Yeah, it's one of those well intentioned but onerous laws. On 6/21/05, Dawson, Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.2257madeeasy.com/2257.asp > > I noticed a new message on a web site that I frequent. It mentioned > that any "obscene" images must be removed, or genitals must be covered. > No sexual acts may be displayed on any pics. > > This is the warning that was displayed on the site, more or less: > > "Last month the federal government passed new rules that affect how > adult-oriented content can be displayed online. Under the new rules, if > we post any pictures of a person having sex (oral sex included), > masturbating, or showing his/her genitals in a sexually graphic manner, > we have to acquire and maintain very explicit records about the person > in the pictures. Among the records we would need, for example, is a > copy of the person's drivers license." > > It goes on to say: > > "Other websites may choose not to take similar action. Be warned that > the new laws are very broad. You as the uploader of explicit content > could also face harsh consequences for such photos. > By uploading a sexually explicit photo to any website, you could be > defined as a primary producer and according to the new laws, you may be > required to keep extensive physical records, even on yourself, about all > pics you upload. Failure to comply could result in prison. > Please protect yourself, seek legal council, don't believe what a friend > or another website tells you." > > What the fuck are they doing on Capitol Hill? > > M!ke > >
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