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Google: No kids allowed

#1 Post by Bob Juch » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:07 am

Google's terms of service, while ignored by the vast majority of users, contain a pretty shocking clause: Under 18's are not permitted to use any of Google's web properties. Thats right kids - no search, YouTube, Gmail, news, or images.

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http://www.news.com/newsblog/8301-10784 ... 548-7.html
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#2 Post by AnnieCamaro » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:11 am

I'm okay.

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#3 Post by peacock2121 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:12 am

made me laugh

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Re: Google: No kids allowed

#4 Post by earendel » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:25 am

Bob Juch wrote:Google's terms of service, while ignored by the vast majority of users, contain a pretty shocking clause: Under 18's are not permitted to use any of Google's web properties. Thats right kids - no search, YouTube, Gmail, news, or images.

Full story:
http://www.news.com/newsblog/8301-10784 ... 548-7.html
As the spokesperson pointed out:

"We're not in a position to verify the age or legal status of any user, given the tremendous number of users accessing Google services.

Which, of course, is true, as far as it goes. And I doubt that anyone would get their knickers in a twist over searching (though the topic of the search might be a problem). Still, the spokesperson also said:

That said, when we become aware of a user who is violating our Terms of Service, including not being of proper age to accept the the Terms of Service, we take appropriate action, which could include the termination of the user's Google Account."

I suspect Google will be re-evaluating their TOS and making changes forthwith.
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#5 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:28 am

earendel wrote:I suspect Google will be re-evaluating their TOS and making changes forthwith.
I don't know about that. As the article concludes:
Why does the site include anti-kid legalese that none of its competitors have opted to include?

The answer, for now, will remain unknown. Google's PR people tow the company line, and its lawyers, well, remain lawyers.

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#6 Post by TheCalvinator24 » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:59 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:
earendel wrote:I suspect Google will be re-evaluating their TOS and making changes forthwith.
I don't know about that. As the article concludes:
Why does the site include anti-kid legalese that none of its competitors have opted to include?

The answer, for now, will remain unknown. Google's PR people tow the company line, and its lawyers, well, remain lawyers.
From a quick Google search, it appears that "tow the line" has become commonplace, but I believe the proper expression is "toe the line."
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#7 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:10 pm

TheCalvinator24 wrote:
MarleysGh0st wrote:
earendel wrote:I suspect Google will be re-evaluating their TOS and making changes forthwith.
I don't know about that. As the article concludes:
Why does the site include anti-kid legalese that none of its competitors have opted to include?

The answer, for now, will remain unknown. Google's PR people tow the company line, and its lawyers, well, remain lawyers.
From a quick Google search, it appears that "tow the line" has become commonplace, but I believe the proper expression is "toe the line."
No reaction to the lawyers remaining lawyers part? :P

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#8 Post by CharlesFoxSingers » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:39 pm

Baby I'm
tired of toein' the line.
Don't know why you wanna jump me.
Baby, baby, baby It's makin' me cry.

Baby I
I'm gonna find myself someone new.
Someone who will be true.
I'm no more toein' the line.

I know it's over, but
I see the signs.
Don't let me waste your precious time.

Baby I'm
Tired of toein' the line.
If you want to get rid of me
Baby, baby, baby you're doin' fine.

Baby I'm
tired of toein' the line.
I'm gonna put on my walkin' shoes
and leave you far behind.

You're rollin' over
and over so divine.
But you can't fix this broken heart of mine.

Baby I'm
tired of toein' the line.
Don't know why you wanna jump me.
Baby, baby, baby It's makin' me cry.

Baby I'm
tired of toein' the line.
Don't know why you wanna jump me.
Baby, baby, baby It's makin' me cry.

Baby I'm tired of toein' the line
Baby I'm tired of toein' the line
Baby I'm tired of toein' the line
Baby I'm tired of toein' the line
Baby I'm tired of toein' the line
Baby I'm tired of toein' the line
Baby I'm tired of toein' the line...

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#9 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:06 pm

Interesting. I know that Google use is taught in schools, I wonder if they are aware of this rule.

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Re: Google: No kids allowed

#10 Post by earendel » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:58 am

TheCalvinator24 wrote:From a quick Google search, it appears that "tow the line" has become commonplace, but I believe the proper expression is "toe the line."
"Toe" the line makes much more sense than "tow" the line.
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