[Drew68]

***WARNING***

I felt this was a legitimate news story however, the site I found it on, X-Biz, is a site that covers to the business aspects of the Adult Film Industry. The site does contain some nudity in their banner ads.

As such, I did not post the link where it could be clicked on. I don't want to get anyone in trouble at work. If you would like to read the story, you can cut and paste this link

http://www.xbiz.com/news_piece.php?id=16068

[areafiftyone]

Thanks for the warning. I am at work and am glad I didn't open up the link! WHEW!!

[kpp_kpp]

"Without Pence’s language, movie studios and TV stations must inform the Justice Department that they are complying with the record-keeping laws as part of their standard business practices. They would not have to maintain separate records for each depiction of a sexual act.

The proposed legislation does not give the Justice Department the authority to inspect age verification records whenever it chooses. Also, there is no language in the bill that mandates specific criminal penalties for failure to maintain proper and complete records.

Mainstream broadcasts that depict sexual material do not have to display labels of compliance or list the name and address of the custodian of records like adult films are required to do. Additionally, the proposal would only require content produced after the law goes into effect to abide by the new regulations."



That sounds pretty gutted to me. What is the point?

[Houmatt]

So the "Free Sppech Coalition" chimed in, huh? I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact they are part of an industry that is on record for supporting child pornography?

[little jeremiah]

A companion piece to the film about kid rape etc.

Gag.

[Drew68]

The bill was updated after Hollywood expressed its unease at being lumped in with pornographers.

LOL! I missed this little gem!

[Mr. Jeeves]

The world worked better when "sex offenses" were handled by angry fathers with shotguns instead of by pandering politicians. ;)

[DustyMoment]

Between this and the Dakota Fanning thread, I need a shower.

[Sax]

actors pretending to engage in sexual activity.

Government auditor - "How do we know that the guy yelling 'Alriiiiight!' and hunching the air wasn't really pretenting to have gay sex with the invisible man?"

[Dr. Scarpetta]

The legislation would require Hollywood movie studios and TV stations to keep meticulous records verifying the age of actors pretending to engage in sexual activity.

This is long overdue.