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Originally posted by scoreman
Brandon, the multiple password comment was very good and something that I had not considered.
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scoreman, hit me up on ICQ: 52741957
I have been focused on 2257 regulations in regards to webmasters using 2257lookup.com as a possible solution.
For content producers, let me highlight some key points in the current 2257 statue as well as what is proposed in new 2257 regulations:
In the current 2257 statute:
As a primary record keeper, you must keep a cross-index reference of your models by the production, the production date, the model real name, stage name, aliases, professional names, etc.
Having a photo iD and model release is not good enough. You need to be able to cross reference in every possible way.
Here are some sample questions to see if you can answer a hypothetical inquiry by DOJ:
DOJ: We have found that the model by the name of Girly Girl on the DVD called "Girly Gonzo" might be underaged. Show us her model ID and model release to prove she is over 18.
DOJ: This image has 4 girls and 1 guy in it. Show us all the records of the models in this photo (you would then need to figure out what set that photo came from to be able to then look into your records).
DOJ: We have determined that a model by the stage name of MeSoHorny is underage and we know you used her in some productions. Show us the records of all instances of a model by the name of MeSoHorny.
While the cross-indexing could be done in spreadsheet form, the number of production titles and models could grow beyond the ability of a spreadsheet to do the queries, and would really require a database to be able to do all the mapping.
Proposed new 2257 regulations:
I need to go back and focus on the ones specific to Primary Record Keepers, but the one that stood out the most was that Primary Record Keepers must keep track of every image on the web that is theirs by having a URL list to each individual image.
This is incredibly burdensome, but i think i can understand the reason.
Should they find a model that is indeed under 18, they want to be able to track down every instance of that image and have it removed.. or actually, to probably prosecute the webmaster for having that image.
Magazine stands don't have this kind of requirements nor responsibiility, but yet, the new 2257 regulations specifically state URL.
2257lookup service does provide a solution to content producers.. that as webmasters are signing up to be scanned for assistance in their 2257 compliance... that images that tie back to specific content producers could be provided so that have some kind of list.
Nothing is perfect, whether not every content producer is in my system or that every webmaster uses it.
The intent is to show an intent to comply with the law, rather than a careless disregard and ignorance of the law.
Consultation with an attorney is very important to understand your specific needs and requirements for 2257 compliance.
There will be many articles by attorneys and other interested parties like myself to help educate and inform people of the issues and on my part, to seek practical solutions that are more than just me plugging my own service.
-brandon