On Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:41:47 +0200, Eero Ahonen wrote:

> Jim Henderson wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, I do know that - it's kinda stupid that one has to cover oneself
>> using a method that anyone/everyone lies when using.
> 
> Leisure Suit Larry had such question at the start of the game. I once
> tested what it says if you answer under 18 :).

I remember that, yeah.  Used to sell it, in fact - even though I was 
under 18.   That was kinda weird, but it was a funny game.

>> I'm over 18 (obviously) and I sometimes use fake dates on those age
>> verification forms, because I'm old enough and by how much isn't any of
>> their business.
> 
> If there's pull-down menus, it's enough to check the year far enough,
> then just slap something to month and date.

Yeah, though often I'll pick the earliest year.  I figure if they're 
using the data for demographic research, something that throws the stats 
off is a bonus. ;-)

Jim

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