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Blondy · 07-11-2001, 06:22 PM

Humpday is apon us again

Did any one catch DateLine last night? http://www.msnbc.com/news/596672.asp

I really don't think it's fair that companies can fire someone for surfing porn.

Blondy

07-11-2001, 06:23 PM

p0rn 4 all !

Wizzo · 07-11-2001, 06:25 PM

My boss told me, that if I keep surfing non-porn sites he was going to fire me....

Minte · 07-11-2001, 06:35 PM

Only if you pay for it with the companies credit card.

GMPass Steve · 07-11-2001, 06:52 PM

So true Wizzo... I've worked for a couple AVS's and it's all porn, no non adult sites or your out on your ass.

Anyone feel that viewing too much could be detrimental to our psyche? I've been doing this for over two years now and I try my best not to get fucked in the head about all I see. I'm just interested in what others have to say... is there a thing as too much?

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tenletters · 07-11-2001, 08:25 PM

What a stupid thread... you're paid to work, and if that work isn't in the adult industry, that doesn't include porn, or napster, shockwave games, or searching for the perfect kitten picture for your background image.

pr0 · 07-11-2001, 10:35 PM

I dunno about you guys, but i think i'd get fired for NOT surfing porn sites.

Do we not have the best jobs in the fucking world?

Rod · 07-12-2001, 12:11 AM

pr0....I don't think we have the perfect job.

I think that if we see too much perfect porn (I mean perfect models), we will have erections problems....that's why I work with a lot of ugly pics and videos

LOL

Pure · 07-12-2001, 04:10 AM

no, porn is good for the body.

oscer · 07-12-2001, 04:15 AM

i hope i dont get fired for surfing Porn after all it is my job

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Kat - Fast · 07-12-2001, 08:53 AM

surfing is part of the job - even nonporn sites have a little to learn from (though most of them are fuckin shite and seem to be hosted on Mogodon 233's or someshit)

companies should allow free access during tea-breaks and lunchtimes though, without having to look over your shoulder to worry about if your browsing is 'acceptable'

pr0 · 07-12-2001, 12:31 PM

holy shit...you guys actually get "TEA-BREAKS" over there?

Rip · 07-12-2001, 01:44 PM

Yes if I caught one of my employees surfing for porn, while they were being paid by me, I would fire them (non porn business)

Likewise if you were paying someone to make posts on all the bbs's promoting your (porn)company and you found them outside sleeping in the grass well past lunch time, undoubtably they would be fired

bauhaus · 07-12-2001, 02:11 PM

When I first started working for my current owners my boss use to yell at me for only having one monitor of porn on....We even have to wash our sticky keyboards once a week

Kat - Fast · 07-12-2001, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rip:
Yes if I caught one of my employees surfing for porn, while they were being paid by me, I would fire them (non porn business)

Likewise if you were paying someone to make posts on all the bbs's promoting your (porn)company and you found them outside sleeping in the grass well past lunch time, undoubtably they would be fired

jeez - that's a bit fuckin harsh! It's a bit easier to just deduct some pay or make them work late. Most of the talented and creative people i know are slackers....

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Gemini · 07-12-2001, 03:23 PM

You can't legally deduct pay or force overtime work under US labor laws without the agreement of the employee whom THEN could file against you in the Wage and Hours divisions and force you to pay them back etc.

It's easier to fire them. They'd probably be doing that again anyhow. When you are paid to do a job that does NOT include what the h*ll YOU think it does... just the job as laid out per the employer. Most have that porn thing posted in offices and it's blatent disregard of the rules.

loster · 07-12-2001, 03:29 PM

Just like everything else, it completely depends on the situation. There are some instances it probably wouldn't affect anything, if your work's been done...while other times it would be totally unacceptable and in bad taste.

There is no magic line you can draw.

Have a great day,

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Kat - Fast · 07-12-2001, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gemini:
You can't legally deduct pay or force overtime work under US labor laws without the agreement of the employee whom THEN could file against you in the Wage and Hours divisions and force you to pay them back etc.

It's easier to fire them. They'd probably be doing that again anyhow. When you are paid to do a job that does NOT include what the h*ll YOU think it does... just the job as laid out per the employer. Most have that porn thing posted in offices and it's blatent disregard of the rules.

eurgh - it's perfectly acceptable to get docked or overtime here if you've been caught slacking

Rip · 07-12-2001, 05:03 PM

I don't see the difference between surfing for porn on the job (when it's not your job) than dog-fucking on any other workplace

tenletters · 07-12-2001, 05:09 PM

Kat, no you cannot dock pay unless the employee says okay. It's done, most of the time, with the knowledge that the other choice is termination.

Then again... I heard that from someone so I can't swear by it.

07-11-2001, 06:22 PM	#1
Blondy Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 731	Should you be fired for surfing porn Humpday is apon us again Did any one catch DateLine last night? http://www.msnbc.com/news/596672.asp I really don't think it's fair that companies can fire someone for surfing porn. Blondy

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07-11-2001, 06:25 PM	#3
Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	My boss told me, that if I keep surfing non-porn sites he was going to fire me....

07-11-2001, 06:35 PM	#4
Minte Babemeister Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Madison Posts: 7,081	Only if you pay for it with the companies credit card.

07-11-2001, 06:52 PM	#5
GMPass Steve Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Santa Monica, CA USA Posts: 5	So true Wizzo... I've worked for a couple AVS's and it's all porn, no non adult sites or your out on your ass. Anyone feel that viewing too much could be detrimental to our psyche? I've been doing this for over two years now and I try my best not to get fucked in the head about all I see. I'm just interested in what others have to say... is there a thing as too much? ------------------ Steve out... Gone surfin' GLOBAL MALE PASS <a href="http://www.globalmalepass.com/webmasters_signup.php?wid=1850031">http://www.globalmalepass.com</a> THE FIRST AVS TO PAY 100% COMMISSION ON ALL SALES!!

07-11-2001, 08:25 PM	#6
tenletters Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: the deep south Posts: 2,079	What a stupid thread... you're paid to work, and if that work isn't in the adult industry, that doesn't include porn, or napster, shockwave games, or searching for the perfect kitten picture for your background image.

07-11-2001, 10:35 PM	#7
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	I dunno about you guys, but i think i'd get fired for NOT surfing porn sites. Do we not have the best jobs in the fucking world?

07-12-2001, 12:11 AM	#8
Rod Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MTL, QC, CAN Posts: 1,243	pr0....I don't think we have the perfect job. I think that if we see too much perfect porn (I mean perfect models), we will have erections problems....that's why I work with a lot of ugly pics and videos LOL

07-12-2001, 04:10 AM	#9
Pure Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 185	no, porn is good for the body.

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oscer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Baltimore Posts: 2,834	i hope i dont get fired for surfing Porn after all it is my job ------------------ Stynk Adult Freehost Try CandidClicks

07-12-2001, 08:53 AM	#11
Kat - Fast Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The bushes behind your house Posts: 2,303	surfing is part of the job - even nonporn sites have a little to learn from (though most of them are fuckin shite and seem to be hosted on Mogodon 233's or someshit) companies should allow free access during tea-breaks and lunchtimes though, without having to look over your shoulder to worry about if your browsing is 'acceptable'

07-12-2001, 12:31 PM	#12
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	holy shit...you guys actually get "TEA-BREAKS" over there?

07-12-2001, 01:44 PM	#13
Rip Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: somewheres wet Posts: 1,456	Yes if I caught one of my employees surfing for porn, while they were being paid by me, I would fire them (non porn business) Likewise if you were paying someone to make posts on all the bbs's promoting your (porn)company and you found them outside sleeping in the grass well past lunch time, undoubtably they would be fired

07-12-2001, 02:11 PM	#14
bauhaus Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 773	When I first started working for my current owners my boss use to yell at me for only having one monitor of porn on....We even have to wash our sticky keyboards once a week

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Gemini Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: o-HI-o Posts: 7,183	You can't legally deduct pay or force overtime work under US labor laws without the agreement of the employee whom THEN could file against you in the Wage and Hours divisions and force you to pay them back etc. It's easier to fire them. They'd probably be doing that again anyhow. When you are paid to do a job that does NOT include what the h*ll YOU think it does... just the job as laid out per the employer. Most have that porn thing posted in offices and it's blatent disregard of the rules.

07-12-2001, 03:29 PM	#17
loster Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 120	Just like everything else, it completely depends on the situation. There are some instances it probably wouldn't affect anything, if your work's been done...while other times it would be totally unacceptable and in bad taste. There is no magic line you can draw. Have a great day, loster ------------------ Dynamic Hosting - Dedicated Server Deals ICQ: 15898919 Cell: 301-467-6149

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Rip Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: somewheres wet Posts: 1,456	I don't see the difference between surfing for porn on the job (when it's not your job) than dog-fucking on any other workplace

07-12-2001, 05:09 PM	#20
tenletters Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: the deep south Posts: 2,079	Kat, no you cannot dock pay unless the employee says okay. It's done, most of the time, with the knowledge that the other choice is termination. Then again... I heard that from someone so I can't swear by it.