                        Adult BBS's
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               By Brian Kellison - Air Time BBS


     If you decide to run an Adult-orientated BBS you ought to
     think twice before you do.   It seems that another BBS has
     gotten busted in Tennessee for supposedly have "kiddy Porn"
     on it.

     What happened was a normal user walked into the board through
     normal logon and was given full access to the level he 
     received.  This access did not include the Adult section.

     Instead the user read about the x-rated material and saw how
     to receive this material.  The user then went to the Postmaster
     and complained.  This complaint brought in the postal inspector 
     and the local government.  It seems that the BBS involved was in 
     violation of Title 18 of federal law.

     This violation brings 5 years imprisonment and up to $20,000
     fine for each offense. The Owners of the BBS have at least 5
     counts against them.  Unfortunately, some research has been
     done and it was later found that NO such material was found
     or looked in the least like the material reported to supposedly 
     be on the system.

     The Judge has ordered all equipement to be taken, and any and
     all materials to be seized.  The owners of the BBS are facing
     25 years in jail and $100,000 in fines. If you run an adult BBS
     then don't trust anyone.  Make sure you check them out thoroughly,
     and DO get a copy of their drivers license.

  
