Ok Euros what about this?
 

So you don't have to abide huh? This is from 2 sponsors TOS and this was BEFORE these new regs passed.

You shall also be responsible for ensuring that materials posted on your web property do not violate or infringe upon any laws including, but not limited to, 18 U.S.C. Section 2257, or the rights of any third party (including, for example, copyrights, trademarks, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights), and ensuring that materials posted on your web property are not libelous or otherwise illegal (including depictions of actual, implied or simulated bestiality, rape, incest, child pornography, or any other content deemed inappropriate or illegal).

and

Should any law enforcement agency, internet service provider or other person or entity provide us or any company related to us with notice that you have engaged in transmission of unsolicited e-mail or have engaged in otherwise unlawful conduct( I believe not complying with 2257 would be considered unlawful ) or conduct in violation of an internet service provider's terms of service, we reserve the right to cooperate in any investigation relating to your activities including disclosure of your account information.

Of course they have to follow the rules if they want to use US sponsors, billing, or hosting if they don't think so they are fooling themselves

and if they don't use US sponsors?

blahhhhhhhhh

fuck that shit

Do Americans think that our law enforcement enforce US laws?

Can people really be that stupid?

All that says is that it is the affiliate's responsibility to ensure they are not violating any laws. Do you think any US affiliate program is going to take the time to check and see if a non-US affiliate is actually keeping the correct 2257 documents?

Non-US affiliates could just put up some bullshit 2257 notice on their sites because they know neither the US government or the people that run the affiliate programs are ever going to get on a plane and fly to their country to check and see if they are actually keeping any 2257 documents at all.

Yup, the American feds are gonna lift me from my bed here in Amsterdam because i have no 2257 on my site hahaha.

I'm going to sue America.

bullshit !

100% correct :thumbsup

To answer your first question...yes I think they will or start tightening down on who they will allow to promote their programs leaving the doors open only to those with reputable references.

Now as far as putting up bullshit 2257 notices if there is ever the need to question the veracity of a notice in the end it will be the US based sponsor who will have to deal with the headache even tho' it may not even be his content....so...with that in mind. Wouldn't you want to work closely with sponsors that you make good money from and ensure that your relationship continues without any issues arising?

Or would you rather that sponsor be forced into a corner where they only accept US based webmasters, those who can be forced to comply with the new regs?

seconded lol

The Fuckers are coming wooaah

:sleep :sleep

Is that what I said? All all euros this obtuse?

Ever think if you were using a US sponsor and they say in their terms they will give the feds you info then that means the feds can prevent you from getting a CHECK? Or maybe you work for FREE?

Dear ARS,

please dont send Joe Citizen his check next week.

Cheers,

Feds.

this is the end of all US based hardcore TGPs ...
Europeans will make more money in this biz than ever :)

You really didn't get my point at all.

Yes but considering how adament you Euros are about "This doesn't effect me so fuck America" how many are even willing to go that far? You are so darn sure of yourselves that 99% of you will be too lazy and cocky to put a fake 2257 page up.

If you don't get a check because 'the feds don't let you', then you have been taken for a fool.

Feds could seize ARS's bank accounts.

WTF does that mean? Speak the english

Could very well be the end of US based sponsors accepting non-us webmasters. :1orglaugh

...and so they just stop sending that program traffic and send it to another one.

No it won't. That's stupid.

You mean I should bastardize into American?

Yup they could.


And theyre gonna do that because Joe from Australia has no 2257 on his site :1orglaugh

How many checks are you willing to lose before you comply?

Ever think that maybe sponsors might tighten up who they allow in their programs starting with those affiliates who have given other sponsors issues to worry about?

Man some of you are ignorant or just being assholes.

OK, what was your point?

Correction - no we don't - we have the opportunity to go down other avenues.
I could shoot content all day long here and publish it legally on the net without even thinking about US law.

And if I want to legally get around sponsors TOS, no problem. Its so easy to send traffic into a fully compliant page or site, get my drift.

Look everybody. Gatorb is upset because soon he will have huge problems operating adult sites soon since he lives in a retarded country. Now hes pissed off at the world and starts attacking Europeans because 2257 doesnt bug them.

How sad.

I don't think it will be an issue of Feds seizing anything, however I think it will be an issue of companies not wanting to worry about dealing with problem webmasters who could very well jeopardize their livelihood...so...terminate their accounts.

Thats a possibility.

I am 2257 compliant already.

Yes, I'm sure they would.

lol salut tu monde

Yep, that just about sums it up. He's not trying to be constructive at all, he's just attacking everyone who steps into this thread. :warning

Does it seem like it from what most euros post? If I was an American sponsor and reading these boards and the attitudes of the non-Americans and how they think this is a JOKE, I'd be closing all non-American accounts.

The WTF is your problem then?

In the end, I think it's in any affiliates best interest to work with their favorite sponsors so that sponsor will still be around paying them on time every time whether it's 1 year from now or 10.

I never said I had a problem. Looks to me like you are the one with the problem. Looks like you're jealous because non-Americans have options of getting around 2257, and you don't.

idiot



just like SleazyDream once said, by calling you idiot I only refer to the particular comment you made and that doesnt mean that I think you're really an idiot, in fact I think the opposite

LOL okay.
I don't know if you're agreeing with me or what.

If you disagree then explain to me why this would NOT happen, don't just attack.

man, aren't you the one who is always 'anti Bush'?

so if you're anti-Bush then you should realise that the America does not and shouldbt be controlling the whole world

:1orglaugh

and the rise of non-us sponsor programs because non-Americans are less and less likely to want to do any business with American companies.

Um no. I don't even use content MORON as I have stated MANY MANY times. I can't help if you don't bother READING or getting FACTS about people before you post moronic comments about them. 2257 doesn't even effect ME. I'm just trying playting Devil's Advocate. Sorry if trying to HELP you causes you problems. Is it not better to see potential problems that may come and and be prepare than to stick your head in the sand like an ostrich?

I never attacked ANYONE. PROVE that buddy. Ok If you were on train tracks and a train is coming on you don't know it and I push you out of the way I'm "attacking" you. OK. Now fuck off Euro trash.

to get my point clear, if you are an European with a 500 uniques per day thumbs tgp not complying with some bullshit 2257 rules, then believe me, noone's gona notice you, the feds wont care about you, they wont even know that you exist

and if you're a 400k thumb tgp, then you also dont have to worry about this bullshit, 'cause when you have huge traffic and can send many joins, the sponsors will suck your dick and take your traffic anyway

:GFYBand

Did I ever say I was FOR these rules. I think you guys have problems with CONTEXT. Try reading what I say without your "I hate America and all Americans" mindset. You guys are AWFULLY defensive.