Originally Posted by HotBoy392

I have been reading everything I can find on 18 U.S. Code § 2257 Record keeping requirements and XXXLaw.com and my eyes are crossing with all the legal regulations surrounding this industry. I am a developer and more than capable of creating a video sharing site of this nature. I live in the U.S. if it matters.

I have some concerns though and hoping some people on this forum might have some answers:

• If I take all the right precautionary steps of hiring an adult entertainment lawyer to draw up the DMCA, 2257 statement, and terms of service, would I still be liable for the content users posted on my site if it was found to be obscene or illegal? Just trying to understand how risky this business is?
• Why do some tube sites not collect 2257 information from users who upload videos for free? They only start collecting documentation when those users want to charge for their material. Seems like a huge liability to just tell the FBI "check with the user".
• Any good lawyer recommendations? I've heard advice of choosing one that is at least a member of the First Amendment Lawyers Association. Also wondering what a ballpark range for legal services is to setup a site of this nature?