I wasn't really born in 1863. But I just lied 'n told an age-gate on the website for the game publisher Bethesda that I be. 'n the dumb thing believed me. (This be how we keep the children safe.) ye've probably lied t' an age-gate, too. But how? I asked this question on Twitter yesterday. I just told an age-gate that I be born in 1863. I usually pick a January birthday t' save time. ye? — Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) June 3, 2013 Some replies... @stephentotilo 1-1-WHATEVER-YEAR -IT-SCROLLS-t' — Dave Tach (@dptach) June 3, 2013 @stephentotilo Jan 1, 1900 4 lyfe — Lik Chan (@LikChan) June 3, 2013 @stephentotilo Everyone on Steam be born on January 1st, 1901 — Dave Oshry (@DaveOshry) June 3, 2013 @stephentotilo January be convenient, but I bet ye picked 1863 out a spite. — Jeremy LaMont (@Jeremy_LaMont) June 3, 2013 @marzeths @stephentotilo I be usually born 11/11/1911. — Adam Redsell (@teh_red_baron) June 4, 2013 'n, look! An honest person... @stephentotilo I use the actual date. Helps businesses make smarter decisions easier when choosing 'n distributing content. — Marcelo Costa (@Marzeths) June 4, 2013 t' contact the author a this post, write t' stephentotilo@kotaku.com or find the sea dog on Twitter @stephentotilo. Photo: Alex Millos/Shutterstock .