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Far-L, the FSC needs to clean up some of the very basic things before they can move on to really representing us properly.
First off, let me say this: I am not currently an FSC member. However, I have a closet filled with everything FSC has ever offered at the shows, and I routinely toss a large bill in the bin at every show. The trade shows I have been involved with have always supported and helped the FSC to be at the shows and give them the time and space to discuss their issues.
I am not a member, and the reasons are simple:
1) The membership rates need to be clarified and made SIMPLE to understand, and they must reflect the business we are in online. Free site/ gallery builder - single paysite owner / solo amateur site operator - program owner - content provider - services provider (hosting etc) - independant worker (graphic artists, site designs, etc). Set the rates, publish them, make them reasonable, and get everyone under the umbrella.
2) Make signup online work. This isn't a big deal, I am sure that the major processors would gladly provide services at reasonable, reduced, or even cost price rates.
3) FSC needs to put someone in charge of communication to the online community, and make an effort to not only provide the news "when it breaks" but to put a regular flow of information in the hands of it's members. If commercial organizations like AVN and XBIZ can get the mail out there (and every other program in the universe mails regularly) why can't FSC get to it?
4) Work more on not only informing webmasters and movie people about what is going on, but also to provide a public information site where we woudl feel comfortable sending surfers to make them better informed about what is going on and how acts of the US government could limit thier access to the porn they enjoy.
At this point, I think the FSC is running so fast that it doesn't have time to focus on finding it's focus and working to do what organizations need to do: Represent and listen to it's members.
Alex
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