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pcproffenno · 03-09-2008, 01:44 PM

Even though everyone recommends only dealing with verified/reputable members, people take risks when they see a bargain. Some of these risks will eventually cause damage and then people b*tch about it afterwards.

Make DNF verification non-optional and I think the amount of scam attempts on the forum will be significantly reduced.

**Muhammad Mustafa** · 03-09-2008, 01:51 PM

Y E S !
I'd to say yes, as long as: (1)their age's is to be displayed along with their names and they are clearly marked and known. (2)their parents sign an agreement states they undertake legality responsibility on behalf of them, and the other party can demanding on them in case of any problem happened. (3)contract's other party know and agree to deal with a teen
in this format, personally, I see it very possible
I started my first work back in 2000 when I was only 16y and I think the chance should be equal to all teens out their to get the chance, start work and build their success

BTW, vote worked with me very well

**draggar** · 03-09-2008, 01:55 PM

How about if we pay more attention to iTrader ratings as opposed to age? Before you do business with someone new, check their iTrader rating and read over their reviews?

It is simple and is usually honest.

Plus, I don't think someone is going to register 10-15 gold accounts just to boost one other account's iTrader rating.

**Ehsan** · 03-09-2008, 01:56 PM

I think they should be allowed to do business as long as they have proper verification and permission from guardians or parents, as long as these are taken care of we should be fine

**Rockefeller** · 03-09-2008, 01:57 PM

It says I am not allowed to vote? What gives?

**Toilet-Monster** · 03-09-2008, 01:58 PM

YES - Some teens are excellent costumers, I just turned 18 in Januari, started domaining when I was 17, and I think other teens should have the same chance.

**DotComGod** · 03-09-2008, 01:58 PM

The vote is system issue, will be fixed.

-=DCG=-

**fab** · 03-09-2008, 02:00 PM

I can't see any reason why not if it's stated that they're under 18, therefore anyone wishing to do business with them does so at their own risk, but again as has been mentioned here, how will you prove age?

**mediawizard** · 03-09-2008, 02:02 PM

Why discriminate? Be it age or anything else?

If someone under 18 want to conduct a business, get his parents to sign documentation and thats that. Just like if you need to be verified then send the verification documentation.

I'm assuming that most parents should be aware of their kids financial activities in any case.

**mulligan** · 03-09-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockefeller

It says I am not allowed to vote? What gives?

Maybe you have to be 18 or over to vote? ....

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**Mahouni** · 03-09-2008, 02:05 PM

This is a tough one... But I voted yes, because I think that teenagers should be given a chance to practice their business skills. Verifying every member would be way too complicated. I let the board admins do the innovative stuff required to sort this one out with class.

**Yofie** · 03-09-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggar

How about if we pay more attention to iTrader ratings as opposed to age? Before you do business with someone new, check their iTrader rating and read over their reviews?

It is simple and is usually honest.

Plus, I don't think someone is going to register 10-15 gold accounts just to boost one other account's iTrader rating.

9MM has/had an iTrader of 13....

iTrader rating really can not be trusted IMO.

I do not think it's just an "age" issue. It is known that people under 18 have less experience then somebody that is older. An underage person may not take things as serious due to lack of experience and so on.

Do I think people 17 years old and younger should be not be able to trade at all, no! If they are underage, it should be CLEAR to others THEY ARE. It all comes back to Transparency in our industry.

**ddaybofb** · 03-09-2008, 02:12 PM

I think first you should check their itrader rating then you check their age. See how other people did with their transactions with that person.

**godolphin** · 03-09-2008, 02:17 PM

**PRED** · 03-09-2008, 02:18 PM

My first instinct was to say no, but then when you think you can drive, have sex, etcetera at those ages, and go to work, then why not buy and sell on a forum?

However , it would be good if under 18's had a little icon under avatar or something so people knew and could avoid trading with if wanted.
Dunno, tricky one

dotcomgiant · 03-09-2008, 02:19 PM

principally NO. But if they are allowed to purchase a membership for a business purpose ( its biz forum ) so where is the point ???

Thanks

**anderson33** · 03-09-2008, 02:30 PM

I say no.. Only due to the legal reasons. But if there was a verification process that would get there parents or guardian to vouch for them, that could be another story.

And if it clearly stated that they were under 18 on their profile, then it would be the other members choice on if they conduct business with them or not. That is where itrader and reputation would come into play...

**EJS** · 03-09-2008, 02:42 PM

I say no. Being that it is a business forum, I don't think the onus should be on one party to ask if the other party is of legal age to enter into a contract.

**Doc Com** · 03-09-2008, 02:53 PM

tough call.

I know a couple of kids (hate that word) here that are outstanding.

A bona-fide ironclad proof verification system needs to be in place period.

Look at what we are dealing with en masse.

16 or 60...one can be as bad as the other.

**fab** · 03-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DotComGod

Should Teens UNDER 18 years old be allowed to do business here?

Yes or No.

-=DCG=-

Was this posted due to any specific problems that came up recently, or just out of the blue.

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03-09-2008, 01:44 PM	#41 (permalink)
pcproffenno Never Sleep™ Name: Stian Last Online: Today 03:25 PM iTrader: (131) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,809 DNF$: 3,807 Location: EHOT.net Country:	Even though everyone recommends only dealing with verified/reputable members, people take risks when they see a bargain. Some of these risks will eventually cause damage and then people b*tch about it afterwards. Make DNF verification non-optional and I think the amount of scam attempts on the forum will be significantly reduced. __________________ EHOT.net \| Twitter \| Skype ID: ehot.net IDNO.com - 11+ mill. Google results - Auction here!

03-09-2008, 01:51 PM	#42 (permalink)
Muhammad Mustafa Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Muhammad Last Online: 10-24-2009 11:50 PM iTrader: (23) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 328 DNF$: 1,450 Location: Egypt Country:	Y E S ! I'd to say yes, as long as: (1)their age's is to be displayed along with their names and they are clearly marked and known. (2)their parents sign an agreement states they undertake legality responsibility on behalf of them, and the other party can demanding on them in case of any problem happened. (3)contract's other party know and agree to deal with a teen in this format, personally, I see it very possible I started my first work back in 2000 when I was only 16y and I think the chance should be equal to all teens out their to get the chance, start work and build their success BTW, vote worked with me very well __________________ B U Y I N G ccc.com

03-09-2008, 01:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
draggar The Evil Mod Name: Ed Last Online: Today 01:19 PM iTrader: (36) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,123 DNF$: 146 Location: South Florida Country:	How about if we pay more attention to iTrader ratings as opposed to age? Before you do business with someone new, check their iTrader rating and read over their reviews? It is simple and is usually honest. Plus, I don't think someone is going to register 10-15 gold accounts just to boost one other account's iTrader rating. __________________ Get a Parked.com account today! What's on Draggar's mind? Find out at http://www.draggar.net I'm always looking for dog breed domains

03-09-2008, 01:56 PM	#44 (permalink)
Ehsan Pakistani™ Name: Ehsan Ahmad Rehan Last Online: 11-04-2009 06:25 PM iTrader: (15) Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,341 DNF$: 146 Location: P A K I S T A N Country:	I think they should be allowed to do business as long as they have proper verification and permission from guardians or parents, as long as these are taken care of we should be fine __________________ Ehsan Ahmad Rehan

03-09-2008, 01:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
Rockefeller Name: Justin Godfrey Last Online: Today 03:07 PM iTrader: (360) Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,431 DNF$: 2,861 Location: Sheboygan, WI Country:	It says I am not allowed to vote? What gives? __________________ Domain name newsletter

03-09-2008, 01:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
Toilet-Monster Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Tim Schoon Last Online: Today 03:32 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 575 DNF$: 210 Location: Holland Country:	YES - Some teens are excellent costumers, I just turned 18 in Januari, started domaining when I was 17, and I think other teens should have the same chance. __________________ strengthen.com for sale - BIN $3500 - PM me

03-09-2008, 01:58 PM	#47 (permalink)
DotComGod Administrator Name: Adam Dicker Last Online: Today 07:40 PM iTrader: (38) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,679 DNF$: 4,588,282 Location: Toronto, Canada Country:	The vote is system issue, will be fixed. -=DCG=- __________________ sm.com - Sports Maniacs! The Ultimate Sports Website! Official Launch December 1st, 2009

03-09-2008, 02:00 PM	#48 (permalink)
fab Last Online: Today 04:14 PM iTrader: (26) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,394 DNF$: 194 Location: Elad Country:	I can't see any reason why not if it's stated that they're under 18, therefore anyone wishing to do business with them does so at their own risk, but again as has been mentioned here, how will you prove age? __________________ Text Link Ads WhyPark.com - Stop Parking Your Domains - 48 Hour $100 Domain Fire Sale

03-09-2008, 02:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
mediawizard Exclusive Lifetime Member Name: Samit Last Online: Today 09:18 AM iTrader: (30) Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 720 DNF$: 603 Location: mwzd.com Country:	Why discriminate? Be it age or anything else? If someone under 18 want to conduct a business, get his parents to sign documentation and thats that. Just like if you need to be verified then send the verification documentation. I'm assuming that most parents should be aware of their kids financial activities in any case. __________________ My Blog Domain Name Showroom

03-09-2008, 02:05 PM	#51 (permalink)
Mahouni Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-28-2009 05:07 PM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 180 DNF$: 610 Location: Mest.com	This is a tough one... But I voted yes, because I think that teenagers should be given a chance to practice their business skills. Verifying every member would be way too complicated. I let the board admins do the innovative stuff required to sort this one out with class.

03-09-2008, 02:12 PM	#53 (permalink)
ddaybofb Platinum Lifetime Member Name: chris Last Online: 10-30-2009 02:24 AM iTrader: (29) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 575 DNF$: 1,500 Location: Connecticut Country:	I think first you should check their itrader rating then you check their age. See how other people did with their transactions with that person. __________________ My Sedo Names

03-09-2008, 02:17 PM	#54 (permalink)
godolphin DNF Member Last Online: 11-06-2009 01:58 PM iTrader: (34) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 599 DNF$: 1,606	No __________________ AvailableDomainsBlog.com takes a visit to know the quality!

03-09-2008, 02:18 PM	#55 (permalink)
PRED Last Online: Today 03:05 PM iTrader: (118) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,938 DNF$: 1,013 Country:	My first instinct was to say no, but then when you think you can drive, have sex, etcetera at those ages, and go to work, then why not buy and sell on a forum? However , it would be good if under 18's had a little icon under avatar or something so people knew and could avoid trading with if wanted. Dunno, tricky one __________________ dental recruitment \| dental practices \| Coniston

03-09-2008, 02:19 PM	#56 (permalink)
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03-09-2008, 02:30 PM	#57 (permalink)
anderson33 DNF Newbie Last Online: 08-05-2009 06:21 PM iTrader: (8) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 65 DNF$: 3,330 Location: Tennessee Country:	I say no.. Only due to the legal reasons. But if there was a verification process that would get there parents or guardian to vouch for them, that could be another story. And if it clearly stated that they were under 18 on their profile, then it would be the other members choice on if they conduct business with them or not. That is where itrader and reputation would come into play...

03-09-2008, 02:42 PM	#58 (permalink)
EJS Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 08:48 PM iTrader: (32) Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,955 DNF$: 1,042 Location: Manhattan, NYC Country:	I say no. Being that it is a business forum, I don't think the onus should be on one party to ask if the other party is of legal age to enter into a contract. __________________ Lowell

03-09-2008, 02:53 PM	#59 (permalink)
Doc Com Dances With Dogs Name: Dances With Dogs Last Online: Today 08:34 PM iTrader: (72) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,136 DNF$: 24,877 Country:	tough call. I know a couple of kids (hate that word) here that are outstanding. A bona-fide ironclad proof verification system needs to be in place period. Look at what we are dealing with en masse. 16 or 60...one can be as bad as the other. __________________ Conservative With A Conscience

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