Age statements, yes. I was 16 when I discovered fandom proper as well as adult sites, and AOL knew I was only 16, but I still managed to find access to hentai groups via AOL's Usenet reader. Plus there were other kids my age hanging around there, no one made too big a deal of it.
As for websites, I remember having an easy time lying my way into the 18+ fanfic section by clicking "yes" or tacking a couple years onto my age if asked for proof, but I think some sites or FTPs with adult content had passwords.
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Age statements, yes. I was 16 when I discovered fandom proper as well as adult sites, and AOL knew I was only 16, but I still managed to find access to hentai groups via AOL's Usenet reader. Plus there were other kids my age hanging around there, no one made too big a deal of it.
As for websites, I remember having an easy time lying my way into the 18+ fanfic section by clicking "yes" or tacking a couple years onto my age if asked for proof, but I think some sites or FTPs with adult content had passwords.