Future Allie Way 185 December 8, 2011 Share December 8, 2011 I am 13 and I wondered if kids younger than me can use this site? My sister is the person that made me ask this XD She likes MLP:FiM a lot. I told her no, but she insists... I bet (and hope) the answer is no XD 1 Click here if you hate me :3 Formerly known as Holly Dash or Pastel. I'm the forum's most obnoxious member ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,289 December 8, 2011 Share December 8, 2011 I am 13 and I wondered if kids younger than me can use this site? My sister is the person that made me ask this XD She likes MLP:FiM a lot. I told her no, but she insists... I bet (and hope) the answer is no XD This should not be in the Welcoming section really... More like Feedback. Also, I doubt people that young would not be able to join. I am pretty sure we have had a 11 year old on the site before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Allie Way 185 December 8, 2011 Author Share December 8, 2011 This should not be in the Welcoming section really... More like Feedback. Also, I doubt people that young would not be able to join. I am pretty sure we have had a 11 year old on the site before. Yeah, wrong section. My stupid mouse is not working properly today. I wished the answer would be no, but if it is a yes (if our mom lets her) she'll get an account D: I mean she is mature, but she will probably stalk me... Click here if you hate me :3 Formerly known as Holly Dash or Pastel. I'm the forum's most obnoxious member ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,289 December 8, 2011 Share December 8, 2011 Yeah, wrong section. My stupid mouse is not working properly today. I wished the answer would be no, but if it is a yes (if our mom lets her) she'll get an account D: I mean she is mature, but she will probably stalk me... Well the only problem I can say IMO is that she would type like.... a little kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,529 December 8, 2011 Founder Share December 8, 2011 I am 13 and I wondered if kids younger than me can use this site? My sister is the person that made me ask this XD She likes MLP:FiM a lot. I told her no, but she insists... I bet (and hope) the answer is no XD We do not set any age limits on who may or may not join MLP Forums. However, it should be noted that no one gets any kind of special treatment around here because of their age; ergo, your sister will be expected to follow and abide by the same rules as the rest of us; and if she chooses to act immaturely, her being younger will not constitute a valid excuse for her behaviour. Keep in mind that there's some swearing in this community, which she may find offensive. Also... I'm no legal advisor, but if you live in the US, it might illegal for her to register her without parental permission. There's a law called COPPA designed to protect young (< 13 years old) children online - not sure if it applies to MLP Forums, though, as this site is run entirely from Canada. 1 Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleShy Sparkle 312 December 8, 2011 Share December 8, 2011 The age doesn't matter, as long as you like ponies i'm sure you'll fit right in Better run, run, run, run, run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Allie Way 185 December 8, 2011 Author Share December 8, 2011 (edited) We do not set any age limits on who may or may not join MLP Forums. However, it should be noted that no one gets any kind of special treatment around here because of their age; ergo, your sister will be expected to follow and abide by the same rules as the rest of us; and if she chooses to act immaturely, her being younger will not constitute a valid excuse for her behaviour. Keep in mind that there's some swearing in this community, which she may find offensive. Also... I'm no legal advisor, but if you live in the US, it might illegal for her to register her without parental permission. There's a law called COPPA designed to protect young (< 13 years old) children online - not sure if it applies to MLP Forums, though, as this site is run entirely from Canada. There's nothing to worry about. She pinkie promised she wouldn't be immature. She simply wants to post some hand-drawn ponies she made. She is an excellent artist and obviously both my parents and I would watch what she is seeing and doing. We don't live in the U.S. but maybe it applies to where I live, too... Anyway, my parents are home and both agreed to let her. Fortunately, she is in a VERY strict school, thus she knows what that "She will be treated the same way" part means. She doesn't find swearing offensive, she doesn't swear but (because of our dad and the kids of the place we live in) she wouldn't go crazy if someone says a curse word.I'll keep an eye on her, anyway. Well the only problem I can say IMO is that she would type like.... a little kid. Not really, actually she won the second place in the grammar and spelling competition against 14-year-olds Edited December 8, 2011 by Fruit Punch Click here if you hate me :3 Formerly known as Holly Dash or Pastel. I'm the forum's most obnoxious member ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Twilight Sparkle ✨ 8,529 December 8, 2011 Founder Share December 8, 2011 There's nothing to worry about. She pinkie promised she wouldn't be immature. She simply wants to post some hand-drawn ponies she made. She is an excellent artist and obviously both my parents and I would watch what she is seeing and doing. We don't live in the U.S. but maybe it applies to where I live, too... Anyway, my parents are home and both agreed to let her. Fortunately, she is in a VERY strict school, thus she knows what that "She will be treated the same way" part means. She doesn't find swearing offensive, she doesn't swear but (because of our dad and the kids of the place we live in) she wouldn't go crazy if someone says a curse word. I'll keep an eye on her, anyway. Good to hear. If neither of us live in the US, we're both beyond the reach of the US government, so I wouldn't worry about COPPA. Can you please just let me know what her username is (so we don't accidentally accuse her of creating duplicate accounts when the same IP address shows up in the logs)? Avatar credit: robinrain8 Signature credit: Kyoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future Allie Way 185 December 8, 2011 Author Share December 8, 2011 Good to hear. If neither of us live in the US, we're both beyond the reach of the US government, so I wouldn't worry about COPPA. Can you please just let me know what her username is (so we don't accidentally accuse her of creating duplicate accounts)? Her username is Violet Velvet. She has an obsession with velvet XD Click here if you hate me :3 Formerly known as Holly Dash or Pastel. I'm the forum's most obnoxious member ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colon Leftbracket 971 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 I am a firm believer that age doesn't necessarily determine (mental) maturity. I've been told that I am more mature than most adults ever since as young as 7. However, the likelihood of acting as a Sentient Mature Being is directly associated with age. Chances are most 7 year olds will act like... well immature 7 year olds. However there will always be the small exceptions. If your sister is as mature as you say she is I welcome her to the forums, however... if she is offended by the content of the forum she should be reminded that she is talking to mostly teenagers and young adults, MLP may be a little girls shows, but the Brony community is a new strange breed that doesn't tend to mix well with the targeted demographic. As for her drawings... well no matter what her age, it's probably better than mine! [New siggy in progress!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guesty_ 45 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 I can see myself turning into a massive grammar Nazi on this subject. So I'm gonna stay out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,894 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 you must be old enough for me Well just make sure her posts are legible. LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy 5,565 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 There are probably a couple of threads that she might want to avoid, otherwise I don't see an issue. GET IN THE PIT On 8/23/2012 at 1:54 AM, Djenty said: ON MLP 4UMS ERRYTHIN IS SRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,894 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 Ah yes, listen to Crispy. There a few threads that probably are not the best place for youngsters. LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogaloo 0 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 ok good, so i am not the youngest user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Misty 654 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 This should not be in the Welcoming section really... More like Feedback. Also, I doubt people that young would not be able to join. I am pretty sure we have had a 11 year old on the site before. That's me siggy by PixiGlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnymilk 40 December 9, 2011 Share December 9, 2011 Just keep her away from Shippin and Creepy ponies, and less obvious, the fanfic thread. god knows what she might find in there btw, looking forward to some awesome drawings from your lil sis here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I used to be a stranger 7,994 December 11, 2011 Share December 11, 2011 Maturity is one concern. Level of intelligence and wisdom based upon life experience and life lesson are also things to factor in. A simple cultural reference such as saying the words "eighty-eight miles per hour" might be lost on a user who's very young, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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