19-04-2018, 12:37
I suspect this may well be temporary with AdultWork, as it seems to be a knee-jerk reaction due to panic.
The FOSTA/SESTA, which was signed into law last week, prohibits the advertising of escort/prostitution services online. Now what we need to check, is whether or not AdultWork is hosted on a US based domain. If so; then yes all those offering physical sexual services and based in the US will be affected. If not; then that's where it becomes a bit of a grey area; because AdultWork would then not be classed as a US site and therefore, would not fall under the jurisdiction of FOSTA/SESTA and US Law Enforcement.
Many sites are taking this path to cover their own backs; because the new law hasn't been very well put together. But I will point out that it does relate only to ESCORT services. Cam, media, phone i.e. online services should NOT be affected and I think it's rather bullish of Adultwork's legal team to put all US accounts under the same umbrella.
With regard to Clips4Sale and Niteflirt; I can't speak for c4s as I'm not yet a member - you would have to check directly with them. NiteFlirt have confirmed that arranging to meet with a client for cash, will be a breach of the TOS.
Now to clarify the Skype/Microsoft position.
Nudity has always been against Skype TOS. The "obscene language" bit , is new I believe. Personally; I question the legality of the latter as surely it is against constitutional rights with regard to freedom of speech.
But what I will say is Microsft will not be actively policing accounts; so it's likely to affect you if you are reported by say a disgruntled client. You should be discreet when advertising Skype i.e. don't put your website link on your skype status.
That said; it is wise to take precautions when it comes to Skype and look at possibly other ways to offer private cam sessions - a group of SW are currently researching different ones, so as soon as I know anything; I will advise.
Like I said; I do firmly believe that this will be a temporary measure while AdultWork gain clarity on their legal position in this matter.
The FOSTA/SESTA, which was signed into law last week, prohibits the advertising of escort/prostitution services online. Now what we need to check, is whether or not AdultWork is hosted on a US based domain. If so; then yes all those offering physical sexual services and based in the US will be affected. If not; then that's where it becomes a bit of a grey area; because AdultWork would then not be classed as a US site and therefore, would not fall under the jurisdiction of FOSTA/SESTA and US Law Enforcement.
Many sites are taking this path to cover their own backs; because the new law hasn't been very well put together. But I will point out that it does relate only to ESCORT services. Cam, media, phone i.e. online services should NOT be affected and I think it's rather bullish of Adultwork's legal team to put all US accounts under the same umbrella.
With regard to Clips4Sale and Niteflirt; I can't speak for c4s as I'm not yet a member - you would have to check directly with them. NiteFlirt have confirmed that arranging to meet with a client for cash, will be a breach of the TOS.
Now to clarify the Skype/Microsoft position.
Nudity has always been against Skype TOS. The "obscene language" bit , is new I believe. Personally; I question the legality of the latter as surely it is against constitutional rights with regard to freedom of speech.
But what I will say is Microsft will not be actively policing accounts; so it's likely to affect you if you are reported by say a disgruntled client. You should be discreet when advertising Skype i.e. don't put your website link on your skype status.
That said; it is wise to take precautions when it comes to Skype and look at possibly other ways to offer private cam sessions - a group of SW are currently researching different ones, so as soon as I know anything; I will advise.
Like I said; I do firmly believe that this will be a temporary measure while AdultWork gain clarity on their legal position in this matter.
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