time for a change?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2001 12:53 am
the thought occurs, since reading wendy's posts and the responses to them - isn't it time that producers, distributors, etc, got together to form a body, that could set agreed voluntary standards/guidelines for working conditions/practises, rates of pay, etc within the industry?
those who choose not to affiliate themselves and abide by the body's regulations, would risk losing business by being seen as possible cowboys by models, distributors, potential business partners, etc. on the other hand, established, reputable producers/vendors who were members, would benefit from the independent verification of the good standards which result from adopting the body's code of practice.
a neutral body could offer other valuable services, such as advice and counselling for girls new to the industry. it could also provide a coherent voice for the industry, making it more effective in lobbying for beneficial change - e.g. simplifying the process of obtaining licenses for sex shops; getting the current restrictions on buying by mail order removed; scrapping the censorship of encrypted satellite channels, in line with current r18 guidelines.
as things stand, the image of the industry seems to be on a par with car clamping - not a flattering comparison. that's hard on those who do endeavour to give good service to customers but it's also an inevitable hangover from the industry's underground past.
hopefully, the benefits of better organisation would manifest themselves in increased consumer choice, trustworthy guarantees of product quality and an all round improvement in the reliability of services rendered. this could only serve to encourage customers to shell out their filthy lucre with a greater confidence!
or maybe this is all pie in the sky because everyone is so used to hacking away on their own patch?
those who choose not to affiliate themselves and abide by the body's regulations, would risk losing business by being seen as possible cowboys by models, distributors, potential business partners, etc. on the other hand, established, reputable producers/vendors who were members, would benefit from the independent verification of the good standards which result from adopting the body's code of practice.
a neutral body could offer other valuable services, such as advice and counselling for girls new to the industry. it could also provide a coherent voice for the industry, making it more effective in lobbying for beneficial change - e.g. simplifying the process of obtaining licenses for sex shops; getting the current restrictions on buying by mail order removed; scrapping the censorship of encrypted satellite channels, in line with current r18 guidelines.
as things stand, the image of the industry seems to be on a par with car clamping - not a flattering comparison. that's hard on those who do endeavour to give good service to customers but it's also an inevitable hangover from the industry's underground past.
hopefully, the benefits of better organisation would manifest themselves in increased consumer choice, trustworthy guarantees of product quality and an all round improvement in the reliability of services rendered. this could only serve to encourage customers to shell out their filthy lucre with a greater confidence!
or maybe this is all pie in the sky because everyone is so used to hacking away on their own patch?