As moderators of r/GayAlabama, we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all users. This includes protecting minors from being exposed to harmful content and predatory behavior, and preventing bots from posting and commenting. Effective November 30, 2023, all users of r/GayAlabama will be required to be verified as over the age of 18 in order to post and comment.

We understand that this new requirement may be an inconvenience for some users, but we believe that it is necessary to protect our community from the dangers of minors and bots. Minors who participate in NSFW subreddits are at risk of being exposed to explicit content, predatory behavior, and pressure to share personal information. Bots can be used to spread misinformation, spam, and impersonate real users.

You can verify early by sending a photo of yourself holding your driver's license or state ID and a piece of paper with your Reddit username, the subreddit name (r/GayAlabama), and today's date to me (u/BooDanker) in a direct message. When you message me, please say in your message this is for verification of r/GayAlabama. Once your verification has been approved, you will be able to post and comment in the subreddit and will have the verified user flair by your name.

We appreciate your understanding and support in making the subreddit a safer and more welcoming space for everyone.

Here are some of the benefits of age verification:

• Protects minors: Age verification helps to keep minors from being exposed to harmful content and predatory behavior.
• Prevents bots: Age verification can help to prevent bots from posting and commenting, which can help to reduce spam and misinformation.
• Creates a more welcoming environment: Age verification can help to create a more welcoming environment for all users by reducing the likelihood of encountering inappropriate content or behavior.

We encourage all users to verify their age early so that they can continue to post and comment in the subreddit after November 30, 2023.

Important notes:

• Your verification photo must be clear and show your face and your driver's license or state ID clearly.
• Your verification photo must be recent (no more than 3 months old).
• If you delete your account, you will have to verify again with the same steps as mentioned above.

Thank you for your cooperation in making the subreddit a safer and more welcoming space for everyone.