Thread:DatAsymptote/@comment-36018382-20180628211411/@comment-3991308-20180629004207

Hi Izela! The reason why we don't let those under 13 on is because of this internet law called COPPA. It basically means that it's essentially illegal/dodgy to collect information from those under 13. I 100% understand the passion to create and share, but because we want to keep the Wikia as a platform up and running and if we had to go to any superiors for help (the Wikia staff, for instance), we wouldn't be at the risk of being shut down.

I'm incredibly glad to hear of your interest, though! Once you're 13 (and free of the ever so frustrating COPPA law - I remember being super excited about turning 13 because of that, more excited that I was over turning 18), I'm sure it will be fine.

(I agree, there's really not much difference in the week leading up to being 13 either, but as I've said, COPPA is unfortunately more of a case in who you can get data from rather than a case of being able to carry oneself on the 'net with maturity. I'll likely ask other admins for their input in regards to whether it's chill for you to post this week, though! Either way, I do hope you enjoy the Wikia when you do use it!!)