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This poll is a bit different, as it is an administrative poll, more than anything else. We would like your feedback on this, as this is a subject in which we take very seriously. Ensuring that our users are safe here at Canterlot Avenue, is one of our main priorities. Most importantly, however, the safety of our younger users is one of our top priorities.
So, today, you get to be a part in providing feedback as to what your thoughts on in seeing features that revolved prot... View More
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Hmmm... While I agree with protecting minors, I can't help but wonder how you'd get around people lying about their age... And how invasive it would be, because let's be honest, how can you know for sure over the internet without prying into privacy? I have serious trust issues about that. But... De... View More
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October 14, 2019
Upon signing up a nice message saying "For your protection we wish for you to use your valid age rather then a OC's Age. As to stop pedofiles. Regardless the age you enter no features are restricted if under the age of 18 or Over'
That's one way to do it, yes. Letting users know of consequences is a good way, but I'm not an expert on internet law so I don't know if that would even work
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October 14, 2019
I feel like there aren't many features that can be put in place, but rather additional rules to protect minors. Yes. when I was 12 I put my character's age as 18! So a feature revolving around that would be good, something to show separation of admin and character. But again, I think rules that prot... View More
I just honestly don't think it would be a good investment of time. People can always lie.
Badge for your age range? Like 13 and under get Foal Badge, 13 to 17 get a Yearling Badge, and 18+ get Grown Pony Badge. They don't have to do anything special, but you can tell if someone is a minor or not. Also lying doesn't provide any benefits since you still get a badge regardless of age.
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