Why do so many str8 programs make it impossible for affiliates to be 2257 compliant?
 

Ok so I've been mucking around in breeder programs for a while now, and I've noticed something:

A TON, I'd even say a MAJORITY, of str8 programs make it absolutely impossible for affiliates to be 2257 compliant.

Now I'm not talking about giving out docs on their models, I certainly understand why programs won't do that (I never did with AlleyBucks).

But LAWDS MERCY breeders!

1. A ton of programs have ZERO banners available that don't feature hardcore content. I realize that these banners in some cases will get more clicks, but making ZERO non-sexually explicit banners available to your affiliates? Can't be compliant with some anal gangbang banner on your sites.

2. A ton of programs have FHGs that have 100% hardcore images. As we all know, you can't crop a sexually explicit image to make it non-sexually explicit and expect that to fly. There needs to be non-sexually explicit images in the FHG for people to crop gallery thumbs from. So can't be compliant there either.

3. RSS feeds. I've yet to find ANY RSS feed that didn't start trolling out sexually explicit images. Can't be 2257 compliant with a blog filled with hardcore images from your sponsor's RSS feeds.

I realize a lot of affilaites aren't based in the US, and I realize that a lot of affiliates that ARE in the USA are just ignoring 2257 thinking "they won't come and get me over a tgp/blog/ etc. etc."

But SOME of us try to obey the law, and it'd be nice if there were some sponsor programs on the str8 side that recognized that and provided support.

I've noticed this WAY WAY WAY WAY more on the str8 side than on the gay side for some reason. Maybe us fags are just more responsible kind of folk?

been like that for a long while now :( A lot of programs posted official statements saying they will NOT be giving out docs :Oh crap

cause most affiliates don't care

yeah I know what you meant ;) just my 2c

my sites sites are so hot gay guys surf'em :pimp

I've been bitching about this for a LONG time....and the bottom line is:
most sponsors just don't give a shit :helpme

Well it's retarded....... :disgust

MayorsMoney has figured out a solution that both protects the models from freaks and affiliates from the feds... not sure why others don't do the same? :pimp

i made poop

This thread makes my anus itch

WEGCash just added a 'Lite' version of our DVD Reviews RSS Feed. No images are included in the posts, just links to images that carry your affiliate ID.

http://www.adultpornblog.com/archive...EGID&track=AAA

They're the same witty and entertaining DVD Reviews WEGCash is known for, just without the Image concerns :thumbsup

We have been proactive regarding this for a long time. All Adult Alchemy promo material (from banners to full page ads) is softcore for the exact reason you mention in your initial post.

You do have a good point with the FHGs though. We provide FHGs so the affiliate does not have to worry about 2257. As far as making thumbs we will be sure to take that into consideration going forward.

Jeez I walked right into that one

hey i work on sundays only :p