Please note: This is not by me. This is by my good friend ~ChiObsidian who seems to be having trouble submitting news.

Recently, I'm not sure exactly when, anyone under 18 is no longer allowed to view things under 'mature content'. Before this change, anyone had the option to turn the content filler off and on, which was a very good idea, as some people don't want to see mature content. I myself am 16, and think myself quite mature enough to view the content. It also kills me to know that some of my art can't be viewed by my friends or even myself because of this new rule, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Now I can understand why this might be a good idea, and sure could cover a lot of shady spots for DA to make sure to cover (in case someone was sue-happy). But the use of a mature content filler for guests, and the option to turn it on for users was perfectly fine. The precaution is understandable, but can't the age limit be lowered? Think about it. People my age pretty much know the human anatomy well enough to not be wretched in disgust or horror if we see it and, if we do, we could always block it. But we should have the CHOICE. Such works of art should not go unseen, and I'm not just talking about nude art. A lot of pieces of poetry, or potentially 'disturbing' art is too good to be covered by the horrid circle.

DA, I urge you to reconsider this drastic change. Anyone who agrees ought to say so here.