ATKCash 2257 Announcement - GoFuckYourself.com

ATKCash · 06-08-2005, 10:31 AM

Dear ATKCash Affiliates:

As many of you are aware, the recent changes to the 2257 laws have caused much of the online adult community to scramble for information and guidance. Several of our webmasters have approached us about our stance and course of action, and we appreciate everyone's patience awaiting our official announcement.

Fortunately for ATKINGDOM, our approved ATKCash affiliate content has ALWAYS been softcore in nature. Our TOS states in Section 9:

"The free areas of the submitted site must not contain sexual activity or hardcore material meant to promote ATKINGDOM. All such content must be restricted to the password-protected areas. You can not use ANY hardcore images to promote ATKINGDOM outside of age verified areas. ATKINGDOM defines hardcore as any type of actual insertion into the mouth, anus or vagina (by device, another person, or other parts of the model's own anatomy). Mouth to mouth kissing, licking, and touching of any part of their anatomy other than the places specified above is acceptable."

Our policy prohibiting hardcore promotional material will not change. In line with the provision that content portraying masturbation is considered hardcore, as of June 10th (our next scheduled release date of the nearly 1Gb of content we release monthly) there will be no images that could even remotely be considered masturbatory. We will be adjusting our Free Hosted Galleries, premade galleries, and banners to remove any hint of masturbation as defined by 2257.

If you are hosting any ATKINGDOM content (including banners) that is hardcore in nature, we respectfully ask that you remove this content immediately. While in itself, we would consider hardcore promotional materials from our site to be a violation of our TOS and subject to closure of your account, the new 2257 regulations mean the penalties for noncompliant US webmasters are MUCH worse than just having your account terminated.

Since our affiliate content will remain softcore, we WILL NOT BE RELEASING ANY MODEL IDs. We have the utmost respect for our performers' privacy and safety and will take no risks to jeopardize either. Please continue linking to our 2257 statement using the following text: "18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement" (http://www.amkingdom.com/2257.html) and use ONLY approved ATKCash free content.

None of the above constitutes legal advice. If you have any questions regarding 2257 compliance matters or other legal issues, we encourage you to consult with your personal attorney.

For all other issues, we are here to help our affiliates in any way we can, so please don't hesitate to share your questions, comments, or concerns with us by emailing support at atkcash dot com. As usual, please include your affiliate number and kindly allow 48hrs for response.

Thank you, and continued luck.

Chris - ATKCash

Donny · 06-08-2005, 10:34 AM

As expected, ATK protects their models.

Perfect!

The cream rises to the top, as another poster said in another thread.

Nightwind · 06-08-2005, 10:35 AM

Good job with this.

After Shock Media · 06-08-2005, 10:39 AM

One bit of confusion for me. You all posted this. "Mouth to mouth kissing, licking, and touching of any part of their anatomy other than the places specified above is acceptable." Then also said this "If you are hosting any ATKINGDOM content (including banners) that is hardcore in nature, we respectfully ask that you remove this content immediately." and also this "Since our affiliate content will remain softcore,..." .

I am a bit confused.

Shap · 06-08-2005, 10:40 AM

Chris we have some business to take care of soon

By the way

Karupted Charles · 06-08-2005, 10:43 AM

Another quality decision from a stand up company

crockett · 06-08-2005, 10:45 AM

nice job

just wanted to question this.. Am I reading it right, as you are considering "Mouth to mouth kissing and licking of non genital areas" as sexually explicit?

MattO · 06-08-2005, 10:48 AM

So will the picture of the day with the hosted thumbs still be working okay?

ATKCash · 06-08-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

One bit of confusion for me. You all posted this. "Mouth to mouth kissing, licking, and touching of any part of their anatomy other than the places specified above is acceptable." Then also said this "If you are hosting any ATKINGDOM content (including banners) that is hardcore in nature, we respectfully ask that you remove this content immediately." and also this "Since our affiliate content will remain softcore,..." .

I am a bit confused.

This is referring to any of our webmasters out there who are breaking our rules by using unapproved content (i.e. taken from our members areas without permission, stolen from other webmasters, gotten from usenet, etc). It's somewhat of a friendly reminder to use only our approved content (from inside the ATKCash site.) Any hardcore out there promoting us is unacceptable, and we deal with these cases as we become aware of them.

ATKCash · 06-08-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

So will the picture of the day with the hosted thumbs still be working okay?

Hiya MattO.... yes, those will still work. They're always softcore pics anyway.

hjnet · 06-08-2005, 11:05 AM

Great, hopefully every Sponsor will go softcore only

ATKCash · 06-08-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crockett

nice job

just wanted to question this.. Am I reading it right, as you are considering "Mouth to mouth kissing and licking of non genital areas" as sexually explicit?

Hi crockett.

No, we do not consider 'mouth to mouth kissing and licking of non genital areas' as sexually explicit.

a1ka1ine · 06-08-2005, 11:12 AM

excellent move, this saves you and your affiliates a lot of time and hassle - and of course protects the models privacy!

Donny · 06-08-2005, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1ka1ine

excellent move, this saves you and your affiliates a lot of time and hassle - and of course protects the models privacy!

Absolutely correct.

Rinaldo · 06-08-2005, 11:20 AM

Chris, another great move.

Btw you coming to our little gathering? I'd like to see ya there if you can make it.

ATKCash · 06-08-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rinaldo

Chris, another great move.

Btw you coming to our little gathering? I'd like to see ya there if you can make it.

Thanks Rinaldo.. though I'd love to, we'll have to wait until Internext. If you'll be there we must definitely meet.

Xenophage · 06-08-2005, 11:30 AM

Nice job !

Raven · 06-08-2005, 12:03 PM

I want to thank Donovan for sending me this thread....and, nice move on ATK's part...thumbs up!

06-08-2005, 10:31 AM	#1
ATKCash Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 356	ATKCash 2257 Announcement Dear ATKCash Affiliates: As many of you are aware, the recent changes to the 2257 laws have caused much of the online adult community to scramble for information and guidance. Several of our webmasters have approached us about our stance and course of action, and we appreciate everyone's patience awaiting our official announcement. Fortunately for ATKINGDOM, our approved ATKCash affiliate content has ALWAYS been softcore in nature. Our TOS states in Section 9: "The free areas of the submitted site must not contain sexual activity or hardcore material meant to promote ATKINGDOM. All such content must be restricted to the password-protected areas. You can not use ANY hardcore images to promote ATKINGDOM outside of age verified areas. ATKINGDOM defines hardcore as any type of actual insertion into the mouth, anus or vagina (by device, another person, or other parts of the model's own anatomy). Mouth to mouth kissing, licking, and touching of any part of their anatomy other than the places specified above is acceptable." Our policy prohibiting hardcore promotional material will not change. In line with the provision that content portraying masturbation is considered hardcore, as of June 10th (our next scheduled release date of the nearly 1Gb of content we release monthly) there will be no images that could even remotely be considered masturbatory. We will be adjusting our Free Hosted Galleries, premade galleries, and banners to remove any hint of masturbation as defined by 2257. If you are hosting any ATKINGDOM content (including banners) that is hardcore in nature, we respectfully ask that you remove this content immediately. While in itself, we would consider hardcore promotional materials from our site to be a violation of our TOS and subject to closure of your account, the new 2257 regulations mean the penalties for noncompliant US webmasters are MUCH worse than just having your account terminated. Since our affiliate content will remain softcore, we WILL NOT BE RELEASING ANY MODEL IDs. We have the utmost respect for our performers' privacy and safety and will take no risks to jeopardize either. Please continue linking to our 2257 statement using the following text: "18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement" (http://www.amkingdom.com/2257.html) and use ONLY approved ATKCash free content. None of the above constitutes legal advice. If you have any questions regarding 2257 compliance matters or other legal issues, we encourage you to consult with your personal attorney. For all other issues, we are here to help our affiliates in any way we can, so please don't hesitate to share your questions, comments, or concerns with us by emailing support at atkcash dot com. As usual, please include your affiliate number and kindly allow 48hrs for response. Thank you, and continued luck. Chris - ATKCash

06-08-2005, 10:35 AM	#3
Nightwind Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: ICQ: 303-282-636 Posts: 4,786	Good job with this. __________________

06-08-2005, 10:39 AM	#4
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	One bit of confusion for me. You all posted this. "Mouth to mouth kissing, licking, and touching of any part of their anatomy other than the places specified above is acceptable." Then also said this "If you are hosting any ATKINGDOM content (including banners) that is hardcore in nature, we respectfully ask that you remove this content immediately." and also this "Since our affiliate content will remain softcore,..." . I am a bit confused. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

06-08-2005, 10:43 AM	#6
Karupted Charles Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,662	Another quality decision from a stand up company __________________ TPF 2010 "They are eating our sausages!"

06-08-2005, 10:45 AM	#7
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	nice job just wanted to question this.. Am I reading it right, as you are considering "Mouth to mouth kissing and licking of non genital areas" as sexually explicit? __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

06-08-2005, 10:34 AM	#2
Donny As you wish... Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13,754	As expected, ATK protects their models. Perfect! The cream rises to the top, as another poster said in another thread.

06-08-2005, 10:40 AM	#5
Shap Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,313	Chris we have some business to take care of soon By the way

06-08-2005, 10:48 AM	#8
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	So will the picture of the day with the hosted thumbs still be working okay?

06-08-2005, 11:05 AM	#11
hjnet Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: European Union Posts: 3,815	Great, hopefully every Sponsor will go softcore only

06-08-2005, 11:12 AM	#13
a1ka1ine Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,387	excellent move, this saves you and your affiliates a lot of time and hassle - and of course protects the models privacy!

06-08-2005, 11:20 AM	#15
Rinaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,086	Chris, another great move. Btw you coming to our little gathering? I'd like to see ya there if you can make it.

06-08-2005, 11:30 AM	#17
Xenophage Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,122	Nice job !

06-08-2005, 12:03 PM	#18
Raven Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,874	I want to thank Donovan for sending me this thread....and, nice move on ATK's part...thumbs up! __________________ Raven ~RETIRED~