How does DebateOurFuture do this?

• Through Age and Identification Verification  read more

• Multi Level Moderation Programs read more

How does DebateOurFuture achieve Responsible Social Networking?

• By holding our members accountable for their behavior read more

• Members are aliased by usernames, but for the management, every username is attached to an actual identity verified person.

• Profiles DO NOT permit email addresses or members addresses to be posted on DebateOurFuture. read more

• By disqualifying users under 21, we don't have the issues of sites that combine adults and kids in the same environment.

Who is DebateOurFuture for?

• Mature, Intelligent People, 21 years of age or older, who are looking to get away from the "Wild West" atmosphere of the other sites.

• People who want content targeted to their peer age group.

• DebateOurFuture does not cater to one particular niche demographic, our site is designed for all to set up their own niche within one social network.

• DebateOurFuture is open to all over 21 who want a place where it's not about
  what you show, BUT WHAT YOU KNOW!

• Grown Ups who don't want to see advertising all over the site, WE DON'T HAVE ADVERTISING

How does DebateOurFuture create an Internet Safe Environment?

• This community has rules  read more

• Community Moderation  -- the collective voice of the community controls the content  read more

Why do you stress Age and Identification verification?

• We believe that adults and children should not interact on the same peer level on the internet.

• This system is not a "band-aid". It checks public databases to verify your age and id.

• If you are not over 21, or you lie about your identity, validation will fail and you will not get a membership read more

Age And ID Verification Benefits Our Members

• Prevents Access to Minors

• Demonstrates Our Due Diligence

• Reduced Incidence Of Unauthorized and Fraudulent Access

• Provides End User Privacy Protection

• Sensitive Information Is Cloaked And Not Accessible To DebateOurFuture

Age And ID Verification Addresses Social Responsibility and Privacy Compliance Issues

• SSN Act Compliant

• SSNPA Compliant

• Customer Privacy Act Compliant

• DPPA Compliant

• FCRA Compliant

• Graham Leach-Bliley Act Compliant

• COPA Compliant

• COPPA Compliant

What Information does DebateOurFuture retain?

• Your name, address, email address (see privacy policy) and age. AND THAT IS IT!

What functionality does DebateOurFuture provide?

• A detailed profile panel

• Up to 25 homepages per member with photos, RSS feeds, mp3's, choice of editors, and more

• Groups -- to much to list -- more info

• Articles -- author membership level only -- multiple categories

• Forums -- with pictures, links, ratings -- more info

• Blogs -- with pictures, links, comments, ratings -- read blogs

• Multimedia gallery -- photos, video, mp3's, comments, ratings -- see media

• My connections list -- users connect only with your permission, blocking

• Newsletters -- special promotions for DebateOurFuture members only

• Shared shopping -- comparison shopping with chat, drag and drop feature,

• Group logo listing -- brand your group with a clever logo, ratings -- see group logos

• Recipes -- post your favorite recipes for your friends, ratings and comments

• Guest book -- blocking and editing feature

• Job listings -- help others -- see job listings

• Classified ad marketplace -- trade, sell or barter your belongings -- more info

• Group chat -- only within a group, archived and monitored by the group leader, blocking

• Awards -- win the good citizenship or most helpful award

Most functions allow for Private/Public/Unpublished/My Friends only Settings

Why do you charge a subscription fee?

• DebateOurFuture is not supported by advertising, it is a trade off you've seen on many other sites, pay a subscription and the ads go away.

• Age and Identification Verification and Moderation services are not free. Both management and members realize the fee is the cost of building trust between its members, promoting responsible behavior, and the value of providing a "Safe Internet Environment". read our press releases

• DebateOurFuture also charges for premium upgrades of your group listings and classified ads to a featured position for more visibility. Doesn't everyone want to be listed first?

• DebateOurFuture Author Membership. This is a form of moderating the member content. We believe the members will be presented with more responsible and relevant content if the user needs to pay for the privilege.