea of somebody going to jail... but you see what good it did, so it just further reinforces my position. :)

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The best solution, is just the ignore link, which took me a while to figure out.

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Originally Posted by boyfunk

Chad,

While you were offline last week, I posted a suggestion to a thread that everyone simply stop responding to Maxpower with any remotely useful information.

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Hi Chip,

I forgot about that - I was in posting mood today and chatted long times with a few from abboard :D I promise to be a badder uhm better boy :D

DEVELISh