My goodness - the rudeness of kids these days.

[Madame_Fluffy]

So, my fellow geezers, I must ask...

Do you ever come across the younger populace of this site, and upon learning your real age, you hear the following...

'OMG!!1WTF R OLD PPL DOING ON GAIA?!1! F*CKING *****!!! H4VE NO L1FE!!1 DEY SHULD B B@NNED!1!'

I find this incredibly insulting, don't you?

I mean, why is it so appauling to learn that there are adults on Gaia Online? And why do they automatically assume that these same adults have no lives of their own, or that they're *****? (just because some of these whipper snappers are on this site - disobeying the site rules by seeking a cyber sex partner - does not mean the older users are here for that purpose, as well).

What are your thoughts on this, and how do you deal with such behavior?  

[Zahmira]

I've never come across that, but then again, I'm not often venturing into forums where I would.

That kind of abuse is reportable though, so I would just report them, smile, and go on my merry way.  

[Madame_Fluffy]

Zahmira

I've never come across that, but then again, I'm not often venturing into forums where I would.

That kind of abuse is reportable though, so I would just report them, smile, and go on my merry way.

It is? Hell, I did not know that (I thought an attack like that had to be directed at the person in question for it to be a reportable offense).

Ah, but now I know. smile  

[Zukes]

It's very insulting, considering that a lot of us "Older People" are the ones that are donating to the site to keep it even running. x__X  

[Zahmira]

Madame_Fluffy

Zahmira

I've never come across that, but then again, I'm not often venturing into forums where I would.

That kind of abuse is reportable though, so I would just report them, smile, and go on my merry way.

It is? Hell, I did not know that (I thought an attack like that had to be directed at the person in question for it to be a reportable offense).

Ah, but now I know. smile

I assumed that it was directed at you. Let me find the TOS...  

[Madame_Fluffy]

Devilish Zukin

It's very insulting, considering that a lot of us "Older People" are the ones that are donating to the site to keep it even running. x__X

But to many of the younger generation, that common fact goes unnoticed by them. Hell, the concept of donations needed to keep the site running is completely foreign to them.

As far as they're concerned - Gaia is for kids only and no one over the age of 17 should be on this site.  

[Zukes]

Madame_Fluffy

Devilish Zukin

It's very insulting, considering that a lot of us "Older People" are the ones that are donating to the site to keep it even running. x__X

But to many of the younger generation, that common fact goes unnoticed by them. Hell, the concept of donations needed to keep the site running is completely foreign to them.

As far as they're concerned - Gaia is for kids only and no one over the age of 17 should be on this site.

You know kids, they'll make fun of anything to make them feel better about the new outcropping of acne on their back. :3  

[Zahmira]

TOS

Prohibited Conduct -- BY USING GAIA ONLINE YOU AGREE not TO:

...
send, post, or make available pornographic, threatening, embarrassing, hateful, racially or ethnically insulting, libelous, or otherwise inappropriate messages to other Gaia Members

It might count under that.  

[Madame_Fluffy]

Devilish Zukin

Madame_Fluffy

Devilish Zukin

It's very insulting, considering that a lot of us "Older People" are the ones that are donating to the site to keep it even running. x__X

But to many of the younger generation, that common fact goes unnoticed by them. Hell, the concept of donations needed to keep the site running is completely foreign to them.

As far as they're concerned - Gaia is for kids only and no one over the age of 17 should be on this site.

You know kids, they'll make fun of anything to make them feel better about the new outcropping of acne on their back. :3

True, true.

One thing that never changes about kids - flinging insults is just a way of making themselves feel better.  

[Zukes]

I know when I was younger I was pretty quiet. >>

What's with kids being so opinionated now-a-days?  

[Mrs_Black_Bear]

Yes I have come across that anoyance unfortunately

What are your thoughts on this, and how do you deal with such behavior? I think it has to do with a lack of good parenting since now days spanking your child is considered abuse, and it would also seem Christianity is banned in all aspects from schools and the general public which annoys me greatly I mean what about Freedom of religion? Another Problem is the Media, I think the Media also has alot to do with the attitudes of children and teens today, I mean look at what almost all teen movies are promoting and the music too, sex, violence and disrespect!

The world has certainly declined and it makes me very sad, Though I hope to have children of my own and raise them to be respectfull of all people and well manored.  

[pixiewytch]

You see, this is the thing. They are all under the illusion that when they grow up their lives will be so glamorous and exciting with their fancy career or whatever they have decided to aspire to that they would never deign to play an online game. I mean, that is only for underachiever losers who have no life, right?

Don't worry, they will all grow up and realize that adulthood isn't as exciting and romantic as they think it will be, lol. blaugh  

[pixiewytch]

Mrs_Black_Bear

Yes I have come across that anoyance unfortunately

What are your thoughts on this, and how do you deal with such behavior? I think it has to do with a lack of good parenting since now days spanking your child is considered abuse, and it would also seem Christianity is banned in all aspects from schools and the general public which annoys me greatly I mean what about Freedom of religion?

The world has certainly declined and it makes me very sad, Though I hope to have children of my own and raise them to be respectfull of all people and well manored.

I think it has more to do with personal values and morality than a religious preference. I am not Christian but I do have a moral value code I try to pass down to my children which includes very restricted media. We don't even own a tv for that reason alone. I don't buy your "freedom of religion" argument though because in my experience most Christians only want their religion taught in schools. You can't call it freedom of religion unless they are teaching ALL religions in school. It is highly offensive to assume that all students come from a Christian background when that isn't the case. This is why private schools exist for parents to have the option of religion in school. My child goes to a private school with a spiritual component and a value system I can agree with for that very reason. I don't believe it is fair to impose that on public school however.  

[metal gypsy]

Devilish Zukin

It's very insulting, considering that a lot of us "Older People" are the ones that are donating to the site to keep it even running. x__X

that is so true! I get it at girl sense too the rudeness i mean they don't believe you and think your a kid posing as an older person so they go on a "no your not binge like they just popped some friggin caffiene pills ovber and over again" and to top it off when they do believe you they say you are a freak or crazy for being on a kids site.. I thought this was a anime site and the other site may be called girl sense but hey I am a girl just older and it is for fashion design don't all aged girls like to draw and like clothes? I don't bother anyone I just go on to have something in common with my daughter and the rude kids just friggin find me. ugh! it's not like i sit there and join their little jonas brothers groups or discuss friggin hannah montanna with them. lol I love metal and 80s music so of course now that is a double whammy being in my thirties and being a punk metal/ goth chick they get even more insulting. what made me laugh was the fact they say I'm not my age, and I'm thinking to myself who the h3ll being younger would want to be in their thirties? and then admit they are a stay at home mom on top of that? i wouldn't have as a teen I would have said i was in my twenties or late teens lol yah the mom part makes me sound cool right? lol right! *shakes head*  

[Zukes]

Ah well, at least there is a place for all of us now.

Truthfully it's comforting to see so many people that are 21 or over.

Sometimes I think, "Is it wrong I'm still here on these forums?"