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Mmmm just randomness. Of course I've noticed there are many people here in college and beyond, and then there are also people still in high school/not in high school. And so I was wondering, when talking to other people, when does your age stop making a difference? I see a difference when talking to a 5 year old, but when I discuss things with, say, someone who's 45, married with kids, whatever, I don't notice AS MUCH as a change. Sure, they know more stuff about taxes and driving, but maybe we've both somehow reached a maturity plateau?

And there are also those people who will never be mature ;) Uhhh, okay, I'm running out of things to say. Maybe I just wanted to discuss being old. Ugh.

I would seriously date Dinaverg if he wasn't 14 and I wasn't 28.

edit: I'm in college.

Oh yes, another issue. When does the age gap between couples become obscene? You might hear about 70 year old men marrying young, voluptuous 18 year olds, but not often. Well, I don't know if that's obscene, but it just kinda disturbs me.

I would seriously date Dinaverg if he wasn't 14 and I wasn't 28.

edit: I'm in college.
Your Only 28? Do You Have A Picture Of You Somewhere On The Web?

Turning 17 in a few months...

I like our obsession with finding out what people look like. I have a public Photobucket account. If anyone's bored, you can go look.

Your Only 28? Do You Have A Picture Of You Somewhere On The Web?

YES I'm 28, although I look younger.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Computing.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Coppertop.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Sideview.jpg

Well, the only thing keeping me from JMC is the distance between Duluth and Detroit. I suppose the age thing is on her side....But, eh. keep it within the range where they could be your parent.

...so I was wondering, when talking to other people, when does your age stop making a difference?
Never. I will always address posts to people as if I was addressing someone the equal of me.

Never. I will always address posts to people as if I was addressing someone the equal of me.

But in person, I mean. Online, it's much easier to treat everyone like an equal (unless they don't deserve it), but in real life, it's easy to be condescending to those younger than you.

Why Is It That Everyone Looks Drastically Different Then I Think They Would Look Like? I'll Might Put Some Photos Of Me On The Web In A Few Days, Although I'm Not Sure You'd Like Seeing Them. In That Second Photo, Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...

YES I'm 28, although I look younger.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Computing.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Coppertop.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Sideview.jpg

*nudge* the jacket ones are nice...

Why Is It That Everyone Looks Drastically Different Then I Think They Would Look Like? I'll Might Put Some Photos Of Me On The Web In A Few Days, Although I'm Not Sure You'd Like Seeing Them. In That Second Photo, Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/DSC08264.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/pic.jpg

PS: I would answer the poll, if I understood it.

Well, it's hard imagining people specifically. I can see a girl or boy typing, it changes with age, but I can't imagine specific facial features, hair, whatever. So no one ever looks the way I imagine them.

I Do Have To Agree With Dinaverg, Though, JMC, You Are Pretty Cute. Oh My God I'd Never Thought I Would Be Saying That To Someone Who's 15 Years Older Than Me....

Why Is It That Everyone Looks Drastically Different Then I Think They Would Look Like? I'll Might Put Some Photos Of Me On The Web In A Few Days, Although I'm Not Sure You'd Like Seeing Them. In That Second Photo, Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...

Woah! hold up, where do you see fat? *tilts head to the side*

PS: I would answer the poll, if I understood it.

Yeah, I'm still woozy from the pills I'm taking. (been sick since Monday) Nothing I say should be taken to heart.

But in person, I mean. Online, it's much easier to treat everyone like an equal (unless they don't deserve it), but in real life, it's easy to be condescending to those younger than you.
I would say it is the opposite: in real life, where you can immediately judge the age of an addressee, you will treat them as such. In online, it is more difficult.

*nudge* the jacket ones are nice...

Hey, kiddies, it's JMC pin-up day. ;)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Woodpile.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Swing.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/DSC08264.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/pic.jpg

.....You're a guy right?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/DSC08264.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/pic.jpg
Wait, Starps, Your Asian? I Would've Never Guessed! And Just When You Think You Know Someone...

.....You're a guy right?
Does It Look Like She Is?

Why Is It That Everyone Looks Drastically Different Then I Think They Would Look Like? I'll Might Put Some Photos Of Me On The Web In A Few Days, Although I'm Not Sure You'd Like Seeing Them. In That Second Photo, Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...
Perhaps it's because you never really looked at the first photo?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/DSC08264.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/pic.jpg

Starps is hot. :p

Wait, Starps, Your Asian? I Would've Never Guessed! And Just When You Think You Know Someone...

I'm a girl, first of all. Yes, everyone assumes I'm a boy. Dunno why?

And yes, I'm Chinese. Or Taiwanese. Whatever. I've been there a few times to visit my relatives, like this past Spring Break.

Hey, kiddies, it's JMC pin-up day. ;)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Woodpile.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Swing.jpgWoo Hoo! Nice!

I turned 14 about a month ago.

Starps is hot. :p Seriously. And I Thought Everyone On NS Was Homely. There's Alot More Cute People On Here Than I Thought... Jeez...

I Do Have To Agree With Dinaverg, Though, JMC, You Are Pretty Cute. Oh My God I'd Never Thought I Would Be Saying That To Someone Who's 15 Years Older Than Me....
Maybe it's all the fat?

I have so many pictures of myself. I'm narcissistic (sp) when it comes to me and my digital camera.

Back to age...I think maybe it stops becoming an issue in high school. When seniors date freshmen...but when your're in 8th grade, you wouldn't think of seeing a 5th grader, right? And when you're like 33 and 30, it's not a big deal at all anymore.

I'm a girl, first of all. Yes, everyone assumes I'm a boy. Dunno why?

And yes, I'm Chinese. Or Taiwanese. Whatever. I've been there a few times to visit my relatives, like this past Spring Break.

Actually you looked like a girl, but I figured it'd be less embarrising to call a girl a guy, than to call a guy a girl.

Yes! This is turning into another pic thread.

Age.....

I have friends who range from 5 to 95. Each with their own levels of conversation that I oh so enjoy.

Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...

I'm 5'8, 114 pounds. I've never been accused of being fat ever ever before in my life. Quite the opposite. :D

I turned 14 about a month ago.
Look away.

Look far, far away.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/misc/DSC02434.jpg

Playing in an outdoors orchestra concert last spring. I'm at the blue stand, looking kinda up. Obviously, I'm the one with dark hair and the black sandals.

Yes! This is turning into another pic thread.

Age.....

I have friends who range from 5 to 95. Each with their own levels of conversation that I oh so enjoy.

Who doesn't enjoy pic threads? :-P

5 year olds are quite entertaining. I babysit enough to know that.

I Do Have To Agree With Dinaverg, Though, JMC, You Are Pretty Cute. Oh My God I'd Never Thought I Would Be Saying That To Someone Who's 15 Years Older Than Me....

Good! Now.. guys my age, step right up! :p

Well, As Soon As Possible, Possibly Tomorrow, I'll Start Up A Photobucket Account So I Can Share Pics Of Me With You Guys. Please Don't Scream When You See Them.

Good! Now.. guys my age, step right up! :p

heh, sorry, right now you've got the dysgraphic hoodie toting genius. or the completely untool walking headline. (I can't decide to hate this guy or not, eesh.)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/misc/DSC02434.jpg

This photo's great. It really captures you in a natural mood. :)

Well, As Soon As Possible, Possibly Tomorrow, I'll Start Up A Photobucket Account So I Can Share Pics Of Me With You Guys. Please Don't Scream When You See Them.

Like I said, mine is public.

photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms

But it's mostly of me and my crazy friends. You can probably figure that out on the main page when you see my friend Chelsea making her name with her body in varying poses. o_O

Who doesn't enjoy pic threads? :-P

5 year olds are quite entertaining. I babysit enough to know that.


I know! I was truly excited when I said that. *hopes certain people/person puts their picture up*

Well, I Might Be Able To Get Photos Of Me Online Tonight. I'm Going Back Over To My Moms House, Where She Has A Digital Camera. Don't Expect Any "Natural Mood" Photos, Though.

Well, As Soon As Possible, Possibly Tomorrow, I'll Start Up A Photobucket Account So I Can Share Pics Of Me With You Guys. Please Don't Scream When You See Them.

All's cool. We're friends here. ;)

This photo's great. It really captures you in a natural mood. :)

Yeah, not hunched up over my dad's laptop on the couch in the family room while my mom sits next to me watching the Olympics, right? In the dark, to boot. Lucky for me, she's practically English illiterate so no chance of understanding what I'm typing to you guys, right?

*ASIAN MOTHER FREAKING OUT*

Hey, I first noticed JMC doing the [gender] thing. Then Ritlina. Seems like a good idea, maybe I should do that too to clear up any future confusion. *cough*

I know! I was truly excited when I said that. *hopes certain people/person puts their picture up*

Ooohhh! Peechie likes someone....

;)

heh, sorry, right now you've got the dysgraphic hoodie toting genius. or the completely untool walking headline. (I can't decide to hate this guy or not, eesh.)

There's no competition, Dinaverg. As you should know.

Wow, more people somewhat my age like I thought. *should have made the poll so I could see who's voting...too late now...sigh*

Wow, Starps. You Look Better With Those Glasses On. How Often Do You Wear Them?

I've got one picture of me and my little sister (not counting the baby pic), a bunch a' random stuff what needed uploading, 18 installments of my sprite comic, and my legion of kirbies I've sprited:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/
http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/Comic/
http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/Non-Kirby/?sc=5
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/Non-Kirby/DSC00395.jpg

I be 19. In my final year of university this year.

Wow, Starps. You Look Better With Those Glasses On. How Often Do You Wear Them?

Uhhhh I don't have glasses. Are you confusing me with the girl to my left? I'm sitting on the outside. And I have black hair.

Look away.

Look far, far away.
?

http://photobucket.com/albums/e377/Ritlina/ It's Me And My Dad In An Embarissing Photo Shoot. My Dad Made Me Do It. And Dinaverg, I Would've Never Guess Your're African American/British (?) Oh, And Sorry About The Glasses Thing, Starps
Edit: I'll Get Much Better Photos Of Me Up And Online Soon Enough, Don't Judge From Just That One Photo.

http://photobucket.com/albums/e377/Ritlina/ It's Me And My Dad In An Embarissing Photo Shoot. My Dad Made Me Do It. And Dinaverg, I Would've Never Guess Your're African American/British (?) Oh, And Sorry About The Glasses Thing, Starps

It's okay. Now do you know which girl I am? The pretty one? Hahaha I'm so vain. Not really.

You look a bit mad in the pic.

26.. 27 in a couple months.
I think in your 20's age stops mattering as much.
After the start of going to the bar. :P
The 18-19 y/o's I know are still all about partying, easy living, no real cares.
20 seems to be a bit of a turning point for a lot of people, when they realize they're "getting older" and need to take on some responsibilities.
The only differences beyond that are learning more about life, and expanding vocabularies, as far as I've seen. :P I was always told I was mature for my age, but I never really FELT like I fit in with "adult" conversation until I was in my 20's.
Then again, I never fit in with people my age when I was younger, either, because I was a bit (read: bit) more responsible in some ways.

As for the ages for dating, here's a rule that works: Your age, divided by 2, plus 7. I forget what age it breaks down at, but for younger people wondering if their relationship is a bit out of the norm, that works. :)
So me (26) and my fiancee (21) work. 26/2 = 13 + 7 = 20 as my min age.
And it shows in the conversations that we have. :)

Again, in Detroit, American :P I wouldn't have geussed it either based on every other black kid I know.

It's okay. Now do you know which girl I am? The pretty one? Hahaha I'm so vain. Not really.

You look a bit mad in the pic.
Believe Me, I Am. I Hated That Thing From Start To Finish. My Dad Said "Oh, Alex, It's A Novelty Thing! We Should Try It!" More Over, This Is What He Said "YOU WILL DO THIS ALEX OR YOUR GROUNDED!"

Oh, And My Hair Is MUCH Longer Now Than In That Photo.

Ok, Have To Go To Moms House Now. Expect To See More Photos Of Me Very Soon!

Believe Me, I Am. I Hated That Thing From Start To Finish. My Dad Said "Oh, Alex, It's A Novelty Thing! We Should Try It!" More Over, This Is What He Said "YOU WILL DO THIS ALEX OR YOUR GROUNDED!"

Assuming your name is Alex, that's interesting. Grounding as a threat? Being grounded is different for many families. In my case it's my dad saying I'm grounded, then he forgets the next day. Lax on discipline, my parents are. (Yodaism for the day)

As for the ages for dating, here's a rule that works: Your age, divided by 2, plus 7. I forget what age it breaks down at, but for younger people wondering if their relationship is a bit out of the norm, that works. :)
So me (26) and my fiancee (21) work. 26/2 = 13 + 7 = 20 as my min age.
And it shows in the conversations that we have. :)

ummm...I'm 14,...that like, breaks even, and has nothing to do with older....although it would make Kate's min 21, so I officially don't like it.

Assuming your name is Alex, that's interesting. Grounding as a threat? Being grounded is different for many families. In my case it's my dad saying I'm grounded, then he forgets the next day. Lax on discipline, my parents are. (Yodaism for the day)
He Never Said It Outloud, But His Tone Of Voice Said It.

He Never Said It Outloud, But His Tone Of Voice Said It.

Ah. Well, I must go and finish prepping for the makeup AP Biology test tomorrow. I liked this thread. Got to know some people a bit better, eh?

AND NOW YOU ALL KNOW I AM A GIRL.

Dang, I want to stay online. Such is life.

There's a lot that has to do with perspective. Sometimes, it takes living a few years to get a certain kind that will allow you to have common ground with people of various age groups. Sometimes, people have it more easily than others.

When I was 18, age meant a lot more to me than it does now. Nowadays, I have friends who are young enough to be my children.

I shall never tell NEVER, what do you mean pie....... okay I'm 20 no really..... Uh you can put down the pie now

as for a picture well I don't like them very much but i think i have one somewhere

*rummages through over 10,000 jpegs also wonders why he has so many pictures*

Here we go

no wait that's not it

*rummages through other hard drive of 10,000 jpegs, continues to wonder why he has so many pictures*

AH HAH the only photo i have of me

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/Jigen/Blah.jpg

enjoy

I've got one picture of me and my little sister (not counting the baby pic), a bunch a' random stuff what needed uploading, 18 installments of my sprite comic, and my legion of kirbies I've sprited:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/
http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/Comic/
http://photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/Non-Kirby/?sc=5
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y138/Dragonkirby/Non-Kirby/DSC00395.jpg

It's about freakin' time, Mr. Shy. *Hehehe* :D

ummm...I'm 14,...that like, breaks even, and has nothing to do with older....although it would make Kate's min 21, so I officially don't like it.

Yeah, 14 is the age for grade... 8 or 9?
Before that, who cares? Kids are kids. :P I wouldn't expect 12 y/o's to be having serious relationships.
As for whether the 'rule' is liked or not... *shrug* That's just what I hear everyone suggest as a way to have better odds of a relationship working.
God knows hardly any do, in the long run, anyway. :P
What's the divorce + separation rate at? 75%

Just if you go outside the bounds of that rule, eyebrows are likely to be raised. If you don't care about what others think (and it's not illegal) then... do whatever makes both people happy, I say.

http://photobucket.com/albums/e377/Ritlina/ It's Me And My Dad In An Embarissing Photo Shoot. My Dad Made Me Do It. And Dinaverg, I Would've Never Guess Your're African American/British (?) Oh, And Sorry About The Glasses Thing, Starps
Edit: I'll Get Much Better Photos Of Me Up And Online Soon Enough, Don't Judge From Just That One Photo.

I always Wanted to do a photo like that and they never Let me. :p You seem less than thrilled. Hehe..

And since everyone's posting pics... here's a reasonably recent one of my and my sweetheart, a couple days after I proposed:
http://www.geocities.com/r_dunestalker/12122005_RandP_nice5.JPG

I'm 19 next month. I have some friends who are younger, and others much older than I. It doesn't really matter, as long as they're fun to talk to... ;)

And since everyone's posting pics... here's a reasonably recent one of my and my sweetheart, a couple days after I proposed:
http://www.geocities.com/r_dunestalker/12122005_RandP_nice5.JPG


LakeHead U? Thunder Bay? Been there a few times. Nice area.

LakeHead U? Thunder Bay? Been there a few times. Nice area.

Yeah, although it's dying pretty fast. High electricity costs and softwood lumber dispute = bad for the paper mills that make up most of our economy. Jobs are being lost all over the place.
Lucky for me, my fiancee doesn't want to live here, so I won't be going down with a sinking ship. ;)

Mmmm just randomness. Of course I've noticed there are many people here in college and beyond, and then there are also people still in high school/not in high school. And so I was wondering, when talking to other people, when does your age stop making a difference? I see a difference when talking to a 5 year old, but when I discuss things with, say, someone who's 45, married with kids, whatever, I don't notice AS MUCH as a change. Sure, they know more stuff about taxes and driving, but maybe we've both somehow reached a maturity plateau?

And there are also those people who will never be mature ;) Uhhh, okay, I'm running out of things to say. Maybe I just wanted to discuss being old. Ugh.
The maturity level on here is very high indeed, especially when you realize that some of those still in HS are often more mature than many of those over 21. I've also talked with five-year-olds who were more mature than some on here. Maturity seldom equates to age, IMHO.

http://photobucket.com/albums/e377/Ritlina/ Ok Guys, Here's Some Photos Of Me, My Cat, And My Hamster. My Parents Refused To Get Their Picture Taken. Felt That You Guys Couldn't "Be Trusted".

JMC? Starps? Dinaverg? Isn't Anyone Going To Comment On My Photos? Or Am I Just That Ugly?

Oh, And Sorry About The Red Eye. I Normally Have Hazel Colored Eyes.

My husband is 7 years older than me, most of the time it really doesn't matter, but sometimes it's weird, like when he was in highschool I was in elementary school, so by the time I got to highschool things were different. We have most of the same nostalgic memorys (since he was born in 75 and me in 81) we both remember the 80's, and the 90's, he doesn't remember very much of the 70's and I wasn't around so it doesn't make much of a difference. There are times though when our terminology is off, for example when he was in highschool "hooking up" meant getting to know eachother or begining to date, when I was in highschool "hooking up" meant you had sex (most often meaning a one night stand) It's times like those when he says "you are too young" and I say "you are too old" things like he remembers when Regan wasn't president (Regan was president for most of my childhood.)

Anyway, as to age in general, I volunteer with ladies from 18-90 and it doesn't make much difference except when we talk about our kids, the ones who are 18 for the most part don't have any, the ones in thier 40's have teens, and the ones over 60 have kids who are in thier 30's, we don't have much common ground there, but otherwise we don't really notice much of a difference between us.

My husband is 7 years older than me, most of the time it really doesn't matter, but sometimes it's weird, like when he was in highschool I was in elementary school, so by the time I got to highschool things were different. We have most of the same nostalgic memorys (since he was born in 75 and me in 81) we both remember the 80's, and the 90's, he doesn't remember very much of the 70's and I wasn't around so it doesn't make much of a difference. There are times though when our terminology is off, for example when he was in highschool "hooking up" meant getting to know eachother or begining to date, when I was in highschool "hooking up" meant you had sex (most often meaning a one night stand) It's times like those when he says "you are too young" and I say "you are too old" things like he remembers when Regan wasn't president (Regan was president for most of my childhood.)

Anyway, as to age in general, I volunteer with ladies from 18-90 and it doesn't make much difference except when we talk about our kids, the ones who are 18 for the most part don't have any, the ones in thier 40's have teens, and the ones over 60 have kids who are in thier 30's, we don't have much common ground there, but otherwise we don't really notice much of a difference between us.
C'mon Smunkee, Give Us Some Pics!

JMC? Starps? Dinaverg? Isn't Anyone Going To Comment On My Photos? Or Am I Just That Ugly?
Doh! God Damnit! They're All Offline! :mad: :(

I'm 20. I don't know what to vote on the poll because it really makes no sense.

JMC? Starps? Dinaverg? Isn't Anyone Going To Comment On My Photos? Or Am I Just That Ugly?

You're quite cute but **way** too young. Come talk to me in about 15 years. ;)

You're quite cute but **way** too young. Come talk to me in about 15 years. ;)
You Consider Me Cute? I've Only Heard My Mom Call Me That.

You're quite cute but **way** too young. Come talk to me in about 15 years. ;)
Dude. I'm A 13 Year Old STRAIGHT Boy. I Respect Your Sexuality, But I'm Not Into That.

Yeah, although it's dying pretty fast. High electricity costs and softwood lumber dispute = bad for the paper mills that make up most of our economy. Jobs are being lost all over the place.
Lucky for me, my fiancee doesn't want to live here, so I won't be going down with a sinking ship. ;)

I spent most of my time there on the lake front and out in the woods. The city did seem to be rather economicaly depressed. But with all the outdoor activities, you'd think there would be a larger tourist industry. It's a vey beautiful area with a lot to do.

C'mon Smunkee, Give Us Some Pics!
hey, I posted one...once.......you find it you can see, I am not posting it again. However my children (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Smunkee/Hugginbythetree.jpg)look just like me (esp. the 2 year old)

Dude. I'm A 13 Year Old STRAIGHT Boy.

I gathered that. But you asked for an opinion so I gave one.

What exactly is the question of this thread? It seems kind of vague.

I'm 16 years old...soon to be 17. Yay. Another year closer to death. Anyways...this is my favorite pic and the only pic I ever release. Probably because you can't see me very well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/Ride_The_Lightning/100_06021bw.jpg

I'm in two categories....I'm 28 (beyond college), but I'm in college. So count me as both. I'm also a parent, so maybe that puts me in a different category altogether.

hey, I posted one...once.......you find it you can see, I am not posting it again. However my children (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Smunkee/Hugginbythetree.jpg)look just like me (esp. the 2 year old)
How... cute!

Ok, I've been in Japan too long.

Ahem, any case. The rule of thumb for me is that after 22, most people settle down and start acting mature at least most of the time. There are, as always, exceptions. I also feel that after 22, age differences in dating don't matter as much. My fiancee is 8 years older than I am, but most people assume she's younger than me. We also really don't notice the age difference at all (But that may be due more to the cultural differences).

I'm 27 BTW.

Mmmm just randomness. Of course I've noticed there are many people here in college and beyond, and then there are also people still in high school/not in high school. And so I was wondering, when talking to other people, when does your age stop making a difference? I see a difference when talking to a 5 year old, but when I discuss things with, say, someone who's 45, married with kids, whatever, I don't notice AS MUCH as a change. Sure, they know more stuff about taxes and driving, but maybe we've both somehow reached a maturity plateau?

And there are also those people who will never be mature ;) Uhhh, okay, I'm running out of things to say. Maybe I just wanted to discuss being old. Ugh.
i think that anywhere between the ages of 13 and 16, depending on the person, is when one reaches such a 'maturity plateau'
and it never goes away again
i mean, i'm dating a 15 y/o (nearly 16) and she's more mature than many, many people i know (or who are on here)... so it might not be a function of just age but life experiences and mental development


when conversing with people on here or IRL, i tend to just communicate in my normal way and assume they're mature enough... *shrugs* (though, of course, i change what i communicate about)

though i don't tend to modify my behaviour much for kids below that plateau because i don't have much experience there and just don't know how one should act. when we were in germany over easter last year to visit family, people kept on saying i was good with the kids but fuck knows how :confused:

Ninja stealth!

*smoke*

Old enough to lie about my age ;)

Old enough to lie about my age ;)
since 13 years 18 ???

since 13 years 18 ???

"The best 10 years in a woman's life are between her 29th and her 30th birthday". I'm living out my best years right now ;)

"The best 10 years in a woman's life are between her 29th and her 30th birthday". I'm living out my best years right now ;)
maybe you are to young for me ;)

maybe you are to young for me ;)

How can anybody be too young for a tatooed Heavy Metal fan?

moi = 15 years old and in my last year of highschool

moi = 15 years old and in my last year of highschool

I can brag about that as well. And I'm even younger than you.

I'm a 22 year old postgraduate student. Generally, I have no problem talking to people notably older than me (more than a year or two, I mean); indeed, my partner is 32, and one of my best friends is 63. I got on better with my teachers and lecturers at school and university than I did with my peers. Anyone that knows me will tell you I was born old, and show no signs of growing down.

As for those younger than me...well, I can't talk to children at all, nor do I have any wish to do so. I can hold some level of discourse with more mature and/or intelligent teenagers, which holds true for people of my own age as well.

I spent most of my time there on the lake front and out in the woods. The city did seem to be rather economicaly depressed. But with all the outdoor activities, you'd think there would be a larger tourist industry. It's a vey beautiful area with a lot to do.

Over the last few years our local gov't has fumbled around with trying to boost our tourism industry. Soon I think that's all this city is going to have left. "Come to Thunder Bay, if you enjoy the outdoors! Don't come looking for a well paying career, though... try out west, or down in southern Ontario."
Seems like almost everyone I know my age is planning to get out of this city. In a 5 year span, we lost 4000 people, for a city of 110000 people. And that was BEFORE all the mill closures were announced. I expect exponential shrinkage for this city, and surrounding towns.

I'm 16 years old...soon to be 17. Yay. Another year closer to death. Anyways...this is my favorite pic and the only pic I ever release. Probably because you can't see me very well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/Ride_The_Lightning/100_06021bw.jpg
Wow. Looks Like Someones Emo.

i think that anywhere between the ages of 13 and 16, depending on the person, is when one reaches such a 'maturity plateau'
and it never goes away again
i mean, i'm dating a 15 y/o (nearly 16) and she's more mature than many, many people i know (or who are on here)... so it might not be a function of just age but life experiences and mental development


when conversing with people on here or IRL, i tend to just communicate in my normal way and assume they're mature enough... *shrugs* (though, of course, i change what i communicate about)

though i don't tend to modify my behaviour much for kids below that plateau because i don't have much experience there and just don't know how one should act. when we were in germany over easter last year to visit family, people kept on saying i was good with the kids but fuck knows how :confused:Umm.... And You Are HOW Old Huw? I Believe That Qualifies As "Statutory Rape", Does It Not? Of Course, I Don't Believe In Statutory Rape. If The Kid Wanted It, Its Their Choice, No One Was Truly Harmed.

Umm.... And You Are HOW Old Huw? I Believe That Qualifies As "Statutory Rape", Does It Not? Of Course, I Don't Believe In Statutory Rape. If The Kid Wanted It, Its Their Choice, No One Was Truly Harmed.

Do they even have Statutory Rape in England?

Do they even have Statutory Rape in England?
Hmm... Maybe They Don't. Hopefully They Aren't As Stupid As The People In America Who Made Up That Idiotic Law.

... talk about our kids, the ones who are 18 for the most part don't have any, the ones in thier 40's have teens, and the ones over 60 have kids who are in thier 30's ...
My oldest daughter is 44. :eek:

... my children (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c389/Smunkee/Hugginbythetree.jpg)look just like me (esp. the 2 year old)
What beautiful little girls! I know you're proud. :fluffle:

My family needs more girls! We have eight grandchildren, six of whom are boys!

Umm.... And You Are HOW Old Huw? I Believe That Qualifies As "Statutory Rape", Does It Not? Of Course, I Don't Believe In Statutory Rape. If The Kid Wanted It, Its Their Choice, No One Was Truly Harmed.

well i'm not sure on my own thoughts on the matter. part of me agrees and thinks it should be a matter of maturity... but then another part of me realises that most 15 y/o people aren't generally as clued-up or mature (in terms of their attitude towards sex) as Amy is, and that having no laws - or, in the case of statutory rape, repurcussions - would just lead to potentially bad things..

but anyway, between me and Amy there will be no sex.
we'll abide by the law (neither of us wants to get in trouble) so... not until she is legal (which is 16 here, and in a little over a month...)
even then, i sincerely doubt that come the day of her 16th birthday we'll hop straight into bed, just that there will definatley be no sex till then. simple as that.

nothing stopping one having a fulfilling, loving and mutual relationship with someone who is technically "underage"

and i am 20

Do they even have Statutory Rape in England?
yes we do
(i believe)

Good! Now.. guys my age, step right up! :p

How about us older guys? Should we stand up too?

How about us older guys? Should we stand up too?

How much older?

Uhhhh I don't have glasses. Are you confusing me with the girl to my left? I'm sitting on the outside. And I have black hair.
Sorry I Haven't Answered This Yet. This Pic: http://photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/school/?action=view&current=Dsc02357.jpg

Sorry I Haven't Answered This Yet. This Pic: http://photobucket.com/albums/y12/frostblossoms/school/?action=view&current=Dsc02357.jpg
Uh, it says right above the photo:
Cindy (my fake sis)and Laurel

....

Uh, it says right above the photo:
Cindy (my fake sis)and Laurel

....
Doh! Crap!

I'm 23 and a sophomore in college, but people never seem to be able to guess my age. When I tell them my age they say "Oh, well I thought you were X" and X ranges from 19 to 30. Silly people.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/tuebor/Iraq/22d903ee.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/tuebor/22807a8c.jpg

With the second one my niece and I were supposed to make faces at the camera, but she got distracted by her mom.

Both those pics were from when I was 21, but I haven't really changed much in the last couple of years.

I will not particimapate in your poll because it is stupid. and puts me in the middle aged bracket even though im still at uni.

Regarding the age difference in couples, I suppose a guy can go out with a woman maybe a couple of years older before it becomes obscene. and if shes younger its fine as long as shes legal.

23 still going through college after taking a break to work.

I will never telling you!

Why Is It That Everyone Looks Drastically Different Then I Think They Would Look Like? I'll Might Put Some Photos Of Me On The Web In A Few Days, Although I'm Not Sure You'd Like Seeing Them. In That Second Photo, Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...

What's wrong with you? What are you talking about? She doesn't look fat at ALL!

I'm 23 and a sophomore in college, but people never seem to be able to guess my age. When I tell them my age they say "Oh, well I thought you were X" and X ranges from 19 to 30. Silly people.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/tuebor/Iraq/22d903ee.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/tuebor/22807a8c.jpg

With the second one my niece and I were supposed to make faces at the camera, but she got distracted by her mom.

Both those pics were from when I was 21, but I haven't really changed much in the last couple of years.
Army, Eh? I'm Thinking Of Joining The Air Force. *Cough*Low*Cough*Death*Cough*Risk*Cough* Sides, I'm Going Into Air Force ROTC Next Year In High School.

moi = 15 years old and in my last year of highschool
*high fives*

That makes two of us! (Ok, I'm not 15 anymore, but I was at the beginning of the school year. So it counts. Right?)

I've dated women who are three years older to 10 years younger than me. Does it make a difference? Not really that much. The differences are all more of individuality than age. All women are different, after all.

I've turned 29....quite a few times.
Almost every man I've ever dated has been younger than me. Probably necessary for me to have someone closer to my maturity level.:D

Army, Eh? I'm Thinking Of Joining The Air Force. *Cough*Low*Cough*Death*Cough*Risk*Cough* Sides, I'm Going Into Air Force ROTC Next Year In High School.

I'm not in the Army anymore. I got out in July '04.

As for age differences in dating, I think the important thing is not the amount of years difference, but the proportional difference. Dating someone who's 14 when you're 24 is a bigger deal than dating someone who's 24 when you're 34 and it's really not that odd when you're dating someone who's 34 when you're 44.

Do they even have Statutory Rape in England?

Yes we do, the age of consent is 16. but the law only really applies to girls. and only if they have sex with someone much older, so a 17 year old boy sleeping with a 15 year old girl doesnt count.

I'm not in the Army anymore. I got out in July '04.
Ehh, Whatever. Was Corporal Your Final Rank? Or Just The One Shown In That Picture?

Ehh, Whatever. Was Corporal Your Final Rank? Or Just The One Shown In That Picture?

That was my final rank. That picture is from Nov '03 I think. I would have been a Sergeant, but when I got back from Iraq I didn't have time to get the proper paperwork processed before I got out.

Yeah, not hunched up over my dad's laptop on the couch in the family room while my mom sits next to me watching the Olympics, right? In the dark, to boot. Lucky for me, she's practically English illiterate so no chance of understanding what I'm typing to you guys, right?

*ASIAN MOTHER FREAKING OUT*

is the asian mother freaking out thing that bad?

As for age differences in dating, I think the important thing is not the amount of years difference, but the proportional difference. Dating someone who's 14 when you're 24 is a bigger deal than dating someone who's 24 when you're 34 and it's really not that odd when you're dating someone who's 34 when you're 44.I would agree with this, and I also think it depends on the maturity of both parties. When I was 14, I dated a 20 year old. Some people found that odd, but I was fairly mature for that age and still don't really see the problem (given that it was a non-sexual relationship). My current boyfriend (of almost three years) is 10 years my senior, but it's just never been an issue. If your maturity level is similar and you're not doing anything illegal, there's no reason why an age gap should be a problem.

"The best 10 years in a woman's life are between her 29th and her 30th birthday". I'm living out my best years right now ;)

That is the truth! Women get soo hung up about their age that it is not funny.

That is the truth! Women get soo hung up about their age that it is not funny.

Not all women. ;) I'm 31 and certainly dont fret about it. I still get asked for my I.D. so all is well in Thirtiesville.

Currently in High School... Turning 18 this March.

When I´m freshly shaven, I usually have to show my ID when I want to buy alcohol - pretty embarassing, because this means people think I´m below 16.
When I´m let the hedge grow for a while, people estimate me at around 28.
I´m 24, btw.

Edit: As for the age/date ratio, I usually don´t care. But i do find it gross one of my friends, who´s 24, dates a 53 y/o guy, who´s daughter is 27. Does this remind anyone else of pedophilia?

Why Is It That Everyone Looks Drastically Different Then I Think They Would Look Like? I'll Might Put Some Photos Of Me On The Web In A Few Days, Although I'm Not Sure You'd Like Seeing Them. In That Second Photo, Though, JMC, You Look A Little... Well... Fat...

Wow. That was just incredibly rude.

Hey, kiddies, it's JMC pin-up day. ;)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Woodpile.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/faceless39/Kate_Swing.jpg
Begging your pardon, but HEL-lo! Hotness!

Good! Now.. guys my age, step right up! :p

As you wish! Check your TGs.

Begging your pardon, but HEL-lo! Hotness!
Agreed. I Would Never Have Thought I Would Think Someone Who's 15 Years Older Than Me Was Hot, But JMC Certainley Is.

As you wish! Check your TGs.

Rats. I can't TG you because your region is a closed circuit available to other members only. I'd move in but I'd probably not be allowed and I'm the head of my region, so that's out. Well, I'll step up in public then.

Here I am!

Rats. I can't TG you because your region is a closed circuit available to other members only. I'd move in but I'd probably not be allowed and I'm the head of my region, so that's out. Well, I'll step up in public then.

Here I am!

Since when do you have to be in the same region as someone to send them a telegram?

Wow. Looks Like Someones Emo.

Nope. Actually I'm more militaristic and I hate emo kids. But think what you want. I just like dark pictures.

JMC, this one's for you. Well, I can't exactly restrict who clicks, but that was the original intention....

http://www.okcupid.com/photoupload?image=6455057244488540406

JMC, this one's for you. Well, I can't exactly restrict who clicks, but that was the original intention....

http://www.okcupid.com/photoupload?image=6455057244488540406

Intangelon, you're lucky I came back to this thread! Well, this link is useless because it asks for a password etc. But I sent you an email which I suppose should work. Although my webmail's down for maintenance, so who knows when I'll receive anything if you do write. ..You judge people by how they look.. I wonder how far that'll get you. But anyway, keep in touch and perhaps we'll see.

Edit: Changed my settings. Email now available via profile.

Since when do you have to be in the same region as someone to send them a telegram?

Wondering the same. I've been sending other people telegrams...maybe they just haven't gotten them. I should have a contest of sorts, whoever telegrams me first gets a gold star...that sort of thing, y'know? *trails off*

http://photobucket.com/albums/e377/Ritlina/ Ok Guys, Here's Some Photos Of Me, My Cat, And My Hamster. My Parents Refused To Get Their Picture Taken. Felt That You Guys Couldn't "Be Trusted".

Make your pics a bit smaller so they don't fill up the whole screen. And as for my photobucket account, I barely have any pictures of myself. If there are any, it's in the misc section, I think.

Well I will be turning 22 this Saturday, and here are some pics of me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/Wilgrove/DSCF0014.jpg
This is my most recent pic, taken about a month and half after my last surgery.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/Wilgrove/650b15f9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/Wilgrove/d0491e8a.jpg
These two pics are pics of me flying.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/a720.jpg
Heres a pic of me last winter by the airplane that I rent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/6cba.jpg
Another old pic of me, I was just acting goofy.

Well I will be turning 22 this Saturday, and here are some pics of me.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/Wilgrove/DSCF0014.jpg
This is my most recent pic, taken about a month and half after my last surgery.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/Wilgrove/650b15f9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/Wilgrove/d0491e8a.jpg
These two pics are pics of me flying.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/a720.jpg
Heres a pic of me last winter by the airplane that I rent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/PAY5353/6cba.jpg
Another old pic of me, I was just acting goofy.

Oh, I really like the flying pictures ^^ Nice perspective from the air. I'm one of those annoying people who likes to takes pictures outside of the airplane window whenever she goes flying places.

And I never posted in your thread about society, but if people didn't accept you, that's their loss. You seem like a really nice person, literate (always good on forums), and you have a lot to say.

Oh, I really like the flying pictures ^^ Nice perspective from the air. I'm one of those annoying people who likes to takes pictures outside of the airplane window whenever she goes flying places.

I do too! I also like to go to airports taking pictures of airplanes landings and taking off. Face it, I am an aviation nut. Theres only one other person as obessed with airplanes as I am, and that was Howard Hughes Jr.


And I never posted in your thread about society, but if people didn't accept you, that's their loss. You seem like a really nice person, literate (always good on forums), and you have a lot to say.

Awww, thanks. :)

I do too! I also like to go to airports taking pictures of airplanes landings and taking off. Face it, I am an aviation nut. Theres only one other person as obessed with airplanes as I am, and that was Howard Hughes Jr.


When did your "obsession" with airplanes start? I don't know what my passions are. Orchestra, photography, and Scholastic Bowl, maybe. But I can't call myself obsessed, just very interested. I also like knowing new people, but obsessions in that area is usually called "STALKER".

When did your "obsession" with airplanes start? I don't know what my passions are. Orchestra, photography, and Scholastic Bowl, maybe. But I can't call myself obsessed, just very interested. I also like knowing new people, but obsessions in that area is usually called "STALKER".

I used to do alot of traveling, mainly for surgery. After my travels were done I brought Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000. After that I started taking lesson, and I was hooked. To me, flying is like theraphy. I can be having a bad week, but seeing the view from 3,000 feet just makes me all mellow and cool. I love all forms of flight. From the big airliners, to the small animal birds.

I see you play the violin, that's pretty cool, I play the violin myself, but I call it fiddle. lol.

I used to do alot of traveling, mainly for surgery. After my travels were done I brought Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000. After that I started taking lesson, and I was hooked. To me, flying is like theraphy. I can be having a bad week, but seeing the view from 3,000 feet just makes me all mellow and cool. I love all forms of flight. From the big airliners, to the small animal birds.

I see you play the violin, that's pretty cool, I play the violin myself, but I call it fiddle. lol.

That's wonderful that you've found something that you can really enjoy. Violin? Hopefully you recognized ME and not my fake sister, not the girl next to me, and basically anyone Caucasian isn't me.

When I was little, I was terrified, but now I love to travel, probably because I go so rarely. But unfortunately, my flying trips have been limited just to Taiwan and Germany. I'd like to go to other places someday too. Ugh...now I should go sleep. You can always send me a message at my MSN if you want, if I'm on, that is. Or anyone else for that matter, that I've talked to in this forum. Thanks for talking!

That's wonderful that you've found something that you can really enjoy. Violin? Hopefully you recognized ME and not my fake sister, not the girl next to me, and basically anyone Caucasian isn't me.

When I was little, I was terrified, but now I love to travel, probably because I go so rarely. But unfortunately, my flying trips have been limited just to Taiwan and Germany. I'd like to go to other places someday too. Ugh...now I should go sleep. You can always send me a message at my MSN if you want, if I'm on, that is. Or anyone else for that matter, that I've talked to in this forum. Thanks for talking!

Cool, you can message me at my MSN, YIM, and AIM. I should go to bed too, but what can I say, I am a night owl.

Xxii.