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This is a wonderul discussion, and one that will hopefully lead to a trade group, or the AWG as it was called earlier.
As I see it, there are 2 important functions of this group
1. The moderating of disputes - I dont think enough can be said for a central, unbias, neutral group that is able to moderate and record disputes between its members. I think many people would sign up just for that fact. Its the idea of holding people accountable for their actions, and idea that is lacking from the adult industry today.
2. PR for Adult biz - A lot of times I dont think the right people are speaking when it comes to the press and the adult biz, a central group to co-ordinate press releases and comments would be invaluable. Positive press is dearly needed in this industry.
There are already many examples of rules and regulations that are being set that many webmasters follow. I think it would be the AWG's job to co-ordinate those rules on the lowest possible level. If you take thehun as an example, he already has a list of sponsors that he wont accept on galleries because he doesnt believe that they practise business fairly. The AWG would take this same principal and extend it. So that all member tgp's follow these rules. You then enforce gallery makers to not have popups, auto this and that, then it makes the life of the tgp owner easier. The sponsor benefit is that more people will be willing to signup to their program if they have been approved by the AWG. As well, with a central group, cheaters could be caught easier and prevented in the future.
As you can see their are benefits for everyone, the only people that it doesnt benefit are the cheaters and the scammers. Why wouldnt you join a group that is trying to uphold and protect a basic code of conduct? Because you have no interest in abiding by those rules.
If anyone wants to chat about this or anything else, hit me up on icq.
peace
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