Young Hip Forumers

I was wondering,
when you see that a hip forumer is a teenager, or young, does it change your opinion of their post? does it make you think 'pfft your young who cares,' or something like that ?

ive seen this sort of thing in many a thread.

personally, it doesnt make a difference if your 14 or 50 to me.

 

Truly depends on the topic.

A 14 year old talking about global politics.... ya know.... ehh.

There was a 14 year old talking about never being happy after searching for happiness for the last 4 years in another thread today... that's also age related.

You kinda have to take what these kids say a tad less seriously because well... they're just kids. I was just a kid once, and hell... I was one smart kid... but now when I look back... oh man.

So... does it matter? Yes.

It also matters in real life. Life experience usually does make a big difference in many things.

C'est la vie!

 

It just depends on the subject matter, I'd suppose. I'd take a 14 year old a lot less seriously in topics such as relationships than I would someone say 18 or above, because they likely haven't as much experience in the matter as someone older than them. I'm very open-minded, though, and if they don't act like a child, I see no reason to treat them as anything less than equal adults.

 

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really, on some posts it does matter...shit i'm still young and i can handle being told that i dont' have the perspective or knowledge to fully handle a question on certain issues. i just dont' have that life experience yet. so it does matter.

but on some other topics, it really isn't a problem.

 

No. I have read posts from 14 year olds who have a better sense of what's going on (and better spelling and grammar) than some of the 54 year olds, so no, I only judge a person based on what they write.

 

If they start talking about bringing the 60's back, I disregard them for a very long time.

 

It would be pretty stupid to disregard everything someone says just because they're young, but kids are more likely to spew nonsense. So yeah I disregard kids more but it's the nonsense I'm ignoring, not the age group.

 

It depends on the topic. Often young members have very interesting things to say.

Age is not a big thing for me. There are plenty of older people here that have no idea what they are talking about.

I am interested in all views. If someone is full of it, you can usually tell from their posts.

 

Not really. I was here when I was 14. :tongue:

 

Nothing of the kind. I just think how mature some young people are here, judging by their posts. I try to think back when I was their age, and wonder whether I was thinking in such a complex way too. I don't take anyone less seriously just because of their younger age. Also, when it comes to having fun I think it's good to see that people older than me still know how to be funny and are not embarrassed about it.

 

This whole thread is why I keep my age hidden.

Because I don't want to be judged by my age.
I'd rather be judged on my posts, and what I have to say.
Than the number of years I've lived.

Sure a 30 year old has lived through much more than I have.
And thats why I am a memeber of this site. To seek knowledge, help, and consoling, from people who have already gone through what I'm going through at the time.
And maybe help a few people myself.
Or just even to share opions on random stuff.

If your down to earth... Age really doesn't matter.

 

no i dont disregard what they have to say. Often times what they say is as good or better than what the older folks have to say. I do confess though that when younger kids go on the woe is me rants or the i know everything rants because they read it somewhere , i vomit a lil bit.Then again know alls drive me batty in general

 

I think it is wonderful that teenagers have a place to post their topics and voice their opinions. Afterall these kids will be our future leaders one day. I remember reading some that are doing projects for school and college. What a wonderful way to boost academics and glean from people's experiences of all ages.

 

i dont judge people but i can tell people judge me.

 

It doesnt matter how old somebody is, just what they are saying.

 

Well, when it comes to life experiences of course, those that have more years on them are bound to be a bit more educated.

However would I bypass a post simply because the age of the poster? It depends on the subject and the maturity of said forumer. I've found that there are some very mature young forumers here, as well as some very immature ones. I suppose it all boils down to the topic, and whether the one posting is making a valid point or talking silly rubbish. But really, that would apply to any age, not just the younger forumers.

 

I am a part of a radical insurgent movement aiming to violently take power away from the twisted corrupt power structure of the adult. Kid Power!

I try to take things on the validity of the post. But you will grow and gain perspective as you mature.

Not always. A lot of people just get more dug in into their bad ideas. I've meat like 10 times more old racists then I have young racists. That's just one example. Younger people are often more willing to learn.

So yes, I try not to take things by younger posters less seriously. But like what Rubin said about the 14 year olds search for happiness. Sometimes younger people just say crazy things, that only the light of getting old will show 'em otherwise.

 

It's too easy to pass judgment on someone just because they are young. Most real young people just don't have the perspective that life experience will give.

Most.

I've read through threads where the more youthful posters showed their lack of wisdom and I've been left shaking my head but I've also seen a few hold their own in a conversation or debate. A few people will have lived more in two decades or less than some will in 80 years or more. Just because a young person has not experienced the ways of the world or mankind doesn't mean they don't know when they are being disrespected or condescended to. An inexperienced mind doesn't necessarily mean a slow one. Showing disdain for someone because of their youth can only stoke their rebellion with anger.

I try not to read too much into age- if the person is ignorant that will show itself in what they contribute to the forums no matter old they are.

 

I try to post with the knowledge that i have gained from others my age, or what i have learned from older people as well. I also try not to seem like i know it all, but at times there are subjects where i can be so bull-headed and stubborn and not look at the conflict from all angles and that can pass me off as a know it all teenager that doesn't know jack-shit about anything that is going on! It's not true though; and people who judge eachother by their age are extremely close minded, because us teenagers know more than we are given credit for truely.

 

i tend to ignore people who spout off useless or inane crap. the fact that a decent portion of htose posters are younger isnt an intentional slight when it comes to ignoring them... its just that what they say is useless/irrelevant (mostly lovesex or relationship forums mind you)