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    Age Verification


    You probably noticed the new age verification pop-up when you visited the site after about 9pm this evening (10/16/2023). Several states have now passed new online child protection legislation requiring sites with adult content or 'content dealing with dangerous/hazardous subjects' to employ an age verification mechanism even though we all know that said mechanisms are completely ineffective as one simply has to lie to bypass it. You've probably noticed that a great many other firearm related sites - be it forums, manufacturers, retailers, etc. have already put a similar verification pop-up on their websites for the same reason. Basically we're all just practicing a little CYA since the language in these newly passed laws is so non-descript and vague as to what is and isn't considered covered content.
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    And like you mentioned, a little lie is all it takes to get in. Whenever I see a notification like that, I just laugh. A good SHYSTER LAWYER will get you past that "in a pinch".
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    I went in twice but it only asked me the first time. Hey , whatever it takes .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alguapo View Post
    I went in twice but it only asked me the first time. Hey , whatever it takes .
    It creates a cookie stored in your browser so you won't get it repeatedly after answering it the first time. Not sure how long the cookie lasts (day, week, month, forever?) but it keeps you from having to answer it every time you visit the site.
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    Since the previous age verification tool was causing some issues for some, I have removed it and am experimenting with a new one. If a few of you would mind chiming in verifying that it's working it would be appreciated as it's a 'one time' verification and having verified I don't see it now. Doh! lol Should just be a little black box pop-up window with a brief message and two buttons for yes or no.
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    Didn't see it when logging in this morning, but, kudos to you for making it essentially a one time requirement vs every time a member logs in. Once verified, always verified.

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    I have not seen an age verification for a few days now. I might not store cookies. hmmm.
    I am sorry, I may have mispoke.

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    I haven't seen an age verification for this site yet.

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    Hmm...sounds like it's not working. Back to the drawing board.
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    Never asked anything, But then Home Computer with Firefox, is set to save logged in and last page always comes up when I click SS icon. Almost never use my phone.
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