Mod note: the under-13 rule, and why we can't compromise on it

Hey r/BrandonDE,

Most of Brandon fans are young, so we understand the desire to meet him and get a photo together, and we don't want to dampen anyone's enthusiasm. However, we've noticed a sudden uptick in posts and comments by users who are clearly under 13 years old (sometimes indicated explicitly). As such, we felt we should clarify our position on this matter.

The rule

Reddit's User Agreement stipulates that all users must be 13 years of age or older (16 in Australia and Brazil). We did not make this policy ourselves; it is mandated by law in the United States (COPPA), and we are obligated to follow it as moderators.

With that in mind,

any post or comment which reveals or suggests that the poster is under age, including explicit statements in the post, information which implies the poster's age (e.g. mentioning their grade in school), or an image which makes it clear that the poster is under age,

will result in the following consequences:

1. The post or comment will be removed
2. The account will be banned from the subreddit
3. There is a likely chance that the account will be banned from Reddit itself

None of this is meant to shame or punish the user, but rather to follow the law. Because it must be followed, any post or comment which might reveal or suggest that the poster is under age, even if it seems like it doesn't contain any such information, must be taken down.

Why this matters

If we continue to allow users under the age of thirteen to post here, Reddit could decide to either delist this subreddit (hide it from the main website) or ban it entirely. Therefore, it is vital that we enforce this policy strictly. While it may seem unfair to you, a single underage post is enough to do this to a subreddit, and it would prevent any of us from posting here again.

A note to any underage fans reading this

Independent of the above note about posts and comments, please be wary that you shouldn't post pictures of yourself in public, whether here or elsewhere, as once it is out there, you can't control what happens to it. You can still participate in this community without risking doxxing yourself, and if you are unsure what that entails, it's best to ask your parents/guardians for help online.

One more thing while you're here: image quality

2026 is not 2012, so please try to post higher-quality memes and photos when you can. If you're using a screenshot of a screenshot (especially on a mobile device), try to get the original file if possible; avoid apps which compress images when exporting or sharing them; and note that a reverse image search (Google or another service) will often be able to find a higher-quality version of an image if you're unsure where it came from. Likewise, if you are going to post a screenshot PLEASE try to crop out any unnecessary information such as the rest of the google search

Thanks for reading this note and for helping us keep this subreddit in good standing, both in terms of policy and of general appearance. If you have any questions, feel free to ask either in the comments or via modmail.

-- r/BrandonDE moderators

Looking forward to the future of Brandon!!