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  • ClayM
    Confirmed User
    • May 2014
    • 627

    #1

    Which host do you recommend for Escort Directory

    Which host do you recommend for Escort Directory

    I am about to launch my new escort directory, who do you recommend for hosting ?
    Spam away
  • Mindi
    So Fucking Banned
    • Aug 2024
    • 1215

    #2
    I like Mojo

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    • CaptainHowdy
      Too lazy to set a custom title
      • Dec 2004
      • 94730

      #3
      Please check Vacares. Don't hesistate to talk to Sly ([email protected]) to get all of your hosting needs meet .

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      • money biz
        Confirmed User
        • Jan 2003
        • 1016

        #4
        Somewhere in Bulgaria won't care what you are doing.

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        • ClayM
          Confirmed User
          • May 2014
          • 627

          #5
          Originally posted by CaptainHowdy
          Please check Vacares. Don't hesistate to talk to Sly ([email protected]) to get all of your hosting needs meet .
          Adult sites are ok ? Is Sly on here >

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          • Sly
            Let's do some business!
            • Sep 2004
            • 31376

            #6
            Originally posted by ClayM
            Adult sites are ok ? Is Sly on here >
            Hey thanks for checking in. Adult sites are okay, but most American hosting companies are going to shy away from escort sites. Appreciate the interest but I would have to pass on this.
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            • TheLegacy
              SEO & GEO Connoisseur
              • Apr 2003
              • 18078

              #7
              Off the top of my head - is Mojo somewhere you've checked out?

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              • Forest
                Confirmed User
                • Aug 2001
                • 9135

                #8
                China 🇨🇳

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                • plsureking
                  bored
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 4904

                  #9
                  nothing illegal about hosting an escort site.

                  there's fucking escorts on IG.

                  the problem with anything Vice is the payment processing. escorting is legal in the US. prostitution - receiving payment for sexual services - is illegal. no payment processor will support either one.

                  so if your payments are offline, and you are building a companion finding site (aka dating) then you can host it anywhere.

                  except pussies who say they support Adult but really dont

                  fyi PornCMS has hosted escort sites in the past

                  no billing tho - or maybe there was in the beginning? i kinda remember a tranny escort that was billing thru ccbill like 15 years ago. i cant remember that far back...

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                  • Wtify
                    Confirmed User
                    • Aug 2022
                    • 156

                    #10
                    AWS Zurich .. can't remember but should be Europe-3

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                    • vending_machine
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jun 2002
                      • 1070

                      #11
                      Originally posted by plsureking
                      nothing illegal about hosting an escort site.

                      there's fucking escorts on IG.

                      the problem with anything Vice is the payment processing. escorting is legal in the US. prostitution - receiving payment for sexual services - is illegal. no payment processor will support either one.

                      so if your payments are offline, and you are building a companion finding site (aka dating) then you can host it anywhere.

                      except pussies who say they support Adult but really dont

                      fyi PornCMS has hosted escort sites in the past

                      no billing tho - or maybe there was in the beginning? i kinda remember a tranny escort that was billing thru ccbill like 15 years ago. i cant remember that far back...

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                      #porncms
                      Yeah, good luck finding a US provider dumb enough to host escorting.


                      "Penalties under SESTA/FOSTA are severe, targeting online platforms and individuals facilitating prostitution or sex trafficking, including up to 10-25 years in prison, hefty fines, mandatory criminal restitution for victims, and significant civil liability, allowing victims to sue for damages, all stemming from new federal crimes for knowingly promoting prostitution or acting with reckless disregard for sex trafficking, overriding Section 230 immunity for such content. "

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                      • TubesBooster
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                        • Oct 2024
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                        #12
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                        • plsureking
                          bored
                          • Aug 2003
                          • 4904

                          #13
                          Originally posted by vending_machine
                          facilitating prostitution or sex trafficking
                          you must be slow. an escort directory is as much sex trafficking as a dating site. you going after Tinder too loser?

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                          • Rochard
                            Jägermeister Test Pilot
                            • Dec 2001
                            • 75733

                            #14
                            Originally posted by plsureking
                            nothing illegal about hosting an escort site.
                            The owners of Backpage.com would disagree with you.

                            The problem is escorting is legal but it's borderline prostitution and potentially sex trafficking. The owners of Backpage were charged with "Facilitating prostitution" and a number of other crimes. The owners had everything seized and one of the owners was found guilty of money laundering (the second owner died).

                            It's just not worth it for a hosting company or anyone else to get involved with this. The last thing anyone wants is the FBI showing up at their office demanding access to servers.

                            Escorting is not allowed on YNOT Mail because of this.
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                            Brooklyn, NY

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                            • CyberHustler
                              Masterbaiter
                              • Feb 2006
                              • 28729

                              #15
                              “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

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                              • vending_machine
                                Confirmed User
                                • Jun 2002
                                • 1070

                                #16
                                Originally posted by plsureking
                                you must be slow. an escort directory is as much sex trafficking as a dating site. you going after Tinder too loser?

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                                Damn. I hate being a slow loser. You win I guess.

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                                • Kelli58
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Aug 2006
                                  • 2253

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Mindi
                                  I like Mojo
                                  I don't think Mojo would host an escort directory based on the current US laws (sesta/fosta)
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                                  • Kelli58
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Aug 2006
                                    • 2253

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by plsureking
                                    you must be slow. an escort directory is as much sex trafficking as a dating site. you going after Tinder too loser?

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                                    It doesn't matter what we think. IT matters how the law reads. With Sesta/Fosta even a press release promoting a girl doing a feature dance apperance as a strip club could get you nailed for sex trafficking.
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                                    • plsureking
                                      bored
                                      • Aug 2003
                                      • 4904

                                      #19
                                      blatantly promoting cash for sex is bad mkay

                                      i'll tell you every dating app in Thailand - for example - are being used for escorting. all the deal making is in the DMs. Tinder is the same. IG is the same.

                                      so yea, if you are running a backpage type site, those days are gone. as i mentioned days ago, there's nothing wrong with a hookup dating site. there's shitloads of them.

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                                      • Spunky
                                        I need a beer
                                        • Jun 2002
                                        • 133986

                                        #20
                                        You want the man to bend you over and make it hurt? Lol WTF. common knowledge stay the hell away

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                                        • plsureking
                                          bored
                                          • Aug 2003
                                          • 4904

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by Spunky
                                          You want the man to bend you over and make it hurt? Lol WTF. common knowledge stay the hell away
                                          its not my project, but most of the answers here are irrelevant or wrong.

                                          the OP said he's about to launch an escort directory and wants a host.

                                          everybody wanted to talk about prostitution.

                                          is this even the adult industry anymore? are all of you corporate suits now? maybe you're all just old and low risk now?

                                          if there's a will there's a way. just no help from go FUCK yourself.



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                                          • ClayM
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • May 2014
                                            • 627

                                            #22
                                            LOL

                                            sorry i should have mentioned that we are in Australia and its a legal industry here.

                                            I just want some good hosting outside the USA that is not going to cost me thousands as hosting in Australia can be crazy expensive

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                                            • kuprum
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                                              • Oct 2016
                                              • 17915

                                              #23
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                                              • CyberHustler
                                                Masterbaiter
                                                • Feb 2006
                                                • 28729

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by ClayM
                                                LOL

                                                sorry i should have mentioned that we are in Australia and its a legal industry here.
                                                This will blow some American minds in the politics section 🤣
                                                “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

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                                                • JesseQuinn
                                                  feeding the wolves
                                                  • Aug 2012
                                                  • 6622

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by ClayM
                                                  I just want some good hosting outside the USA that is not going to cost me thousands as hosting in Australia can be crazy expensive
                                                  sent you a PM, didn't want to put the person I'd recommend asking on blast here
                                                  throwing molotav cocktails at the precinct

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                                                  • INever
                                                    Confirmed User
                                                    • Jan 2005
                                                    • 4031

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by kuprum

                                                    saving the malaysia link.
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                                                    • Kelli58
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Aug 2006
                                                      • 2253

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by plsureking
                                                      nothing illegal about hosting an escort site.
                                                      LOL

                                                      Someone clearly hasn't spoken to a lawyer about SESTA/FOSTA.
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                                                      • plsureking
                                                        bored
                                                        • Aug 2003
                                                        • 4904

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by Kelli58
                                                        LOL

                                                        Someone clearly hasn't spoken to a lawyer about SESTA/FOSTA.
                                                        Hope you look good in orange.
                                                        sure bro

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                                                        • Kelli58
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Aug 2006
                                                          • 2253

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by plsureking
                                                          sure bro
                                                          Let me make this easy for you.

                                                          Yes—hosting an escort directory in the U.S. is legally risky and often unlawful under SESTA/FOSTA, depending on how it operates. In practice, most traditional “escort directories” would likely expose the host to civil and potentially criminal liability.

                                                          Below is a clear breakdown (not legal advice).

                                                          What SESTA/FOSTA Changed

                                                          Before 2018, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act generally shielded websites from liability for user-posted content.

                                                          SESTA/FOSTA carved out a major exception:
                                                          • Websites can now be held liable if they knowingly assist, facilitate, or support prostitution or sex trafficking, even indirectly.
                                                          • Section 230 protections do not apply in these cases.
                                                          • This applies even if the site does not create the content itself.


                                                          Escort Directories Specifically

                                                          An “escort directory” typically:
                                                          • Lists individuals offering sexual services
                                                          • Provides photos, rates, contact info, or booking tools
                                                          • Charges for listings, premium placement, or ads


                                                          Under SESTA/FOSTA, this creates several legal problems.

                                                          High-risk factors (very common in directories)

                                                          If a site does any of the following, liability risk is high:
                                                          • Hosts ads or profiles that imply sexual services
                                                          • Charges escorts for listings or visibility
                                                          • Categorizes or markets services sexually
                                                          • Provides messaging, booking, or scheduling tools
                                                          • Moderates or edits content in ways that promote transactions
                                                          • Knows (or should know) prostitution is occurring


                                                          Courts and prosecutors often argue that running the directory itself = facilitation.


                                                          Criminal vs. Civil Exposure

                                                          Criminal

                                                          A site operator can face federal criminal charges if:
                                                          • They knowingly facilitate prostitution
                                                          • They act with reckless disregard for sex trafficking
                                                          • They financially benefit from such activity


                                                          Civil

                                                          Victims of trafficking can sue platforms if:
                                                          • The platform “knowingly benefited”
                                                          • The site should have detected trafficking indicators


                                                          This is one of the biggest risks, even if no criminal charges are filed.

                                                          Is Any Escort Directory Legal?

                                                          Very narrow edge cases only, and still risky:
                                                          • Listings framed strictly as legal companionship only
                                                          • No sexual language, imagery, or implications
                                                          • No rates tied to sexual services
                                                          • No booking, messaging, or monetization
                                                          • Aggressive moderation and takedowns
                                                          • Clear prohibition of sexual services


                                                          Even then, many platforms have shut down voluntarily because:
                                                          • Intent can be inferred from context
                                                          • Enforcement is uneven but severe when applied
                                                          • Litigation costs alone can be devastating
                                                          • Real-World Outcome Since SESTA/FOSTA
                                                          • Backpage seized (trigger event)
                                                          • Most U.S.-based escort directories shut down
                                                          • Survivors and state AGs actively pursue civil cases
                                                          • Hosting providers, payment processors, and ad networks often refuse service



                                                          In the U.S.:
                                                          • A traditional escort directory is very likely illegal
                                                          • Even “gray-area” companionship sites face serious exposure
                                                          • SESTA/FOSTA intentionally made this space legally hostile


                                                          Does that help clear up the issue?
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                                                          • money biz
                                                            Confirmed User
                                                            • Jan 2003
                                                            • 1016

                                                            #30
                                                            There was an app that was really poppin off and I used their name and logo casually on my landers. Even though the offers were dating, the big app owners got the domains banned saying I was running an escort site.

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                                                            • plsureking
                                                              bored
                                                              • Aug 2003
                                                              • 4904

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by Kelli58
                                                              Let me make this easy for you.
                                                              there's zero fucking chance you make anything easier for me or anyone

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                                                              PornCMS / low cost paysite management with hosting

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                                                              • vending_machine
                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                • Jun 2002
                                                                • 1070

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by plsureking
                                                                there's zero fucking chance you make anything easier for me or anyone

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                                                                It must be nice being a microscopic fish in a big pond so you don't have to worry about the feds.

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                                                                • plsureking
                                                                  bored
                                                                  • Aug 2003
                                                                  • 4904

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by vending_machine
                                                                  It must be nice being a microscopic fish in a big pond so you don't have to worry about the feds.
                                                                  absolutely

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                                                                  • CaptainHowdy
                                                                    Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                    • Dec 2004
                                                                    • 94730

                                                                    #34


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