Mature Subjects Area and how to get access to it.

[DZComposer]

As a compromise to help counter recent events, I have implemented the proposed mature subjects board. It is completely opt-in, and unless you are either a mod or in the access allowed group, you won't even see the board on the front page.

Most of the homosexuality posts that have been popping-up lately will be moved in there.

Mature subjects area rules:

1. Don't be a douchebag.

2. No porn. Keep it "Rated R" or under.

3. What happens in the mature area stays in the mature area.

4. If you don't like it, don't look at it.

5. Anything that may be the least bit NSFW must be marked [NSFW].

6. Lying about your age or violating the above rules will result in your mature access being revoked.

To gain access:

1. Make sure you are 18 or older, and have your birth date in your profile.

2. PM Me or Steve

EDIT:

If you wish to leave the group, you can either PM an admin, or you can remove your self via your profile (Profile > Modify Profile > Group Membership, click "Leave Group" next to Can See mature)

[Matt Macdowel]

As a compromise to help counter recent events, I have implemented the proposed mature subjects board. It is completely opt-in, and unless you are either a mod or in the access allowed group, you won't even see the board on the front page.

Most of the homosexuality posts that have been popping-up lately will be moved in there.

Mature subjects area rules:

1. Don't be a douchebag.

2. No porn. Keep it "Rated R" or under.

3. What happens in the mature area stays in the mature area.

4. If you don't like it, don't look at it.

5. Anything that may be the least bit NSFW must be marked [NSFW].

6. Lying about your age or violating the above rules will result in your mature access being revoked.

To gain access:

1. Make sure you are 18 or older, and have your birth date in your profile.

There are two ways for step 2:

2a. PM Me or Steve

2b. Go to your profile, then click "Modify Profile," and select "Group Membership." At the bottom, under Available Groups, you should see "Can See Mature." Click on "Request Membership" next to it. It will ask you for a reason. Just put something in there, doesn't matter what.

why 18? im prety mature

[Guest FoXXX]

why 18? im prety mature

LOL

I didn't even have to wait for this.

[Guest Starguy24]

why 18? im prety mature

ROFL

Oh man, I'm dying here.... *gasps for air* That was funny!  :lol:

[Ris Grestar]

Works for me.  I don't really see a need to go into that area anyway lol

[DZComposer]

why 18? im prety mature

Because I don't want parents e-mailing me complaining that I let their kids see stuff they (the parents) don't like.

[Sabre]

why 18? im prety mature

Maybe but you're still a fatty bum bum who smells of poo.

Question. The 18 age requirement should be secret, else people will just fake their age on their profile.

["User"]

Question. The 18 age requirement should be secret, else people will just fake their age on their profile.

The 18+ age requirement I'm sure is to protect the site owners from potential liability.  Even if other people fake their age and get in it's not the site owners fault legally since the COPA act was struck down as being unconstitutional.  The site that I help administrator has a similar requirement when you register.

[Steve]

Oh don't worry, it's easy to know who is really 18 and who is not  :P

[Guest Starguy24]

Oh don't worry, it's easy to know who is really 18 and who is not 

It is?

How old am I then? Am I 18?

[DZComposer]

It seems the request permission feature doesn't work. So, if you want access, just PM me or Steve.

[Steve]

It's a matter of reviewing the user topics, which I will have to do if someone opts to go to the mature subforum.

[Guest Starguy24]

It's a matter of reviewing the user topics, which I will have to do if someone opts to go to the mature subforum.

OK. I just felt like putting you on the hot seat. But it didn't work as I had planned.  :P

["User"]

So in other words:  "Act your age" :P

[Asper Sarnoff]

why 18? im prety mature

Sorry, I just knew someone was going to ask that!

[Matt Macdowel]

So? My parants are no longer around can i still look?

[Asper Sarnoff]

So? My parants are no longer around can i still look?

I can already answer that for you.

No.

Rules are to be followed. You're not 18 yet, and will have to stick to the other sections of the site till you get old enough. That's the way things work.

[Guest Julius Quasar]

I've applied.  I more than meet the criteria for minimum standards.

[Asper Sarnoff]

I've applied.  I more than meet the criteria for minimum standards.

Yeah, you're way past 18 you fossile!  *Dodged cane*

Okay, I'll stop cocking about now.

[Guest Starguy24]

I applied too. With me in there, the mature section has officially become cool.  :cool:

[Guest Julius Quasar]

Yeah, you're way past 18 you fossile!  *Dodged cane*

Okay, I'll stop cocking about now.

*runs over Asper's foot with my Rascal Scooter*

I'm old, and....in my day....

Yeah, the mature section isn't a bad idea...

heck...Why not?

:cool:

[Kursed]

why 18? im prety mature

i belive that's standard law.

[Steve]

Alright, I'm going to make some declarations:

First of all, yes, the freaking 18 years old rule will stay, as DZ said, we don't want angry parents, and we definitely don't want to break the law. I'm sorry, we won't be changing this.

Second, don't go "awww you didn't make it to the forum? poor fella  " because the mature forum is not some sort of luxury forum, it's just a place to discuss things in a more mature way, without randomess or barrel rolls out from nowhere.

Third, people over 18 years old can get kicked out from the forum if they don't take things seriously.

Fourth, Matt, a no means no, period. This will be the same for other kids and young teenagers that want to join, so don't feel bad about it.

EDIT: I would like to point out that new members won't be allowed into the forum that fast, they need, at least, a minimum post count.

[Sabre]

Indeed. It's not some exclusive club, plus theres the staff area where the mods can talk about us behind our back, but no one misses it. Currently there's not much their unless you are into gay stuff.

[Guest DRL]

I know, I know.

I am not 18 yet, but I would

like to know...

This 'mature area' treats other

subjects like politics/religion/ect.,

or is it just a 'serious area' for

SF discussion?