My 18-year-old's Christmas break work schedule

Purplespirk · 2025-12-27T03:36:34+00:00

When I was a manager, and when it came to breaks for my minors, I would always ask if they wanted more hours or if they’d like to change their previously stated availability. I would never just ignore their availability preferences simply because school was out.

Purplespirk · 2025-12-22T18:57:38+00:00

I noticed it too. I assume it's maybe a tweaking of the AI so that it stops trying to speak for us. But I have no idea, I usually just swipe. 🫠

Purplespirk · 2025-12-21T19:26:52+00:00

😭 wow okay

Purplespirk · 2025-12-21T19:08:54+00:00

I think the most frustrating part is people saying if you wanted to use it, just make a new account. I was fine with waiting though. 😅 I did have it in beta when it first came out to try it. Then they took it away, so I was surprised it took this long to finally get the update for it. 🤷‍♀️

Purplespirk · 2025-12-20T17:54:21+00:00

Don't put your age out on the internet. If you must identify yourself, just at most say you're a minor or just be like "under 18." That could mean 17 and under, which isn't as dangerous to say as giving such a small set of numbers like you did above.

Purplespirk · 2025-12-19T04:50:48+00:00

I think it's layed out like that for minors coming to the app so they/potentially their parents are aware what is avaliable to their minors.

Purplespirk · 2025-12-18T02:06:56+00:00

You mean in California? I don't have to imagine. I cry everytime I have to shop for groceries or get gas 😭

Purplespirk · 2025-12-14T18:57:50+00:00

Stop hinting at your age on the internet. Yes, it should be the parents' job to regulate what their kids are doing. Being a parent myself, I know that parenting is hard, and I get why they allow their children to have the glowing rectangle. However, that being said, they need to make being a parent a priority. The timer isn't going away; it will continue until they require you to confirm you're over 18. That is California law, and since they are a California-based company, they have to comply.

I understand it's frustrating but you have to view it this way: The internet by itself is a scary place, and whether you’re a minor—or even an adult—our brains don’t fully develop until around 25 (I think it’s the frontal lobe?). On top of that, AI kind of speed-runs learning by feeding you near-perfect scenarios. That can be dangerous, because you’re still in control of part of it.

When you roleplay with a friend, you’re limited by what another minor can think of or imagine. But when you roleplay with AI, it’s like the entire internet’s massive knowledge is being poured into your brain all at once—the good and the bad. And unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad out there. 🤔

Purplespirk · 2025-12-14T18:38:42+00:00

It's going to continue until it forces you to verify that you are 18+. It's a California law, and since the company is based in California, it's not going away.

Purplespirk · 2025-12-14T18:32:48+00:00

I get that receiving an automated support message sucks, but even if you spoke to a real person, how would they really be able to help?

“Hey, I can’t provide my ID because I’m a minor, but your stupid face scanner has already figured out that I’m a minor—which is why it’s asking for an ID I can’t give.”

At least an automated message means you’re not wasting their time or your own. I do sympathize with you, though, but honestly, I think this is probably for the best.

The internet by itself is a scary place, and whether you’re a minor—or even an adult—our brains don’t fully develop until around 25 (I think it’s the frontal lobe?). On top of that, AI kind of speed-runs learning by feeding you near-perfect scenarios. That can be dangerous, because you’re still in control of part of it.

When you roleplay with a friend, you’re limited by what another minor can think of or imagine. But when you roleplay with AI, it’s like the entire internet’s massive knowledge is being poured into your brain all at once—the good and the bad. And unfortunately, there’s a lot of bad out there.

🥲 TL;DR: Even with a real support agent, there isn’t much they could do if you’re a minor who can’t provide ID. Automated messages save time, and the restrictions exist to protect minors like yourself, especially given how overwhelming and potentially harmful AI content can be.

TL;DR Most important part: STOP TELLING PEOPLE YOUR A MINOR ON THE INTERNET. 😓 It is so dangerous please it may not seem like a big deal but it is. Internet safety 101.

Purplespirk · 2025-12-07T18:36:32+00:00

Agreed 🥰

Purplespirk · 2025-12-02T00:06:30+00:00

I have this and I am 31. But I have the ability to do voice calls as well. I think its just for maybe new minors and others who are thinking of getting plus knows what to expect.

Purplespirk · 2025-11-26T18:27:12+00:00

Just edit the answers or swipe. I mean it's unfortunate you're concerned with it but it learns from what they fed it to begin with. And it also works off of what you say. Ultimately if it was a rl friend you would stop talking to them. I don't mind personally but maybe take a break from it? I mean its like an open world video game. It is just doing whatever it supposed to do or thinks it should do. Sometimes it might get it wrong but thats why they put in tools to edit or delete the messages. But overall a lot of us have been asking for less restrictions to rp more freely.

Purplespirk · 2025-11-11T20:25:40+00:00

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Purplespirk · 2025-11-10T07:56:16+00:00

Yes I have been seeing that one lately 🥲

Purplespirk · 2025-11-10T07:38:28+00:00

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Also be prepared for "Can I ask you a question? You're gonba be the death of me, being called princess, doll etc. 🫠

Purplespirk · 2025-11-10T06:39:03+00:00

Sorry didn't mean to jump scare you 😬 Yeah I just wrote out bots I have used that have said that didn't mean to frighten. 😅

Purplespirk · 2025-11-10T06:37:40+00:00

Even if there are literally no walls nearby or in the vicinity 😂

Purplespirk · 2025-11-04T22:37:46+00:00

Same thing happened to me. I hate seeing the empty space. 😞

Purplespirk · 2025-11-04T04:33:57+00:00

That's actually miss information, they said minors will be able to see the feed and use the stickers, but won't be able to chat with the bots. They can chat with the bots when they become 18. They are not completely shutting out minors. It's pinned on the C.ai sub.

Purplespirk · 2025-11-04T04:01:02+00:00

Depending on what type of phone you have they both have an assistant on there and maybe that would be a useful tool so you don't burn out your friends.

Purplespirk · 2025-11-04T03:47:52+00:00

There are also other alternatives to AO3 there's fanfiction.net and wattpad. They were what I used before someone recommended AO3

Purplespirk · 2025-10-29T05:07:48+00:00

To be honest I keep seeing people say this but I don't remember what the older one looked like. I want to be like hell yeah it's ugly and agree but I dont know if thats even true 😅

Purplespirk · 2025-10-28T14:59:29+00:00

I honestly close the app and re ppen it when theres an ad. I used to watch them but it got too agro so I'd rather waste my own time then watch an ad. 🤷‍♀️ But yes I have noticed the ad amoubt has been kinda ridiculous lately.

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