$ Boycott PayPal $

I John R Cameron, first as a believer that we must no longer glorify aggression and violence and now must embrace the sensual and peaceful life that the explorations of our sexual selves can bring, and second as a manufacturer of adult products, ask you, the fine citizen of earth, to boycott Pay Pal.
As of June 12 2003 PayPal instituted the following policies, so that consensual adults can no longer purchase "adult" or "sexually oriented" material using their services.

YET when this petition was created on June 26th 2003,
You were able to purchase 4427 gun related items, and 9869 knives.
40 persons die from gunshot wounds in America every day.
The knife is the most likely weapon used in domestic violence.
Now, Pay Pal is an American company and under the American bill of rights (?)
They may do business with whom ever they please to or not to, That is their rights
It is your right to choose not to do business with them if you do not agree with their policies.
For the sake of the sexual and mental health of this planet, stop to think about the irony and stop using PayPal.
Thank you
Johnny

John R Cameron
Founder/
Kinkycobbler Inc
203-1139 College St
Toronto On
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1-416-535-5585
Studio hours by appointment 11AM-7PM EST.
www.kinkycobbler.com


Below are the polices and information found on pay pal and Ebay site.

Important Note Regarding Pay Pal's Mature Audiences Policy: PayPal is in the process of phasing out the sale of any goods which fall under the terms of the Mature Audiences Policy, according to the following terms. As a result, all PayPal accounts must follow these guidelines:Intangible Goods: If you have registered through PayPal's digital adult merchant process, you may continue using PayPal to process payments until May 12, 2003. If you have not registered through PayPal's digital adult merchant process, you may not use PayPal to process payments. "Intangible Goods" includes digital adult products and services, including online photos, streaming video and phone or other audio services.Tangible Goods: You may continue to use PayPal to send or receive payments for tangible adult products and services until June 12, 2003.After June 12, 2003, you may not use PayPal to send or receive payments for any "adult" or "sexually oriented" material, including tangible products such as magazines, DVDs and video cassettes. This includes items sold through eBay's Mature Audiences category.



How does PayPal define "adult" or "sexually oriented" material?"Adult" or "sexually-oriented" material includes, but is not limited to:Any visual representation of human genitals presented in such a manner as to suggest sexual activity.Any visual representation of any form of sexual intercourse involving humansAny materials which require that individuals be eighteen (18) or older (depending on the jurisdiction) to view or purchase those materialsAny non-textual materials clearly designed to sexually arouse the viewer/readerAny items which, because of their nature or because of the item description, appear to be designed for use in sexual/adult activityAny items which depict human sexual characteristics in a degrading fashionAny item that portrays frontal nudity will normally be treated as "adult" materialWhat is not considered "adult" or "sexually oriented" material?Material that is not considered "adult" or "sexually oriented" includes but is not limited to:That which is a small and insignificant part of a catalog, book, periodical, or other work which is not, as a whole, primarily devoted to sexual mattersBooks or other text without pictures, as long as the material is not obscene, even if designed to sexually arouse the readerPieces of artwork that may be considered fine art-such as certain paintings, carvings, figurines and other similar materials. Examples include, but are not limited to, Michelangelo's David, certain (but not all) vintage pinup art, a renaissance-style painting of a nude female, or nude cherubs in the form of human infants (in the style of Raphael)Can material containing nudity ever be sold using PayPal?Yes. As long as the material containing nudity is not considered "adult" (as defined above) and fits into one of the categories below, you may use PayPal to sell the material, and you may sell or advertise such material on your website listed in PayPal Shops:Movies & Videos PayPal permits the sale of movies that may be viewed by individuals age 17 and under to be listed in this category. This includes movies rated PG, PG-13, and R, which often contain some nudity or sexual situationsCollectible Risqu・PostcardsPayPal permits the sale of postcards that contain some nudity but are not "adult" or "sexually oriented" (as defined above). While persons portrayed in postcards may be topless, scantily clothed, or in mildly suggestive poses, any postcards sold using PayPal should not depict male or female genitalia (frontal nudity below the waist) or strong sexual content. Because this category is for collectibles, these postcards should be at least 10 years old, and the description of the item should include the approximate year of publication You may only use PayPal to buy or sell materials that portray genitalia, pornographic postcards, and postcards that are less than 10 years old if you list these items in the eBay Mature Audiences section, subject to eBay's Mature Audiences policyCollectible Pin Up ArtPayPal permits the sale of pinups that contain some nudity but are not "adult" or "sexually oriented" (as defined above). While persons portrayed in pinups may be topless, scantily clothed or in mildly suggestive poses, the pin ups in this category should not depict male or female genitalia (frontal nudity below the waist) or strong sexual content. Because this category is for collectibles, these items should be at least 10 years old, and the description of the item should include the approximate year of publication You may only use PayPal to buy or sell materials that portray genitalia, pornographic pin-ups, and pin-ups that are less than 10 years old if you list these items in the eBay Mature Audiences section, subject to eBay's Mature Audiences policyPre-1980 Adult MagazinesPayPal permits the sale of old adult-oriented magazines that have become collectible for their mixture of nudity, journalism, and art. The only magazines included in this category are Playboy, Playgirl and Penthouse magazines which were printed before 1980 You may only use PayPal to buy or sell newer (post-1980) adult-oriented magazines if you list these items in the eBay Mature Audiences section, subject to eBay's Mature Audiences policyPre-1940 Risquй PhotographsPayPal permits the sale of photographic images that contain some nudity but are not "adult" or "sexually oriented" as defined above. While persons portrayed in these photographs may be topless, scantily clothed or in mildly suggestive poses, the pin ups in this category should not depict male or female genitalia (frontal nudity below the waist) or strong sexual content. In addition, these items should be published prior to 1940, and the description of the item should include the approximate year of publication You may only use PayPal to buy or sell risqu・photographs that portray genitalia, pornographic photographs, and post-1940 photographs if you list these items in the eBay Mature Audiences section, subject to eBay's Mature Audiences policyRisqu・Gag Gifts & NoveltiesPayPal permits the sale of certain types of adult novelty items. Such items may include various types of toys, collectibles, or food items in the shape of genitalia primarily intended for adult buyers (unless the item requires the buyer to be 18 in order to purchase.) Examples of items that are permitted include soaps, certain food items (such as pasta or candy) and key chains You may only use PayPal to buy or sell gag gifts and novelties which do not meet the above requirements, if you list these items in the eBay Mature Audiences section, subject to eBay's Mature Audiences policy. These items may include, but are not limited to: items which are intended for use in a sexual setting (such as "bondage" and "fetish" items), items which display sexual activity or portray human genitalia in a "life-like" or realistic fashion, and vibrators intended for use in sexual activity (as opposed to ordinary massagers)



***PayPal Acceptable Use Policy Regarding Mature Audiences***
Date: 06/12/2003 Time: 14:47:00 PDT

As we previously announced, PayPal has updated its Acceptable Use Policy for buying and selling adult items on eBay. As of today, members in the Mature Audiences category will no longer be able to use PayPal to complete transactions. This modification to PayPal's policy in Mature Audiences is consistent with its new policy to no longer process payments for adult items anywhere on the Internet.While PayPal is owned by eBay, it is a different business with different business needs. PayPal must find the right balance between serving its community while minimizing financial risk. PayPal management feels that exiting the adult business with a clear and consistent policy is the best decision for its business.For more information about this change, please read the FAQ. You can find more information about other recent changes to PayPal's Acceptable Use Policy here.Regards, eBay

Why is PayPal no longer processing adult payments in eBay's Mature Audience category?
PayPal continually reviews its policies to ensure it is striking the right balance between serving the needs of its customers and minimizing financial and other risks related to its business environment. After reassessing the Acceptable Use Policy, PayPal has determined that presenting a clear and consistent policy for adult transactions everywhere on the Internet best achieves this balance.
Why is PayPal making this change now?
We heard from some members who felt the policy was confusing. After reassessing it, we decided that it made sense to make the policy consistent across the board. As a result, after June 12, PayPal will no longer process transactions for adult items regardless of where on the Internet they are offered.
Why is PayPal making decisions about eBay policy?
This is a PayPal decision about PayPal's business. While owned by eBay, PayPal is a separate business with different business needs. After reassessing its Acceptable Use Policy, PayPal decided that presenting a clear and consistent policy for adult transactions anywhere on the Internet, is best for the PayPal business.
Does eBay plan to close the Mature Audiences category?
There are currently no plans to close eBay's Mature Audience category. This change only affects the use of PayPal in the category.
Will there be any other changes to eBay's Mature Audiences category?
There are currently no other changes planned for eBay's Mature Audience category. You can still buy and sell adult items in this category as long as you comply with eBay's listing requirements and restrictions and do not use PayPal after June 12.
What happens to live listings in the Mature Audiences category after June 12?
Users will not be allowed to use PayPal for payments after June 12 in the Mature Audiences category regardless of when items are listed. To avoid confusion among buyers, we recommend that sellers in this category refrain from offering PayPal as a payment method beginning June 1.