Would you let your kids use this forum?

Capt. Jon · June 2007

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Capt. Concussion · June 2007

Why not? There are already lots of unruly children on here........... [;)][:D][:X]

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Unknown · June 2007

Don't have any kids yet but if I did I wouldn't have a problem with it

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futon river crossing · June 2007

Strange question - why ask? and why not?

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saz · June 2007

They wouldn't want to. They spend all their time on the PC on Stardoll, dressing up pictures of celebs in stylish outfits, and WISHING their mum was glamorous and not permanently covered in mud with oil behind her nails!

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Capt. Concussion · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by saz

not permanently covered in mud with oil behind her nails!

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Saz, you're such a tease!! [:X]

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Unknown · June 2007

as long as they are old enough.

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Capt. Concussion

Why not? There are already lots of unruly children on here........... [;)][:D][:X]

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Unknown · June 2007

I just ask myself what would jesus do.....

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Jinja Ninja · June 2007

More then i would MBUK, inless i could put a block on the sand box.

Most things here seem fine for a 14 yr old (that is the age limit right?)

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majorbloodnock · June 2007

Yes. Whilst not non-existent, swearing is fairly rarely used and the discussions on here are, by general Internet standards, pretty non-inflammatory and constructive. There are certainly exceptions, but that's the same in all walks of life and it'd be unhealthy if I completely cocooned my kids.

That said, at 5 years and 7 months, I doubt my two'll be interested for some while yet. Nonetheless, at least for the older one, the above comments still hold true when he decides to read over my shoulder whilst it's me using the forum.

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Unknown · June 2007

If you find the swearing on this site offensive then I would not let yuo kids to the park, or the cinema, or around the high street, or to school or to......

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majorbloodnock · June 2007

Agreed, Gungun. That said, (going off topic yet again) I must admit I do reckon the level of bad language used during local level amateur football matches somewhat depressing. I'm absolutely certain that the players don't, as a norm, swear as much during the rest of their lives, so why is it appropriate whilst on a recreation ground (often right next to a kiddies' play area)? It's precisely for that reason that I don't take my kids to the swings on a Saturday afternoon. Sad, really.

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guilliano · June 2007

Kids are exposed to swearing and abusive behaviour in all walks of life. Not necessarily directed at them, but it is apparent. Whether it be on the playground, out playing, on TV, on the news or wherever it is an unavoidable fact of live in the modern day. I've sworn on here, be it in jest or more recently at Capt Jon when he has succeeded in provoking me so I am in no way perfect. But the advice, friendliness, intelligent discussion and cameraderie on here vastly outweighs the inevitable disagreement so why should I keep my (future possibly) children away from it?

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Hamishwmb · June 2007

I would let my kids use the forum but they're probably a bit young. Plus I left them in the house while I nipped out for a quick snack and bugger me if I can find them.

Oh well,I guess I'd better head off to see the pope and speak to the tabloids.

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Unknown · June 2007

I dunno...

To be honest, I dont have any kids, so not too sure on that...

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Vegeeta · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gungun24

If you find the swearing on this site offensive then I would not let yuo kids to the park, or the cinema, or around the high street, or to school or to......
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I think that says it all really.

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Unknown · June 2007

My son who is 9 comes onto this forum every now and again, dont have a problem with it as he just browses through the threads and looks for things that may interest him, he (so far) has not posted anything. He mainly goes to the beginners, general and workshop sections ... thats what he tells me anyway.

My daughter who is 8 (today) has absolutely no interest in the forum and tells me its boring when I am on it[:)]

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naz-t · June 2007

lol @hamish too true mate my kids are 13 and 11 and id have nothing to fear from them reading this forum

Unknown · June 2007

I don't see why not, though my kids are too young at 6 to have any interest in it.
This forum is much better behaved than a lot of (most of / nearly all of?) the internet.

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Capt. Concussion

Why not? There are already lots of unruly children on here........... [;)][:D][:X]

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Think i might be one of those; along with tombate911[:D]
What you rekon mate?[:p][:p]

Do excuse my 'Slang' from time to time......

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Unknown · June 2007

ehhh i am a very mature child for my age, and on of the select few children that use standard english and punctuation i will have you know,[^][^][^]

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guilliano · June 2007

Like smileys??? Are they taught at school???

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Capital letters seem a thing of the past...

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Unknown · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by guilliano

Like smileys??? Are they taught at school???

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yes they are incorperated into the english lesson teaching us to use the short had versions like

lol[;)]

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Unknown · June 2007

Ya' Sister teach you that at home; 'coz I certainly dnt remember doing any of that stuff in our english lessons in school.........[:D]

Do excuse my 'Slang' from time to time......

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Unknown · June 2007

lol, erm it was a sarcastic comment ryan you cannot get away with anything with you on here,[V]

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Unknown · June 2007

I was being sarcastic too[:)]

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Do excuse my 'Slang' from time to time......

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BoingBoing · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by saz

They wouldn't want to. They spend all their time on the PC on Stardoll,
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Well I live with two girls who do nothing but play on Stardoll and the Sims. I wish they wanted to spend their time reading about bikes!

I recently discovered to my suprise that Stardoll has a messeging facility and laods of kids were forwading chain mail and linking to cyber friends. I felt the need for a sudden 'dangers of the internet, dont give out personal details' etc chat.

Not sure if this was an over reaction or not [?]


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SRI · June 2007

Only if they've done their homework.

Seriously though, there's only one thing that offends me on this site and I'm not an easily offended guy and that's a certain username. It's not big, or clever and making love to animals is illegal (cryptic).

Aux1 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by SRI

Only if they've done their homework.

Seriously though, there's only one thing that offends me on this site and I'm not an easily offended guy and that's a certain username. It's not big, or clever and making love to animals is illegal (cryptic).
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Lol, if it's who I think it is, that name is soooo silly it's mega funny IMO, have no problems with it [:D][:D]

I'd let my kids on this forum, it's one of the nicer ones in general!
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