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Under 13
Feb 27 2010, 2:53 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 27 2010, 2:53 PM EST
I like this site the best out of all the sites I've seen. I was interested in using it for a kids' book club I am starting. However, I read the Terms of Service and in Section 4 it said that I cannot use WetPaint to create a site directed towards under-13s. I and most of the kids in my book club are under thirteen. Is there any way to change or modify this rule? I would like to use WetPaint, but if people younger than thirteen are not allowed, I will have to find another service provider. Do you find this valuable?    
Naru2008
Naru2008
1. RE: Under 13
Feb 27 2010, 3:46 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 27 2010, 3:46 PM EST
No.

As it states in our rules:
http://www.wetpaintcentral.com/page/Wetpaint+Central+Rules
No one under 13 is allowed and will be banned if we find out you are u der 13...no exceptions. We will not change that rule. Sorry.

-Alex
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CaptainSpaz
CaptainSpaz
2. RE: Under 13
Feb 27 2010, 4:14 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 27 2010, 4:14 PM EST
This isn't actually a matter of Wetpaint Central Rules.

Wetpaint is legally obligated under COPPA to deny services to users under 13 years old. This cannot be changed without changing the law itself.
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Naru2008
Naru2008
3. RE: Under 13
Feb 27 2010, 4:21 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 27 2010, 4:21 PM EST
Sorry. Thanks Phillip. Do you find this valuable?    

1#brave
4. RE: Under 13
Feb 28 2010, 9:11 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 28 2010, 9:11 PM EST
The COPPA act of 1997 prohibits people under 13 to use services like Wetpaint. This is a law, and only the United States of America can change this. Do you find this valuable?    
Naru2008
Naru2008
6. RE: Under 13
Feb 28 2010, 9:18 PM EST | Post edited: Feb 28 2010, 9:18 PM EST
"yeah thats right"
Naruto87, there was no reason to post that.

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