Freedom Isn't Free! Fuck the FSC!

Far-L · 2005-07-13, 01:27 AM

The only reason you all are pissed about the FSC is because you are misinformed.

I think if you knew more then you wouldn't see the FSC in such a negative light.

Here are some things to consider:

The FSC is a TRADE ORGANIZATION not the ACLU. That means it acts on behalf of its members which is different than the ACLU that works on constitutional issues.

There are plenty of problems the adult industry has faced over the years that the ACLU has done nothing for so don't think that is some sort of porn protection agency.

On the other hand, the FSC is a trade group that has paid lobbyists working to address issues that concern the adult industry directly.

The FSC has worked and is working on issues that have very far reaching benefits that extend to the entire industry. But keep in mind that effort costs money and the money is paid by its members. Why should the members want to spend to defend every single person in this industry when so many of them:
A. Don't put in a friggin dime to deal with the problems
B. Don't run above board legal operations and thumb their nose at the law in the first place
C. Want to run offshore rather than deal with the issue

I know from our Acacia suit that people have similar expectations but the truth is we are all just business people trying to protect our own businesses. Sure it is nice to be complimented and told "you are fighting the good fight" but at the end of the day I would much rather see someone throw in some coin so I don't have to spend as much. I laugh at all the people that will still be paying their "good business decision" licenses if we get out on non-infringement. Nothing noble about that.

I won't be crying either over any company that closed or closes down due to the new 2257 regs either. That is not vary couragous either.

I will be looking at my brothers and sisters in FSC though and saying thanks for standing up in a time of need. You can say whatever you want about that. I am just truly grateful for the FSC and what it does for our industry.

2005-07-13, 01:27 AM	#1
Far-L Are you sure this is the Sci-Fi Convention? It's full of nerds! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 265	The only reason you all are pissed about the FSC is because you are misinformed. I think if you knew more then you wouldn't see the FSC in such a negative light. Here are some things to consider: The FSC is a TRADE ORGANIZATION not the ACLU. That means it acts on behalf of its members which is different than the ACLU that works on constitutional issues. There are plenty of problems the adult industry has faced over the years that the ACLU has done nothing for so don't think that is some sort of porn protection agency. On the other hand, the FSC is a trade group that has paid lobbyists working to address issues that concern the adult industry directly. The FSC has worked and is working on issues that have very far reaching benefits that extend to the entire industry. But keep in mind that effort costs money and the money is paid by its members. Why should the members want to spend to defend every single person in this industry when so many of them: A. Don't put in a friggin dime to deal with the problems B. Don't run above board legal operations and thumb their nose at the law in the first place C. Want to run offshore rather than deal with the issue I know from our Acacia suit that people have similar expectations but the truth is we are all just business people trying to protect our own businesses. Sure it is nice to be complimented and told "you are fighting the good fight" but at the end of the day I would much rather see someone throw in some coin so I don't have to spend as much. I laugh at all the people that will still be paying their "good business decision" licenses if we get out on non-infringement. Nothing noble about that. I won't be crying either over any company that closed or closes down due to the new 2257 regs either. That is not vary couragous either. I will be looking at my brothers and sisters in FSC though and saying thanks for standing up in a time of need. You can say whatever you want about that. I am just truly grateful for the FSC and what it does for our industry. __________________ www.homegrowncontent.com www.homegrowncash.com