My first regular SB was 18 at the time. My sweet spot is really 25-35 give or take a couple years, but she really caught my eye. After reading this article, I wouldn't go near any teenagers even if they show me their ID's (could be fake). I sure am not going to prison for some young pussy.

The body of the story paints a different picture than just accidentally getting fooled by some underage bint.  There wasn't just one and one was 14.  

15 will get you 20.

was the supposed expert testimony that said "It really is a sex-for-hire website".  While I disagree with this assessment, it is the way most narrow minded people view nearly all non traditional dating sites.  So do be careful out there!  And in my own experience I know for certain of at least 2 SBs who posted on SA stating they were 18+ when they were only 17.  So be careful out there!  SA admin does not fact check their members!

If there is ANY doubt in my mind, I ask for ID. No SB has eve balked at producing ID and, now that I think of it, none of them even bothered to cover up last name, address, etc.

Fake IDs are very common for under 21s.  That's how they get into clubs and get drinks.   I had busted at least two 20 year olds with IDs stating that they are 22+.  A 17 y/o with fake ID spells trouble with a capiltal J.

The article states that he knew the girls were underage.  That's very different from getting scammed with a fake ID or otherwise believing the girls are of age.  

I met a SB potential who was in her second year at a very prestigious university.  When we were discussing her sexual history over dinner, she told me that she lied about her age on SA and had started sugaring in high school. One guy who wanted to date her turned out to be her father's best friend. Fortunately for her, he had a very distinctive voice and they spoke on the phone before meeting.  

After reading this, just changed my search filter minimum age to 21.  In addition, will check ID's of all SB's in their low 20's.

Some of these chicks are borderline for sure...

2 out of the last 3 SB (less than 20 y/o) I had contacted told me they had fake ID like all of their friends.
The one I did a M&G couldn't use it in the nearby university town because all the servers knew they were fake.
We had to go to an upscale place a little distance away - lol

The guy clearly knew what he was asking for. I don’t think it’s THAT easy to get fooled by a 17 yo as long as you treat the site like an arrangement site and not usually a straight to bcd website.  

The one I saw who was sugaring at 16 but 20 when we met showed me her fake ID (she was legal for sex then but not alcohol so she hung on to it). The photo looked almost exactly like she did four years later, and it was very convincing.

Exactly  
Either you get a feel (for me nearly impossible), take a chance, or just move on.
I did all three!