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  • Kimmykim
    bitchslapping zebras!!!!!
    • Jun 2001
    • 16015

    #211
    KB, why on earth do you refer to Lightspeed in pretty much every post you've made on the subject?

    I don't see the relevance of what Steve does compared to what the Sweets do -- Lightspeed isn't in Canada, they don't have fetish sites, they most likely have cleared what they do shoot with their attorney, so your parallel is more like a perpendicular line...

    And as for some people comments on the Sweets situation, there's a saying my granny has, it goes like this -- 'there but for the grace of God go I'...

    Other companies in this industry have come under fire for various reasons, big US government bodies have come after them, the cc companies are cracking down on everyone due to some people's actions, shit happens. There is a reason this business is called high risk, and if you can't stomach it then get out.

    The hypocrisy is just too fucking funny.

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    • PaulSweet
      Confirmed User
      • May 2002
      • 1094

      #212
      Originally posted by Pipecrew
      hahahahah earlier today Paul Sweet was saying "I dont plan on retiring anytime soon" well think again
      Pipe-Squeek you're working hard at being a smart ass again.

      I don't plan on retiring anytime soon! And that has nothing to do with Sweet.

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      • PaulSweet
        Confirmed User
        • May 2002
        • 1094

        #213
        Originally posted by Pipecrew
        Have you guys ever seen a picture of Paul Sweet? That guy wouldnt last 15 seconds in prison..... If he hasnt hung himself already I'd be surprised
        Dood I could beat you down in 5 mins! haha

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        • BradShaw
          Confirmed User
          • Oct 2001
          • 7840

          #214
          I for once agree with KB. He is actually making alot of sense today!

          People who stick their necks out too far, eventually get it chopped off. I am sure Sweets are just the first to run into some legal problems. Lightspeed does what they do with the pigtails, and such.

          I am not passing judgment, but I would imagine it could cause them some problems in the future. I know our lawyer says no pig tails, no portraying models to look under 18, even if they are 80.
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          • MrPopup
            Confirmed User
            • Aug 2002
            • 3783

            #215
            If they've seized all their computers, I wonder what else will be found on those machines....

            hopefully all the SWEET computers have licensed software....
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            • PaulSweet
              Confirmed User
              • May 2002
              • 1094

              #216
              Originally posted by SABAI
              it funny to see how some people are really quick to jump on the sweet's ass and comment on them and when in front of them at the conventions pat them on the back saying "we are buddys"
              Exactly - its really funny to see all the shit coming out of peoples mouths now.

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              • PaulSweet
                Confirmed User
                • May 2002
                • 1094

                #217
                Originally posted by SleazyDream



                plain jane hardcore porn is broadcast over the TV airwaves in canada - thus no worried about the community standards there.

                Exactly.....

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                • MrPopup
                  Confirmed User
                  • Aug 2002
                  • 3783

                  #218
                  Paul,

                  You should probably talk to your lawyer before continuing to use this forum as a platform to voice your opinions about this matter.

                  If the police are smart, they'll be searching forums like this, and you'll be accountable for everything that is said...
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                  • MrPopup
                    Confirmed User
                    • Aug 2002
                    • 3783

                    #219
                    plain jane hardcore porn is broadcast over the TV airwaves in canada - thus no worried about the community standards there.
                    What the Sweet Entertainment Group produces and what is allowed by the CRTC (our FTC) are not in anywhere near the same ballpark.
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                    • Kimmykim
                      bitchslapping zebras!!!!!
                      • Jun 2001
                      • 16015

                      #220
                      Interesting how different US states define obscenity. Some are strictly Miller test, like Arizona. Some are not, like Kentucky, Texas and Mississippi are quite concerned with distribution of obscene materials. Some, like Montana and New Mexico don't have any obscenity laws.

                      http://www.moralityinmedia.org/nolc/...tutesIndex.htm

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                      • Brent
                        Confirmed User
                        • Sep 2002
                        • 939

                        #221
                        Originally posted by Lensman
                        Oh shit, here come the Vancouver Cops to jump on GFY. We better take down that "The Good Stuff is in Vancouver" banner.

                        Skid Army

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                        • PaulSweet
                          Confirmed User
                          • May 2002
                          • 1094

                          #222
                          Originally posted by Brown Bear
                          PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                          Mr. Steve Sweet, President of Sweet Entertainment Group (SEG), and 3 other principals of the Corporation were charged on December 6, 2002 with 6 counts of obscenity based on 3 specific videos from the SadoSlaves.com Library.

                          SEG has not been charged with any criminal offense. Mr. Sweet has not been detained in this matter.

                          The Crown has alleged that Lexa Lords, Naughty Nikki and Mistress Twilight sadoslaves.com video episodes are obscene pursuant to s. 163 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Three counts allege that the accused "did make, distribute and circulate an obscene video" and three counts allege "did have in their possession for the purpose of publication, distribution and circulation, an obscene video."

                          It appears that the Crown is concentrating its efforts on the BDSM subculture by alleging that the material in question combines explicit sex with violence or torture or that the material is degrading and dehumanizing. The Crown has not to date provided particulars of what segment of the videos it regards as being obscene.

                          The charges stem from Vancouver Police Department raids on the premises of Sweet Entertainment Group that occurred on March 13, 2002 and second raid that occurred November 7, 2002.

                          A number of pre-charge applications and motions to Court have already been successfully brought by SEG resulting in Orders from both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of British Columbia for the return of SEG property.

                          The most recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada regarding obscenity is a 1992 decision Regina v. Butler. Much has changed in the past 10 years, with the explosion of the Internet, the commercial availability of BDSM type content and the shift of community standards this past decade. Mr. Sweet has indicated that SEG will vigorously defend the charges. The case is far from trial and many matters remain to be dealt with. Of course, should the matter reach trial constitutional arguments regarding Freedom of Speech under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms will be at the forefront of what will likely prove to be a precedent setting case.

                          The maximum penalty under Canadian law for this offence is 2 years. A conviction generally results in a fine.

                          SEG will continue to provide cutting edge content to its many customers and carry on its operations as it rises to meet this legal challenge.


                          P. G. Kent-Snowsell, B.A. , LL.B.
                          Head of Legal Affairs
                          Sweet Entertainment Group
                          Everyone please read this again. There are NO....let me repeat that N O rape charges.

                          Also there are No....N O charges for
                          - fisting
                          -pissing
                          - degradation


                          There are 2 charges on 3 scenes in our BDSM feed SadoSlaves. Each of those scenes involves Needles/piercings on the girls.

                          None of our content features Rape or girls being held against their will - besides the fact that they are tied up. Lets go over that again. No Rape. No rape is depicted.

                          There is no dialogue of a girl begging to be let go, they never say "NO" - in all our footage this is true. In the BDSM footage they cry and scream. Thats in the script. Most of the "torture" devices are fake - just like Bangbus...its a script. The electric cattle prod is a toy, the wax candles are made of the same wax ladies use to wax their legs, etc.....the fact that people are shocked by it is the point. Its just like when you go to a movie and you believe that someone is bruised or injured. THey aren't really.

                          You don't have to like BDSM. But BDSM has existed for a very, very long time, well before people used a term like "porn" and respresents a lifestyle between two CONSENTING adults. There are safe words involved so people no when the line is being crossed. Do some research on BDSM if you know nothing on it but feel the need to babble on unfettered.

                          Thats our stance and we believe in it. And we're going to fight for that right in court if need be.

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                          • Fletch XXX
                            GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!!
                            • Jan 2002
                            • 60840

                            #223
                            Originally posted by PaulSweet

                            Thats our stance and we believe in it. And we're going to fight for that right in court if need be.
                            If what you say above is true, then you are 100% correct.

                            Fantasy is legal.

                            Fight it.

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                            • Romeo_CandidCam
                              Confirmed User
                              • Oct 2001
                              • 1207

                              #224
                              I can't believe the amount of bullshit posts on this thread. Ya the Sweets pushed the envelope, but hey we all take risks in this biz every day. It's the people who take the risks in the first place to pave the way. No doubt the Sweets will prevail and have probably already been well prepared for this day.

                              Paul tell Steve and Jamie I wish them the best of luck.
                              Brian C aka Romeo
                              JBWebCash.com
                              Brian at Jbwebcash.com

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                              • MrPopup
                                Confirmed User
                                • Aug 2002
                                • 3783

                                #225
                                Originally posted by PaulSweet

                                Do some research on BDSM if you know nothing on it but feel the need to babble on unfettered.

                                Thats our stance and we believe in it. And we're going to fight for that right in court if need be.
                                And you're going to lose.

                                Arguing that community standards need to be changed won't get you anywhere except into the poor house. Enjoy the 5 year supreme court battle.

                                Sweet's defense is that community standards have changed. He's all over the map on what his defense actually is....and the fact that he is claiming to continue to produce work in Amsterdam will win him no support - isnt the same place that allows kiddie porn?

                                Sweet produces content that is illegal in British Columbia. This is the jurisdiction in which they operate a business. The police have the SWEET computers. They have all the evidence they need.
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