TheRandomMan1000
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3 Notes Before I begin -
*This is not a rant thread, I'm just talking about something I disagree with
*This is all not aimed at MCSG, parts are, but mostly at the internet in general.
*I also know that mod apps are closed currently, I wanted to post this while it was fresh in my head
Hey everyone, I wanted to talk about age restrictions (Moderator and other things.)
The internet in general seems to be transfixed on the notion that anyone under the age of 15 - 16 is immature, while this is true for many people, it is indeed - a steriotype.
While it does seem, the older you are, the less chance you have of being immature, I know many 14 year olds who are mature beyond that of many 16 - 21 year olds.
My point comes down to this - I have ambitions of being a mod. I am 14 and inquired about posting an app several days ago. My account says I'm 15 (Due to a mis-press). I was told to go for it by those in the thread, both mods and regular posters (I was unware that the age to apply was 15 at the time, I thought it was 14). If I was say, a year younger I take it that I would have endured some different responses. I assume it would have been littered with alot of "Wait a year"-'s ( I will if I have to, although it is a long time away and MCSG may die out by then.)
Now I am posting this to ask a few questions, and here some opinions.
1.Why is this rule of 15 and up in place?
2. Has there ever been an acception to this rule?
3. Those of you (who are not mods) agree with this rule.
Again, I reiterate. This thread is made out of curiosity, not anger (I know it's hard to tell the difference in text). I do ask that it is not closed unless fighting breaks out, I want to hear many opinions, not just a mods final answer.
Thank You.
*This is not a rant thread, I'm just talking about something I disagree with
*This is all not aimed at MCSG, parts are, but mostly at the internet in general.
*I also know that mod apps are closed currently, I wanted to post this while it was fresh in my head
Hey everyone, I wanted to talk about age restrictions (Moderator and other things.)
The internet in general seems to be transfixed on the notion that anyone under the age of 15 - 16 is immature, while this is true for many people, it is indeed - a steriotype.
While it does seem, the older you are, the less chance you have of being immature, I know many 14 year olds who are mature beyond that of many 16 - 21 year olds.
My point comes down to this - I have ambitions of being a mod. I am 14 and inquired about posting an app several days ago. My account says I'm 15 (Due to a mis-press). I was told to go for it by those in the thread, both mods and regular posters (I was unware that the age to apply was 15 at the time, I thought it was 14). If I was say, a year younger I take it that I would have endured some different responses. I assume it would have been littered with alot of "Wait a year"-'s ( I will if I have to, although it is a long time away and MCSG may die out by then.)
Now I am posting this to ask a few questions, and here some opinions.
1.Why is this rule of 15 and up in place?
2. Has there ever been an acception to this rule?
3. Those of you (who are not mods) agree with this rule.
Again, I reiterate. This thread is made out of curiosity, not anger (I know it's hard to tell the difference in text). I do ask that it is not closed unless fighting breaks out, I want to hear many opinions, not just a mods final answer.
Thank You.
