The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today recognized the following companies for their efforts over the past several months organizing fundraising events to benefit the 2257 Legal Defense Fund.
The fund was established earlier this year to raise donations that go exclusively to pay for the FSC legal challenge to the revamped federal labeling and record-keeping laws.
In an FSC press release, the organization said, "These companies, along with many others, have heard the call, recognized the need, and responded in ways that should make the entire industry proud."
The following companies sponsored the Porn Poker Tournament, which debuted at the Internext Convention in Hollywood, Fla., this summer. The winner of the tournament, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated all winnings to the 2257 Legal Defense Fund on behalf of the sponsors:
Camz.com
SammySmack.com
NetBilling.com
PluginFeeds.com
MrSkinCash.com
Eroticy.com
DatingGold.com
JupiterHosting.com
Another fundraiser was held October 1 and 2 by X-Factor, which had a booth at the Rainbows Festival, a gay and lesbian street festival attended by more than 20,000 in downtown Phoenix.
As a way of raising donations and public awareness about FSC, X-Factor had a “Buck A Duck” carnival game where visitors could donate a dollar and select a plastic duck floating in a tub. Some ducks had dots, which corresponded to DVDs, posters and other prizes donated by several studios, including All Worlds Video, Lucas Entertainment, Manplay and Titanmen.com. Everyone who played received a brochure about FSC and a safer sex kit and locker pass donated by Elbow Grease lube and Arizona Chute men’s club. All proceeds were donated to the Free Speech Coalition.
“Without the incredible effort of these companies to expend their time and resources on behalf of the 2257 legal challenge brought by the Free Speech Coalition,” said FSC Executive Director Michelle L. Freridge. “We simply would not be able to as effectively challenge the federal government in its campaign to impose unfair, unconstitutional and punitive regulations. We are humbled by these endeavors, and by the continuing interest of companies like these to help us drive home the message that this industry will not go down without a fight.”
As FSC begins a second round of fundraising for the 2257 Legal Defense Fund, it reminded valued members, as well as those who are not yet members but share the same concerns, that FSC is available to help promote fundraising activities over the holiday season. It will continue to be available during upcoming trade events such as Webmaster Access West in November and the AEE/Internext tradeshow in Las Vegas in January 2006.
For more information on becoming involved with these events, contact Trade Show Coordinator Valerie Vizmanos at [email protected].
