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I bring this up because many a time when the subject of my age comes up while chatting, no matter how well we are getting along, they almost always jump up and start freaking out. Now, I'm 20 and I don't consider that very old but I guess that is ancient in Feral Heart. I would rather you not call me a pedophile, a creeper, or any such things cause honestly, I am not on FH for a relationship. I don't want a mate, I am not trying to lure small children to my home or any such nonsense. I am just here to chat, make friends, and maybe rp every once in a while.
What is your opinion on this? Is there an age too old to play FH? Or are they just over reacting?
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They just over reacting, i have friends here of 9 years old up to 25 and i play good with both.
Most people in FH are from 10 to 18 years old, but doesn't mean anything.
i'm 23 years old, and i love to play here.
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I agree with Thierry, but I'm only 14. I mean it's your own decision to play and nobody elses.
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Age doesn't matter, of course. It just all depends on how people act. ;3
I'm 17, and I have no problem getting along with users older or younger than me.
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I'm 19, turning 20 in a month. They are just over reacting, FH has more older memners than you would expect.
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Yeah, they're just overreacting. I have 9 to 14 friends on here, so that's cool with me.
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Teehee, I can jus imagine me 40 years old still playing this. XD
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If it makes you feel any better, I'm 22 and I'm on here XD.
:\ but yeah I hate thinking that people have the idea that just because we're a bit older we're automatically creepy 40 year old pedos trying to hook up with the younger players D|
Most of the time I don't even bother with asking how old people are online.
And yeah I'll join in with saying it's just them overreacting.
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They're simply overreacting because of the way society is today -- or at least, how the society is portrayed by my peers at school. I can't string a sentence together without someone twisting my words and then reacting on it accordingly.
It annoys me to no end that people overreact over every little thing these days. I'm sixteen and I usually avoid people because I can never have a decent conversation with them.
I personally don't see a reason for people to overreact over age. Just because you've been on the planet a certain number of years doesn't make you anything specific. There can be people in their twenties that act like five year olds and people in their teens and act far older than they are.
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I really dont care how old you are. I think you could play this and any game no matter how old you are. My brother is 8 and plays this game, idc. I have a 25 year old friend on this game, idc. I could have a 50 year old friend here and not care. Age is just a number and it doesnt matter. Now if there was a 5 year old kid on here that would be funny XD but I think maturity is what really counts.
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I'm 20 and was kicked out of a pack for this and got called a creeper and a pedo. I was completely offended.
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|D heck, I know people who are younger than I am who are more mature than me lol
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Depends, like age 20-25 I don't really mind, but if its someone like the age of 43 (I've one like that) I would keep my distance, I mean like, what the hell is a guy so old doing in a teenage/kid's game? Don't they have job and family? I think you get my point. Besides isn't it a bit weird that a guy of 43 years old, is a close friend of someone who is lets say around 12-14. I would think its strange, but eh once again My mind my opinions
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I think I might know who you're talking about, and yeah...I find it strange too for someone so old.
People can play what they like and stuff, though at that point I begin to find it rather odd.
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It's all good, I'm 20 as well. I've never been insulted for it though. Think of it this way, role play originally was over taken by people 18 and over, since years ago, the internet wasn't so child friendly and easy to navigate through. If you're my age, how many 13-15 year olds about 8 years ago were on the internet with such ease? RP started in forums and was mainly all multi-paragraph too.
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Don't feel bad about being "old" or any age. I mean, wouldn't FeralHeart have said something if they didn't want 20-year-olds on here??
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That would be weird for an age limit in general. XD ... And besides, you aint old anywhere above your 20's.
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In my opinion, it shouldn't really matter hold old you are, age-wise.
You could be a thirteen year-old in a ten year-old's body, metaphorically speaking.
In short, when it comes to Feralheart, in my mind it depends on the maturity.
I mean, it's the internet; when your on the internet for uses other then educational things, you always have to be aware that there are thousands of people also there.
Even on educational websites, there are even ads to online MMORPGS, clothing, etc.
And on Feralheart, just because someone isn't used to swearing doesn't mean every single member's gonna stop swearing for them.
And saying that it's "Not exactly kid friendly" isn't gonna make the game some kiddie-safe educational game where everything is censored through a dictionary of simple words and the only thing ya get to do is learn your ABCs.
Okay, now I'm sounding stupid :/
Just to set a point here; Feralheart runs off the internet, just as any online game; anyone can join, but what our younger users need to realize is that by joining the game, they are accepting that there are members out there who will cuss, and swear, etc. So if they don't find the enviroment confortable enough for them, it's best that they find another game to play, and come back when they are ready to accept it.
The game basically has it's own rating of PG-13, and I don't think it has any plans on changing that rating; so if you don't like that, come back later :)
Of course though, I honestly would admit it; I'd be a little frightened if I met a player who said they were somewhere above 40 years old; just as StormNight said...maybe because video games are rather new, if you looked at it in today's timeline (Especially these types of games.)
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Just to set a point here; Feralheart runs off the internet, just as any online game; anyone can join, but what our younger users need to realize is that by joining the game, they are accepting that there are members out there who will cuss, and swear, etc. So if they don't find the enviroment confortable enough for them, it's best that they find another game to play, and come back when they are ready to accept it.
Yeah, that's one thing I don't like, when you find a younger user creating a huge drama because they think they should be treated special because they're only 10 or 12 or something.
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In my opinion, it shouldn't really matter hold old you are, age-wise.
Just to set a point here; Feralheart runs off the internet, just as any online game; anyone can join, but what our younger users need to realize is that by joining the game, they are accepting that there are members out there who will cuss, and swear, etc. So if they don't find the enviroment confortable enough for them, it's best that they find another game to play, and come back when they are ready to accept it.
The game basically has it's own rating of PG-13, and I don't think it has any plans on changing that rating; so if you don't like that, come back later :)
I agree. I wouldn't mind have a ten-year-old on here, though, as long as he or she was mature enough to handle minor cusses/mating/etc.
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Depends, like age 20-25 I don't really mind, but if its someone like the age of 43 (I've one like that) I would keep my distance, I mean like, what the hell is a guy so old doing in a teenage/kid's game? Don't they have job and family? I think you get my point. Besides isn't it a bit weird that a guy of 43 years old, is a close friend of someone who is lets say around 12-14. I would think its strange, but eh once again My mind my opinions
I have a good friend that is in his 40 - 50's... Although, I have always preffered older friends, when I was in high school and primary school I always got along better with teh teachers than the students XD
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I understand why people think that because the normal age of the people playing on here is 10 - 20.
Though, I don't think thats entirely fair since that is a bit like Discrimination for people staying away from a person not their age. I'm friends with a lot of people 20 + on here and generally I find them better to talk with since the way they act more (what I find) is a more mature conversation. However as Stormy said, a person around they're middle ages on FeralHeart is just a tad bit strange... Perhaps a middle-age crisis gone to far.. :3
Anywho, anybody can join this game since its public, like Warrior Moo has cleverly pointed out.
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I joined a wolf roleplay several years ago. I was a member for about a year and as I learned about the members I was quite surprised that a few of the members were over 30. Never would have guessed. It was the best roleplay ever.
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In my opinion, it shouldn't really matter hold old you are, age-wise.
Just to set a point here; Feralheart runs off the internet, just as any online game; anyone can join, but what our younger users need to realize is that by joining the game, they are accepting that there are members out there who will cuss, and swear, etc. So if they don't find the enviroment confortable enough for them, it's best that they find another game to play, and come back when they are ready to accept it.
The game basically has it's own rating of PG-13, and I don't think it has any plans on changing that rating; so if you don't like that, come back later :)
I agree. I wouldn't mind have a ten-year-old on here, though, as long as he or she was mature enough to handle minor cusses/mating/etc.
I'm near near the age of ten [Older then that, 11] And I don't really care if i see that. But my first day on here I saw it and I'm just like "Wtf? o.o" But I just walked away from it. And no, age shouldn't matter. Just the fact you can handle what Wolf wing said ^^
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And I'm going to be the annoying person to point out that people under the age of 13 shouldn't even be here because of COPPA?
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I looked up COPPA on Google, because I wasn't too sure of what it exactly stated, and it says it's an American law. Not all people are from America, obviously, and so COPPA probably does not apply to them. Now maybe there is some law like it in their country, I don't know. And I don't know if this forum is based in America, if you know what I mean. For example, it's not a chinese or russian or austrailian only forum. So I don't know.
It comes down to the kid's parents, I think. They should be watching their kids on the computer if they are under 13, that's what COPPA states. So really they shouldn't, but if they have no knowledge of COPPA, then I guess they play. BUT, since it's an American law and this forum isn't really based in any country, I don't think we can do anything about it. That would be their parents job to regulate what their kids really play on.
And I'm 14, Thierry is my friend and she's 23. Don't think you're creepy or a pedo because you're not. Age doesn't matter in most situations.
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Well, if they were really forcing It. I couldnt even be on here, but I make one person of the FH community. I wouldn't want leave. I have somewhat less then two years before 13 but still. And Draak, never heard of it, but no your not the annoying person. No one is.
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Yeah, I'd never heard of COPPA before I started playing FH O:
I thought people would get irritated because it's brought up a lot when it comes to age stuff and usually get's a heated response from some users, but I guess so far so good.
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I don't think age matters either, I'm not even 13 yet and someone apparently thought I was what... sixteen? Seventeen? Because I was acting mature. I know someone who is eight on here but you never would guess it because she can put up with all the stuff that goes on in FH. So I think, like most other people that have posted, that maturity is what matters.
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Age doesn't matter at all to me. If someone is giving you a hard time about your age, you shouldn't listen. Those people are just being extremely immature. Feralheart doesn't have a rule for what age you are, and its better when we have adults around to help control the younger kids. But I shouldn't be talking, I am only 11 (turning 12 this Thursday a.k.a Thansgiving). Therfore don't listen to those people who make fun of you, they are just trying to be cool to show off to the older person. :3
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It's the same with me, Courtney. I shouldn't really be going on about this either. ^ But we do, since the thread says opinions please and all dat what not. ~
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If someone is mature and follows rules like they agreed to do when they downloaded FeralHeart, then no, age doesn't matter. I know a nine year-old on here who acts older than I do sometimes, and I'm sixteen. I think as long as you're capable of being a mature, sensible person, I don't care how old you are. Sure there are laws and such, and those should be taken into consideration, but if they weren't there, age is but a number.
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]over reacting
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LOL i constantly get teased by my friends for playing they allwasys say " your to old to play that kids game" or " thats a girls game!" (including my dad :P) I just say " that is sexist and very offensive please be more respectful or maybe i don't care if you think it's a little kid game." and then i just laughing and then they get over it.
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I say they are overreacting. Age really should not matter. So long as you are not behaving inappropriately.
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Age? Really? Age doesn't really matter as long as people follow the rules. But SOME people could be more considerate of the younger(8-9)players on the game (in ways such as not cussing endlessly in General, not raping people, etc.)
As far as older players go, they're fine with me. Unless they start acting innappropriately. Most of my friends are older than me (I'm twelve :3)
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im 8 and no one seems to care
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im 8 and no one seems to care
Well generally when you are around that age I would be careful in-game what you do, there are plenty of people over the internet and free downloadable games like these that we don't know. C:
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ok
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But SOME people could be more considerate of the younger(8-9)players on the game (in ways such as not cussing endlessly in General, not raping people, etc.)
I don't think people should be more considerate, I think everyone should be treated equally on the internet. The younger users came online exactly the same way theoretically as the older users and should be aware as to what they're getting in to. Doesn't matter how old you are. The internet spares no one lol
Although on the other hand if you're aware of some younger users age you probably should watch yourself, because there is something definately wrong with being vulgar infront of a kid...which is a bit hypocritical to what I just said before |D
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Age should not matter, I just turned Twentysix in February and I have a few friends who are older than me that play FeralHeart. I get shut out alot and I am often called A creep or A Pedofile.
It really hurts me too :/.
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Please no not necro-trend old trends such as these. For this trend hasn't been posted for over a year until now. Try to avoid doing this in the future. But I do agree with you, age matters not to me. As long as individuals are mature and bestow common sense, I will get along with them just fine.
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I myself am eleven, but I usually feel people would judge me for it. I really don't care what age people are, as long as they treat me well, and as they did before the knew my age, as you could say.
So, any age works for me.
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I myself am eighteen, and am usually the eldest in whatever group I join. Most of the people I know personally who play are between the ages of 16 and 20, but of course that's just my little niche of friends. The youngest person I ever met on here was seven(and boy, did they act like it), but of course I've met people several years younger than me who are just as mature as I am, with equal "literacy" skills.
As far as I'm concerned age isn't too important, as long as the person in question follows the rules and respects their fellow members & mods. This is a great place for meeting new friends of all ages, and I like that fact. Everyone's got their own little place where they fit in.
That being said, it is very sad when some members discriminate against others because of their age. If it's an issue of literacy, it may just be a matter of what people prefer to RP with. But when it's purely about age, and someone is rejected for being too young or old, that's really not so nice. Luckily I'm still within the average age bracket of FH players and I've never really encountered anyone like that. But it's only a matter of time... *spooky fingers*
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I'm usually pulled away from telling others my age because of this issue!
Some people think FH is 13+ too, which is annoying. I'm only 11, and I think people should think for a second.
Does age really matter most of the time? Not really. However, it does matter in some cases I recognize, but in Feralheart as long as the people respect and understand how to act, fine by me with their age.
I even have a friend that's 9 - I thought she was 13 for a second. When she told me I was pretty shocked in a way. She told me people judged her for her age.
I'm pretty sick of that. 23 or 26 are good ages to be at actually, and you're pretty young when you're at that age as an adult. I see that, and I don't think people should judge people's age just because they could be immature, but really, you barely even know them.
Why assume so fast, I think of it. True, age is just a number. I don't think people should offend people with it and jump to conclusions that the older person is "pedo" or anything like that. :/
Hurr, I'm going back to reading my sister's letter now.
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I'll be honest here (and odds are people are not going to like it. Oh well)
At 19 I sit roughly in the center of the age range of the people I've come to know on this game. The youngest was 11, the eldest is 30.
I feel like age does matter, in some circumstances at least. Now as Hugrf said, the game is 13 +. Personally? I think that is /great./ Now, yes, age limits did suck when I was younger but that was simply because I didn't see the point when I thought I was so much more "mature" than most of my peers. I'd blindly rant "not fair, not fair not fair!" until I was blue in the face. (speaking figuratively, mind you).
Now that Im older, I understand why age limits are set in place. It forces people to take responsibility for their behavior and I feel like 13 is a good age for this. Yes, most people would call 13 year olds "kids" and yes they're minors still in a lot of countries. But, the difference between a 13 year old, and say a 9 year old is that 13 is an age I think many can agree /should/ know the difference between right and wrong by then. You break a huge rule, you're warned, you do it again you get a huge ban, and you're not "let off the hook" because "you're just a little kid who didn't know any better." You're not a little kid anymore. You're 13. You should know by now. Yes, some 13 year olds are a little behind in the maturity power curve and some are further ahead but in the end, you being the one exception against the average does not matter when the mass majority aren't capable of handling themselves responsibly until that age. [and sometimes not until well after that!]
I'm sorry its a sad truth, no matter how "advanced, strong, mature, etc" you will always be forced to be looked as the average when viewed on a large scale/in a large population. Its easier to manage that way, and so people will almost always go about it that way and in the long-run, its usually better for everyone. Everyone else had to wait the same number of years to break that age limit, you don't get a free pass.
I've never felt like the internet was made for children, except for the specifically "child oriented" websites that parents should even still should be actively monitoring [or using time or computer parental controls to do so for them when they cant monitor them themselves] while they're online. Yes its a great resource. Yes it can be educational but children-children need to stick to children-children oriented games. That's what they're made for.
I try to find players closer to my age [I am 19] to talk to. Adults talk about adult things. No, I don't mean obscene things, I simply mean things that a child has little to no experience with. Jobs, work, cars, raising children, etc. A little puppy-love elementary or middle school boyfriend/girlfriend break up seems extremely.... uhh whats the word? "childish" compared to those kinds of things. Thats not to say I don't have my moments where I act like a total goofball but I think child drama, young teenage drama, and adult drama needs some thick lines drawn between them because those divisions do exist. A moving away best friend at school [child], a "breakup" [like, a non-serious "relationship" between younger teenagers] and a divorce [adult] are all very serious issues to the person experiencing them but I think we can all agree that the most serious and more easily sympathized with by a fellow adult is going to be the divorce and that makes the former two "problems" from the child and younger teenager seem extremely trivial despite all three of them being difficult to deal with.
This is not to say that I have anything directly against any younger players.I will and do treat them with respect with the expectation of receiving the same but I will stand my ground on my opinions.
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I always stress to people I meet, I couldn't care less about your age or gender. To me, a person, is a person. If you are here to have fun and just be a life-of-the-party, I do not care. I look for maturity and use of common knowledge, that's all. I've played with an 11-year-old who was able to out-talk myself. He immediately earned more than my respect in meeting him and occasionally playing games together.
Vice versa to the occasional 30+ aged people I met who who act more childish than the little boy over the most ridiculous subjects.
In the end, it doesn't matter how old you are, as long as you know how to behave around others and keep yourself in check, if needed be.
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I joined FH when I was 11 now I am 13. Age doesn't matter to me nor anyone I know, But a few people in Gen where talking on about OH U HAVE TU B 13 I am like nope this is a family friendly game.
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I am 11, turning 12 in a month. I think it's wrong to discriminate against age; I could care less if your 28 as long as your nice and use proper grammar, Although I'm Russian and I don't have perfect English I do feel that having a good positive attitude is the only thing that matters :-)
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As an 18 year old, I honestly don't mind age, as long is it doesn't get out of hand. But on an average day, nothing going wrong, I would rp with a 10 year old! But if they start yelling and screaming and stuff, I won't rp with them. But as long as they keep their temper out of the game, I will rp with them until once of us has to go for some reason.
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I have played with 24 year-olds, and I'm 10. I never tell my age most of the time because people are so judge-mental. They are like, "You're 12? You're underaged get off the internet!" That SERIOUSLY ticks me off. They act like age makes a person's personality and knowledge, uhh... no, I doesn't. In all, age is just dumb.
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I don't think age should really matter here on this game. As stated in the FH main page, this game was made for people of ALL ages. There are times when I think this game is only appropriate for people 13+ because of all the things that can happen here. Since the chat here isn't filtered, people can say anything they want to others... even if it's not child friendly. Also, if someone does tell me they are younger than 13, I really think nothing of it. There really is no major rule that says they are forbidden to play this game.
As I've stated in a topic I made a long time ago, I don't like to see my age group being discriminated against by younger players all because they think we are too old. It's just as bad as when they start calling us pedophiles all because we are roleplaying and chatting with people of younger ages. Honestly, I don't think they really know what a pedophile even is. Often times the ones pointing fingers and calling older players pedos are just ignorant kids who really don't know what they are talking about, and don't know any better. Calling someone a pedophile all because they are older is a really big insult. It's nothing to joke about, either. Being falsely accused of pedophilia in a society like ours can ruin someone's reputation and someone's life.
Think of it this way.... the Feral Heart community is like a community out in the real world. There are people of different backgrounds, different beliefs, different nationalities, different walks of life, and different AGES. Kids interact with people of all ages in their real life communities every single day! They interact with older people all the time; parents, teachers, church leaders, coaches, etc. They interact with adults in real life, what's wrong with interacting with them in this community? You tell me?
The many friends I do have in the Feral Heart community range in different age groups. Some are 10, some are 12, others are around 13-17, some are my age, and then some are older than I am. Does it matter to me? Of course not! As long as they follow the rules of Feral Heart, and are respectful to others, and fun to hang around, their ages aren't going to change my thoughts about them.
Does age matter to me on this game? No it does not.
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No.
Just no.
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Personally, I don't believe age matters in this community, for age surely means nothing these days. Age is but a number is what they say, no? For as long as you are mature, and act reasonable, I see no issue in age.
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Yeah.
I can say that in some ways, age really does matter.
I know there are individuals who claim to be "intelligent" for their age group (what a laugh) but to be honest..
No, just no. There are a lot of things you have yet to learn. With age, comes responsibility and wisdom and all that other crap. Most people who are 10-14 are really, really immature (not saying there aren't stupid 18 or 20 year olds, but still). You don't know until someone points it out, but really, the majority of those age groups are pretty bad. I know that I myself as a 14 year old can act pretty immature sometimes. Whiny, close-minded, it just goes on.
Nothing wrong with admitting it. Instead of pouting you could be more open to learning ways to be more "mature".
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Sadly it seems that the community doesn't go downhill by bullying people who are younger on here, but rather people whom are older. And its really weird because you would think that the "older teens" or "adults" would be the ones to pull such stunts, but nope, not in feral heart it seems. I turned 18 not that long ago actually and someone dared to call me a pedophile. Not the most pleasant thing to hear when you just got in the group too I might add.
However, many blocked members on my list later and I was able to find some mature people to talk too, thank god there is some people whom actually play the game for fun, not just for kicks or a chance to troll.
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I don't think age should matter; the whole point of FH is to have fun!
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I think age should matter, but if it doesn't, then I guess it just doesn't. If there aren't any rules or restrictions on FH then, not my problem.
Even if this game did have age restrictions, people would lie during registration anywhere just like other places. x_x
Also, I know what you mean, Blue. I know I've seen people get called pedophiles before in Bonfire and such. It's horrible. I've also seen people say "OMG dumb little kids" before too. You don't have to like a certain age group, but you don't have to really bully them either. Age isn't something you can change, so calling someone a pedophile or "dumb little kid" can really have an impact.
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Also, I know what you mean, Blue. I know I've seen people get called pedophiles before in Bonfire and such. It's horrible. I've also seen people say "OMG dumb little kids" before too. You don't have to like a certain age group, but you don't have to really bully them either. Age isn't something you can change, so calling someone a pedophile or "dumb little kid" can really have an impact.
That is so true, Muani.
I don't get why people have to throw such insults at each other like that. Just because someone is 18 and over, and playing on an RPG game that kids like to play, it doesn't make them a pedophile. Adults want to have fun too, even if most don't like to admit it.
Whenever I hear someone say, "OMG dumb little kid" it makes me facepalm. I've once been called a little kid by a random, ignorant someone. How does a person even know what age group someone belongs to? You don't know who is on the other side of that screen, and you certainly don't know how old they really are (unless they truthfully tell you their age). I've even seen a familiar active member call other players "dumb kids". (Not going to say who it is) But you know what the funny thing is? This person is a KID himself/herself, around the 10-12 age group! How do I know? They have repeatedly admitted their young age on general chat and in the forums. Why would you go around calling others dumb little kids when you're just a little kid yourself? Besides, you don't know who you're even talking to. How do you know what age they really are? Who are you to pass that kind of judgement? Those people you called "dumb little kids" are probably alot older than you. Calling someone a dumb little kid isn't going to make you any more mature than they are. In fact, it makes you look like the childish bully on the playground.
Sadly it seems that the community doesn't go downhill by bullying people who are younger on here, but rather people whom are older. And its really weird because you would think that the "older teens" or "adults" would be the ones to pull such stunts, but nope, not in feral heart it seems. I turned 18 not that long ago actually and someone dared to call me a pedophile. Not the most pleasant thing to hear when you just got in the group too I might add.
However, many blocked members on my list later and I was able to find some mature people to talk too, thank god there is some people whom actually play the game for fun, not just for kicks or a chance to troll.
Whenever I see someone call someone a pedophile because they are in the adult age range, it makes me furious! Have they no respect for someone older than them? I've been called a pedophile once by someone I would roleplay with every now and then, and I pretty much lost all my respect for them. I've heard some players say things like "Anyone over 18 who plays this game is a pedo with no life" and such, and such. Guess what? Most of the mods are of that age group, does that make them pedophiles? NO!!! We need responsible adults to help take care of this game and community. I play this game and chat with people for fun, and to get away from the stresses of real life; work, school, etc. Unlike many of the kid players who get their internet provided for thanks to Mommy and Daddy, I got to pay for mine! If I don't pay, I don't play.
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By the way, all the people saying age is dumb and doesn't matter or determine anything, then how come we don't have 5 or 6 year olds acting like adults?
While you shouldn't call people "dumb little kids" or anything, just wait until they age and mature. People in our age group, which is around 10 to 14, maybe 15, maybe older than that, really AREN'T as smart and knowledgeable and MATURE!!1 as we think we are. Obviously you don't just suddenly mature when you turn a certain age but I'm sure you [people] get what I'm saying for the most part.
When you get older, you'll see it. I remember how I was when I was around 12, and a few times I thought i was so smart and mature and I look back and I'm like "what the hell". I'm only 14, so later in life I'll probably still look back and realize how, well, terrible I was in some ways.
It isn't something to be ashamed of or upset about. If you're immature or stupid in some people's eyes, think about the situation and try to learn from it.
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Age shouldn't matter. I had a 'friend' once say something to me for roleplaying animals and being 22. So I simply ignored them and blocked from my Skype. It's abit offending when you're put down for being older, but you just get over it and move on.
And really I have friends of all ages, some 12 and a few older then me. I don't have a problem with people 40+ either. Unless ofcourse I'd see them being inappropriate; then I may stay clear. Honestly I love animals and just roleplaying in general so I forsee even when I hit that age myself I'll still roleplay or play games like FH and forums (if they exist). I like doing what I do for fun and no ones going to stop me. Lawl.
Really when I tend to find or befriend people way younger then me and grow close I view them more as younger siblings or even kids sometimes; giving them advice and what not. This isn't related to FH at all, but I play Miencraft and am friends with a 10 year old. She was a noob so I joked and 'adopted' her and now I have a habit of being motherly. I personally know a 37+ year old couple that plays Minecraft and they are just the nicest people you'd ever meet. c:
So yeah age isn't a problem with me. Though I do tend to 'adopt' or act more motherly/sibling like to those younger then me.
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I Personality, Think age should matter since I hate when I run into some one not very mature. Yes we were all young kids once but, I come here to Rp and hang with my friends, yes I can be childish at some points (When Im half asleep or when Im sick and had a ton of medicine and drinking way to much tea that I wanna throw up a everything I just ate. (Or just vomited on my computer {That did happen before}) But as a Teen I feel like there should be a age limit or a add on Public map for some younger kids, For example in Impressive title I think there was a map Called PLay ground which the name made me feel like it was running to younger kids attention, I m sure it wasnt but that is how I felt (Derp Sentence).
I feel like Im now just being a little hurtful and I mean no offence. So If this did offend you, Im sorry but this was an opinion.
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Personally I don't mind the ages of the floofs on here, and I rp with many people. Though sometimes I wish the older people wouldn't act so immaturely in front of the younger kids sometimes. I never give out my age in-game, and I don't ask how old other people are. I've seen people from age ten all the way up to age forty. (Derpy post.)
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I don't think age really matters, I really don't care how old players are. I know players that are adults and players that are kids still in school, it doesn't bother me. I think it's wrong to say that younger players are not as mature as older ones and that older players should have something better to do than play games like Feralheart. Everyone is different so you can't expect players to be the exact same as everyone else in their age group.
When I first joined Feralheart at 12 I met a friend who was very literate, well mannered, respectful and mature. I assumed she was 15-17, I was wrong, she was only 11. Now I have met 11 year old players who were not as mature but that does not give me the right to look down on an age group, knowing that there are younger players more mature than myself. Especially if you don't know the player in real life, you shouldn't look down or give judgement towards a younger age group, make that any age group for that matter.
If you are going to be telling younger players that they should get the hell out of your space and play some other game then you are just being a bully. Feralheart is a game for all ages and everyone is allowed to play. There is a Block button if you are unhappy with someone; there is no need to upset or hurt anyone. If you are to stick with making a player's time miserable you can actually discourage them from playing online games and lower their confidence around older people. Being online is some people's way of escaping stress and painful times in their life. I know when I'm unhappy I come online every now again. To say that younger players are ignorant and immature when you have people like that in your age group is being a bit hypercritical because yes, you do get older players that are immature and ignorant. No age group is perfect.
As long as no one is making judgments and everyone is being kind and respectful towards each other, then everyone can be happy.
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This discussion is very interesting. Well, I guess I don't have THAT much of a problem with age. Although, I do slightly. I mean I had a rather..surprising encounter with someone WELL over the age of myself while RPing.
I was in a clan and someone advertised on the Movie Clips that they needed a clan. I made so they joined and they ended up being my kit. I thought they seemed rather Literate, cause they practically understood everything I said and replied right away and everything. It was nice. Then we kind of got sidetracked in the RP while our leader was advertising at SB. We got into the conversation of 'Ages'. I wasn't really listening to the conversation that much, but I did manage to catch that my 'Kit' was a 36 year old man IRL. Now, this kind of shocked me but I laughed it off and continued RPing. He was actually quite a good RPer.
But, to this day I can't help but think: A 14 year old is playing the mother of a 36 year old?
It still makes me laugh because it was just so...surprising.
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Honestly, to me the age is the same as if someone was from a different country or so. The age is the age, it is how many years a person has lived. It doesn't tell or effect the person's personality or actions. I do have friends up to the age of 20 and up and I personally do feel way more comfortable when chatting with a person who is mature and understanding. To me the age line of people I want to even blink to here has always been 13 and up. Usually the younger ones from that are trolls and not to say all, but most from my own experience, have been very immature towards others.
In my opinion it doesn't matter how old you are to play. Adults too like to play these games and should not be harassed for it. I personally (like stated before) like to chat with mature people and this game does really need them, just like any other game. People usually overreact because of what is said on the usual forum sites and the warnings they get from the news.
Where it feels bad to be called a pedophile and all that, if you get to actually talk to someone who is mature enough to understand you might even teach them new things, such as not all the older people in games being what they have always been warned about. Someone might even get a very good friend of a person who is older and who they meet here.
But then again, these are only some of my views and opinions on the subject. I'm not saying this was official and I know probably most people here won't agree with me. But hey, maybe someday this will be useful to someone, hopefully in a good way. (No harm intended)
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There's nothing wrong with this, I have friends that are from like 8 to 30 some thing! As long as you're not being a Pedo or anything, and anyone could do that, age shouldn't matter. But if you're that worried about it, just don't tell anyone your age! :3