Age Verification Feedback

The automated system Persona uses fails to identify any form of ID I provide. Despite using every form of ID that’s available to me and trying it under different lighting conditions I get the same result. This system seems to have no way of falling back on some other form of age verification. The extent of customer support I’ve gotten on this subject so far is being told to try again. Are there plans to provide alternative methods of age verification so that people don’t get unfairly excluded through no fault of their own?

I’d like to propose an expansion of the age-gating feature to include other instance types beyond group instances. Not everyone has access to a group they can host events through, nor do some users typically host 18+ events in group instances; these events are usually held in private instances, such as Invite+. Allowing anyone to create an age-gated instance would potentially better serve the community, especially adults who prefer to interact with others in their general age group without needing to rely on group instances.

Hey Team! Lately we are seeing more worlds add in "age checking" at the entrances of worlds (even with the option for AV only instances available). It would be very useful if world creators had access to call on AV through Udon to help groups run their lobbies a bit more smoothly and help provide them that extra level of security. Being able to access AV through Udon, lets world creators do some of the following as example: The option for groups to auto allow AV users into the world, while stopping non AV users at the door to manually check. You could provide AV users with an icon above their head. (With a toggle hopefully). Let AV users toggle on game modes that may be more targeted towards 18+ users. Restrict certain area's of a world. Restrict users from entering a world which main theme is adult/"NSFW"/ or not suitable for below -18. ( 'Age Gating' should cover this already, but at the moment you don't need to prove ID when making your VRChat account, so this would solidify it) Automated content adjustments for different age groups -18 & +18 instead of blocking younger users fully or non-verified, worlds could dynamically adjust gameplay, visuals & mechanics. Helpful in overall moderation tools for admins/groups. Enhanced trust for community worlds and create a more trustworthy environment. Improves the reputation of VRChat as a 'safer' social platform. I am sure there are many other examples/features that world creators can add that allows groups to run their lobbies more smoothly and safely, these were just a handful of ideas submitted by the community. Thanks!

I want to give some constructive feedback regarding the recent ban waves related to “NSFW geometry / textures” on avatars. Right now, the NSFW tag technically already exists, but in practice it doesn’t really protect creators. We are still getting banned when the avatar is uploaded as public, even though there is no clear or usable NSFW option for public avatars. Here’s what I think would actually fix the issue: 1) The NSFW tag should be clearly defined and enforced by the system At the moment, NSFW tagging seems to function mainly for private use, but creators are still punished for public uploads. In my opinion, the NSFW option should either: Be explicitly limited to private avatars only , OR Come with automatic restrictions when used on public content 2) Public avatars should not even be uploadable as NSFW without restrictions If an avatar is uploaded as public: The creator should NOT be able to accidentally upload NSFW content Either the NSFW option should be disabled for public avatars Or the system should automatically force: - age verification - avatar fallback / hidden mode for non-verified users - or block access entirely 3) Add automatic NSFW detection BEFORE upload There should be a detection step during upload that scans: mesh geometry textures obvious NSFW markers If NSFW is detected, the uploader should get a clear warning like: “NSFW content detected. Please set this avatar to private or apply proper age restrictions.” This would protect both: minors creators who did not intentionally add NSFW content (third-party assets, old models, etc.) Right now, the current system creates unnecessary ban waves that could be avoided with one technical feature. Creators are being punished after the fact instead of being warned or guided during upload. A proper NSFW + age-gate + upload detection system would: reduce moderation load prevent false bans make the rules clear and improve trust between VRChat and its creator community I really hope VRChat considers solving this at a system level instead of continuing reactive moderation.

((I could not find “Suggestions” on here, so sorry if this is in the wrong spot. )) maybe you guys already do this, If so then ignore this When someone exports anything with the Tag Sexually suggestive. It should only show up for people who are age verified. Same with groups. I feel as long as it is easy to click (This is age gated content) Most people will click it before exporting. When someone tries to use a Sexually suggestive tagged avatar in public or drop a portal to a Sexually suggestive world , It will boot them from the instance and into their home world. Their status will also be changed to red so no one can join them. Maybe even give them a time out for a week or something idk We will also need a clear definition in the VRC SDK of what is considered Sexually suggestive. Any ways, I hope iv explained this well enough. Im sure stuff like this is easier said than done but Id love some feed back from staff, or even a nod would be fine

This will make everything so much better. Its simple and very easy to bring in.

The most practical solution, without requiring VRChat to overhaul large parts of the platform, is to introduce an “NSFW” tag for avatar uploads. This tag would only be selectable by age-verified users. By default, all users would have “View NSFW Avatars” turned off. Those who wish to see NSFW-tagged avatars could manually enable this option in their settings. In 18+ instances, users who choose to enable NSFW viewing would knowingly opt in to seeing lewd content. If someone enables this setting and then reports an avatar for being lewd, VRChat could clearly see that the report is invalid, as the content was properly tagged and intentionally enabled by the reporting user. This system would protect users who don’t want to see NSFW content, give adults consensual access to lewd avatars, reduce false or bad-faith reports, and require minimal changes compared to full moderation overhauls. Overall, it creates clear consent, accountability, and better moderation outcomes without placing excessive burden on VRChat’s development team.

Per the updated FAQ for the announcement of Age Verification, I would like to suggest a hard limit of at least 1 or at most 2 alts who are eligible for the same age verification. People may have alts for various reasons, some being that they may not want people who know their main VRC account name (especially if that name exists outside of VRC on other platforms) and may not want to engage with the more hardcore gated content (cough18+STUFFcough) for fear of other users maliciously looking them up and then harassing them on other platforms or even irl. I realize that may be an extreme example, but I can imagine I am not the only one who has their VRC name as their other socials and tries to keep it as professional as possible especially those that are creators. And while you could just say... "Well. Then just verify your alt account." ...and I could just do that, but what if in doing so I lock my main account off from my favorite worlds and or avatars should those world/avatar creators put their creations behind Age Verification gates. I apologize in advance if this was hard to follow, I'm not the best at articulating my words, so I hope this made some sense... I would just greatly appreciate being able to keep my main and an alt with the same amount of access and not feel like I have a baby gate in my way on one or the other despite being a fully grown adult. -_-

Other people have mostly been asking this, as of the other posts. When joining an instance, you sometimes have to say your age and date of birth, or they check your profile to see if your age verified. Instead of them going to your profile they can just open their menu and see 18+ underneath your name tag. I posted the example of what it should look like if it ever comes to the game. (this is a low chance that it will though.)

I am writing to provide constructive feedback regarding the recent moderation actions concerning "NSFW geometry/textures" on avatars. Currently, the NSFW tag exists but fails to adequately protect creators. Users are frequently banned for public uploads even when the distinction between allowed content and bannable offenses is ambiguous in the UI. I believe the following system-level changes would solve this issue more effectively than reactive ban waves: Explicit Definition & Enforcement of the NSFW Tag The NSFW tag currently appears to be for private use only, yet creators are punished for public uploads. The system should be binary: The NSFW option must be strictly limited to private avatars, OR If allowed on public avatars, it must trigger automatic viewing restrictions (age-gating). Prevention of Public NSFW Uploads It should not be technically possible to upload an avatar as "Public" with NSFW characteristics without safeguards. If an avatar is public, the NSFW toggle should either be disabled, or; Checking the NSFW toggle should automatically enforce age verification and force a "fallback" avatar for non-verified users. Pre-Upload Detection System Instead of banning users retroactively, please consider implementing a detection step during the upload process (scanning mesh geometry or specific texture patterns). If potential NSFW content is detected, the uploader should receive a warning: "NSFW content detected. Please set to Private or apply restrictions." This protects minors from seeing content and protects creators from accidental bans due to third-party assets. Moving from reactive moderation to a proactive system (Age-Gate + Upload Detection) would reduce the moderation workload, prevent false bans, and rebuild trust with the creator community. Thank you for considering this feedback.