Have you joined the FSC? If not, why not?

MrYum · 2005-06-15, 05:08 PM

Just got off the phone with the FSC.

Geez, gotta agree...their membership fee structure is a bit confusing to say the least

Apparenly, if you have a parent company you operate under (not necessarily a corporation, but a business entity)...the annual fees are based on annual revenue...not $300/site.

In my case, turns out I paid too much at $300...even though I own 60+ domains. And yes, she offered to process a refund for the difference.

Linkster · 2005-06-15, 05:11 PM

The one thing I dont agree with is that the prices changed - I did some research and they have charged $300 for Webmasters/Websites since at least the beginning of 2004 - thank goodness for archive.org

The difference is that they did not have the $300 per site - they just had a category - Webmasters/websites - $300

Kinky · 2005-06-15, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrYum

Just got off the phone with the FSC.

Geez, gotta agree...their membership fee structure is a bit confusing to say the least

Apparenly, if you have a parent company you operate under (not necessarily a corporation, but a business entity)...the annual fees are based on annual revenue...not $300/site.

In my case, turns out I paid too much at $300...even though I own 60+ domains. And yes, she offered to process a refund for the difference.

hey MrYum did you happen to ask them what the average joe webmaster is supposed to pay or whether they should sign up based on revenue?

Mr. Blue · 2005-06-15, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrYum

Just got off the phone with the FSC.

Geez, gotta agree...their membership fee structure is a bit confusing to say the least

Doesn't it get you a little nervous that they overcharged you because they didn't get all the details right?

*Nervously asks* Does anyone know if the ACLU will put forth an injunction?

Kinky · 2005-06-15, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Blue

*Nervously asks* Does anyone know if the ACLU will put forth an injunction?

have no idea, but the ACLU does have their shit together on their website, I'm a "card carrying member" as their website puts it and their fees are as little as $35

and they are helping to fight the crazy laws that Utah is trying to implement to censor content the is "harmful to minors

http://www.acluutah.org/pr060905.htm

actually I just read on thier website that the minimum to become a member is $20

Mr. Blue · 2005-06-15, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kinky

have no idea, but the ACLU does have their shit together on their website, I'm a "card carrying member" as their website puts it and their fees are as little as $35

and they are helping to fight the crazy laws that Utah is trying to implement to censor content the is "harmful to minors

http://www.acluutah.org/pr060905.htm

actually I just read on thier website that the minimum to become a member is $20

I wonder if we could approach the ACLU as a group and ask them to use our donations / contributions strictly to fight the 2257 regs. Hell I would gladly throw $100 their way if it was ear-marked for something like that and the ACLU got some seriously good attorneys working for them.

MrYum · 2005-06-15, 09:06 PM

Mr Blue...nope not at all. Mistakes happen all the time. But, I will say this...at least from an organizational standpoint...the FSC doesn't really seem to have their collective shit together. Sad, but true...

I'm hoping their lawyers are better than their office organization

Kinky, kinda goes to what I said above. When I was talking to her, she was able to ascertain how I could have joined in a more cost effective manner. However, she really couldn't concisely explain what it would cost for someone else to join.

Yes, I told her the convoluted nature of their sliding scale was definitely putting off new members...as was the high price.

Frankly, if anyone is really interested...I'd suggest calling them on the phone. Maybe if they get enough calls, they'll figure out a simpler membership pricing structure is in order.

What a pain...yes, one would hope that after all this time...they'd have their shit together better. Disappointing...yup, but...if their attorneys do what they say...I'll be more than satisfied

Kinky · 2005-06-15, 09:51 PM

thanks MrYum and yeah it does kinda suck that they haven't been able to streamline the online side of the business into their whole program, hopefully all the hoopla will end up with them working more closely with the online webmasters in the future

tickler · 2005-06-17, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kinky

...and they are helping to fight the crazy laws that Utah is trying to implement to censor content the is "harmful to minors

Another discussion about the Utah law.
http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/me...i-957472.shtml

"...tremendous job to index all objectionable sites on the Internet. ......office is supposed to pull it off on a budget of $100,000"
Dumbasses!!!

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2005-06-15, 05:08 PM	#1
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	Just got off the phone with the FSC. Geez, gotta agree...their membership fee structure is a bit confusing to say the least Apparenly, if you have a parent company you operate under (not necessarily a corporation, but a business entity)...the annual fees are based on annual revenue...not $300/site. In my case, turns out I paid too much at $300...even though I own 60+ domains. And yes, she offered to process a refund for the difference. __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2005-06-15, 05:11 PM	#2
Linkster NO! Im not a female - but being a dragon, I do eat them. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sex Delta Posts: 5,084	The one thing I dont agree with is that the prices changed - I did some research and they have charged $300 for Webmasters/Websites since at least the beginning of 2004 - thank goodness for archive.org The difference is that they did not have the $300 per site - they just had a category - Webmasters/websites - $300 __________________ Pussy Chompers Porn Links NSCash

2005-06-15, 09:06 PM	#7
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	Mr Blue...nope not at all. Mistakes happen all the time. But, I will say this...at least from an organizational standpoint...the FSC doesn't really seem to have their collective shit together. Sad, but true... I'm hoping their lawyers are better than their office organization Kinky, kinda goes to what I said above. When I was talking to her, she was able to ascertain how I could have joined in a more cost effective manner. However, she really couldn't concisely explain what it would cost for someone else to join. Yes, I told her the convoluted nature of their sliding scale was definitely putting off new members...as was the high price. Frankly, if anyone is really interested...I'd suggest calling them on the phone. Maybe if they get enough calls, they'll figure out a simpler membership pricing structure is in order. What a pain...yes, one would hope that after all this time...they'd have their shit together better. Disappointing...yup, but...if their attorneys do what they say...I'll be more than satisfied __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2005-06-15, 09:51 PM	#8
Kinky HEY NOW! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: in the Matrix Glitching on an Endless Loop. Loop. Loop. Loop. Loo Posts: 1,218	thanks MrYum and yeah it does kinda suck that they haven't been able to streamline the online side of the business into their whole program, hopefully all the hoopla will end up with them working more closely with the online webmasters in the future __________________ don't mind me im nothing but nonsense <3