Legal question: Buying porn from overseas -- Legal or not? - GoFuckYourself.com

reynold · 12-17-2003, 04:46 AM

If the content is illegal to produce in Thailand/Philippines/Indonesia/some parts of Europe does it make it "legal" that it is being used for paysites based in the US? I guess my question is, where is the content legal... in the country it was produced or in the country where it is distributed?

Can the local source of the hardcore content sic the Interpol on the global distributor?

Remember, this question is not about obscenity but the fact that hardcore porn is EXPLICITLY illegal based on the countries' laws.

Should this make us uncomfortable of buying from porn producers in countries where hardcore is illegal?

twistyneck · 12-17-2003, 04:46 AM

Just get it off newsgroups so you won't have to worry about it.

johnbosh · 12-17-2003, 04:58 AM

it should me taking fro mnot buting it

Lensman · 12-17-2003, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by reynold
If the content is illegal to produce in Thailand/Philippines/Indonesia/some parts of Europe does it make it "legal" that it is being used for paysites based in the US? I guess my question is, where is the content legal... in the country it was produced or in the country where it is distributed?

Can the local source of the hardcore content sic the Interpol on the global distributor?

Remember, this question is not about obscenity but the fact that hardcore porn is EXPLICITLY illegal based on the countries' laws.

Should this make us uncomfortable of buying from porn producers in countries where hardcore is illegal?

That would be evidence of a crime in that country. It doesn't seem like a webmaster who buys it in another country would have problems, but I'm not a lawyer, so I don't really know.

Mikey_219Inc · 12-17-2003, 03:24 PM

go ahead and buy it, then maybe do a small stint in the hooskow, but you will liberate a small nation from their fear of their own bodies

reynold · 12-19-2003, 07:50 AM

Quick update: spoke with a buddy of mine and here's his (non definitive) answer --

The content might be legal in the place where it is bought HOWEVER, if the content provider is based in a place where it is ILLEGAL to produce hardcore, he/she can "legally" stiff you because the contract is "void ab initio" (ie., fails to form) because the subject matter is illegal. Kind of like going into a contract to do something illegal or buy something illegal. US courts won't enforce it, good luck trying to get it enforced in the foreign jurisdiction (they might throw YOU in jail for trying to contract the production of illegal material)

Definitely consult with an attorney BEFORE you go into a deal with somebody who produces illegal hardcore porn overseas. This is NOT legal advice... if you're uncertain, consult with an attorney first.

Matt 26z · 12-19-2003, 08:44 AM

I saw on COPS once how a crack addict paid someone for her drugs, and they didn't give it to her so she called the police. Same basic deal here.

Somebody sells you CP, and what are you going to do? The contracts were never valid to begin with, so do you hold all the blame?

KraZ · 12-19-2003, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by Mikey_219Inc
go ahead and buy it, then maybe do a small stint in the hooskow, but you will liberate a small nation from their fear of their own bodies

Yep, that's the spirit. Come and liberate us ... order now ;)

Mikey_219Inc · 12-19-2003, 12:36 PM

Kraz, its not illegal to produce adult content where you are ... is it ???

12-17-2003, 04:46 AM	#1
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Legal question: Buying porn from overseas -- Legal or not? If the content is illegal to produce in Thailand/Philippines/Indonesia/some parts of Europe does it make it "legal" that it is being used for paysites based in the US? I guess my question is, where is the content legal... in the country it was produced or in the country where it is distributed? Can the local source of the hardcore content sic the Interpol on the global distributor? Remember, this question is not about obscenity but the fact that hardcore porn is EXPLICITLY illegal based on the countries' laws. Should this make us uncomfortable of buying from porn producers in countries where hardcore is illegal?

12-17-2003, 03:24 PM	#5
Mikey_219Inc Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: i dont even know ... Posts: 1,876	go ahead and buy it, then maybe do a small stint in the hooskow, but you will liberate a small nation from their fear of their own bodies __________________ Let him who hath understanding reckon the WISDOM of the TOOF!

12-19-2003, 12:36 PM	#9
Mikey_219Inc Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: i dont even know ... Posts: 1,876	Kraz, its not illegal to produce adult content where you are ... is it ??? __________________ Let him who hath understanding reckon the WISDOM of the TOOF!

12-17-2003, 04:46 AM	#2
twistyneck So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hanging by the neck until dead. Posts: 4,660	Just get it off newsgroups so you won't have to worry about it.

12-17-2003, 04:58 AM	#3
johnbosh Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Netherlands, Rotterdam Posts: 8,965	it should me taking fro mnot buting it

12-19-2003, 07:50 AM	#6
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Quick update: spoke with a buddy of mine and here's his (non definitive) answer -- The content might be legal in the place where it is bought HOWEVER, if the content provider is based in a place where it is ILLEGAL to produce hardcore, he/she can "legally" stiff you because the contract is "void ab initio" (ie., fails to form) because the subject matter is illegal. Kind of like going into a contract to do something illegal or buy something illegal. US courts won't enforce it, good luck trying to get it enforced in the foreign jurisdiction (they might throw YOU in jail for trying to contract the production of illegal material) Definitely consult with an attorney BEFORE you go into a deal with somebody who produces illegal hardcore porn overseas. This is NOT legal advice... if you're uncertain, consult with an attorney first.

12-19-2003, 08:44 AM	#7
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	I saw on COPS once how a crack addict paid someone for her drugs, and they didn't give it to her so she called the police. Same basic deal here. Somebody sells you CP, and what are you going to do? The contracts were never valid to begin with, so do you hold all the blame?