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iLoveYou
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No haha. =P It's not a channel or anything. In Mumble's early days, conversations were already starting to lean more towards 18+ so we all came up with " TBT After Dark " for all those moments we had. I hash tagged it becoz swag/Jake/yolo/that's what I do.
I'm liking the idea of an 18+ group actually, Oath2Order.
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no one reads that **** the only reason i go there is to lol at people try hard stories in the writers guild soznotsoz
i mean its so far out of the way 90% of the time i don't even know its there
hydrophonic
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Okay. First of all: i'm not +18.
I think this idea have a good root but not a good development. I mean, you can be 28 years old and be much more immature than someone who haves 15. It just depends on the personality.
And but he way, can't you talk with someone +18 out of BTF? Is pretty desconsidered (this word exist in English, right? o.o), just because hey, mos of the nowdays kids may know about all that topics that you are pretending to create on that forum. But what would happen if someone come here and don't know about all that things and see thatforum? Fantastic, you have your topics about politics, BDSM and Drugs (bad examples, but for sure someone would create at least one topic about this) but you have old them inappropiate things because of their age.
Also, counting with the first thing i talked about determine if an analizer of birth dates would be set up. Of course it would be invalid, because of he maturity grade.
I want to apologize if you had Eyes Cancer reading this. My English is a big ball of trash.
I think this idea have a good root but not a good development. I mean, you can be 28 years old and be much more immature than someone who haves 15. It just depends on the personality.
And but he way, can't you talk with someone +18 out of BTF? Is pretty desconsidered (this word exist in English, right? o.o), just because hey, mos of the nowdays kids may know about all that topics that you are pretending to create on that forum. But what would happen if someone come here and don't know about all that things and see thatforum? Fantastic, you have your topics about politics, BDSM and Drugs (bad examples, but for sure someone would create at least one topic about this) but you have old them inappropiate things because of their age.
Also, counting with the first thing i talked about determine if an analizer of birth dates would be set up. Of course it would be invalid, because of he maturity grade.
I want to apologize if you had Eyes Cancer reading this. My English is a big ball of trash.
Colour Bandit
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(I'll be 18 next August)
I think having an 18+ board would be a good idea, sometimes in my posts I've wanted to mention some more mature stuff but I couldn't as I knew younger members or mods would have a go at me for it/say it's inappropriate. Plus, for you under 18 roleplayers here, did you know that if you RP a sex scene with an RPer over 18 you are breaking the law, it's still classed as paedophilia so that 18+ RPer could get arrested. So in a 18+ board it would be safe for older RPers to RP all that dirty stuff without little kids joining in.
I think having an 18+ board would be a good idea, sometimes in my posts I've wanted to mention some more mature stuff but I couldn't as I knew younger members or mods would have a go at me for it/say it's inappropriate. Plus, for you under 18 roleplayers here, did you know that if you RP a sex scene with an RPer over 18 you are breaking the law, it's still classed as paedophilia so that 18+ RPer could get arrested. So in a 18+ board it would be safe for older RPers to RP all that dirty stuff without little kids joining in.
Pixori
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I hope the fact that I only joined in October doesn't invalidate my opinion. :c But I'm 21-Years-Old, and I think the idea for an adult Nintendo based forum would actually be pretty interesting. Something as friendly as the environment here, but just letting up on limitations of topic discussions would be nice. I've been on many adult-based websites before, and the way it's usually run is.. Well on the sign-up screens there are a lot of confirmations of age, because let's be real...There's absolutely no way to tell if a person is as old as they may say. Then have a disclaimer that you cannot be held responsible for the actions of others who choose to falsify their age in order to gain access to this restricted part of the website. This way at least the creators of the forum are safe from any legal actions, etc.
Oh!
There's also the case in certain 18+ websites, where if a moderator is suspicious of someones age, they ask for confirmation. Specifically their ID cards. I've seen locks being put on others names, and then they're sent an e-mail that basically explains that once they scan in an ID card confirming their age the lock on their name will be released and they can return to the forum. Now if they can't prove it, then the account stays locked until they are older/able to provide proof of their age.
I think having a section for different topics kind of like the organization here, would be nice--Except instead of being solely AC based, it can just be revolved around Nintendo's franchise in general.
There are obviously those who are against the idea, and there are those who are for it? For those against it--I don't want to necessarily seem rude or mean, but you don't have to join it? Even if you are 18+, it's not as though it's mandatory or anything, just an extension--Or even a sister forum to this one.
As for the fear of arguments from people who feel they are mature enough to join the website? It doesn't matter. The rules are there for reason, and you don't see other adult oriented forums/websites bending their rules simply because a few people feel that they're mature enough to be on the websites geared towards 18+ people? The rules can be final, and there wouldn't be any arguing on the matter. Besides, from what I see here--The MAJORITY of younger folk here are against the idea for the 18+ forum, so this probably wouldn't be as MUCH of a problem as you'd think.
To address another argument against the 18+ website, there's the whole issue with people possibly not acting their ages? Just like anywhere, there's rules set, so obviously this forum wouldn't be exempt from them. Perhaps just lay down rules as usual, and if someone is being a bit too immature, they can receive warnings, and if they exceed a certain amount, they could possibly get banned from the forum? I'm not sure, I'm not too good at this.
As for the elitist club thing, well we can blow that idea out of it by forgetting the whole idea of only giving access to limited persons ( meaning handing out invitations to certain people who you're sure are 18+ because not only would that take up a lot of time, it'd be useless since as others mentioned before...You can't truly know someones age. )... unlesssssssss you guys wanted to be extra cautious, and instead make the whole 'ID first entry later' rule mandatory before allowing people to even access the sign-in screen?
Overall this forum would be great for 18+ people because:
-There could be a lift of limitations all around. Language, topics, etc.
-Like listed above from another user, if there were a role play section, 18+ people wouldn't have to be so scared/intimidated of wounding up in a legal case accidentally?
-A harassment rule would be a big thing however, this way no 'trolling, stalking, immature behavior' would be allowed.
-Debates and arguments wouldn't automatically have a ban for 'Topic locking' right away.
-It could have separate sections for the Nintendo franchise to appeal to everyone's taste, and they'd all get their equal share of attention. This way if anyone falls out of the AC craze, they wouldn't feel a bit guilty for going onto an AC board and expecting more discussion. ( Zelda, Mario, Pokemon, etcetc )
- Some familiar faces you see around you? You can see them still if they're in the 18+ part of the website.
- We can still have some kind of currency there kind of like here, but it'd be for a wider selection of collectables for different franchises?
I suppose I just really love this forum, but I feel it limits itself just slightly. Not that I'm complaining, but eh. I thought I should submit my thoughts. Sorry if anything doesn't make sense, feel free to ask me to explain if so. v__v;
Oh!
There's also the case in certain 18+ websites, where if a moderator is suspicious of someones age, they ask for confirmation. Specifically their ID cards. I've seen locks being put on others names, and then they're sent an e-mail that basically explains that once they scan in an ID card confirming their age the lock on their name will be released and they can return to the forum. Now if they can't prove it, then the account stays locked until they are older/able to provide proof of their age.
I think having a section for different topics kind of like the organization here, would be nice--Except instead of being solely AC based, it can just be revolved around Nintendo's franchise in general.
There are obviously those who are against the idea, and there are those who are for it? For those against it--I don't want to necessarily seem rude or mean, but you don't have to join it? Even if you are 18+, it's not as though it's mandatory or anything, just an extension--Or even a sister forum to this one.
As for the fear of arguments from people who feel they are mature enough to join the website? It doesn't matter. The rules are there for reason, and you don't see other adult oriented forums/websites bending their rules simply because a few people feel that they're mature enough to be on the websites geared towards 18+ people? The rules can be final, and there wouldn't be any arguing on the matter. Besides, from what I see here--The MAJORITY of younger folk here are against the idea for the 18+ forum, so this probably wouldn't be as MUCH of a problem as you'd think.
To address another argument against the 18+ website, there's the whole issue with people possibly not acting their ages? Just like anywhere, there's rules set, so obviously this forum wouldn't be exempt from them. Perhaps just lay down rules as usual, and if someone is being a bit too immature, they can receive warnings, and if they exceed a certain amount, they could possibly get banned from the forum? I'm not sure, I'm not too good at this.
As for the elitist club thing, well we can blow that idea out of it by forgetting the whole idea of only giving access to limited persons ( meaning handing out invitations to certain people who you're sure are 18+ because not only would that take up a lot of time, it'd be useless since as others mentioned before...You can't truly know someones age. )... unlesssssssss you guys wanted to be extra cautious, and instead make the whole 'ID first entry later' rule mandatory before allowing people to even access the sign-in screen?
Overall this forum would be great for 18+ people because:
-There could be a lift of limitations all around. Language, topics, etc.
-Like listed above from another user, if there were a role play section, 18+ people wouldn't have to be so scared/intimidated of wounding up in a legal case accidentally?
-A harassment rule would be a big thing however, this way no 'trolling, stalking, immature behavior' would be allowed.
-Debates and arguments wouldn't automatically have a ban for 'Topic locking' right away.
-It could have separate sections for the Nintendo franchise to appeal to everyone's taste, and they'd all get their equal share of attention. This way if anyone falls out of the AC craze, they wouldn't feel a bit guilty for going onto an AC board and expecting more discussion. ( Zelda, Mario, Pokemon, etcetc )
- Some familiar faces you see around you? You can see them still if they're in the 18+ part of the website.
- We can still have some kind of currency there kind of like here, but it'd be for a wider selection of collectables for different franchises?
I suppose I just really love this forum, but I feel it limits itself just slightly. Not that I'm complaining, but eh. I thought I should submit my thoughts. Sorry if anything doesn't make sense, feel free to ask me to explain if so. v__v;
Mayor Hoshiko
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I'd enjoy it. o - o And to the naysayers who don't want it...
Even if it was made, you wouldn't have to join, y'know...? It'd be nice to have a place where adults could talk and not have to walk on eggshells with what they say. :c
I second this! 18+ Forum would be amazing!
Even if it was made, you wouldn't have to join, y'know...? It'd be nice to have a place where adults could talk and not have to walk on eggshells with what they say. :c
I second this! 18+ Forum would be amazing!
Twisted Circuits
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Speak for yourself... I play everyday.
Horus
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Literally, the board would become one of these things
A: Random discussion between all the people you're trying to avoid, Chris.
B: Just become our Skype chat, where instead of me muting or kicking you every five seconds, it'd be the staff here doing it. Which if I recall, you got really pissy about and just insulted them on Twitter for however long the ban was
C: Be a board of three people: Sock, Mino, and Pally. Would be taken down within a week to be honest
The only way I see this working, and by working I mean option C, is if you go and learn how to create your own forum
A: Random discussion between all the people you're trying to avoid, Chris.
B: Just become our Skype chat, where instead of me muting or kicking you every five seconds, it'd be the staff here doing it. Which if I recall, you got really pissy about and just insulted them on Twitter for however long the ban was
C: Be a board of three people: Sock, Mino, and Pally. Would be taken down within a week to be honest
The only way I see this working, and by working I mean option C, is if you go and learn how to create your own forum
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I'm all for it. TBT has the youngest member base of all the forums I use and there is a noticeable difference in quality of discussions as a result.
The forum I'm most active on has an adults only board: the conversation is never "adult" in nature, although some topics discussed are controversial, but is just generally a place where adults can be a little more relaxed about what they say because they know they're not going to upset anyone with it.
I remember one time a few months back I was discussing clothing on Mumble with Lauren and someone else (I think Kayla maybe?) and another member kept telling us to watch what we were saying because she was younger than us even though the conversation (and language used) was appropriate. She ended up quitting when we said we couldn't see what was wrong with what we were saying.
The forum I'm most active on has an adults only board: the conversation is never "adult" in nature, although some topics discussed are controversial, but is just generally a place where adults can be a little more relaxed about what they say because they know they're not going to upset anyone with it.
I remember one time a few months back I was discussing clothing on Mumble with Lauren and someone else (I think Kayla maybe?) and another member kept telling us to watch what we were saying because she was younger than us even though the conversation (and language used) was appropriate. She ended up quitting when we said we couldn't see what was wrong with what we were saying.
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For those confused about what I'm proposing: The board would still be a part of TBT overall. It's not going to be it's own forum, just another board like Brewster's Cafe or The Basement etc.
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