The real answer, as much as they might try to dress it up in other ways, is 'it's arbitrary.' There's not necessarily a huge issue with that, it's just funny watching mods pretend it's anything but. One of the most popular games on the site (Summer/Winter Memories) has a protagonist Shota that is clearly meant to be an elementary schooler at most considering their 'homework' is writing in crayons in a little picture book (and also the way he looks.)
You are spreading misinformation here, that is not the real answer.
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.", No it is not.
The decision is NOT determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle.
The decision is made out of necessity and for very good reasons.
The decision is NOT based on or subject to individual judgment or preference.
The decision is voted on by the staff and mods and not subject to individual judgment or preference.
The decision is NOT relating to a decision made by a court or legislature that lacks a grounding in law or fact.
The decision is trying to not only keep the site and community safe legally but also from hackers and others who would target the site.
All your post is doing is spreading misinformation and confusion.
There are only 3 things people need to remember about rule 7
1) Follow the rules
2) If in doubt ask / report using the report function or the ticket system (tickets can be found at the top of the pages)
3) The staff and moderators decision is final. If in doubt see 2.