ATK bans the word 'teen' - GoFuckYourself.com

rabbit · 08-11-2003, 04:17 PM

just got this from ATK (ironically, Amateur Teen Kingdom)
fuck... i have a feeling many other sites will follow. i don't really mind, its just annoying to have to make all these changes...
carbon

Dear ATK Cash Affiliate,

We would like to announce a few policy changes in respect to the ATK Cash program. Please do the best
you can to adhere to implement these changes as soon as humanly possible. We've been advised by our
attorneys that these changes represent a positive and proactive step in avoiding future interference
by the US government. These changes are going to be required of ALL webmasters, regardless of
geographical location and their local laws.

1) We are now going to take the federal 18 U.S.C. 2257 law one step further and require that all web
pages used to promote our sites be linked to our U.S.C. 2257 documentation. If you use our free
promotional content, each page that our content appears on must link to the URL below with a text
link labeled "Images on this page appear courtesy of ATK. Click here for 18 U.S.C. 2257
Documentation". The URL to link to is:

http://www.amkingdom.com/2257.html

2) We're also asking that all affiliates cease using the word ?teen? to promote ATK. Any pages that
contain our content must not use the word "teen" in the text of the page, title of the page, mets
tags, comments, or anywhere else in the html code. No graphics used on these pages may display the
word "teen" nor can any links that lead to our sites. We realize this particular change may not sit
well with many of you, but there is good news! Each of our sites, as well as our larger affiliates'
sites, have been free of the word "teen" for almost a year now, and we have seen absolutely no
negative impact on sales. A few terms we suggest to replace "teen" would be Coed, Coeds, College
Girls, or to state "18 - 23 Year Old Models". If you have any of our older banners that still contain
the word "teen" on them, please go atkcash.com, log in, and replace them immediately. We feel very
strongly that the use of the term "teen" will come under increased scrutiny in the future.

We would like to see everyone in compliance with these changes within the next month. We will be
checking with the majority of you personally over that time to ensure compliance. If you have any
questions regarding these changes or the ATK Cash program in general, please feel free email us at:
[email protected]

Sincerely,

The ATK Cash Team
[email protected]
http://www.atkcash.com

Mutt · 08-11-2003, 04:25 PM

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FATPad · 08-11-2003, 04:26 PM

Good.

junction · 08-11-2003, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt
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playa · 08-11-2003, 04:30 PM

Welcome to the future of the biz,

Looks like ATK is taking advantage of it early

fiveyes · 08-11-2003, 04:39 PM

In this business; those that wise up first, are the ones that last...

Theo · 08-11-2003, 04:45 PM

only a fool would keep promoting such sponsor

eatapeach · 08-11-2003, 04:46 PM

although it doesn't make any difference once the surfer gets to the sponsor it probably makes a big deal for the surfer getting to the affiliate webmaster.

search engines work on keywords, and as long as they do and as long as hundreds of thousands of surfers type in "teen" into their search engine of choice that will be a valuable and relevant keyword.

are you willing to give up that traffic?

smart webmasters will find ways around this restriction. will you be one of them?

Mr.Fiction · 08-11-2003, 04:48 PM

The adult business has been using the word "teen" since before the internet and it is perfectly legal and ethical. The most popular porn girls are teens.

Someone is going to have to take a stand somewhere or we'll all be selling bibles by 2006.

sweetcuties · 08-11-2003, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Fiction
The adult business has been using the word "teen" since before the internet and it is perfectly legal and ethical. The most popular porn girls are teens.

Someone is going to have to take a stand somewhere or we'll all be selling bibles by 2006.

Brillant

Mutt · 08-11-2003, 04:51 PM

ATK is the smartest organization in this entire business. They will be around as long as there is an Internet. And not a dime of their money was made by cheating anybody, no spamming, no hustling - just put out a quality product and treat people as they would want to be treated.

playa · 08-11-2003, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Fiction
The adult business has been using the word "teen" since before the internet and it is perfectly legal and ethical. The most popular porn girls are teens.

Someone is going to have to take a stand somewhere or we'll all be selling bibles by 2006.

From what i heard the Video companies have been staying away from titles with the word Teen on it.

The way it is now, I wouldn't start any new project that has teen in it

Mutt · 08-11-2003, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr.Fiction
The adult business has been using the word "teen" since before the internet and it is perfectly legal and ethical. The most popular porn girls are teens.

Someone is going to have to take a stand somewhere or we'll all be selling bibles by 2006.

Take a stand? Against who? VISA? VISA has no obligation to process for anybody or anything it doesn't want to. Why don't u take a stand against American Express?

Well if somebody is going to have to take a stand against VISA it should be you Mr Fiction - you have the most to lose surely

Mr.Fiction · 08-11-2003, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt

Take a stand? Against who? VISA? VISA has no obligation to process for anybody or anything it doesn't want to. Why don't u take a stand against American Express?

Well if somebody is going to have to take a stand against VISA it should be you Mr Fiction - you have the most to lose surely

Giving in at the first sign of trouble is almost never the best policy. Some of these CC companies are trying to see how far they can push adult. It's one thing to make them push, it's another to over react and give in before the fight even starts.

If everyone had your attitude in the past, the adult industry would not exist today.

Thankfully, there were and still are some people willing to fight.

eatapeach · 08-11-2003, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Thankfully, there were and still are some people willing to fight.

larry flynt rocks

Theo · 08-11-2003, 05:08 PM

i'm e-mailing them to cancel my account. It's inactive, but I don't plan ever to use it after this. I'm gonna do the same with every sponsor that will follow this policy. I'm advising you to do the same.

FATPad · 08-11-2003, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt
ATK is the smartest organization in this entire business. They will be around as long as there is an Internet. And not a dime of their money was made by cheating anybody, no spamming, no hustling - just put out a quality product and treat people as they would want to be treated.

Indeed. ATK rocks.

eatapeach · 08-11-2003, 05:12 PM

Quote:

I'm gonna do the same with every sponsor that will follow this policy.

i bet you a nickel that you are emailing ARS soon.

that's Advertising Revenue Service nowadays.

Theo · 08-11-2003, 05:18 PM

i think ars is smarter, we'll see

what i do not understand is why they advise you to use the college girl word. Do they completely luck education?

17y.old collegegirl is nothing new. It never was.

TheDoc · 08-11-2003, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
i'm e-mailing them to cancel my account. It's inactive, but I don't plan ever to use it after this. I'm gonna do the same with every sponsor that will follow this policy. I'm advising you to do the same.

They are not the first and they are far from the last..

08-11-2003, 04:17 PM	#1
rabbit Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,124	ATK bans the word 'teen' just got this from ATK (ironically, Amateur Teen Kingdom) fuck... i have a feeling many other sites will follow. i don't really mind, its just annoying to have to make all these changes... carbon Dear ATK Cash Affiliate, We would like to announce a few policy changes in respect to the ATK Cash program. Please do the best you can to adhere to implement these changes as soon as humanly possible. We've been advised by our attorneys that these changes represent a positive and proactive step in avoiding future interference by the US government. These changes are going to be required of ALL webmasters, regardless of geographical location and their local laws. 1) We are now going to take the federal 18 U.S.C. 2257 law one step further and require that all web pages used to promote our sites be linked to our U.S.C. 2257 documentation. If you use our free promotional content, each page that our content appears on must link to the URL below with a text link labeled "Images on this page appear courtesy of ATK. Click here for 18 U.S.C. 2257 Documentation". The URL to link to is: http://www.amkingdom.com/2257.html 2) We're also asking that all affiliates cease using the word ?teen? to promote ATK. Any pages that contain our content must not use the word "teen" in the text of the page, title of the page, mets tags, comments, or anywhere else in the html code. No graphics used on these pages may display the word "teen" nor can any links that lead to our sites. We realize this particular change may not sit well with many of you, but there is good news! Each of our sites, as well as our larger affiliates' sites, have been free of the word "teen" for almost a year now, and we have seen absolutely no negative impact on sales. A few terms we suggest to replace "teen" would be Coed, Coeds, College Girls, or to state "18 - 23 Year Old Models". If you have any of our older banners that still contain the word "teen" on them, please go atkcash.com, log in, and replace them immediately. We feel very strongly that the use of the term "teen" will come under increased scrutiny in the future. We would like to see everyone in compliance with these changes within the next month. We will be checking with the majority of you personally over that time to ensure compliance. If you have any questions regarding these changes or the ATK Cash program in general, please feel free email us at: [email protected] Sincerely, The ATK Cash Team [email protected] http://www.atkcash.com __________________ Got a paysite? Get it reviewed by RabbitsReviews and TheBestPorn

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08-11-2003, 04:48 PM	#9
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	The adult business has been using the word "teen" since before the internet and it is perfectly legal and ethical. The most popular porn girls are teens. Someone is going to have to take a stand somewhere or we'll all be selling bibles by 2006. __________________ Don't be lazy, protect free speech: ACLU \| Free Speech Coalition \| EFF \| IMPA

08-11-2003, 04:30 PM	#5
playa Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 6,432	Welcome to the future of the biz, Looks like ATK is taking advantage of it early

08-11-2003, 04:45 PM	#7
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	only a fool would keep promoting such sponsor

08-11-2003, 04:46 PM	#8
eatapeach Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: toto's doghouse Posts: 493	although it doesn't make any difference once the surfer gets to the sponsor it probably makes a big deal for the surfer getting to the affiliate webmaster. search engines work on keywords, and as long as they do and as long as hundreds of thousands of surfers type in "teen" into their search engine of choice that will be a valuable and relevant keyword. are you willing to give up that traffic? smart webmasters will find ways around this restriction. will you be one of them?

08-11-2003, 04:51 PM	#11
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	ATK is the smartest organization in this entire business. They will be around as long as there is an Internet. And not a dime of their money was made by cheating anybody, no spamming, no hustling - just put out a quality product and treat people as they would want to be treated. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

08-11-2003, 05:08 PM	#16
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	i'm e-mailing them to cancel my account. It's inactive, but I don't plan ever to use it after this. I'm gonna do the same with every sponsor that will follow this policy. I'm advising you to do the same.

08-11-2003, 05:18 PM	#19
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	i think ars is smarter, we'll see what i do not understand is why they advise you to use the college girl word. Do they completely luck education? 17y.old collegegirl is nothing new. It never was.