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So who here wants to risk dealing with a company that will go to the wall in a few months? Imagine this scenario.
A model did work and never signed a model release that SPECIFICALLY stating his/her IDs can be given out. The model finds out the IDs are being given out. They contact a lawyer who sees a nice class action (BIG $$$$$) in the making and signs up as an affiliate, gets lots of IDs, contacts lots of models and the sponsor is sued.
It's by no means a frivolous case so the sponsor as defendant has two options. Contest it or pay out. Both very expensive.
How long before the gravy train lawyers jump on this one?
Plaintiffs lawyers have to prove damages to the plaintiff, I think the stress of being stalked covers that one.
Of course this does not include sponsors with content on a license that forbids giving out the models ID getting sued or told to take down the content.
I have been told that with a models DOB and name you can trace them and 2257 will also need proof of the day of the shoot. So a shooters location is a good indication.
I know you and I bang heads, but think of what can go wrong before making a decision. I for one would be very worried giving out models IDs to affiliates. The problems could be enormous.
If I was a US affiliate I would be worried about promoting a company that does give out IDs.
The time for a rethink is now, hard thinking is needed.
Spacedog has a solution. But if I wanted to get models IDs how many sign do I have to make before I'm allowed them? Let's face it the business is based on an open door to affiliates, most complain if you want to verify them before they get content. So this option is still tricky.
What truly amazes me is in a business plagued with scammers and cheats sponsors are meant to give out a models ID and model release to anyone who sends a few sign ups. That is not funny, it's scary.
I know this sounds harsh if it's your business under threat. But think about it this way. I will give out your ID to any affiliate I want to. Like that idea?
I had a hole torn in my ass a few years ago for posting a guys Whois info. Alex and AFS, can I post your Whois?
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