Am I old enough

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JennieJo

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A bit of fun for today. I'm not commenting of right/wrong, good/bad or anywhere inbetween.
Our Aussie Govt has recently implemented screening/blocking the use of many social media groups/apps/websites for children and teenagers.

Today I went to login to my substack account and I had to prove I was over 16. Nice way to start the new year.

Once you only had to prove your age to get into into licensed venues.
 
One layer of isolation I use all the time is a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The reputable ones encrypt all your internet activity, which does provide a lot of protection, especially when one does internet banking transactions. Be aware, though, that some free VPNs are suspect, so rather go for one of the older, trusted commercial ones.
 
I tried to order something from a well-known online shop before Christmas and it wouldn't let me because it didn't believe I was over 16. Despite the fact I've had an account with them for at least 16 years.
 
Triduana said:
I tried to order something from a well-known online shop before Christmas and it wouldn't let me because it didn't believe I was over 16. Despite the fact I've had an account with them for at least 16 years.
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Love it.
 
Hermes2020 said:
One layer of isolation I use all the time is a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The reputable ones encrypt all your internet activity, which does provide a lot of protection, especially when one does internet banking transactions. Be aware, though, that some free VPNs are suspect, so rather go for one of the older, trusted commercial ones.
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I do that too.
 
That is an absolute problem. There is no easy way to check age: first, your kids could share an account online with you (many platforms allow for family accounts), and second, anything you are asked can be found or forged easily. Probably the only way would be to use biometrics against a national database, but that raises a lot of additional issues as well, not the least, access by foreign sites with foreign policies.
 
txomsy said:
That is an absolute problem. There is no easy way to check age: first, your kids could share an account online with you (many platforms allow for family accounts), and second, anything you are asked can be found or forged easily. Probably the only way would be to use biometrics against a national database, but that raises a lot of additional issues as well, not the least, access by foreign sites with foreign policies.
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I wasn't wanting to start a discussion, just giving context to the story of, as an older person, having to prove my age once again.
 
I'm 80 years old with plenty of wrinkles and totally grey hair to prove it but when I went into a store and tried to buy my son a pack of cigarettes to save him having to come in with me when I was buying stuff for myself I was asked to give my ID! I forced myself not to say anything rude, but good grief! My son gets asked, too, he said and his hair and beard are pure white! He's 61 years old for Pete's sake. But I suppose they just have ID checking as a rule for everyone no matter who it is but that's silly, in my opinion. I had my ID checked when I went into a bar when I was 36 but I'm 40 years sober now so no chance that played a part because I'm not pickled anymore like I was back then. lol
 
Ellen Easton said:
I'm 80 years old with plenty of wrinkles and totally grey hair to prove it but when I went into a store and tried to buy my son a pack of cigarettes to save him having to come in with me when I was buying stuff for myself I was asked to give my ID! I forced myself not to say anything rude, but good grief! My son gets asked, too, he said and his hair and beard are pure white! He's 61 years old for Pete's sake. But I suppose they just have ID checking as a rule for everyone no matter who it is but that's silly, in my opinion. I had my ID checked when I went into a bar when I was 36 but I'm 40 years sober now so no chance that played a part because I'm not pickled anymore like I was back then. lol
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Yeah it's just the rule. I think that until the ID is scanned, the system won't even allow the purchase to proceed.
 
Ellen Easton said:
I'm 80 years old with plenty of wrinkles and totally grey hair to prove it but when I went into a store and tried to buy my son a pack of cigarettes to save him having to come in with me when I was buying stuff for myself I was asked to give my ID! I forced myself not to say anything rude, but good grief! My son gets asked, too, he said and his hair and beard are pure white! He's 61 years old for Pete's sake. But I suppose they just have ID checking as a rule for everyone no matter who it is but that's silly, in my opinion. I had my ID checked when I went into a bar when I was 36 but I'm 40 years sober now so no chance that played a part because I'm not pickled anymore like I was back then. lol
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Better yet, say, "Oh, thank you, dear! Do you really think I look so young?"
This way you can share a laugh over silly rules, and maybe brighten someone's day! 😉
 
Hell, I'm 88, and Walgrreens Pharmacy expects me to show ID whenever I purchase a bottle of liquor! So,.....I do.
I suppose if I didn't wish to comply, I could buy my alcohol somewhere else, but if I wish to take advantage of their discounted prices, I simply am required to show my drivers license ID. So what?? I always wonder,...what do people who choose not to drive use as an an official ID? I've been driving for probably a little less that 70 years!! Good grief--i'm OLD!
 
Makes me think of a time me and my now-hubby went to take a ferry. He asked for two adult tickets, and the ticket salesman looked at me and asked "How old are you? Are you sure you're an adult ticket?"
I was in my late 20s at the time. Hubby told him we're almost the same age, and the guy didn't believe us. I guess I'll take it as a compliment though? You want to sell me a cheaper ticket, I won't argue!

Now, I'm in my 30s and last month, had someone halt me briefly for a "watch your step there grandma" because of a step-up on the sidewalk. Received a "there you go, grandma. Have a great visit!" afterward.
I know my hair is grey, but it turned grey when I was 11. So I look pretty much the exact same from my 20s to my 30s.
But apparently I went from child to senior status within a decade? :ROFLMAO:
 
WFMartin said:
… I always wonder,...what do people who choose not to drive use as an an official ID? I've been driving for probably a little less that 70 years!! Good grief--i'm OLD!
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My mother-in-law never had a driver's license. The state of NC has a non-driver's ID card, and I guess other states have it as well.
 
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