The first and best thing to remember about this sort of thing is that you don't need to give it accurate info.

I'm glad the privacy movement is so strong here on lemmy, but I feel this is pretty extreme for something so small.

Additionally, have you tried blocking that using uBlock Origin's element picker? Good chance you can do that and still use the site normally.

They’ve required it since September. You can enter any year from 1900 up to 18 years prior to the current date and gain access. I spam 1999 since it’s the fastest valid number for me to type. It’s tedious but I doubt they’re tracking any of this information since there is no verification and the entries are so frequent per non-signed in user.

Lego’s own website has previously also required a similar age filter in order for adults and kids to proceed to the store or to the play zone, respectively. Some sites ask if you’re over 18 because it is illegal to track certain browsing data for minors in some jurisdictions, plus Lego doesn’t want minors making purchases for toys using their parents’ credit cards.

BrickLink as a business sees itself as a marketplace first and an index second, which is why they want to ensure the users are adults in order to buy or sell. There are no ads on the site, so if you’re not already a buyer or a seller (which require you to specify your age), your boycott means just about nothing to the site.

I don’t like it, but I don’t think it’s as bad as you’re making it out to be.

finally enforcing the 99 year old limit!

Damn, I can't believe so many lego enthusiasts are 914 years old (we entering our age as 1111 on this one )

Just use my birthday of January 1 1901.

Denmark is going bat shit crazy where shit like this is concerned. They're trying to make the EU follow suit.

Huh.. Feels like a perfectly normal thing to ask for to get to know their audience, but demanding it is a really weird decision.