Quote Originally Posted by tim460 View Post
So I would really like to know how this could possibly work when it seems nearly impossible for affiliates to even get the records in the first place. I don't know why this obviously crucial question hasn't been addressed in any discussion on 2257 discussions that say affiliates also need to keep records.
Because nobody seems to give a shit, quite frankly. None of the affiliates seem to care that they aren't in compliance, and I honestly think that 90% of webmasters don't even fully understand the requirements for compliance.

The inclusion of secondary producers (affiliates) in 2257A is one of the most problematic parts of the law as far as affiliates are concerned, but affiliates who care can comply. It's just that most don't bother.