Should we make LB an 18+ website?

As I'm sure the rest of you have, as well, I've recently noticed an upswing in the younger demographic. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it denotes the popularity of battle rap with a younger audience.


BUT....


A lot of us post unsavory material for these younger age groups, that we(per the site guidelines) are responsible for individually. E.G. Supsie often posts pornographic content. We all curse heavily, and discuss other rather adult themes unsuitable for children. Obscene violence, derogatory remarks such as slurs, etc etc.

Plus, battle rap events, at large, are 18+ generally for not only these reasons, but, because of their locations(often taking place in bars, or clubs). I think it's important that we, as a site, take similar steps. As to avoid any unnecessary problems by allotting younger users on the site.


Now, I realize that there are parental and explicit warnings on the site already. But, personally, I think we should include an age verification mechanism on the site(having to fill out your birth date, for example.) And before you say it, yes, people will lie about their age. But, despite that, I think we should AT THE VERY LEAST make some attempt at deterrence to exposing these younger age groups to this type of content.


Similarly, these steps help to avoid potential predatory actions. As, there have been people on the site who show some degree of potential predatory behavior, in regard to child abuse(2 Gucci, Rohaan as examples.). These types of people should not be allowed a group of younger children from which to select.


What do YOU think?

Discuss.
@NOBLE @Seul @Student @Aggo @HVK

As I'm sure the rest of you have, as well, I've recently noticed an upswing in the younger demographic. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it denotes the popularity of battle rap with a younger audience.


BUT....


A lot of us post unsavory material for these younger age groups, that we(per the site guidelines) are responsible for individually. E.G. Supsie often posts pornographic content. We all curse heavily, and discuss other rather adult themes unsuitable for children. Obscene violence, derogatory remarks such as slurs, etc etc.

Plus, battle rap events, at large, are 18+ generally for not only these reasons, but, because of their locations(often taking place in bars, or clubs). I think it's important that we, as a site, take similar steps. As to avoid any unnecessary problems by allotting younger users on the site.


Now, I realize that there are parental and explicit warnings on the site already. But, personally, I think we should include an age verification mechanism on the site(having to fill out your birth date, for example.) And before you say it, yes, people will lie about their age. But, despite that, I think we should AT THE VERY LEAST make some attempt at deterrence to exposing these younger age groups to this type of content.


Similarly, these steps help to avoid potential predatory actions. As, there have been people on the site who show some degree of potential predatory behavior, in regard to child abuse(2 Gucci, Rohaan as examples.). These types of people should not be allowed a group of younger children from which to select.


What do YOU think?

Discuss.
@NOBLE @Seul @Student @Aggo @HVK