Under 18 rule.

**Vergil96** · 08-09-2009, 10:44 AM

I don't see the need for the under 18 rule. 13 year and older people now seem to cuss all day and look at adult movies. I don't see what adult content they can see here besides the stuff they already see on a day to day basis.

**wittykitty** · 08-09-2009, 10:55 AM

	Originally Posted by Vergil96
	I don't see the need for the under 18 rule. 13 year and older people now seem to cuss all day and look at adult movies. I don't see what adult content they can see here besides the stuff they already see on a day to day basis.

Because, generally speaking, they won't have much to add to the forum except utter nonsense. I, for one, am glad this rule's in place. Not to say that teenagers can't add healthy, mature discussions, but as a rule of thumb: it's not likely to happen but for a small percentage. That small percentage is not worth the abundance of immature idiots that will try to post on the forum. The mod's already have their work cut out for them as is.

/End harsh semi-rant.

**Synamon** · 08-09-2009, 10:59 AM

This sticky thread explains the rule and here is some information about why the rule was put into place:

	Originally Posted by Jezebel
	The age restriction on the forum has nothing to do with maturity of the members. This was put in place for legal reasons. We don't want even heavier moderation on the forum content due to the legal complications that come along with knowingly having a lot of underage members.

**wittykitty** · 08-09-2009, 11:01 AM

	Originally Posted by Synamon
	This sticky thread explains the rule and here is some information about why the rule was put into place:

Well there's a more pragmatic reason. But I'll stick with my general immaturity comment, anyway.

**Vergil96** · 08-09-2009, 11:02 AM

Okey dokey then.

What if a minor has permission from his parents or guardians. You should add that option.

**JustMel** · 08-09-2009, 11:20 AM

	Originally Posted by Vergil96
	What if a minor has permission from his parents or guardians. You should add that option.

There's no way to prove it's the actual parents that are giving permission. It still opens them up to legal action if the parents later revoke their consent.

**Vergil96** · 08-09-2009, 11:25 AM

I didn't think of that.

08-09-2009, 10:44 AM	#1
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08-09-2009, 11:02 AM	#5
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08-09-2009, 11:25 AM	#7
Vergil96 Banned MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 238	I didn't think of that.
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