I found this website very helpful. You can find answers to just about anything. However, there is a lot of ads. I think Yahoo Answers is good for people 13+.
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for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Yahoo! Answers was written by Conny Coon
Parents need to know that this free informational site offers up answers to virtually any question imaginable but is an iffy place for young kids to explore without supervision. The self-proclaimed “world’s biggest think tank” lets visitors ask questions and registered users volunteer their advice and answers. Though the questions and answers are divided into easy-to-peruse categories, there is an array of topics that are accessible to anyone choosing to browse.
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- How the Internet has made it possible to seek out answers to virtually any question -- and receive answers almost instantly. Does this feed our desire for instant gratification? How did people find out answers before there was a computer in nearly every home?
- Why do some people spend a good deal of time loading inappropriate answers and information into Web sites? Is this a form of bullying?
- Why you shouldn’t always believe, trust or follow information or advice that is found on Web sites. When it comes to important issues in life, who are better people to turn to? What can these trusted people do to help make sure the Internet is a safer place for kids?
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Yahoo! Answers certainly doesn’t have all the answers, but it’s a decent place to start if you’re an adult looking for practical information such as how to wash jeans without shrinking them … or tricks to making meringue. Ask virtually anything, and there’s an answer for it. But those few who choose to ask or answer dubious questions about sex, drugs, or violent behaviors turn this site into a not-so-safe place for kids. Just like the worldwide Web itself, there’s some useful information to discover, but there’s also a lot of questionable fare to wade through.
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
Find answers to almost anything! Good for ages 13+
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Simple social network can bring out the good sides of people
Yes, every now and then there is some inappropriate content but not much more. Some stars hang around Y!A such as Lady Gaga (she quit) and Kelly Clarkson (one of my good friends on Y!A) but people will put nice comments and help people!
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- User content isn't age appropriate
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
Very Fun!
Great Website!!!! 12+ though
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- User content isn't age appropriate
I Had Fun, But Be Careful What You Pull Up.....
Yahoo! Answers is a fun place. I had tons of it. However, it is risky for spam and stuff and you have to be 13 or up (I used my mom's account!) Of course, you can ask questions on ANYTHING, and hope that it won't get removed. Consumerism is the ads, which there is at least one on EVERY page. With the simplicity of asking any question, you're bound to read something inappropriate at least every 30 minutes. Some users aren't the best role models, some are just plain rude.
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I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
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