So ARS is collecting photo IDs for ePassporte

emmanuelle · 2006-02-23, 08:59 PM

I don't really see any problem with this. They are in the unfortunate position of dealing with people who hold multiple accounts. This puts them at risk of violating Patriot Act rules concerning money laundering.

I can't so much as send a $500 wire to Russia (from Canada) without a NYC bank calling me to verify why I am sending it thanks to these rules. And yes, photo id is required despite my bank having my blood type, shoe size and satellite photos of my last 3 boyfriend's homes.

By covering their own ass, they are proving to us that they are serious about their longevity and commitment to our industry.

Mr. Blue · 2006-02-23, 10:35 PM

I don't use ARS, but it's pretty much the standard flow of how the adult biz works. Scammers find a loophole to cheat the system, someone finds out, new rules are put into place to stop the scam. Unfortunately honest webmasters get grouped in with the cheaters when the new rules get put into place.

I don't really blame ARS for taking steps to prevent whatever cheating is occurring. Also, if you don't want to put your id on, just get a check instead...it doesn't seem like a biggie to me.

Moral of the story: Cheaters suck and they make it inconvenient for everyone.

2006-02-23, 10:35 PM	#2
Mr. Blue Searching for Jimmy Hoffa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 771	I don't use ARS, but it's pretty much the standard flow of how the adult biz works. Scammers find a loophole to cheat the system, someone finds out, new rules are put into place to stop the scam. Unfortunately honest webmasters get grouped in with the cheaters when the new rules get put into place. I don't really blame ARS for taking steps to prevent whatever cheating is occurring. Also, if you don't want to put your id on, just get a check instead...it doesn't seem like a biggie to me. Moral of the story: Cheaters suck and they make it inconvenient for everyone. __________________ 69Blue.com ICQ #223487665

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2006-02-23, 08:59 PM	#1
emmanuelle 0100011101100101011001010 1101011001000000100001101 1010000110100101100011 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,441	I don't really see any problem with this. They are in the unfortunate position of dealing with people who hold multiple accounts. This puts them at risk of violating Patriot Act rules concerning money laundering. I can't so much as send a $500 wire to Russia (from Canada) without a NYC bank calling me to verify why I am sending it thanks to these rules. And yes, photo id is required despite my bank having my blood type, shoe size and satellite photos of my last 3 boyfriend's homes. By covering their own ass, they are proving to us that they are serious about their longevity and commitment to our industry.