Mylot good for Minors?

On the one hand, I think a 'Junior Mylot' would be a very good idea - a mylot only for kids. But on the other hand, I think that would be abused too much and the kids would be put at risk. So overall, it's best not to have such a thing. As for the present mylot, I think it's OK as it is. I don't think it is suitable for children and I wouldn't want them here. As you say, they are probably here already, although perhaps it's just adults with childish minds!

dear LK, Then why not asks admin to have another site like MYLOTJUNIOR Where minors and kids can have their own sets of topics and discussion eh. I bet it will be full of online games and kids stuffs... Ohh..i always hear my kids saying this "what a fluffy unicorn i'm gonna die" that's a ling of Agnes from Despicable Me movie. See...they also have something to talked with...movies/what's next cartoon movies..what's the latest online games...what's new in facebook and asks their friends to water their plants in farmville. what more?

I don't think kids are suitable to participate in mylot too, besides the adult contents, there are also some topics that might not be suitable for kids. I think MyLot Juniors is a good idea, there should be some forums specially for kids only, and as LK said, the kids can learn to express their ideas, learn from the discussions, and also socialize with others online. Also, they got some ideas of earning money. But, I still prefer my kids to go for more physical activities and games, interact with others personally instead of spending too much time online.

yeah, those site can harm your niece and nephews so avoid them.

Nope even if our motive is to learn something but not yet applicable or not yet accepted because of age - I don't think its ok. The legal age here and I think globally is atleast 18 years of age (it seems that not obey by other sites especially social networking). There are many ways to motivate minors to learn about computer, online or other without against any law in the area - better clean our conscience than the other side...

You can actually change some setting in your profile or preference I forgot. There should be an option under account information, allowing you to choose whether to view mature content or not. I think it is a good place for teenagers to learn how to interact with others. There are many mylotters who start interesting, meaningful and educating topics which can initiate many useful responses. It can be beneficial to teenagers if they can think and do reflection on certain topics. And it would be great if adults can guide them during the process.

I agree, for me it is one of the good place to hang out when you are not doing anything rather than playing games that can hang my lappie. About the topic, it is not good for minors. I believe the site is strictly for 18 years old and above. There are lots of adult contents in here, and it is not firewalled. They can read all the adult contents and that will give them idea about it. Mylot will not be a good place anymore if it will bring them and teach them things like that. However, I wish students just focus on their study instead of Mylotting. Mylotting is addicting, maybe one day they passing their time on Mylotting rather than doing their assignments, not a good idea.

jo letran i think mylot would be good for minmors that are 16 or older as they as you said would learn typing speed and learn from the esperience of others. Learning and making frriends and getting paid]for it I think it would be great. they would find others their age on here ''and could have a ball.also the meeting of young people f rom all over the world would teach them so much.

I would definitely wait until they are teenagers. Some teenagers have problems that they are too scared to talk to their parents about. If they come here on mylot and actually discuss this problem with other mylotters then we would be respectful of the age and try to help them through the problem as much as possible.

I think I was 17 when I joined. I don't think it's really helped me learn to type better (high school and attempting NaNoWriMo did that) but it's been super fun. I don't think it's a good site for minors though cause there's lots of adult conversations going on. However, there are loads of family-friendly discussions on every topic imaginable. I think 16-17 would be about the right age. I think the age requirement to join mylot is 16... but I know Paypal has an age requirement of 18, so they'd probably have to wait awhile before they could really see their earnings.

yes mylot is good for minors and school going kids.We can avoid adult content here .So there is not a problem.Its okay it would be good for them.Little care about their secure viewing will do good.

It can be a good place for teenagers though I feel that some of the discussions may not be suitable here for them. Perhaps if there was a section specifically for them, then maybe it would be a good thing for others to join. I see in your comment that they are not interested, therefore, maybe in a few more years they will be.

I think it's better for minors to be here in mylot rather than doing facebook and wasting their time. It's just a comparison. It's still better for minors to be off the computer. It's quite addicting. Obviously. I won't really recommend to have other people I know to sign up here in mylot. First of all, they might get addicted with it. MIGHT. Just for emphasis. Hahaha! And also, instead of doing some other more important things they would rather do mylot instead. Anyways, what I'm saying is... it's a good thing you still didn't introduce mylot to your nieces and nephews. Another reason also is for the mature content. That's a good reasoning of yours. Have a nice day!

I don't think you are right. From what I remember, the terms say you should have a certain age to be able to register as a Mylot user. Here's what they say: " (d) you are sixteen (16) years of age or older. Your myLot account may be deleted and your membership may be terminated without warning, if we believe that you have violated any of the Terms of Use Agreement."

I think this would be a good place for them if they have some kind of supervision. There are alot of adult topics here that children do not need to see.

I think myLot could be a good influence on anyone--you get to see that people in other countries are just like yourself and have the same troubles and triumphs. If we knew everyone as friends we might not let our governments make war on those friends' countries or claim falsehoods. There is some adult content and there's no way to keep the minors away unless they check the box to avoid that content--which you know they won't. It's too bad that people feel the need to discuss such things in public, I don't feel it has a place in everyday conversation and should be confined to people you know and trust in the real world. Everything you put on the internet is there forever and I'm sure some of those who are discussing adult things will, at some point, regret some of the things they've published. I sometimes wish everything could be G-rated.

Maybe there should be a nice site such as this one for kids. But you cannot expect children to have the same interests than grownups or even read some of the things that are discussed. I have directed many literary workshops in my country and would never mix children with grown ups. I did not particulary liked to have teens in workshops with older people.

hi, for me i think there's no problem when a minor will participate here,as long as they can relate their self to the topic here in mylot,so instead of playing online games its better tom participate here to earn extra money,we actually dont know if there are minors here but they declared there age as 18 above.

hi LK, If only this site introduced to me many years ago for sure I will never meet barn buddy,cafe world,farmville and cityville . This site is really awesome though some members don't know how to use this site properly. happy mylotting

Mylot needs more teens so the anime,videogames and pop culture section of this place will be alive. since most adults are more interested with politics,religion,relationships and families. they can add variety to the topics plus talking to young people will make us feel younger.