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chadglni · 06-19-2005, 08:54 AM

Complete bullshit. This is as bad as Bush telling everyone there are WMD's and that Iraqi Information Minister saying there are no US troops in the city while they roll in behind him.

(This does not include sponsors that will be sending out documentation on ALL CONTENT they have ever given to affiliates)

Why is it bullshit?

First of all, they keep bringing up June 23rd. It seems most have decided they just won't offer explicit content to affiliates, some will give it to affiliates making sales currently, and several other half assed attempts to ease the minds of webmasters. BULLSHIT It seems 99% of American webmasters now think this is the magic day and as long as you have everything down by then you are OK. From my understanding THIS IS DEAD WRONG.

What the hell are you talking about silly Canadian?

I'll tell you. First of all June 23 is an important day because EXTRA regulations go into effect. That's the date you have to start crossreferencing and all of the pain in the ass work that is giving everyone fits. However, by spewing this date over and over the programs that have made an annoucement are pulling the wool over webmasters eyes. They know the average webmaster won't read shit and is waiting on them for guidance.

This would be all fine and good except the regulations also call for specific documentation for ALL CONTENT PUBLISHED AFTER X/X/1995. It was also said that this is retroactive to 1995. This means that if you have EVER published an explicit image on your site then you need the documentation that is called for under the regs for content published after 1995. You also have to keep it on file for YEARS. Simply ripping the content down won't help, you need the documentation to comply!!! And to top it off affiliate programs are REFUSING TO GIVE IT OUT. This is even though it's also part of the regs that if you refuse to give out the documents you are breaking the law.

So what's up sponsors, you trying to pull the wool over affiliates eyes so they won't request the content therefore not making it your fault? Don't tell me you paid all these brilliant lawyers for advice on what to do about the June 23 regs but failed to get answers on stuff published up until that day.

I in no way agree with the regulations. I think they are a crock of shit and hope they are overturned so we can get back to business as usual. I also believe that a sponsor program that is leaving you hi and dry shouldn't be on here acting like they are doing the right thing by their affiliates.

**Disclaimer**
I AM NOT A LAWYER, THIS IS MY OPINION. READ ABOUT THE REGULATIONS YOURSELF AND CONSULT YOUR OWN LAWYER BEFORE DECIDING WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU.

06-19-2005, 08:54 AM
chadglni Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 6,924	My thoughts on all the 2257 announcements...(RANT) Complete bullshit. This is as bad as Bush telling everyone there are WMD's and that Iraqi Information Minister saying there are no US troops in the city while they roll in behind him. (This does not include sponsors that will be sending out documentation on ALL CONTENT they have ever given to affiliates) Why is it bullshit? First of all, they keep bringing up June 23rd. It seems most have decided they just won't offer explicit content to affiliates, some will give it to affiliates making sales currently, and several other half assed attempts to ease the minds of webmasters. BULLSHIT It seems 99% of American webmasters now think this is the magic day and as long as you have everything down by then you are OK. From my understanding THIS IS DEAD WRONG. What the hell are you talking about silly Canadian? I'll tell you. First of all June 23 is an important day because EXTRA regulations go into effect. That's the date you have to start crossreferencing and all of the pain in the ass work that is giving everyone fits. However, by spewing this date over and over the programs that have made an annoucement are pulling the wool over webmasters eyes. They know the average webmaster won't read shit and is waiting on them for guidance. This would be all fine and good except the regulations also call for specific documentation for ALL CONTENT PUBLISHED AFTER X/X/1995. It was also said that this is retroactive to 1995. This means that if you have EVER published an explicit image on your site then you need the documentation that is called for under the regs for content published after 1995. You also have to keep it on file for YEARS. Simply ripping the content down won't help, you need the documentation to comply!!! And to top it off affiliate programs are REFUSING TO GIVE IT OUT. This is even though it's also part of the regs that if you refuse to give out the documents you are breaking the law. So what's up sponsors, you trying to pull the wool over affiliates eyes so they won't request the content therefore not making it your fault? Don't tell me you paid all these brilliant lawyers for advice on what to do about the June 23 regs but failed to get answers on stuff published up until that day. I in no way agree with the regulations. I think they are a crock of shit and hope they are overturned so we can get back to business as usual. I also believe that a sponsor program that is leaving you hi and dry shouldn't be on here acting like they are doing the right thing by their affiliates. Disclaimer I AM NOT A LAWYER, THIS IS MY OPINION. READ ABOUT THE REGULATIONS YOURSELF AND CONSULT YOUR OWN LAWYER BEFORE DECIDING WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU. __________________ Sign up here - Dating Site affiliate program