There doesn't seem to be much talk about FOSTA/SESTA here on GFY. In fact, I see it's awfully quiet regarding this new law which Trump is expected to sign this week apart from some talk about Craigslist and Backpage. It's basically a declaration of war by the US Government on operators of escort sites in particular.
More information about this law: h t t p s : / / congress . g o v/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1865
Quote:
(Sec. 3) The bill amends the federal criminal code to add a new section that imposes penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both—on a person who, using a facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, owns, manages, or operates an interactive computer service (or attempts or conspires to do so) to promote or facilitate the prostitution of another person.
Additionally, it establishes enhanced penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 25 years, or both—for a person who commits the offense in one of the following aggravating circumstances: (1) promotes or facilitates the prostitution of five or more persons, or (2) acts with reckless disregard that such conduct contributes to sex trafficking.
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Many escort sites, both US based as well as abroad sites, have already shut down or taken other drastic measures like no longer accepting US escort ads or blocking US visitors. It's expected others will follow once it's signed. These penalties are no joke.
See full list here: h t t p : / / thedrsuereview .c o m/list-of-fosta-sesta-fallout/]List of FOSTA/SESTA Fallout[/url]
Any thoughts? Will you be closing down soon or continue to operate? Especially when running an escort site is completely legal in your country.
I can imagine US sponsors might sooner or later stop accepting escort traffic. Perhaps Google will start blocking escort sites in the future to show up in the SERPs to US citizens.
I can't see this ending well for anyone involved in the escort industry.
Can't post links. Perhaps someone can repost the links.