Why getdare changed its age policy?

ben_sissy99 · 08-06-2015, 09:52 AM

So on the request TorD section I have been browsing some of the early posts from when this site was starting and have noticed that there were quite a lot of users under 18 who weren't banned, and openly admitted to staff that they were under 18. Do any members or staff know why and when the policy changed to 18+ on getdare?

For the record, the only reason I ask is because I know a couple of people who are 17 and want to join however are unable to due to being under 18

Iodine · 08-06-2015, 11:06 AM

I have no idea when it was changed, but im going to take a wild guess and say it was probably due to the obvious legal and moral issues having underage users participating on a site devoted to sexual things presented.

SubMissChievous · 08-06-2015, 11:27 AM

The age policy change took place several years ago. I don't remember the exact date and I would have to dig deep to find it but off the top of my head I think it was around 4-5 years. And the reason, if you lurk and read most of the posts, should be quite obvious

Initially when getDare was launched it was just a small forum devoted to Truth or Dare with teenage members and the old posts were quite tame in comparison to today. And the whole S/M area didn't exist at that point. But over time, members got older, the site grew bigger and attracted people with different interests, including BDSM. That's where we had to make the change.

ben_sissy99 · 08-06-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chloe

The age policy change took place several years ago. I don't remember the exact date and I would have to dig deep to find it but off the top of my head I think it was around 4-5 years. And the reason, if you lurk and read most of the posts, should be quite obvious

Initially when getDare was launched it was just a small forum devoted to Truth or Dare with teenage members and the old posts were quite tame in comparison to today. And the whole S/M area didn't exist at that point. But over time, members got older, the site grew bigger and attracted people with different interests, including BDSM. That's where we had to make the change.

Good point, however why couldn't there be a strictly under 18 blog, where if a user mentions anything sexual they receive an infraction or ban

Tease · 08-06-2015, 11:48 AM

It happened around May/June 2011 from recollection that the site switched to be 18+ for new users.

cloudness · 08-07-2015, 12:08 AM

I'll just be honest, Getdare changed it's policy because a bunch of people kept bitching and reported the forum so Depp had to change the rules and policy of GetDare.

(hope I don't get into any trouble for saying this but it is true xD)

GD.C · 11-05-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tease

It happened around May/June 2011 from recollection that the site switched to be 18+ for new users.

Was it that long ago?! I was a lurker for a long time before making an account, but thought it was later than that!

DJ-playmate · 08-06-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ben_sissy99

So on the request TorD section I have been browsing some of the early posts from when this site was starting and have noticed that there were quite a lot of users under 18 who weren't banned, and openly admitted to staff that they were under 18. Do any members or staff know why and when the policy changed to 18+ on getdare?

For the record, the only reason I ask is because I know a couple of people who are 17 and want to join however are unable to due to being under 18

Part of your post got cut off but I would agree with the previous poster.. this site is very adult-themed. Legally it's better to just keep it 18+.

Rachie · 08-19-2015, 02:19 PM

Age used to be 13+

We went 18+ on 20th May 2011

getDare no longer allows users under 18 to register. Users from before this policy change who are not quite 18 must refrain from posting or participating in areas with adult content. Intentional violations that are reported to us may lead in post deletion or account loss.

Therefore technically all members should now be 17+ (18 on 20th May 2016)

Sorry i can't divulge info on the reasoning. - very long story and some is confidential.

Love Rachie x x x x

08-06-2015, 09:52 AM	#1
ben_sissy99 getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 327 Blog Entries: 1	Why getdare changed its age policy? So on the request TorD section I have been browsing some of the early posts from when this site was starting and have noticed that there were quite a lot of users under 18 who weren't banned, and openly admitted to staff that they were under 18. Do any members or staff know why and when the policy changed to 18+ on getdare? For the record, the only reason I ask is because I know a couple of people who are 17 and want to join however are unable to due to being under 18 __________________ Like :Bladder Control, hidden cross dressing, hidden family, semi-public, scat, piss, and clothing control, wedgies like to try: Diapers, age regression, humiliation Limits:Full public/Family, friends, illegal, pain PM DARES->http://www.getdare.com/bbs/blog.php?b=80191

08-06-2015, 11:06 AM	#2
Iodine getDare Succubus Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,541 Blog Entries: 24	I have no idea when it was changed, but im going to take a wild guess and say it was probably due to the obvious legal and moral issues having underage users participating on a site devoted to sexual things presented. __________________ 25/male/BI Take control of what you have power over instead of craving control over what you don't. Mysterious hyperlink! Last edited by Iodine; 08-06-2015 at 11:09 AM.

08-07-2015, 12:08 AM	#6
cloudness getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 396 Blog Entries: 8	I'll just be honest, Getdare changed it's policy because a bunch of people kept bitching and reported the forum so Depp had to change the rules and policy of GetDare. (hope I don't get into any trouble for saying this but it is true xD) __________________ Last edited by cloudness; 08-07-2015 at 12:08 AM. Reason: for got to add something.

08-19-2015, 02:19 PM	#9
Rachie I am the cutest butterfly ever Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In my Bed, Posts: 6,606 Blog Entries: 2	Age used to be 13+ We went 18+ on 20th May 2011 getDare no longer allows users under 18 to register. Users from before this policy change who are not quite 18 must refrain from posting or participating in areas with adult content. Intentional violations that are reported to us may lead in post deletion or account loss. Therefore technically all members should now be 17+ (18 on 20th May 2016) Sorry i can't divulge info on the reasoning. - very long story and some is confidential. Love Rachie x x x x __________________ RACHIE'S GETDARE USER GUIDE / MANUAL STRIP POKER WITH A TWIST (Story) BED HABITS LOLA.FOX WISHES SHE WAS MY FAVORITE USER <3

08-06-2015, 11:27 AM	#3
SubMissChievous Prodigy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 4,466	The age policy change took place several years ago. I don't remember the exact date and I would have to dig deep to find it but off the top of my head I think it was around 4-5 years. And the reason, if you lurk and read most of the posts, should be quite obvious Initially when getDare was launched it was just a small forum devoted to Truth or Dare with teenage members and the old posts were quite tame in comparison to today. And the whole S/M area didn't exist at that point. But over time, members got older, the site grew bigger and attracted people with different interests, including BDSM. That's where we had to make the change.

08-06-2015, 11:48 AM	#5
Tease Whiny Weasel Hunter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK Posts: 361 Blog Entries: 9	It happened around May/June 2011 from recollection that the site switched to be 18+ for new users.