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Originally Posted by Humpy Leftnut
What I'm still unclear about is whether an International citizen COULD make a list for breaking this US law? I mean it's meant for US citizens and companies! I mean with this logic, I already can't go to china? You'd think you'd have to do something bad *in* china to be arrested for it? They could arrest me just for having my websites? I guess china can do what they want..
But I have a hard time believing they're going to make a big list of non-american webmasters to arrest on arrival
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Lists can be made of anything HL and they are entitled to make lists till they drown in them. That always was supposed to be a "threat" - not particularly re this biz, but on broader international issues.
US law is just that. It is irrelevant outside US territories and no judge in any other country will listen to verbal about USC 2257. Each country has their own laws (and a few negotiated under treaties) and the criteria is complying with the laws in the country you reside. You have no obligation to pay any attention to the laws of any other country.
Assuming you have no hosting or business established in the US and do not live in those territories - you are under no obligation to bother with the laws.
No webmaster on this planet complies with all related laws in various countries - it is firstly, not an obligation and secondly, totally stupid. If any country has reason to object to your websites - that is their problem and they are free to block all traffic and stuff themselves into a cocoon.
They are also free to arrest anyone they want based on allegations of contravening domestic laws while that person is within their jurisdiction, and, depending on how warped the justice system is, fine or imprison these individuals. Exteme regimes behave in this way and, as you said, China is an example - and the US is little different.
Only a guide, and based on the general criteria of all webmasters outside the US (who have no relationship/biz within the US) - there is no constitutional or any other legal agreement anywhere which sets any conditions for compliance with US law. Each country has their own laws and these are the relevant terms for reference. If the US wishes to block international websites - that is their responsibility and not yours
