Ramenfrog a dit :

I think what is happening here is that society's technology is soaring but, with no instruction manual.

Back in my day (20+ years) we didn't have any hardcore internet things or iphones ect. and required actual face to face interaction to converse with people that help strengthen social skills (as kids) and learn what is appropriate to say and what isn't.

Now kids are exposed to so much going on thanks to Youtube, online games and well you name it with parents gifting a 6 year old with an ipad (I know a family who actually did this) but obviously parents can't monitor them or they aren't taught proper internet skills and usually do not get any consequences for what they say. On that note, most have no idea what some of those words mean or don't understand the gravity for what they actually say (consequence, lack of understanding ect.)

At least that is how I think of how some of these kids act on TFM (that or they have serious real life problems and vent their frustration out on the forums here)

I don't know, maybe I'm just spouting nonsense, but that is how I think about the influx of underaged kids. I don't agree with their actions but one must also think about how they got there in the first place. (One word: Peers.)

Penghammy a dit :

I'm 13, (almost 14) but I'm very mature for my age, as that's the way I was brought up. I'm sick of the way some people my age act, not only on the internet, but in real life as well. I've seen how they act as though nothing matters but them, and how ungrateful and disrespectful towards adults they are. I also dislike cussing, whether it be from an adult or minor, but especially from a minor. I've never cursed in my life. I'm not really against under-aged people on TFM, but I am against their immaturity. I mean, if they're not going to take things seriously, they should just keep their mouths shut. It makes me quite upset to be stereotyped into this group of people, though. Let me tell you, in this world there is a small group of teenagers that know right from wrong. They're just the minority though.

Vogul a dit :

Even though we know that wall of text (the ToS) is mainly there to protect the company and not much else.

Anyway, yeah, noticed the average age of the players most notably on the forum. And oh boy, the way they just behave...

Haruhitastic a dit :

I've read the "Introduce Yourself!" thread in four different community forums and to see an age over 15 is rare.

Seeteegee a dit :

I dunno; I've been around for a while and it has been a thing even before with about the same intensity. My concern is not so much that these kids create troubles, but more about how they'd influence the "good kids" to become like them.

Whiskypickle a dit :

I guess it leads to a wider issue that there is little to no education on internet etiquette. The internet will be a large part of every child, teen and adult's life in most countries these days yet we aren't taught anything on how to use it or to communicate properly with other people.

I could write much more on this but i'm rather tired so i'll see how this turns out tomorrow.

Lagiacruss a dit :

I agree with those when they say it's not a simple "ignore and move on" situation, because let's face it, the ignorance/stupidity/outright foolishness and hate that these children exhibit is just flooding the forum and game.

It cuts into me especially when they choose to try to act "tough" just because they're on the internet (and also being disgusting/perverted). I mean, come on, it gets so old whenever every room is filled with young kids swearing like sailors, insulting everyone and everything for any reason they desire, and talking about sexual things constantly.
(I could talk on and on on this subject, but I'm not going to spend time writing a novel about it.)

I wouldn't have too much of an issue with the under-aged number if they just acted decent, plainly put.

Haditamagica a dit :

Talking about under-age kids, look what I found on the Guideline and Rules thread by Sydoline:
"11. Don’t post links to anything pornographic, illegal or pirated.
Links or images of anything inappropriate is a serious offense; people of all ages browse these forums, so keep that in mind."

She had said "people of ALL AGES browse these forums." so I'm starting to wonder if TFM is for everyone and not only for 13+.

Haditamagica a dit :

Jesus, I'm 11 years old and this makes me wanna quit TFM at the moment. In fact, I haven't been playing for weeks. Since the 5th of July I stopped. I really just go on the forums, really, from now on. I mean, why do Tigrounette and the TFM team just do it for 13+, TFM looks so much like a kiddie game. Like in the thread "Why do you think mice explode into bubbles when they die?" and Shamousey's reply was "Because it's a FRIENDLY KID game and an explosion of blood and guts would turn some people away." so that's why I DON'T understand why the game's 13+. (My keyboard can't be full of reason.)

Seeteegee a dit :

I never knew about the 13+ rule, actually. How long has that been a thing? Is it in the terms and conditions I so boldly declare that I didn't read?

Whiskypickle a dit :

It is:
I guess it's expected though, cute mice that you can dress up on an easy-to-access website.

Whiskypickle a dit :

It is:
I guess it's expected though, cute mice that you can dress up on an easy-to-access website.

Haruhitastic a dit :

It was probably translated from French.

Abdeltif a dit :

Every one make mistakes you knew ?

Vivihi a dit :

Do you really have to point me out...

There is a rule about that? Omai.

Haruhitastic a dit :

It's only an assumption. Hence why I said PROBABLY.


it exists on every site with a chat environment. It's called COPPA.

Vogul a dit :

Anyway, yeah, noticed the average age of the players most notably on the forum. And oh boy, the way they just behave...

Vogul a dit :

I've seen a few people stating their ages