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It seems to me the most important thing is user participation, the fact that younger users tend to be less responsible is unfortunate, but it happens. The fact is there is no great behavioral review system around here. The question is really whether we can monitor the quality of user editing better, or we have to be more selective about user registration. As LopLady1 remarks above, the former would be better, if possible.|time=02:24, December 17, 2009 (UTC)}} | It seems to me the most important thing is user participation, the fact that younger users tend to be less responsible is unfortunate, but it happens. The fact is there is no great behavioral review system around here. The question is really whether we can monitor the quality of user editing better, or we have to be more selective about user registration. As LopLady1 remarks above, the former would be better, if possible.|time=02:24, December 17, 2009 (UTC)}} | ||
{{JFHavoc|time=[[User:JFHavoc|JFHavoc]] 02:54, December 17, 2009 (UTC)|text=I don't think we should have an age restriction. I think if a 7 year-old kid can contribute with proper grammar and legit information then we should let him. Now, if he cannot and will not that would give us a legitimate reason to block him. I know a few people who would ''surpass'' the age restriction and still not be able to contribute appropriately and vice versa. SUMMARY: We shouldn't have an age restriction so much as a maturity restriction.}} | {{JFHavoc|time=[[User:JFHavoc|JFHavoc]] 02:54, December 17, 2009 (UTC)|text=I don't think we should have an age restriction. I think if a 7 year-old kid can contribute with proper grammar and legit information then we should let him. Now, if he cannot and will not that would give us a legitimate reason to block him. I know a few people who would ''surpass'' the age restriction and still not be able to contribute appropriately and vice versa. SUMMARY: We shouldn't have an age restriction so much as a maturity restriction.}} | ||
I would like to add an opinion less than worthless. Maturity is such a subjective word, dependable on a majority or an individual's viewpoint. That said, I wouldn't want to enforce an age policy, but if I find a user who acts immaturely - vandalism, legal threats and/or constant disruptive behavior - there won't be any hesitation on enforcement, more so if the user is aged below 13 years old. I welcome good faith edits by users of any age, creed and whatever labels humanity would want to apply, but if you are caught undermining a wikia wiki's purpose then I assure you enforcement based on Wikia's Terms of Use will be applied. That said (again) it doesn't matter if this wiki decides to adopt an age policy or not, a user will be responsible for his/her actions regardless. End of opinion, if you should want to stick with it that is up to you. '''<font face="Trebuchet MS"><span style="background:#3300CC">[[User:Bluerfn|<span style="color:white"><sup>BLUER</sup></span>]]</span>[[User talk:Bluerfn|<span style="color:#CC0011">一番</span>]]</font>''' 03:01, December 17, 2009 (UTC) |
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I have read the posts so far and have decided to share my opinion, however humble it might be. None of you at this point know who I am, but I have been monitoring this site and IRC very closely. The reason that I have done this is because my son is part of your group. He is part of the "under 13 group". I allow him to be a part of and participate in things online because I do monitor things closely. He has never lied about his age. It would have been really easy to do so. I don't know the true ages of everyone on here, but I have noticed that not everyone acts like they are in the "over 13" group. Sometimes, depending on what kind of day they are having, some barely make the "over 2 years old" group. You are right, age and maturity don't always go hand in hand and those who truly want to be on here are not going to be the ones that are causing trouble. Sometimes, being imperfect humans, everyone will have a bad day now and then and it might show on their postings. I know, by reading everything, that Door To Nothing has had some issues with the user Zach. I don't think that anything that took place was done with malicious intent. I think that anyone, regardless of age, that needs to be asked to straiten up and fly right should be. If they do not listen, then necessary measures should be taken. You are also correct in saying that not everyone is going to be truthful about their age and other things. Those that are honest in that, should be given credit for that honesty. For those of you who are the administrators and moderators of this group, you are doing an awesome job. Thanks. LopLady1
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I would like to add an opinion less than worthless. Maturity is such a subjective word, dependable on a majority or an individual's viewpoint. That said, I wouldn't want to enforce an age policy, but if I find a user who acts immaturely - vandalism, legal threats and/or constant disruptive behavior - there won't be any hesitation on enforcement, more so if the user is aged below 13 years old. I welcome good faith edits by users of any age, creed and whatever labels humanity would want to apply, but if you are caught undermining a wikia wiki's purpose then I assure you enforcement based on Wikia's Terms of Use will be applied. That said (again) it doesn't matter if this wiki decides to adopt an age policy or not, a user will be responsible for his/her actions regardless. End of opinion, if you should want to stick with it that is up to you. BLUER一番 03:01, December 17, 2009 (UTC)