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**bdjuf** · 08-23-2008, 01:15 PM

I have been doing business online since the age of 15, but I guess I am the exception to the rule. Most kids have no place doing business online

DNP · 08-23-2008, 03:24 PM

**south** · 08-23-2008, 03:43 PM

**mfrank** · 08-23-2008, 05:21 PM

Not quite, but I would say 18 as the agelimit.

**DNBA** · 08-23-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon johnson

A few points:

* 18 is the more widely accepted "legal age".

* Worst case scenario and a teen runs off with someones $$$ / domain - it can be very difficult to take action against them.

* It's virtually impossible to verify a users actual age.

i feel the same way. Parents approval (co-signer)

**ZeRohiLL** · 08-23-2008, 06:12 PM

**exponent** · 08-23-2008, 06:13 PM

NO. At 17, you cannot be legally bound to a contract (if I'm not mistaken). Thus, it would be a very bad thing to allow non-adults to conduct business.

**Meaq.com** · 08-23-2008, 08:05 PM

Yes I say

andyat11 · 08-24-2008, 08:02 PM

Yes, I think they should be because I started this business when I was 13-14 and I learned so much. I am a well respected member here and I think its immoral to keep a starting career away from young people. Young people currently have limitations but if a 14 year old can get a credit card, why shouldn't they be able to do business. Maybe if you displayed the age more visibly some people who have a problem simply wont deal with them. Also, young people often do not scam because they are trying to make a career, but most older people are more likely to scam... In the long run, age will not stop scammers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by exponent

NO. At 17, you cannot be legally bound to a contract (if I'm not mistaken). Thus, it would be a very bad thing to allow non-adults to conduct business.

So your saying "non-adults" cant sign a contract so they shouldn't have a job... I got a part-time job at 15, if you limited that there wouldn't be much business out there... I think you should define business because to me your saying only 18+ should only be making money... Age doesn't mean your legit...

**Acro** · 08-24-2008, 08:21 PM

Who revived this old thread?

Andy, obviously there are exceptions, however statistics show that younger people tend to be carefree and careless about transacting with others. There is a reason why you can't buy drinks when under 21 (in the US) etc. When it comes down to age limits, there's a need for a happy medium and then there is the law.

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