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mist · 2005-06-25, 09:42 AM

At first I thought that this would really cause some problems for us, but now I doesn't really think that it's a reality anymore. But, I believe that the ones that are going to get problems are those that have only used sponsor content for their sites/galleries.

Lemmy · 2005-06-25, 10:06 AM

People are already having problems. People are taking down sites, sponsors are shutting down etc. etc. Whether or not these (mostly fear based?) actions are rooted in a real danger remains to be seen, but the law is there, and it would be foolish to pretend it doesn't mean anything.

Personally I started out out with a "fuck this, come and get me" attitude. Since then I've bounced between the extremes depending on time of day and what posts I've read (Jim vs RawAlex) and ended up caving in and giving the FSC my 50 bucks. As much as I disagree with the way they have handled things, they seem to be my best bet at the moment for any kind of protection, however temporary and feeble it might be.

Apart from that I haven't done a thing, not removed a picture or a banner. If in the end the DoJ wins and starts a witch hunt I can wipe my server with the click of a mouse button. I've already started to research living costs in Chile.

sue-fl · 2005-06-25, 10:13 AM

I don't think any thing can happen. I just don't see how if what we are doing is legal how they can do anything to us. If We aren't breaking the law, what can we be charged with?

Useless · 2005-06-25, 11:05 AM

I have been pondering this for days. Plus I have been discussing the situation from every avenue with my legal advisors: my father , my wife and of course, a higher power. They all agree that this is just a stinky bucket of shit. Nothing will happen as a direct result of 2257. Shit is happening due to fear, but that's about it.

View Poll Results: Do you agree with me or not?
Nobody will have a problem because of 2257	40	55.56%
People are going to have problems because of 2257	31	43.06%
This is the first I heard of 2257	1	1.39%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

2005-06-25, 10:06 AM	#2
Lemmy You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Next door to a kid with a moped. Posts: 1,492	People are already having problems. People are taking down sites, sponsors are shutting down etc. etc. Whether or not these (mostly fear based?) actions are rooted in a real danger remains to be seen, but the law is there, and it would be foolish to pretend it doesn't mean anything. Personally I started out out with a "fuck this, come and get me" attitude. Since then I've bounced between the extremes depending on time of day and what posts I've read (Jim vs RawAlex) and ended up caving in and giving the FSC my 50 bucks. As much as I disagree with the way they have handled things, they seem to be my best bet at the moment for any kind of protection, however temporary and feeble it might be. Apart from that I haven't done a thing, not removed a picture or a banner. If in the end the DoJ wins and starts a witch hunt I can wipe my server with the click of a mouse button. I've already started to research living costs in Chile. __________________ BUY MY PORNSITES!

2005-06-25, 11:05 AM	#4
Useless Certified Nice Person Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dirty Undies, NY Posts: 11,268	I have been pondering this for days. Plus I have been discussing the situation from every avenue with my legal advisors: my father , my wife and of course, a higher power. They all agree that this is just a stinky bucket of shit. Nothing will happen as a direct result of 2257. Shit is happening due to fear, but that's about it. __________________ Click here to purchase a bridge I'm selling.

2005-06-25, 09:42 AM	#1
mist Asleep at the switch? I wasn't asleep, I was drunk Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: EU Posts: 214	At first I thought that this would really cause some problems for us, but now I doesn't really think that it's a reality anymore. But, I believe that the ones that are going to get problems are those that have only used sponsor content for their sites/galleries.

2005-06-25, 10:13 AM	#3
sue-fl You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,837	I don't think any thing can happen. I just don't see how if what we are doing is legal how they can do anything to us. If We aren't breaking the law, what can we be charged with?