For those that have made it this far, it's because you are either amused at the drama, or want to learn about 2257. So here's a quick summary so that you can then ask good questions to an attorney.
For content producers (primary record keepers), you need to document the models that you use in every shoot. if you use the same model every 2 weeks, you get a new model release each time, because part of the model release is the documentation of the time/date of the production, what color their hair/eyes are then, etc. You need to be able to cross reference by date of prodution, model name, model aliases, nicknames, production title etc. You can use multiple filing cabinents with multiple paper copies, or use a database. You need proper government issued material to document the age. If you don't have a model release, or know how to create a cross-indexed filing system (or database), consult an attorney familiar with 2257.
For paysite webmasters (secondary record keepers), know where you received your images from. Document the content producers on your 2257 page. Create a listing of each URL to an image on your site to where it came from. Create folders or naming structures for your galleries as an alternative to atleast be able to answer where a specific image comes from. Use a spreadsheet to maintain your records.
For affiliate webmasters, not sure about how this all affects you if you receive sexually explicit content from a paysite. By all indiciations so far, you need to be able to document where the images came from.
For secondary record keepers in general about keeping IDs of the models, that remains to be seen where that goes, which is one of the targets by FSC in their lawsuits.
Until that gets resolved, compliance with CURRENT 2257 is something that anyone can do to be proactive. It will cost money and time to do so, and to remember 2257 is a recordkeeping statue, it is an actual law that says you have some responsibilities if you are going to produce or show sexually explicit materials. The new additions certainly go alot further, but better to atleast have the current 2257 requirements in place.
And when you do seek an attorney, be sure to tell them "i read about 2257 on GFY...." so that i can collect my 5.32% referral commission
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