Is Age a Factor on Online Forums?

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The discussion centers around the presence of 13-year-olds on the forum, with participants expressing that it is not unusual for young individuals to engage in such communities. Many emphasize that age should not be a barrier to participation, as the key requirement is a desire to learn. A notable example is shared of a member who joined at 13 and has since become a Science Advisor, demonstrating that maturity and capability can be found in younger members. The conversation highlights that effective communication and character are more important than age, with some older members exhibiting less maturity than younger ones. Overall, the forum fosters an inclusive environment where age is not a determining factor for involvement.
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Would it be unusual...

To see a 13 year old on this forum? And in a bad way?
 
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...I don't see why it would be unusual in the slightest. I started visiting the forum when I was 13! :smile:
 


Thirteen is young, but definitely not too young. There are no age requirements, you just need a desire to learn. Make yourself at home, Biologik, and welcome to PF!
 


One member that started here at age 13 a few years ago, has been a Science Advisor for awhile.
 


lisab said:
Thirteen is young, but definitely not too young. There are no age requirements, you just need a desire to learn. Make yourself at home, Biologik, and welcome to PF!

Though having the desire to learn has age requirements :biggrin:
 


Evo said:
One member that started here at age 13 a few years ago, has been a Science Advisor for awhile.

If it's the one that I'm thinking of, only his disclosure of his age gave any indication that he was so young. He communicated on an adult level even then. I thought that he was in university until he told us otherwise.
 


There are plenty of older members that act like 13 year olds aswell.
 


No one cares (should care) about age no matter, whether it's supposed to be positive or negative. Only content, attitude and character matters.
 

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