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Originally posted by wasteland
Hi all,
Just back from the Amsterdam show and, while there, heard a presentation from a German webmaster / content provider about the new law in Germany that requires AVS on all adult sites, including paysites prior to the tour. This is not a hit-and-run adult check verification, but requires the surfer to fax a copy of their driver's license or passport to the webmaster to be granted a password to view the site.
The applies to any and all international and domestic webmasters' websites that can be viewed in Germany (i.e. everyone worldwide). The german "expert" on this that spoke in Amsterdam indicated that non-german webmasters could simply "ignore" this law, but to be prepared to be arrested if entering germany.
As luck would have it, I arrived home and today opened my letter from "Bundesprufstelle Fur Jugendgefardenede Medien" that pretty much read like a "cease and desist" order for having a website accessible in Germany.
here are a few of the more "intersting" quotes from the BPJN letter.....
"Distributors of this content are no longer perrmitted to sell, rent out or even present this object or to broadcast it on the internet. The same goes for advertising the content. Violations of these restrictions will be punished under German jursidiction."
"The spreading of pornographic content and other harmful media via the internet is a criminal offense under German jurisdiction."
Also of interest, I received this letter at my Concord, Massachusetts PO box, certified mail, signature required.
Anyone have more information on this?
Best Regards,
Colin at Wasteland.com
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Colin, that is surely some interesting comments. I myself have been discussing these issues with the guys at coolspot.
If you know Mickeal or Validus you should hit them up... I beleive that they are the Number one AVS in Germany.
Damn get arrested if entering Germany... Would not want that to happen to me...
So basically if you want to travel to germany Hook up a nice geo target script to filter all your german traffic and send to proper german sponsors???