How do you see the community board? *Inspired by another thread* - The DIS Discussion Forums

phorsenuf · 11-17-2009, 06:29 PM

I was reading another thread and a poster commented about how unfriendly it (the CB) is and about kids posting here.

Do you view this place as more of an adult conversation area or a place for adults and kids to interact with.

I see it more geared for the adults. A place for us to gather and have conversations. I know there are a lot of SAHM and others who may not get the opportunity to have that kind of interaction on a daily basis.

I have found that the few teens that do come here seem very down to earth and grounded and know how to properly carry on conversations with adults.

Besides, I don't really see many *kids* around here anyways.

How do you see things here?

happygirl · 11-17-2009, 06:32 PM

I personally wish they wouldn't let kids post here. I wish this was "adult only' board. It would be nice to post without having to worry what kids might read

Mermaid02 · 11-17-2009, 06:33 PM

I think some of the problem comes when kids/teens misrepresent themselves as adults.....

But I think when kids come "as kids" they are welcome. Although some of the board is a bit old for them and not always appropriate conversation for a child.

glitterkittyy · 11-17-2009, 06:35 PM

I see it as more adult. I think some find it hard to remember that this is a family friendly site (me included at times).

MIGrandma · 11-17-2009, 06:38 PM

I think it's more adult oriented. Isn't there a teen board here too? I would think most teens would feel more comfortable chatting there, with people their own age or closer to it anyway.

I guess I've never really paid attention to see if there are any kids posting here. I've seen some "younger adults", but really don't pay that much attention to people's ages. I don't usually click on someone's profile to find that information out. If there are any kids/teens here, then in my eyes they are quite articulate and "fit in" just fine.

ginna74 · 11-17-2009, 06:40 PM

I don't know the rules of the board regarding children and I will stay regardless but I would feel a lot safer if it were just for adults.

autumnpalm · 11-17-2009, 06:43 PM

I generally tend to think of the Community Board as 18+. The vast majority of posters here are adults and I think those who are younger generally fit in well and I have to say, I don't really notice. I'm sure some of the "kids" on here are more mature than some of the adults anyways... maturity doesn't always correlate with age!

::Snow_White:: · 11-17-2009, 06:45 PM

I never really saw it as a seperate adult section. I'm 16 and I read and post a few times, but I haven't seen many threads that have been innapropriate for teenagers and if I have I usually just skip over them. I post on things that interest me, but usually skip the more controversial topics. I don't want adults to think we're invading their space though, I actually like talking to adults better in real life (besides my few friends from school) rather than the kids in my class. I find that they are too immature and here I find interesting topics that I wouldn't read about otherwise. I post on the teen board more often than I do here, but I still read here often.

BLTtinkerbell · 11-17-2009, 07:05 PM

I think of the CB as an adult area but I don't mind if teenagers want to read & post here.

GaSleepingBeautyFan · 11-17-2009, 07:11 PM

I've always thought of the CB as over 18 but I doubt I'd notice if someone younger posted here.

I usually don't post anything controversial or even see much controversial here anymore so I've never really thought about it. I always figured the teens hung out on the teen board.

C.Ann · 11-17-2009, 07:11 PM

I think recently there have been a lot of "full moons"..

MushyMushy · 11-17-2009, 07:34 PM

I see it as more adult, but I don't mind interacting with the teens. I also tend to cut them more slack if I know they are younger.

KristaTX · 11-17-2009, 07:43 PM

I see it as mostly adults interacting, although there have been some teens who are able to interact with adults here just fine. And some adults who can't

.

Oh, and I've seen posters behave towards me and towards others way more rudely or coldly on DIS forums other than the CB. I don't get the whole "I'm afraid of the Community Board" idea

. I might get bored with it, but not afraid. I think some people are at least as touchy, defensive, show-offy, exclusive, etc., on other forums as they are here.

disykat · 11-17-2009, 08:14 PM

I guess I think of it as over 18, but I've seen many posts from people who say they are teens who come off in writing as adults and fit right in.

I've definitely see posts from some who claim to be adults who appear to be very young and can't really converse as an adult.

RunningGirl · 11-17-2009, 08:17 PM

I think of it as adult. I don't mind teens being on it. It's supposed to be mostly "G" (okay, maybe "PG") rated, right? As a teen, I don't think it would interest me but to each his own.

11-17-2009, 06:29 PM	#1
phorsenuf New Rule: The first person to reply on any thread needs to quote the OP. That way when someone does the delete of nevermind edit we know what was there. Now Repeat after me. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NH and soon Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 12,645	How do you see the community board? Inspired by another thread I was reading another thread and a poster commented about how unfriendly it (the CB) is and about kids posting here. Do you view this place as more of an adult conversation area or a place for adults and kids to interact with. I see it more geared for the adults. A place for us to gather and have conversations. I know there are a lot of SAHM and others who may not get the opportunity to have that kind of interaction on a daily basis. I have found that the few teens that do come here seem very down to earth and grounded and know how to properly carry on conversations with adults. Besides, I don't really see many kids around here anyways. How do you see things here? __________________ IS TOTALLY DISGUSTED ---------> Parents owe their children two things.......Roots and Wings. God gave us children so we would have roses in December.

11-17-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
happygirl Wishing upon Okay this is starting to get freaky Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,861	I personally wish they wouldn't let kids post here. I wish this was "adult only' board. It would be nice to post without having to worry what kids might read __________________ hubby Richard 37 me Jenny 32 daughter Ashlyn 6 son Brady 4 Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

11-17-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
Mermaid02 BL II - Blue Team Cocoa Krispies all the way! My son's hermit crab is a zombie.... I'm leaving this snake lover infested thread Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ayuh- I live in Maine Posts: 15,381	I think some of the problem comes when kids/teens misrepresent themselves as adults..... But I think when kids come "as kids" they are welcome. Although some of the board is a bit old for them and not always appropriate conversation for a child. __________________ ~~~ Loreli ~~~ I'm going back inside- turning out the lights and I'll be in the dark but you'll be outta sight......JB

11-17-2009, 06:35 PM	#4
glitterkittyy I ♥ Disney I'm afraid what I'll find if I search myself (sorry, couldn't resist - SPTF) but I think one time I heard him say "Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Former Buckeye now living 20 minutes from WDW! Posts: 3,249	I see it as more adult. I think some find it hard to remember that this is a family friendly site (me included at times). __________________ Thanks GP!

11-17-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
MIGrandma A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water~Eleanor Roosevelt I have a toilet problem 33 people looked, and not one followed the rule! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 866	I think it's more adult oriented. Isn't there a teen board here too? I would think most teens would feel more comfortable chatting there, with people their own age or closer to it anyway. I guess I've never really paid attention to see if there are any kids posting here. I've seen some "younger adults", but really don't pay that much attention to people's ages. I don't usually click on someone's profile to find that information out. If there are any kids/teens here, then in my eyes they are quite articulate and "fit in" just fine. __________________

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11-17-2009, 06:40 PM	#6
ginna74 WDW GUEST WANNA BE ...but today, I will have to settle for Valleyfair and Camp Snoopy Join Date: May 2003 Location: minnesota :) Posts: 1,639	I don't know the rules of the board regarding children and I will stay regardless but I would feel a lot safer if it were just for adults. __________________ NAVY VET AND PROUD OF IT!

11-17-2009, 06:43 PM	#7
autumnpalm Hates dark rooms, is a big rule follower, & loves repitition When I was a kid, I wanted to be a host on The Shopping Channel I have a secret feeling that butterflies are sinister creatures Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1308 miles away from the magic Posts: 2,145	I generally tend to think of the Community Board as 18+. The vast majority of posters here are adults and I think those who are younger generally fit in well and I have to say, I don't really notice. I'm sure some of the "kids" on here are more mature than some of the adults anyways... maturity doesn't always correlate with age! __________________ Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

11-17-2009, 06:45 PM	#8
::Snow_White:: Harry Potter = They're not as unpredictable as house elves like Dobby! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Office Posts: 22,996	I never really saw it as a seperate adult section. I'm 16 and I read and post a few times, but I haven't seen many threads that have been innapropriate for teenagers and if I have I usually just skip over them. I post on things that interest me, but usually skip the more controversial topics. I don't want adults to think we're invading their space though, I actually like talking to adults better in real life (besides my few friends from school) rather than the kids in my class. I find that they are too immature and here I find interesting topics that I wouldn't read about otherwise. I post on the teen board more often than I do here, but I still read here often. __________________ "No one has ever regretted working out." 120/1200 Minutes [K-Lah]

11-17-2009, 07:05 PM	#9
BLTtinkerbell Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New England Posts: 467	I think of the CB as an adult area but I don't mind if teenagers want to read & post here. __________________ me DH DS DS DS

11-17-2009, 07:11 PM	#10
GaSleepingBeautyFan DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,739	I've always thought of the CB as over 18 but I doubt I'd notice if someone younger posted here. I usually don't post anything controversial or even see much controversial here anymore so I've never really thought about it. I always figured the teens hung out on the teen board. __________________ Me DD10 DS14 DH Connie WDW: 12 family trips, 1 solo trip US/IOA: 4 family trips

11-17-2009, 07:11 PM	#11
C.Ann We'll remember when... No time for green bananas When the going gets tough, she gets the Palmolive!! If I knew we were going to be graded here, I might try harder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 28,920	I think recently there have been a lot of "full moons".. __________________ C.Ann ----------------- *"Scars remind us where we've been.. They don't have to dictate where we're going.."* "Life ain't always beautiful.....but it's a beautiful ride." "We won't be sad, we'll be glad for all the life we've had and we'll remember when...."

11-17-2009, 07:34 PM	#12
MushyMushy Marseeya Here! Drama Magnet I only make exceptions for chocolate Mickey heads I'm a big pie freak I'll always laugh myself silly over the flag pole incident. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 938 miles from the Happiest Place on Earth Posts: 16,500	I see it as more adult, but I don't mind interacting with the teens. I also tend to cut them more slack if I know they are younger. __________________

11-17-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
KristaTX ♥DIS Veteran♥ I never knew that Fruit of the Looms were souvenirs from my state Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 5,968	I see it as mostly adults interacting, although there have been some teens who are able to interact with adults here just fine. And some adults who can't . Oh, and I've seen posters behave towards me and towards others way more rudely or coldly on DIS forums other than the CB. I don't get the whole "I'm afraid of the Community Board" idea . I might get bored with it, but not afraid. I think some people are at least as touchy, defensive, show-offy, exclusive, etc., on other forums as they are here. __________________

11-17-2009, 08:14 PM	#14
disykat DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 12,189	I guess I think of it as over 18, but I've seen many posts from people who say they are teens who come off in writing as adults and fit right in. I've definitely see posts from some who claim to be adults who appear to be very young and can't really converse as an adult. __________________ DL - 1966 DL - 1974 WDW - 1987 (off site) WDW/Big Red Boat - honeymoon 1990 (Grosvenor) WDW/DCL - 2001 (SOG) 10th anniversary with kids! DL - August 2007 (Park Vue Inn) Last edited by disykat; 11-17-2009 at 08:57 PM.

11-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#15
RunningGirl Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 367	I think of it as adult. I don't mind teens being on it. It's supposed to be mostly "G" (okay, maybe "PG") rated, right? As a teen, I don't think it would interest me but to each his own.

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