By looking at sites like omegle I don't see strict rules for those who show themselves via the camera. There are some warnings about forbidden illegal activities which you easily pass by clicking a button like "I am 18 or older and agree with all you have".
However, when I look at webcam sites, like Jasmin, Chaturbate or others, I see that there are usually two strict and clear categories of users - performers and models. And here, if a user wants to be a performer, she or he needs to go through a verification/kyc process, get approved and only then can start streaming.
I asked on some industry-related forums about what's the legal and ethical difference in these approaches and users which are webcam models say, that they want a random video chat webapp to work with to be like webcam sites - have verification process, clear rules for performers, e.g. payout timings, commissions, personal data and personal life safety (geolocation restrictions for viewers) and so on.
As I don't want to turn this webapp into an old-fashioned webcam platform (I am experimenting and hope it can be used in some other way than just adult entertainment), I wonder, how much from webcam platforms should I adopt from webcam sites in regards for legal, ethical and user support stuff? Currently the most important is legal one but I hope to build a strong supportive service for my users so other aspects matter too.
Please share your thoughts.
Thanks!
So far as the other things a platform like that can create a lot of trouble in other ways.
Personally I would go either “all adult” or “no adult” in the case that moderation in the second case is easier.