The shitstorm scenario of 2257

[Boogie]

Originally Posted by Tommy

I dont see how these surfer/stalkers gonna get the model info

can we please put this to bed

The webmaster has the ids
the surfer doesnt know where the content was bought
the surfer can only get the webmasters address .... not the models

so how does the surfer stalk the model

Three different routes here tommy each a little more difficult than the last.

1) Surfer becomes a webmaster. Creates a few websites. Gets the model info by buying the content or using the free content from the webmaster program he found.

2) Surfer becomes desperate. Finds the 2257 information at the bottom of a website. Shows up at that address. It turns out to be some random affiliate who is making chicken scratch each mother. He makes a deal with this affiliate.

3) Surfer becomes despearte. HE finds that affiliate's ID. Finds out its some shithole appartment with no security. Waits out front for him to go shopping. Breaks in, finds his documents, leaves. Takes a basic understanding of the law to know he's got the documents in his home/place of business.

I would love to put this to bed as you suggest, Tommy. But right now its a very real concern I think. I hope my explination above can help you see that while it may not be very likely it is very possible.

I work from home. You can bet your sweet ass I wont do it without a baseball bat once my address is everywhere.

[lassiter]

Originally Posted by Boogie

3) Surfer becomes despearte. HE finds that affiliate's ID. Finds out its some shithole appartment with no security. Waits out front for him to go shopping. Breaks in, finds his documents, leaves. Takes a basic understanding of the law to know he's got the documents in his home/place of business.

Another likely scenario that doesn't necessarily affect models, but can affect webmasters:

Concerned Christians for Censorship starts crusing the posted addresses of affiliate webmasters. Webmaster wakes up to find 2 dozen pickets outside his house, noisily protesting "pornographers operating in the middle of our neighborhoods." Local zoning authorities show up to fine or remove webmaster from residence for "illegally operating a business in a residentially-zoned area."

[Boogie]

Originally Posted by lassiter

Another likely scenario that doesn't necessarily affect models, but can affect webmasters:

Concerned Christians for Censorship starts crusing the posted addresses of affiliate webmasters. Webmaster wakes up to find 2 dozen pickets outside his house, noisily protesting "pornographers operating in the middle of our neighborhoods." Local zoning authorities show up to fine or remove webmaster from residence for "illegally operating a business in a residentially-zoned area."

Lassitar,

I wanted to point out that for quite some time now it has been illegal to post non-true domain information. If you register a domain you have to put your real name and address on it. This has been a longtime understanding for american webmasters.

It is not the security risk to myself I mind. I knew that when I signed up for this job.

it is the security risk to those who become my wards due to 2257 law.

[lassiter]

Originally Posted by Boogie

If you register a domain you have to put your real name and address on it. This has been a longtime understanding for american webmasters.

You mean like these guys?

Registrant:
Free Speech Coalition
PO Box 10480
Canoga Park, CA 91309
US
818-348-9373


Domain Name: FREESPEECHCOALITION.COM

Administrative Contact:
Director, Executive support@freespeechcoalition.com
PO Box 10480
Canoga Park, CA 91309
US
818-348-9373

[rollergirl]

Originally Posted by Boogie

Lassitar,

I wanted to point out that for quite some time now it has been illegal to post non-true domain information. If you register a domain you have to put your real name and address on it. This has been a longtime understanding for american webmasters.

It is not the security risk to myself I mind. I knew that when I signed up for this job.

it is the security risk to those who become my wards due to 2257 law.

As webmasters..
You can enlist private whois so nosy people are not able to access your domain info. People who want to reach you through your domain are instructed to email you through the registrar. So much safer than posting your HOME ADDRESS your websites.

Plus, you are not required to list your contact information where you work 20 hours a week on your domain. A lawyer, or office addy will suffice.. with these rules.. you can't. That's different.

[furrygirl]

Originally Posted by rollergirl

As webmasters..
You can enlist private whois so nosy people are not able to access your domain info. People who want to reach you through your domain are instructed to email you through the registrar. So much safer than posting your HOME ADDRESS your websites.

Since there are a lot of gallery posters here, I thought I'd mention that the Hun doesn't take galleries from domains that are listed privately like Domains By Proxy. There might be other places that interpret a desire for privacy as being shady, too.