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I Respect The People Who Deserve To Be Respected

I think the opinions of the 13-15 age group are as valid as those of any other group. Many of the posts made by the youngest members here are amongst the most interesting that I have read. They are also frequently amongst the most mature, albeit often with a certain intellectual naivety, which I tend to find refreshing.
The replies they get are usually dismissive and disrespectful, I would have expected that those who have greater life experience would be more supportive. The accumulated knowledge of those of us who have lived longer may be greater but IQ tends to be much higher when we are younger.
If a person is wrong, educate them don't belittle them. That should apply go anyone regardless of their age.

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StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M

When old dudes pay too much attention to them it's troubling.

Tuscan · 70-79, M

@StevetheSleeve not sure of your point here. Are you saying its troubling when old dudes pay too much attention to the opinions of younger people or when they pay too much attention to the people themselves. Or are you simply trying to imply that any older person who takes an interest in their grand children's generation must be a pedophile.

StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M

@Tuscan What I'm saying is that on here there are a lot of old guys perving on young girls, some obviously in the age range you describe. I'm sure all old guys don't have sexual intentions when communicating with young girls, but a lot of them do and it is troubling.

Tuscan · 70-79, M

@StevetheSleeve I totally agree with that. I think a lot of people would feel more comfortable here if adults could not initiate private messages with minors. If a minor wanted to message an adult, perhaps to ask advice about something I think I would be okay with that.