So recently, I wanted to play a certain type of server. It would be a 1.8.8 survival no pvp server. However, The requirements was that I needed to be 18 AND fill out an application that looked like I was applying for an office job. here is an example

1. How long have you played Minecraft?
2. Why do you like Minecraft?
3. Name your playing style.
4. Location:
5. Age:
6. Amount of time you spend playing weekly?
7. Have you ever been banned or kicked from a server?
8. Pictures(if any) of your greatest builds!
9. Other (This counts the most, any info you think we should know of course!)
10. Finally your IGN(In Game Name):

WHAT!? So now to play on a server (which mind you, I had just heard of and was doubtful of joining) I need to fill out a form that says WHERE I LIVE AND MY AGE!? What use does that have? I mean, you probably need to be 13 or have parental consent for like the chat(but if swearing is disallowed maybe not), but why where i live? Also, the part about "your greatest builds" confuses me. if your builds aren't considered good enough, can you not join? Also, what about the "why do you like Minecraft section"? i don't need to prove why I like Minecraft! if I didn't, I wouldn't join this server!

Overall, I think that while a short list of questions(like "are you 13+ or have parental permission?" and "What is your In Game username?") would be good, a large list of unnecessary(in my mind) details makes me think twice about joining. Is it worth it?

BTW, One server said i need to be 18+. Why? Minecraft is a kids game, and so kids should be the ones playing it the most, not adults.