Re: kids policy - Technically speaking the Terms of Service stipulate that you must be over 18 to use the site (or have permission from a parent of guardian) - primarily because the law regarding the use of websites by minors is fearsomely complicated. So thats one reason why we haven't gone for a kids safe mode.

However, we do moderate the content to ensure that there is nothing untoward posted (and also to avoid any of the other legal pitfalls that surround websites that host images)..

If you are interested in getting more involved in the start-up scene then you might want to check out Web Monday: http://www.amazee.com/next-monday-web-monday-0