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FSC: Public Disservice

Recently, the Free Speech Coalition posted two public service announcements to YouTube on the topic of anti-piracy. Nearly 500,000 views and scores of comments later, it’s fair to say we touched a nerve.

Joanne Cachapero ·

FSC Comments on ICANN Resolution on .XXX Application

Internet regulatory organization ICANN passed a resolution on domain registry ICM’s application for a .XXX sTLD.

FSC Attorney: Government Is Hostile Towards Sexual Expression

A federal judge’s dismissal of FSC’s 18 U.S.C. § § 2257 and 2257A lawsuit has fueled the trade group’s determination even further to get the case heard in the appeals process and get the dismissal reversed.

Federal Judge Dismisses FSC’s 2257 Suit

U.S. District Court Judge Michael Baylson has granted the government’s motion to dismiss FSC’s 2257 and 2257A lawsuit.

FSC Comments on Dismissal of Stagliano Obscenity Trial

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued its comments on today's dismissal of the John Stagliano and Evil Angel Productions, Inc. obscenity trial.

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AHF WTF?

Is it just me or does anyone else wonder what the folks at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) have been smoking? Do they actually put any effort toward the prevention and treatment of HIV or are they simply the conduit for the media attention craved by a publicity-hungry executive director?

Diane Duke ·

FSC: ICANN Makes No Determination on .XXX

As the adult industry inches closer to a dedicated .XXX sTLD, the Free Speech Coalition, which opposes the domain name, says the issue is far from over.

FSC Anti-Piracy Initiative Documents 287M Views on Tube Sites

The Free Speech Coalition says its Anti-Piracy Action Program (APAP) has documented about 287 million views on 1,700 tube site videos identified with its spidering software.

FSC, Industry Stakeholders to Attend Cal-OSHA Meeting

The Free Speech Coalition plans on attending a Cal-OSHA advisory meeting with a group of industry representatives next month to discuss bloodborne pathogen regulations for the adult biz.

FSC to Attend .XXX ICANN Conference in Belgium

The Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke and FSC Board Vice President Tom Hymes will attend the ICANN Conference in Brussels, Belgium June 21-25.

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.XXX: Bad for Adult

In February of 2007, just three months after I started as executive director of FSC, I saw Stuart Lawley, the architect of .XXX, for the first time. He was sitting on a panel at the XBIZ conference trying to convince a roomful of producers and webmasters that .XXX would be good for the industry. The audience would have none of it, as listeners grew increasingly hostile with every word Lawley uttered. At one point Lawley glared at the adult industry professionals seated before him and sneered, “I am not part of the adult entertainment industry.”

Diane Duke ·

FSC's Duke to Speak on DCIA Seminar Panel

Free Speech Coalition executive director Diane Duke is set to speak at the inaugural Distributed Computing Industry Association (DCIA) P2P and Cloud Media Summit.

FSC Makes Additional Arguments Against 2257

As requested by the judge, the Free Speech Coalition submitted a brief to the U.S. District Court today making additional arguments on two key issues in their case against 18 U.S.C. § § 2257 and 2257A.

Media Covers FSC's Anti-Piracy PSA

The Free Speech Coalition’s anti-piracy public service announcement featuring various adult stars is making waves in mainstream media.

FSC Uses High Court Ruling to Support 2257 Case

The Free Speech Coalition filed a motion that it hopes will help with its pending case against 2257.

FSC Anti-Piracy PSA Videos Now on YouTube

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today released two anti-piracy public service announcement videos that can be seen on YouTube.

FSC Issues .XXX Comments, Call-to-Action

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced its submission of a comment to ICANN regarding its stance towards .XXX.

FSC Explains APAP Software at the Phoenix Forum

Saturday’s Free Speech Coalition presentation of its Anti-Piracy Action Program at The Phoenix Forum drew a curious and lively crowd.

FSC to Present Anti-Piracy Seminar at The Phoenix Forum

The Free Speech Coalition will present its Anti-Piracy Action Program (APAP) seminar at The Phoenix Forum on Saturday from 1-2:30pm.

FSC: Members Were Harmed by 2257 Inspections

Several FSC members indeed have been subjected to FBI inspections, the trade group said in a motion to amend its complaint. The government, in court papers, said otherwise.