Is Age a Factor on Online Forums?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the potential of a 13 year old being on the forum, with some members stating that it is not unusual and that there are no age requirements as long as there is a desire to learn. It is also mentioned that a member who started at 13 has now become a Science Advisor. The conversation concludes by emphasizing that age should not be a determining factor in a person's contribution to the forum.
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Would it be unusual...

To see a 13 year old on this forum? And in a bad way?
 
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...I don't see why it would be unusual in the slightest. I started visiting the forum when I was 13! :smile:
 
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Thirteen is young, but definitely not too young. There are no age requirements, you just need a desire to learn. Make yourself at home, Biologik, and welcome to PF!
 
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One member that started here at age 13 a few years ago, has been a Science Advisor for awhile.
 
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lisab said:
Thirteen is young, but definitely not too young. There are no age requirements, you just need a desire to learn. Make yourself at home, Biologik, and welcome to PF!

Though having the desire to learn has age requirements :biggrin:
 
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Evo said:
One member that started here at age 13 a few years ago, has been a Science Advisor for awhile.

If it's the one that I'm thinking of, only his disclosure of his age gave any indication that he was so young. He communicated on an adult level even then. I thought that he was in university until he told us otherwise.
 
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There are plenty of older members that act like 13 year olds aswell.
 
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No one cares (should care) about age no matter, whether it's supposed to be positive or negative. Only content, attitude and character matters.
 

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