RedOctoling said:
Overlord_Kujo said:
It will only affect the site if it is directly linked to, and operates within, the EU. Not sure where this site primarily operates.
I mean... all the use of copyrighted characters (especially Nintendo and Blizzard properties) will cause a large backlash if that's the case. Even if the material isn't used for profit, it's actually totally illegal to represent these characters in ways not tassetly authorized by their respected owners.
Interestingly, Article 13 (or whatever it's called now) doesn't change copyright law. It only makes the site itself liable for the content it's users upload and utilize.
And I think you're getting confused. That's article 13, this is the UK porn block. Basically, the UK gov are going to force porn sites to verify if the user is 18 or over. If they fail to comply, the site can lose its payment schemes or be blocked in the UK. This is supposed to take effect on the 15th July.
Easiest answer is to use a VPN, or y'know, just prove you're 18 or over. I hate it but its something we can get past. (I hope)
Ah, I did assume this was a article 13 issue, but that just means there are
2 pieces of legislation that threaten the site's existence.
If the site is based in San Francisco, then being included in the EU's policies is optional and they can withdraw from it if they choose (as far as I am aware).
The UK porn block sounds much easier to abide by, and shouldn't be much trouble on R34's end, but it would be annoying for users to have to prove their age all the time.