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Old 13-08-2012, 19:19
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Everyday when something stupid is posted someone says "Oh it must be the school holidays" or "people are bored because of the school holidays"

I believe this is ageist, I know more adults who post stupid comments than children. Just because someone's a child it doesn't mean they are stupid. Think of a new insult or get out!!
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:22
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Everyday when something stupid is posted someone says "Oh it must be the school holidays" or "people are bored because of the school holidays"

I believe this is ageist, I know more adults who post stupid comments than children. Just because someone's a child it doesn't mean they are stupid. Think of a new insult or get out!!
Oh dear, you're having a bit of a strop. Must be the school holidays.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:22
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Oh dear, you're having a bit of a strop. Must be the school holidays.
NO! I'm serious. It really annoys me!
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:24
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NO! I'm serious. It really annoys me!
It's okay, when the holidays end you can hang around with people your own age again.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:24
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NO! I'm serious. It really annoys me!
Why? Because you are a child yourself?
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:24
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:26
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I don't think it's the greenist more of the blueist.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:26
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Why? Because you are a child yourself?
Well I'm 16 so I'm a young adult
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:28
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In my time on this forum I've learnt that rule number 1: DS doesn't like anything...
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:29
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Well I'm 16 so I'm a young adult
Of course you are, I bet your a whole 16 and a half.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:30
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:31
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Everyday when something stupid is posted someone says "Oh it must be the school holidays" or "people are bored because of the school holidays"

I believe this is ageist, I know more adults who post stupid comments than children. Just because someone's a child it doesn't mean they are stupid. Think of a new insult or get out!!
Lets be honest the "Daft Pointless Threads" count peaks during the school holidays! No coincedence there!
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:31
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:32
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Why is this in the Soap Forum?
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:32
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the fact is there an awful lot of smart assess on this just ignore them tbh rule of ds never take things to seriosly
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:34
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the fact is there an awful lot of smart assess on this just ignore them tbh rule of ds never take things to seriosly
I agree most people on this forum are vile bullies who bully weaker people, in this instants a minor
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:36
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I agree most people on this forum are vile bullies who bully weaker people, in this instants a minor
exactly though there idiots but the fact is if your on here you cant take what they say to heart small men with a keyboard
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:36
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Ease up...we all know it happens and it must feel insulting when it does.

On the other hand we have loads of young posters on here that make intelligent and interesting threads and posts.

I don't think it matters how old you are, we all get knocked back sometimes.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:38
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Well I'm 16 so I'm a young adult
Just for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo9_aBj1Z84
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:39
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Everyday when something stupid is posted someone says "Oh it must be the school holidays" or "people are bored because of the school holidays"

I believe this is ageist, I know more adults who post stupid comments than children. Just because someone's a child it doesn't mean they are stupid. Think of a new insult or get out!!
I've noticed this actually. I'm not even a teen, i'm in my late twenties, but I have noticed that some posters have a tendency to invalidate younger posters opinions or be dismissive of others under the assumption that they are 'tweenies' etc.

However, you do see more threads and comments during school holidays that do just seem like bored people saying any old guff and sometimes you can tell that they're probably quite young because of the phrases they use and their style of writing. So there is some truth to it.

Having said that, there are a lot of posters on here say stupid things (most of us probably) who are well past leaving school and should know better.

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Old 13-08-2012, 19:41
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I've noticed this actually. I'm not even a teen, i'm in my late twenties, but I have noticed that some posters have a tendency to invalidate younger posters opinions or be dismissive of others under the assumption that they are 'tweenies' etc.

However, you do see more threads and comments during school holidays that do just seem like bored people saying any old guff and sometimes you can tell that they're probably quite young because of the phrases they use and their style of writing. So there is some truth to it.

Having said that, there are a lot of posters on here say stupid things (most of us probably) who are well past leaving school and should know better.



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completely agree and id say quite a few of the younger posters are smarter and nicer then the ones making the insults
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:42
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Age is no indicator of intelligence. Wisdom should be acquired in life but unfortunately that doesn't always happen.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:43
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Im young myself and think people who use age to insult others are ridiculous. Says more about them, don't take it to heart.
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:44
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I agree most people on this forum are vile bullies who bully weaker people, in this instants a minor
I agree there is a small minority on these boards that are a bit heavy on people but to say its most people is wide of the mark!
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Old 13-08-2012, 19:45
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Definitely the school holidays

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