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FSC Addresses Concerns About SOPA to Legislators
The Free Speech Coalition today said it supports aggressive action to stop online piracy and is in favor of some of the components contained in the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act.
Nomination Period for FSC Board of Directors Election Opens
The Free Speech Coalition has opened nominations for its 2012 Board of Directors election.
.XXX: How Much Does It Cost?
At the XBIZ show in London, I debated Stuart Lawley, CEO of ICM Registry, the entity that pushed through the .XXX sTLD. I know that many of those in the audience wanted answers and, unfortunately with the typical smoke and mirrors presentation from ICM I am afraid the confusion increased. One such issue was that of the various costs of .XXX. During the debate, I quoted the price of .XXX on GoDaddy as well as the price I had been quoted by two employees of Domain-Monster. As I explained that DomainMonster’s cost was $199 the CEO of the company corrected me saying the cost is $79. What he neglected to say was that the $79 names were only available under the “General Availability” category and only if you commit for 25 years!
Trolls: Are They For Real?
FSC has been approached by a number of studios that have received notices from patent companies claiming patent infringement. Patent challenges are becoming an increasing threat to adult online revenues. Non-practicing entities (NPE), i.e. patentees that do not practice their own inventions, are buying up existing patents at an alarming rate and targeting companies that may or may not participate in activity that violates one or more of their patents. These entities are known more widely as patent trolls.
FSC Joins Team Evil Angel in AIDS Walk L.A.
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke will join Team Evil Angel and other adult industry members for this weekend’s 27th annual AIDS Walk L.A.
FSC Issues Cautionary Guide to Purchasing .XXX Domains
The Free Speech Coalition has released an “Adult Business Guide to .XXX,” in an effort to spread awareness of important information to any online business owners that may be considering purchase of .XXX domains.
Video: Lawley and Duke Debate .XXX at XBIZ EU Conference
ICM Registry CEO Stuart Lawley and FSC’s Executive Director Diane Duke faced off during a lively .XXX debate at XBIZ EU.
FSC: Jeffrey Douglas - It’s Time
I have a policy: FSC does not give awards to standing board members. To the outside world it would seem a conflict of interest and somewhat self-serving. However, in this milestone year for FSC I thought it not only appropriate, but also necessary to say a few words about a man who is significantly responsible for FSC’s success — FSC Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Douglas.
FSC Elaborates Testing Process for 'Patient Alpha'
The FSC, with cooperation from the performer, reconstructed the process of testing Patient Alpha, which resulted in what is now believed to be at least one false positive result and touched off a week-long industry moratorium on content production.
FSC: Porn Performer 'Patient Alpha' Retests HIV-Negative
Free Speech Coalition announced Saturday that an HIV test for “Patient Alpha,” administered by an APHSS.org testing facility, has been returned with negative results.
FSC Responds to AHF's Accusations
The Free Speech Coalition said Wednesday it has been falsely accused by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of obstructing a medical investigation by the Los Angeles County Public Health (LACPH) regarding the possible HIV exposure of an adult industry performer.
FSC Asks for Porn Moratorium After Possible HIV Exposure
Adult industry trade group Free Speech Coalition has asked for an industry-wide moratorium on porn production after reports indicate that an active performer may have tested positive for HIV.
AHF to Gather Signatures for Condom Initiative, FSC Responds
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation said it’s taking its condoms in porn initiative to the voters of Los Angeles because local, state and county officials refuse to take responsibility of condom enforcement on adult production sets.
FSC Distributes .XXX 'Letter of Notice' for Trademark Holders
The Free Speech Coalition is distributing a letter template for online adult operators to send ICM Registry in their attempts to demand trademarks be protected from third parties attempting to acquire .XXX domains.