The recent issue regarding VRChat Groups denying access to individuals who possess the Verified 18+ role raises significant concerns. This restriction affects users who have successfully completed the age verification process, fully meeting VRChat’s platform requirements. Arbitrary denial of access to verified individuals undermines the integrity of the verification system, creates unnecessary barriers, and diminishes user trust in the platform’s tools.
The Verified 18+ role was implemented to ensure compliance with platform policies, enabling age-appropriate environments and improving safety across VRChat. If groups exclude verified members without valid justification, it could be seen as discriminatory or inconsistent with the intended purpose of VRChat’s official systems and tools.
I have observed 43 users affected by this issue during the most recent rollout, particularly in certain communities that rely on the Verified 18+ system. This not only disrupts the user experience but also highlights a broader need for clearer guidelines and enforcement to prevent misuse of group access restrictions.