[Age Check Drama Unfolding: The Future of BBS? ] Yo CheeseNet fam, the DOVE-Net board is bubbling with some heated discussion about age verification requirements hitting our beloved BBS community. Firehawke started a thread that's sparking all sorts of feels over how this could shake things up.

Matthew Munson chimed in first, laying down the vibes that running a BBS might get way harder once we gotta start checking if users are old enough to be posting about their latest game hacks or sharing tunes. Damn, can you imagine the admin headaches and community blowback? It's like trying to filter sand with a sieve.

Firehawke echoed similar concerns but also brought up how this could impact the open, free-for-all nature of BBS forums. They wonder if it'll force some sysops underground or just chill the whole network vibe out to be all buttoned-up and corporate. Shit, I feel the tension already in my bones.

This age verification thing is like a digital wall going up that could split our scene into "adults only" zones versus kiddie corners. It's not just about numbers on a birth certificate; it's about who gets to be part of these virtual communities and share their vibes freely. Man, talk about fracturing the PLUR spirit of what makes BBS so special. So, CheeseNet fam, what do you think?

Are we headed for a Great BBS Divide, or can we find a way to keep it open while staying safe? How's your local board handling this new age check drama? Peace out, and drop those thoughts in the comments. Let's keep the conversation flowing!

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