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- Jan 26, 2010
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- Why do you care?
Because this was brought up in Q&S and really needs proper discussion AND because this discussion could result in a MAJOR change, I am bringing that discussion here where it belongs.
The topic? Underage characters--Should the current age of characters (the youngest being 13) be raised to 16?
I have made a couple statements in the Q&S thread regarding the topic and I will place those statements here so that everyone knows how I feel about it, though really it should come as no surprise. ~
STATEMENT #1:
I think most people (though I wish it were all) know I'd prefer the age limit be 16 and older. So, if Vek is good with this, I'd MUCH rather see it done because quite honestly seeing younger squicks me out to no end and bordering on things that could be troublesome for the site overall. As it is, the worst offense this site sees are people trying to find loopholes with loli/shota. Seriously, I've seen it all now... nothing shocks me any more. But that doesn't leave me any less disgusted. So, with that thought. I'd rather see the age limit raised to 16 coupled with the post-puberty because I don't want to see people trying to get their fix by claiming--"But they are 16 and have no breasts and no hips and aren't menstruating." To me, those descriptions would NOT fly. Just my two cents.
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STATEMENT #2:
I will state my reasons as to why I'd like the age limit for characters to be raised and perhaps not everyone will like to hear this, however I will be blunt, yet tactful.
The reason is simple enough--while there are those who are tasteful and do not push things to the point of disgusting when it comes to the current younger ages that are allowed on site at this time, there are those on site (the vast majority who gun for this sort of RP) who unfortunately abuse the privilege. Unfortunately, it is this majority, at least from my own experiences both as a member and as a staff member, that has caused me to formulate this opinion. These people push the limit, border on hostile with staff most of the time and tend to do things in creepy ways by trying to pull things into the realm of the real world. In other words they use this site as a means to stalk and prey. This happens far too often for my liking and would more than likely decrease with the character age limits increasing. At present, the rule most commonly broken is the loli/shota rule. Do you people realize that we have members who think they are slick and try to stealthily request their characters be 8 years old and such and be in sexual situations? Yes. This happens. And it is horrifying. I'm not saying that upping the age will oust this all together, but we are likely to have a decrease and I am all for that if it means keeping creepers and stalkers away. It is an unfortunate side effect that those out there who understand the rule and would write tastefully within its boundaries would have to be affected, but I'd rather be cautious and make the change. Plus, I do think that those who truly understand the rules of this place and want what is best for it would understand that.
EDIT: The original Q&S Thread post -- http://bluemoonroleplaying.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=40873
The topic? Underage characters--Should the current age of characters (the youngest being 13) be raised to 16?
I have made a couple statements in the Q&S thread regarding the topic and I will place those statements here so that everyone knows how I feel about it, though really it should come as no surprise. ~
STATEMENT #1:
I think most people (though I wish it were all) know I'd prefer the age limit be 16 and older. So, if Vek is good with this, I'd MUCH rather see it done because quite honestly seeing younger squicks me out to no end and bordering on things that could be troublesome for the site overall. As it is, the worst offense this site sees are people trying to find loopholes with loli/shota. Seriously, I've seen it all now... nothing shocks me any more. But that doesn't leave me any less disgusted. So, with that thought. I'd rather see the age limit raised to 16 coupled with the post-puberty because I don't want to see people trying to get their fix by claiming--"But they are 16 and have no breasts and no hips and aren't menstruating." To me, those descriptions would NOT fly. Just my two cents.
~~
STATEMENT #2:
I will state my reasons as to why I'd like the age limit for characters to be raised and perhaps not everyone will like to hear this, however I will be blunt, yet tactful.
The reason is simple enough--while there are those who are tasteful and do not push things to the point of disgusting when it comes to the current younger ages that are allowed on site at this time, there are those on site (the vast majority who gun for this sort of RP) who unfortunately abuse the privilege. Unfortunately, it is this majority, at least from my own experiences both as a member and as a staff member, that has caused me to formulate this opinion. These people push the limit, border on hostile with staff most of the time and tend to do things in creepy ways by trying to pull things into the realm of the real world. In other words they use this site as a means to stalk and prey. This happens far too often for my liking and would more than likely decrease with the character age limits increasing. At present, the rule most commonly broken is the loli/shota rule. Do you people realize that we have members who think they are slick and try to stealthily request their characters be 8 years old and such and be in sexual situations? Yes. This happens. And it is horrifying. I'm not saying that upping the age will oust this all together, but we are likely to have a decrease and I am all for that if it means keeping creepers and stalkers away. It is an unfortunate side effect that those out there who understand the rule and would write tastefully within its boundaries would have to be affected, but I'd rather be cautious and make the change. Plus, I do think that those who truly understand the rules of this place and want what is best for it would understand that.
EDIT: The original Q&S Thread post -- http://bluemoonroleplaying.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=40873