General / Off-Topic Idea : Peoples age on thread starters.

[ifthisworks]

Wouldn't it be a good idea to have users age attached to new threads so that people can make better judgements on how to respond.

e.g. the response would/should be different depending on age of poster:-

NOT FAIR THIS GAM IS POO : started by ploppy [age 12]

is more understandable than

NOT FAIR THE DEVS NO NOTHING : started by mrdog [age 33]

Or at least, if not age then guidelines i.e. schoolchild<16, student:16-25, mature:25-34. old man >34

 

[777Driver]

Wouldn't it be a good idea to have users age attached to new threads so that people can make better judgements on how to respond.

e.g. the response would/should be different depending on age of poster:-

NOT FAIR THIS GAM IS POO : started by ploppy [age 12]

is more understandable than

NOT FAIR THE DEVS NO NOTHING : started by mrdog [age 33]

You'll find the bulk of us are between 30 & 60, kinda makes it even more worrying when you flick through certain topics.

 

[Mohrgan]

I would rather people respond to the idea/intent of the thread, instead of perpetuating stereotypes and labeling. That's just me though.

 

[verminstar]

No...thats age discrimination ^

 

[ifthisworks]

What I mean is that childish comments from a child is acceptable, but grows less acceptable as posters get older.

 

[Mohrgan]

What I mean is that childish comments from a child is acceptable, but grows less acceptable as posters get older.

Why not let the comment speak for itself? Even a young person needs to have negative/positive feedback to mature and gain knowledge.

 

[Enderby]

Silly idea.

 

[PiLhEaD]

If we go that route would we also need a sobriety meter...?

About the only thing I would find interesting is an indication of 'hours in game'. This might help put people's comments into some context.

 

[Vardaugas]

The less personal information I divulge on the internet, the better. Not a fan of that idea.

 

[Deleted member 110222]

The less personal information I divulge on the internet, the better. Not a fan of that idea.

This.

 

[Darty]

I would rather people respond to the idea/intent of the thread, instead of perpetuating stereotypes and labeling. That's just me though.

I have to agree with mohrgan here. Judge an idea by it's merits not by the person who presents it.

Children shouldn't be on the internet if they can't take criticism for their immaturity as well.

 

[Yaffle]

Moved to off topic because, well, I don't even...

 

[Zenith]

No, it would NOT be a good idea because it is illegal under age discrimination law and with the incoming GDRP.

GDRP is going to be a huge change to the relationship between companies and their clients/customers.

 

[Iskariot]

Wouldn't it be a good idea to have users age attached to new threads so that people can make better judgements on how to respond.

e.g. the response would/should be different depending on age of poster:-

NOT FAIR THIS GAM IS POO : started by ploppy [age 12]

is more understandable than

NOT FAIR THE DEVS NO NOTHING : started by mrdog [age 33]

Or at least, if not age then guidelines i.e. schoolchild<16, student:16-25, mature:25-34. old man >34

I get where you are coming from, but when I tell you I am a beautiful 18 year old blonde girl, do you believe me?
It's the internet. You can't believe anything. Age indication would be close to meaningless.
Very often you can guess the mental age of a forum poster from the way he behaves on the forums. That is good enough for me.

 

[operant]

OP you forgot to put your age.
So we can judge the value of you post - not, obviously, which is my comment.

 

[Fenris Wolf]

Wouldn't it be a good idea to have users age attached to new threads so that people can make better judgements on how to respond.

*blows raspberry and makes 'nah nah nah nah' sounds*

Cmdr Fenris Wolf - Old enough to know better!

 

[Chris Simon]

You'll find the bulk of us are between 30 & 60, kinda makes it even more worrying when you flick through certain topics.

I agree. The average mental age in some DD topics seems to be around 8.

 

[Darty]

Moved to off topic because, well, I don't even...

But do you odd?

 

[Robin of Spiritwood]

I get where you are coming from, but when I tell you I am a beautiful 18 year old blonde girl, do you believe me?

Aha! I knew it! *points and nods*

 

[Vasea Azure]

Thats the most stupid thing I read on this forums. This month. Hope you happy OP, I hope its a troll.