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Biologik
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Would it be unusual...
To see a 13 year old on this forum? And in a bad way?
To see a 13 year old on this forum? And in a bad way?
Is Age a Factor on Online Forums?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the appropriateness and implications of having younger members, specifically 13-year-olds, participating in an online forum. It explores perceptions of age in relation to engagement, maturity, and contributions within the community.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express that having a 13-year-old on the forum is not unusual and share personal experiences of joining at a young age.
- Others argue that age should not be a concern as long as the individual has a desire to learn and contribute positively.
- A participant mentions a specific case of a former young member who became a Science Advisor, suggesting that age does not determine capability.
- There are comments indicating that maturity can vary regardless of age, with some older members behaving immaturely.
- One participant emphasizes that the focus should be on content, attitude, and character rather than age.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that age should not be a barrier to participation, but there are differing views on the implications of age in terms of maturity and contribution quality.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about maturity and capability based on age are present, but these are not universally accepted and remain open to interpretation.
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theJorge551
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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!
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lisab
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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!
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Evo
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One member that started here at age 13 a few years ago, has been a Science Advisor for awhile.
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Pengwuino
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lisab said:
Though having the desire to learn has age requirements
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Danger
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Evo said:
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.
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Andy
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There are plenty of older members that act like 13 year olds aswell.
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Gerenuk
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No one cares (should care) about age no matter, whether it's supposed to be positive or negative. Only content, attitude and character matters.