January 1st the government is supposedly going to enforce fosta/sesta law. I believe from what I read, just posting a provider ad on a known site can earn providers a solicitation charge, regardless of whether or not we get caught discussing rates with the wrong guy. Did anyone else read it that way?
Originally Posted by Bettie_mae
I read the law, and the way I understood it, it's specifically targeted towards sites that advertise the facilitation of prostitution or sex trafficking. "Escorts" are still legal, although there's a fine line that can't be crossed. Escorts can list rates for their time on their ads or website, but they can't list specific sexual services. Making hints or using acronyms that refer to sexual services could still be seen as crossing the line if it went to court. Further discussion of rates via phone or text can also be seen as crossing the line if sex acts occurred between the provider and client, and somehow LE ended up involved.
This brings us back to what i was mentioning before. based on what I understand after researching fosta-sesta, I think it's vital that providers post their rates (without mentioning any sexual services). The provider should not be at risk by doing so since escorting is still legal, and it allows a date between provider and client to take place safely. The client can bring an envelope or gift bag, etc.. with cash to pay for the provider's time, leave it on a table or in the bathroom in plain sight, and the date can continue uninterrupted without ever discussing money or specific services. If any sexual activity occurs during the date, it's two consenting adults doing what they want, not prostitution, since money or services were never discussed. The people who get in trouble are
always the ones who messed up and specifically discussed money or services via or text or in person to an undercover LE.