When what's legal here isn't legal there

[LezNymphoLuvsFeet]

Friends, I would appreciate your advice:
I am writing a story about a lesbian encounter in a country where same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence. I wonder if I can mention that fact in the story, or if I'd be breaking any laws, or rules of Literotica by doing so?
Same-sex relations are perfectly legal in my country (and in the USA) , but my concern is that by describing characters doing something illegal in some other countries, maybe it would be problematic in some way?

 

[EmilyMiller]

Can’t see any problem whatsoever. Lit is a U.S.-hosted site, subject to U.S. law.

 

[Bamagan]

Friends, I would appreciate your advice:
I am writing a story about a lesbian encounter in a country where same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence. I wonder if I can mention that fact in the story, or if I'd be breaking any laws, or rules of Literotica by doing so?
Same-sex relations are perfectly legal in my country (and in the USA) , but my concern is that by describing characters doing something illegal in some other countries, maybe it would be problematic in some way?

That's an interesting question.
I don't think it would run afoul of the site's guidelines, unless perhaps you write it as a political piece about the country in question. At the very least, the fact that the site has categories for various non-hetero shenanigans implies that they have no interest in enforcing the laws of such states.

 

[TheLobster]

Well, you might run afoul of the laws in the country in question but I assume you are not overly concerned with that.

There is a nonzero probability this might somehow collide with the "no politics" rule Lit has but I honestly doubt that a mere mention of the law would. If you are concerned that depiction of illegal deeds in general might be forbidden by Lit, then there is no such rule at all. For example, drug use and murder can totally be depicted in stories posted here (just as long as the latter isn't used for titillation, but that's a separate rule).

 

[THBGato]

I've written a series of stories featuring a Ugandan lesbian whose ex marries her in order to help her avoid being deported back to Uganda (where she would most likely be raped and murdered). The stories mostly take place in the UK, but she does discuss the reality of life in Uganda for queer people. They've all been published with no issue.

 

[PapaRomantic]

Let me first say that I think your story will be fine also, as the others have already commented.

But...thinking about your premise...

The emotions that would run through the participants of a same-sex coupling with the shadow of the strong disapproval of society looming heavy if you were caught (perhaps not as much in this day and age, but certainly in an earlier time and place) would be intense. But the same coupling with the shadow of death looming if you were caught? Talk about heightened emotions and senses and feelings! I will look forward to your take on the topic.

 

[mrs_mackenzie]

As far as I know there are no rules about writing stories which involve law-breaking. Some of my characters have taken drugs which are of course illegal in the UK, and no issues publishing.

 

[Writer61]

The country in question might block Lit, but that is unlikely unless a senior politician is involved in the action.

 

[Gamblnluck]

You can make up your own rules and societies. Schlank (who has a large body of work) has a few ongoing series where the woman goes to a foreign country in Europe where slavery is legal and signs herself over. She comes back in the same slave role. (Although from what I remember, she is not a legal slave but still lives like one in their relationship.)
I see no problem with any of it. I take that back, the rules of what is legal or illegal still have to conform with Lit standards.

 

[Britva415]

Friends, I would appreciate your advice:
I am writing a story about a lesbian encounter in a country where same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence. I wonder if I can mention that fact in the story, or if I'd be breaking any laws, or rules of Literotica by doing so?
Same-sex relations are perfectly legal in my country (and in the USA) , but my concern is that by describing characters doing something illegal in some other countries, maybe it would be problematic in some way?

You can write about stuff on Lit that isn't even legal where Lit is.

Lit's rules aren't about legality. Lit's "age of consent" doesn't match the legal age of consent in a lot of places. Lit's law nicest category is full of descriptions of stuff that's illegal in 95% of the world, including Lit's legal jurisdiction. Lit's NC/R category is full of stuff that would be chargeable in a lot of places, including Lit's legal jurisdiction. I can't remember the location but I remember a story about adultery in a place where that is punishable by death. Lit published it.

 

[Katie_Mae]

Provided it's not otherwise in breach of the ToS or the content guidelines, it's allowed for us to write stories which contain things which are illegal either here or in the US.

Obviously you'd need to check the laws of your own country to see if it's legal for you to write and distribute smutt etc, but the ToS covers that.

I'm currently working on a story in a setting where sex between two adult consenting males was illegal. I'll post it on lit, (provided they haven't banned illustrated stories completely by the time I'm done, they've already banned drawings of nudity and sex acts, of which none are illustrated)

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Just incase you've searched past forum posts, sometime ago there was a person here insisting that the mere mention of illegal activity was banned.

They claimed that the following content guideline forbade mentioning anything illegal:

To that end, we DO NOT publish works of any type featuring the following content:
Works that advocate for readers to engage in any real life (non-fictional) activity that is illegal in the United States

Their interpretation of the rules was wrong. Provided you're not breaking any of the ToS or going against content guidelines, it's allowed to include fictional illegal activity as per lit rules.

 

[ShelbyDawn57]

Friends, I would appreciate your advice:
I am writing a story about a lesbian encounter in a country where same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence. I wonder if I can mention that fact in the story, or if I'd be breaking any laws, or rules of Literotica by doing so?
Same-sex relations are perfectly legal in my country (and in the USA) , but my concern is that by describing characters doing something illegal in some other countries, maybe it would be problematic in some way?

In one of my stories, the MC witnesses a mob boss shooting his wife in the face. That's pretty much illegal in most of the civilized world. Now I understand things like gay marriage and being trans are far worse than murder in some places(sarcasm), but as others have said, I'm pretty sure you're golden.

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

Is there a need to mention a country at all? Or, at least a real one. Maybe make up a name if you feel the need to use one.


Use 'Liponya' if you wish, no charge. Note the pun.

Do a split country like some countries and states are.

You'd have North Liponya where it's banned (No. Liponya) and South Liponya where it's legal (So. Liponya)

 

[SimonDoom]

Friends, I would appreciate your advice:
I am writing a story about a lesbian encounter in a country where same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence. I wonder if I can mention that fact in the story, or if I'd be breaking any laws, or rules of Literotica by doing so?
Same-sex relations are perfectly legal in my country (and in the USA) , but my concern is that by describing characters doing something illegal in some other countries, maybe it would be problematic in some way?

No, that's not a problem in your country or in the USA.

I can't say regarding whether it would be in some other country where such activity is treated as criminal.

 

[TheLobster]

You'd have North Liponya where it's banned (No. Liponya) and South Liponya where it's legal (So. Liponya)

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

Is there a need to mention a country at all? Or, at least a real one. Maybe make up a name if you feel the need to use one.


Use 'Liponya' if you wish, no charge. Note the pun.

Do a split country like some countries and states are.

You'd have North Liponya where it's banned (No. Liponya) and South Liponya where it's legal (So. Liponya)

Add the s?


Lipsonya?

 

[gunhilltrain]

You can write about stuff on Lit that isn't even legal where Lit is.

Lit's rules aren't about legality. Lit's "age of consent" doesn't match the legal age of consent in a lot of places. Lit's law nicest category is full of descriptions of stuff that's illegal in 95% of the world, including Lit's legal jurisdiction. Lit's NC/R category is full of stuff that would be chargeable in a lot of places, including Lit's legal jurisdiction. I can't remember the location but I remember a story about adultery in a place where that is punishable by death. Lit published it.

I imagine that there must be countries which ban Lit. I'm not sure what their techniques are, because I'm not that computer savvy, but I wouldn't open my laptop in China or Afghanistan and expect to find Lit. Neither is on my bucket list anyway. As a citizen of another nation, they can't extradite you merely because you published on a site (based in the U.K., I believe).

A bit off topic, but I should read this book soon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading_Lolita_in_Tehran

 

[ElectricBlue]

Friends, I would appreciate your advice:
I am writing a story about a lesbian encounter in a country where same-sex sexual activity is a criminal offence. I wonder if I can mention that fact in the story, or if I'd be breaking any laws, or rules of Literotica by doing so?
Same-sex relations are perfectly legal in my country (and in the USA) , but my concern is that by describing characters doing something illegal in some other countries, maybe it would be problematic in some way?

You're confusing law with Literotica's policies. Whether something is legal or not in any jurisdiction is irrelevant - the question is, does your content abide by Lit's expressed policies? It's illegal to kill people in most jurisdictions, but it's not illegal to write about killing.

Your scenario isn't problematic for Lit, provided your protagonists are over eighteen when they're enjoying sex, there's no bestiality, etc etc.

 

[MelissaBaby]

You can write about stuff on Lit that isn't even legal where Lit is.

Even as we speak, writers are polishing up their entries for the Crime and Punishment Story Event.

 

[Britva415]

they can't extradite you

OP seemed to be more concerned about either breaking Lit’s rules (and therefore maybe having the story rejected) or possibly about catching charges domestically, in her country of residence.