Age requirements for forums and Spacetime applications

[Pandar]

It recently came to light that some people think the age limit of the forums and the game has been lowered to 9 years old. This is not true. Because of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) the age limit for these forums and the games themselves (because of the chat function) is 13 years old.

Anyone under the age of 13 is prohibited by law to participate in the forums or the games. I'm sorry if there was any confusion.

[Lowlyspy]

whelp there goes half the forum :p

im still here tho :D

[WoundedEagle]

Why doesn't it block it then? For instance, when someone comes and registers and puts in (an example) 12/26/1999, why doesn't it autobahn them......

[Swimmingstar]

Doesn't say anything about age in market, only medium maturity. P.S. I thought it was play with Anyone, anywhere, anytime.

[StompArtist]

This is federal law guys.

[Swimmingstar]

This is federal law guys.
o.o

EDIT: Does it still ask for age??

[Otukura]

Why doesn't it block it then? For instance, when someone comes and registers and puts in (an example) 12/26/1999, why doesn't it autobahn them......

I don't remember having to put in my age. Was just an option.

[ninjaduck]

So what happens to those core players who are underage? Bit confused atm...

[Swimmingstar]

I don't remember having to put in my age. Was just an option.
Same.

[Swimmingstar]

So what happens to those core players who are underage? Bit confused atm...
Same.

[Pandar]

The law is the law. Technology isn't perfect and yes sometimes things do slip through the cracks but we enforce this aggressively.

And unfortunately even if it is a core user, if it comes to light that they are under 13 we have to ban them until they are old enough to participate.

[WoundedEagle]

So what happens to those core players who are underage? Bit confused atm...
They get banned. Players on the other hand are no big deal as the game is rated 9+

I don't remember having to put in my age. Was just an option.
Would you agree that it be required? It should be....

[Swimmingstar]

I tell people I am under 13 and over 13 because I don't want to give out any personal info, but I am over 13. (Not an adult though)

[Otukura]

They get banned. Players on the other hand are no big deal as the game is rated 9+

Would you agree that it be required? It should be....Not sure if vBulletin can do it; didn't see it after quickly searching their website.

[Pandar]

I tell people I am under 13 and over 13 because I don't want to give out any personal info, but I am over 13. (Not an adult though)

It would probably not be a good idea to tell anyone that you are under 13. Unfortunately, because of how hard it is to verify we have to take claims like that seriously and take action.

So, if someone says they are under 13 we have to take them at their word and do something about it.

[Veoveoveo]

Okay...goodbye then. :(

(Can I still check cs and forums? That's nearly where I always go when I'm on iPod. Plus, there are some friends that don't know about this in-game....

[Nick41324]

I'm in the clear by a few years :D

[NECROREAPER]

I'm in the clear by 8, lol

[StompArtist]

Triple the age ftw! Oh wait.. im old :-(

[ninjaduck]

Triple the age ftw! Oh wait.. im old :-(

Haha a bit more than double for me?

[NECROREAPER]

It's about time this got mentioned thought.


Hopefully this will stop the dumbing down of the forums that's been occurring lately.

[Roc]

Protecting children is probably one of the intentions of the law and that is one I definitely agree with. As clean as the forums are most of the time, I can think of some instances when it would be lamentable for younger users to see poor behavior.

[DRONE769]

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[AbsolutePally]

Woot 25! And my kid brother is safe too (14) hooray.

[Ixillicus]

Maybe those under 13 can get the new elixir for 20 plat, that makes you older for 5 mins at a time...

[Walkhardd]

I think I'm safe..*scratches beard, and receding hair line*

[ninjaduck]

I think I'm safe..*scratches beard, and receding hair line*
LOL. Im convinced >_>

[Matutd]

What?!?!?!? 2 year olds can't play?!?!?!?
Maybe learn the alphabet is the next app for me then :(
Jk, turned 16 in November :D

[Qqqxxxzzz]

I'm 13 :D

[Paar]

Woo Im 14 :/

[CrimsonTider]

STS is just making everyone aware of the rules and regulations. If players who KNOW the rules still choose to engage in forum activity, then this clears STS from any legal actions.

Sad thing is there are some 10-12 y/o who are better able to handle the forums than some much older than them. :(

[Crunchee]

I'm 14.98 :)

[cjackyo]

Maybe those under 13 can get the new elixir for 20 plat, that makes you older for 5 mins at a time...

Lol hahaha lmao tears in my eyes lmfao hahahahahaha.........GS

[Jugernugett]

I am. Umm old enough ^_^# haha...' I am definitely 13!! Birthday is valentines day. Umm XD so how was everyone's day?????

[Pandar]

Alright guys, we don't need to know your ages. This was just a reminder of the rules.

[Piosidon]

Alright guys, we don't need to know your ages. This was just a reminder of the rules.
Lol

[Crunchee]

Lol :)
We just want to know more about each other.

[Imacoolbirdd]

Maybe those under 13 can get the new elixir for 20 plat, that makes you older for 5 mins at a time... Lmao

[RedRyder]

In the clear by 8 years lol :p

[Actona679]

Okay...goodbye ...

awwww...and there goes one of the nice ones. See u in a couple years, Veo! Don't change and come back when u are old enuf!

[Whirlzap]

Alright guys, we don't need to know your ages. This was just a reminder of the rules.

I feel like daring someone to ask this to Pandar now...


Hello, sir. What's your age?

Dang. Wish I was still 13 xD
Hit that sometime ago and now I'm burdened with ohsomuchworktodo.

[Montanabro]

I'm in the clear by over 10 years. Should I feel proud or bad? Haha.

[Whirlzap]

Feel proud that you can pick your own bedtime.

[Sassinya]

Good information to know lol

[StompArtist]

Feel proud that you can pick your own bedtime.

Well not the married ones :-P

[NECROREAPER]

Well not the married ones :-P


"A happy wife means a happy life"

[CrimsonTider]

"A happy wife means a happy life"

LMAO!! Words cannot express how true this is!

[Skeletonlord]

I knew there was a age limit for spacetime, so I signed up when I was 14 so I knew I was ok to be here, and still am 14 now.

[Buffedbear Pl]

In the clear :wink: It's sad that I know people < 13 who are actually really good friends. Some have even got the elite vanity reward every single time. Hope they'll still remember us when they come back. :(

[Appleisaac]

Okay...goodbye then. :(

(Can I still check cs and forums? That's nearly where I always go when I'm on iPod. Plus, there are some friends that don't know about this in-game....

Woh... He went down in honesty... That is respectable...

[LwMark]

21 here!

[Beanmachine]

i r unly tehn:(

[Kahlua]

i r unly tehn:(
You do realize that even though you MIGHT be joking, they'll ban you just for saying that?

[Skeletonlord]

I'm 14, and I can prove that by looking at my profile if I have to.

[Beanmachine]

You do realize that even though you MIGHT be joking, they'll ban you just for saying that?

TEE HEE! Obviously if I was ten and I wrote like that, then they might want to compare that with my 1389 posts >.<

[Zombiemurder]

So I'm confused is it above 13 can't play or below because chat seems like above 13 with all the mean and hurtful words u hear sometimes

[Onaraasider]

I got scared,I'm 13 1/2

[Appleisaac]

Alright guys, we don't need to know your ages. This was just a reminder of the rules.

Good luck with that!

XD how old are you?

[CriostalCamhaoir]

Wow was unaware that this was a law! Kind of crazy! My son who is 4 now and no longer plays used to play PL and was a beast o.O lol He really only use to run with his dad or I and couldn't read chat, but now he's starting to recognize words and starting to read so he is no longer allowed to play! Lol

[Swimmingstar]

It would probably not be a good idea to tell anyone that you are under 13. Unfortunately, because of how hard it is to verify we have to take claims like that seriously and take action.

So, if someone says they are under 13 we have to take them at their word and do something about it.

Ok. Ignore my past statements in-game. I will just tell people that I don't want to give away info.

[Swimmingstar]

Now everyone knows not to say they're under 13. Lol.

[Otukura]

Now everyone knows not to say they're under 13. Lol.
I've seen a few ages magically jump 2-3 years...

[Swimmingstar]

I've seen a few ages magically jump 2-3 years...

Lol.

[Snakespeare]

Wow was unaware that this was a law! Kind of crazy! My son who is 4 now and no longer plays used to play PL and was a beast o.O lol He really only use to run with his dad or I and couldn't read chat, but now he's starting to recognize words and starting to read so he is no longer allowed to play! Lol

This is an interesting point. Can a parent accompany a 12-year old? Does the law permit parental guidance?

[Phoenixking]

I've seen a few ages magically jump 2-3 years...
My friend said he was 14...he magicly jumped 5 years...I dont know why

[Swimmingstar]

This is an interesting point. Can a parent accompany a 12-year old? Does the law permit parental guidance?

Yeah, there should also be disable chat option.

[Appleisaac]

Yeah, there should also be disable chat option.

Im not sure I agree on this one swim :-/... If there were kids running around who couldnt chat or receive chat this could ruin game... Just think of it... We would have people running around like robots not reacting to anything we say and just making everyone confused...

[Swimmingstar]

Im not sure I agree on this one swim :-/... If there were kids running around who couldnt chat or receive chat this could ruin game... Just think of it... We would have people running around like robots not reacting to anything we say and just making everyone confused...

Then I'm thinking of chat based on age... the younger kids can't see 13+ chat and 13 can't see 18+ chat but people under 13 could have a safe chat. And they could have common used words if they want it really safe.

[StompArtist]

Im not sure I agree on this one swim :-/... If there were kids running around who couldnt chat or receive chat this could ruin game... Just think of it... We would have people running around like robots not reacting to anything we say and just making everyone confused...

That's pretty much how I played on most my toons. :D