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SmokieUK · 07-09-2008, 12:00 PM

Hey,

Can someone help me find regulation/law information regarding hosting adult sites on a server in:

Illinois

California

I'm looking to start a new site but I want to know that I won't be breaking any laws there. I'm concerned on the 'obscene' aspect. Main examples include:

Content showing urination.
Use of food objects, penetration, erotic manner
Candles, candle wax

Any help appreciated!

Babaganoosh · 07-09-2008, 12:08 PM

You need to talk to an attorney. I wouldn't trust any legal advice you get on a forum where most of its members want nothing more than to see you fail miserably.

SmokieUK · 07-09-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

I wouldn't trust any legal advice you get on a forum where most of its members want nothing more than to see you fail miserably.

I don't even if I am new. I was hoping for links to government sites for example.

Thanks for replying anyway.

Sands · 07-09-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokieUK

I don't even if I am new. I was hoping for links to government sites for example.

Thanks for replying anyway.

You'll probably want to start by researching 18 USC 2257 records keeping compliance. 18 USC 2257 was amended recently with the passing of the Adam Walsh act, and so you'll want to research that as well.

As for obscenity, you'll want to research the Supreme Court's ruling in Miller v. California, 413 U.S. 15 (1973).

However, I am not a lawyer. I'm only providing this information so that you can ask some informed questions to an adult industry lawyer.

Good luck to you!

lacuna · 07-09-2008, 03:11 PM

If you read Miller, you'll find that "obscenity" is a judgment call based on the standards found in the local community. Thus, in theory, something deemed "obscene" in Big Sur, CA, might not be considered "obscene" in LA.

If you're that concerned about it, just host it offshore.

SmokieUK · 07-09-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks to all replies. I've decided to go with Illinois as I found better information there.

Cheers again.

yahoo-xxx-girls.com · 07-09-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

You need to talk to an attorney. I wouldn't trust any legal advice you get on a forum where most of its members want nothing more than to see you fail miserably.

I have to agree 100% with Babaganoosh on this matter...

07-09-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
SmokieUK Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Law Hey, Can someone help me find regulation/law information regarding hosting adult sites on a server in: Illinois California I'm looking to start a new site but I want to know that I won't be breaking any laws there. I'm concerned on the 'obscene' aspect. Main examples include: Content showing urination. Use of food objects, penetration, erotic manner Candles, candle wax Any help appreciated!

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07-09-2008, 03:11 PM	#5
lacuna Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,950	If you read Miller, you'll find that "obscenity" is a judgment call based on the standards found in the local community. Thus, in theory, something deemed "obscene" in Big Sur, CA, might not be considered "obscene" in LA. If you're that concerned about it, just host it offshore. __________________ 2257 Third-Party Custodian of Records Services Designed by an attorney to be DOJ compliant Only $1 per record

07-09-2008, 09:36 PM	#6
SmokieUK Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks to all replies. I've decided to go with Illinois as I found better information there. Cheers again.