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I am 50 years young and have been an adult professional for 10 years. My background in adult is primarily brink and mortar and I currently run Male Media One, a production and distribution company. As a board member of FSC, my concerns are our image and professional responsibilities, portraying a proper face to the non adult public and government. I am very concerned about the legislative issues as…
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Many are called, but few are chosen, its time for Gay Professionals to pull together.
When I speak with our Straight Colleagues in Distribution and Retailing there is always the issue of Regional hostility. No one seems to get along or value each others opinions and in particular recognize competitor’s successes. I often talk about my two favorite men in distribution and retailing who both have impeccable reputations, but hate each other over something that happened in the 70s. I equate this to a bunch of dysfunctional relatives all living on the same cul-de-sac.
In the gay market we embraced the Internet (with the exception of myself) very early so the distrust of Brick and Mortar and Internet and the (you’re going out of business) attitude did not really prevail in our market. There of course are hostilities and baggage like everyone else but I believe even the most successful competitive leaders in both MFG. and Internet have some semblance of respect for one another.
The appointment of Tim Valenti from Naked Sword to the FSC Board brought in one of the top All Male Market Techno professionals. There are now two representatives of the gay industry on the board. You all have an opportunity to participate with Free Speech, and any time you can attend a quarterly in Woodland Hills or at a trade show please do so. Members can run for the Board of Directors. If you’re not a member, become one. The nominal fee places you on an e-mail and publications list with a wealth of information, just the 2257 compliance information will save you thousands of dollars in legal fees. If you are a “secondary” producer, current membership includes coverage of an injunction from 2257 inspections.
You should be aware that champions of Free speech, your fellow adult professionals, have joined FSC in our action in the 10th circuit in the case of FREE SPEECH V GONZALEZ. These colleagues are Lenny Friedllander of New Beginnings, Dave Cummings, and others who have stepped forward to testify as witnesses. This litigation does not come cheap. The Attorneys are willing to work at a reduced rate, and to be paid at a not so rapid rate. We need to support this very important litigation that affects all of us.
I would ask that you not only support this litigation personally by having everyone in the office donate to this very important cause, but that the owners of your companies also donate contributions earmarked for litigation . This can be done by fax or mail. Simply go to http://www.freespeechcoaltion.com/ContributeForm.htm . Please earmark these monies for the 2257 DEFENSE FUND. Your money will be well spent, and we all need to pull together.
I have shot a trailer pilot for Spanky’s Boys, and many of you have volunteered to do likewise to raise monies for Free Speech. Scott Lowther is handling this at FSC. He can be reached at , or by phone at (818) 348-9373.
Gay people throw great parties, so why not have your own 2257 Legal Defense Benefit. I am confident we could line up the talent in your community! If you have any idea’s or would like to do something to support this very important litigation, please contact me personally at (877) 886-7688 or e-male me at .
GREGORY B. (SPANKY) SHEARER
Member, FSC Board of Directors
(877-886-7688)
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