Canadian Webmasters.... Especially Toronto and area....
 

I know that we are all pretty well versed, or at least have some idea of the US laws regarding our industry. However, there are a lot of Canadian-based companies and content producers that are highly lacking in the knowledge about Canadian law with regards to our industry. New privacy legislation, amendments to the Child Protection and Exploitation laws, Consumer Protection legislation is making it more and more neccessary for Canadian webmasters to fall in line and actually learn about what can affect them more directly than US law. Of course, the vast majority of us also conform to US standards such as 2257, however, how many are conforming to Canadian laws as well? In my discussions with other Canadian adult business and content producers, I'm finding a very serious lack of knowledge about legislation that can severely impede our ability to do business, or can bring very severe penalties (fines in excess of $100,000, or jail terms of 10 years or more in a federal institution).

My lawyer has expressed an interest in helping Canadian webmasters become more familiar with the laws and regulations that govern us specifically, and also to address any issues with regards to some of the new legislation. If I were to arrange some sort of seminar, how many people would be interested in attending? This is something that should be in the forefront of our minds, with the belt being tightened in the US, more and more companies are turning to Canada as a viable solution, and many are coming in not being aware of local laws, and how it may adversely affect Canadian webmasters as a whole. Be informed! If you're interested, you may post in this thread, or you may contact me privately via icq 3522039 or email treasure at teeniesxxx dot com. If there is enough interest (as I'm thinking there well should be), the arrangements will be made.

Good call this needs to be addressed

Thanks for the heads up Lady M!!!!! I will be in touch

Bump for LadyM :thumbsup

I'm in!!:)

I am interested.

Im interested in this too!

Let me know if you end up getting this on the go

Thanks for the heads up Lady :thumbsup

You can count me in

We would be interested. Great Post.

Count me in

ICQ # 137 202 998

LadyM, not only I am interested but i'd offer you my help if need be.

You got my icq so hit me up if you want to chat about it ;-)

I'm in.
WG

Man, that would be really cool !

I don't think I would attend to a seminar, but a website would be very usefull !!!!!

bling? :)

I'm in. Please keep me informed. rob AT pimproll DOT com

or icq 131127104

We have to hook up for some drinks when you come down!

Good call LadyM - I am sure that I could even get our lawyer on board as well if that's appealing to you. Lmk.

It seems that the interest is high enough, we will set a date soon and we will keep everyone informed. :)

There are laws in this here country?

I would definitely be interested in that.
Ill even bring Timhorton?s donuts and coffe
:winkwink:

I'd be there with a funny hat on.

Excellent post ... I like it when people are anxious to learn.

We have been working on separating ourselves from the 'issues' (more like demands) with/in the USA for sometime.

For starters: Canadian pay site operators and webmasters may want to contemplate switching processors. I recommend www.nexusxi.com -- joins and recurring/retention have gone up since we changed over.

Regarding your post: Interested; but I need to know specifics (date, time, etc), when you have them of course ... will not commit to anything just yet as this is the ski season ... most important thing to a good old Canadian boy.

In addition, as we live in a digital age, I am going to assume it will be an online seminar, as apposed to a 'gathering' somewhere, like T.O. ?

I look forward to the specifics.

Likely Toronto.. I will need to make a date that won't interfere with the shows.. I will probably know by the end of the weekend... :)

Hi paco.
can you please icq me or post your icq for me i would like to ask you a few questions about www.nexusxi.com
thanks

I am stupid.

But cuddly, and you keep the keyboard manufacturers in business, so it's all good :P

Coming out of the closet?:Graucho

i'm in

defenitely interested

I would be HIGHLY interested in attending this :)

please post more info once you come across it :thumbsup

I would be very interested in attending. Great plan. :thumbsup

sent you an IM, MAGNET

I wouldn't mind joining at all. Thanks

333-944-305

Well anyway almost all canadian cie are based in USA now cuz of visa rules sooo.... no need for canadian laws !

Ignorance really is bliss, isn't it?

Uhh... I wouldn't say so in the least. Perhaps you should do a little more homework on the subject, dear.

I am going to hopefully finalize a date by Sunday, plans are being made. I will keep everyone informed! I'm pleased to see that people are interested in the important aspects of our industry such as legality :)

Toronto's too far for me :( I might be interested in a Vancouver seminar if it comes around (or Calgary, even..)

Possibly... 226860509

Great idea Treasure....

I am in!

<hugs />

Look forward to seeing you there then hon! :)

Sure Ill come.

I'd be interested as well. I'll have to see the date/time to know for sure, though.

Bump for the night crew. :glugglug

Definitely going to keep people posted... It's also been suggested (and we had this idea ourselves as well), that we videotape the seminar (or record it in some fashion) and offer it to webmasters as a resource. So even those who miss it can reap the benifits.

I'm in the US, but i'll buy the video stream if it's worth it. Just make sure the audio is good, and the video quality is fair. :thumbsup

beat me to it, but yeh that's a great idea :Graucho

Bump for an educational thread

Well you know, quite a few of the things that will be covered involve content production for US sources, and the extra documents that are required for Canadians who intent to sell their content to US-based interests (with relation to PIPA - The Personal Information Privacy Act). Considering the amount of interaction between the two countries in this industry, being informed is important.

I'm in ... let me know time and place~!