absolutely good points sept.

I am hesitant to go with changing the free hosting however, as I am a big fan of free since i can't afford to pay for hosting but still like to have websites which show off my art, or my blogs etc.

The thing i think needs to be done on the internet is much like there is an adultcheck verification for some not-so-classy- sites if you all know what i mean, then why couldnt there be a way to register anyone over the age of 13(obviously with parental consent) so that when they go to various websites, they need to provide their verification number to the site before they can register. Sort of like a central database(perhaps run by a not for profit or some other reputable company)so that it is easy to track who is where and who is not, without infringing on privacy.

but thats where it gets sticky - at what point are we protecting and at what point are we infringing on privacy?

The reason most websites dont ask for explicit ID is because they make money off of advertising, and turning people away is not going to make them money. so they find the most relaxed way to go about it.

however myspace is certainly stepping up to the plate and has been doing quite a bit from what i hear now that they are aware(or more aware) of the situations.

Can we share the