Need to verify age to watch some Youtube videos

[V F]

I dont get anything like age verification when I watch anything on YT thats rated for adults etc

View it directly. https://youtu.be/NYH2sLid0Zc

 

[Pawnless Endgame]

I've just watched a gambling video and I didn't get checked. Maybe it will filter out to me in a few days time? Or like someone said here, I'm already verified for some reason.

 

[Rroff]

My Youtube account is about 10 years old, so I'm guessing they got it from your card data? It's not like Google are going to through away useful user data.

Mine is 15 years old - I forgot it is a verified account though from back in the day - had skipped my mind.

 

[d_brennen]

Huh, haven't seen this age restriction. Maybe ask your adult to change your restriction level in Google Family Link

Actually, that was a joke, but if you are considering setting up the family app for more mature children, don't bother, it's a joke.

 

[adolf hamster]

so now we gotta choose between handing over our credit cards to google or some random vpn company because parents are too damn lazy to control what their kids are watching online?

 

[Lysander]

so now we gotta choose between handing over our credit cards to google or some random vpn company because parents are too damn lazy to control what their kids are watching online?

Yeah but it's not about that, is it. "Security" is just an excuse to hoover up data.

Imagine uploading your passport to Google so you can watch a bloody video. Just insane.

 

[R.P.L]

Get with the program, comrade

 

[V F]

Mine is 15 years old - I forgot it is a verified account though from back in the day - had skipped my mind.

Mine is a verified account as well and I still get this. It's also 15 years old. So it isn't related.

 

[Pho]

Make sure your Google account has your birthday against it:
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3159776?hl=en-GB

 

[james.miller]

I'm a premium member with payment info and whatnot, all i get is a notice saying it might be offensive

 

[DoneADougalOnSofa]

Had it a couple of weeks ago, tried to play Adam Freeland's 'We want your soul', a track I've played hundreds of times before, and had to link my CC.
From the comments, I wasn't the only one.
It's not even a rude song.

 

[Lysander]

Had it a couple of weeks ago, tried to play Adam Freeland's 'We want your soul', a track I've played hundreds of times before, and had to link my CC.
From the comments, I wasn't the only one.
It's not even a rude song.

Nope, they just want your scans.

 

[Longbow]

Make sure your Google account has your birthday against it:

That doesn't change anything, still requires verification.

 

[DoneADougalOnSofa]

Nope, they just want your scans.

 

[Lysander]

This is probably a test-bed for a wider rollout. They're seeing how easily they can get people's passports.

Soon it'll be a requirement to use Gmail in the interests of "security".

 

[adolf hamster]

Yeah but it's not about that, is it. "Security" is just an excuse to hoover up data.

Imagine uploading your passport to Google so you can watch a bloody video. Just insane.

a fair point, although i was more reacting to the governmental requirement than google's acceptance/implementation

 

[james.miller]

This is probably a test-bed for a wider rollout. They're seeing how easily they can get people's passports.

Soon it'll be a requirement to use Gmail in the interests of "security".

You dont need a passport...

 

[V F]

You dont need a passport...

Use a credit card to verify immediately
You won't be charged. Any transaction fee will be fully refunded.

Use your ID
Submit an image of a valid ID, like your driver's licence or passport. It may take up to three days to verify your ID.

 

[james.miller]

Use a credit card to verify immediately
You won't be charged. Any transaction fee will be fully refunded.

Use your ID
Submit an image of a valid ID, like your driver's licence or passport. It may take up to three days to verify your ID.

What's your point? It's optional. I've never given my passport info to Google.

 

[V F]

What's your point? It's optional. I've never given my passport info to Google.

There has to be a point? I'm only stating what it says.