Why is the age limit so high?

katherinejbaldwin2313

Why do you have to be 18 and up to have this app what if you're younger then that and need this app?

mar_sbar

My thought is that it's for safety's sake and to prevent possible body image issues for teens who may not quite have a handle on navigating weight-centered ideas and discussions.

ninerbuff

Because the majority of minorities GO TO THE EXTREME when it comes to weight loss. They have no patience and expect quick results. Also there's a lot of body dysmorphia with teenage girls so they will attempt diets that have little to no nutritional value and will disregard advice from experts regardless of how sound it is.

Harsh as it sounds, companies can't be responsible for having minorities using services or products deemed for adults. Where I work now, we can't sell energy drinks to minorities.

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cowsfan12

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48601943#Comment_48601943

I think autocorrect won that battle - maybe even the war 😂

Jezebella9031

Its a dating site. They have to be sure the kiddos are protected.

AdahPotatah2024

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48622555#Comment_48622555

It's not a dating site, unless you want to date someone 30 years older than you who lives in another country, haha

Jezebella9031

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48622640#Comment_48622640

Not sure what the problem with that is, if he has money.

AdahPotatah2024

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48622851#Comment_48622851

Well, baby, look around. It's a, it's a cage with golden bars. 🌹

See why you should be atleast 18 for this website, Katherine!😂

glassyo

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48622640#Comment_48622640

Honestly, totally been there. I used to talk to people on irc a lot. And he wasn't older ☺