NationStates Jolt Archive

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

Ridiculous. Age doesn't matter. Smack that young punk with your cane!

lol, no.

Are you beating him or something?

Perhaps you should tell him that he is to young. How old is he btw.

Tell the darn punk to get off your lawn.

..tell them to get off your lawn. Young whippersnappers.

Ridiculous. Age doesn't matter. Smack that young punk with your cane!

My last one broke when I was scolding my fellow regioners for their antics. I'm waiting on my new one.

lol, no.

Are you beating him or something?

Perhaps you should tell him that he is to young. How old is he btw.

Tell the darn punk to get off your lawn.

There's a huge, long story behind it and it's mostly petty.

He's 10 years my junior.

I would but then he'll just go on the lawn of another property. That's what I get for being a colonial/puppet master. ;)

25? Meh, you're almost too YOUNG for NS! :p

If you're too old to play NS then clearly you need to get someone to nominate you as a mod and then ban his punk ass.

What? Of course not. There's only very few things that it is unacceptable to do after a certain age (such as hanging round a primary school playground, for example:p). I'm 20 and some people would probably say I shouldn't be watching as many cartoons as I do because I'm "too old". If you enjoy something, then you're self-evidently not too old for it, I'd say.

25? Meh, you're almost too YOUNG for NS! :p

No, I'm not! See... *points to the magical line* I'm just the right height... *prays no one notices her platform shoes*

If you're too old to play NS then clearly you need to get someone to nominate you as a mod and then ban his punk ass.

It's the dream, and a dream it is but it wouldn't happen. :$

Isn't ASD like 57 or something?

Isn't ASD like 57 or something?

I was trying to remember. But that does seem right.

I was trying to remember. But that does seem right.Jeez, Celtlund is over 60, as was Eut. But you are old. =D

well known fact - old people smell funny and drive slowly. git off my tubes, grandma!

Jeez, Celtlund is over 60, as was Eut. But you are old. =D

I knew Eut was... but Celtlund is old? Why did I think he/she was like 30-something?

I've got 10 years on you, Kryozerkia. Frankly, I couldn't care less whether people think I'm too old. After all, I probably have the maturity of an 11-year-old. :p

If people get on your case because you're "old," it says more about them than it does about you. But you're right to report the contents of an abusive telegram.

I'm 23, still on NSG, and if anyone has a problem with that, tough.

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

If you ask me, how old you are hasn't the slightest bearing on whether or not it is 'appropriate' for you to play NationStates.

For one thing, many players here are 25+. I am 22, so I'm rapidly getting to it.

I don't intend to stop once I turn 25, I assure you, especially not when there happen to be many players on NS who are 30+.

I'd also like to point out that this game was developed from a serious novel, a book written for both adults and youngsters to read it, which dealt with some heavy political concepts, such as excessive consumerism and so on.

I see no reason why being 25 makes you too old in that person's eyes, unless he is a lousy RPer, and wants to eliminate possible rivals more mature than he is by making them feel immature and silly.

Yes, that last part was a joke. Mostly. I could see somebody doing that, and it sickens me to realize how possible it is.

NSG is no different. Actually, there's even less reason why age should be important here. A lot of good discussions happen on NSG, and I'm sure many of those involved are, in fact, beyond 25.

In short, play on, old timers! Don't give a second thought to what anybody tells you about being too old to play! :)

I'm 28, female and a part of NSG. I've never RPed here, but I blame General for it, 'cos General is a hoot!:D

well known fact - old people smell funny and drive slowly. git off my tubes, grandma!
Exactly.
Don't make me deploy my lawn-seeking missiles!

I'm 28, female and a part of NSG. I've never RPed here, but I blame General for it, 'cos General is a hoot!:D

Moderation is a barrel of fun too. Particularly when a good International Incidents row gets going.

Moderation is a barrel of fun too. Particularly when a good International Incidents row gets going.

Oh, I know. Moderation has provided countless moments of teh lulz for me.

Oh, I know. Moderation has provided countless moments of teh lulz for me.

I love it when they turn out to be ironic... which often happens. :D

Eut has a place forever as the pervy old man of NSG, so if you want to be too old for us you'll have to be older than him.

:D Yay! You guys made me laugh! I feel better now. I just felt frustrated and I wanted to share and see what you all thought.

EDIT - yea, yea, I know, puppet. But I was using it over on II for my own reasons.

Dumbass kids have no respect for their elders... *grumbles*

Nobody has dared to criticize me for my age on NSG, but then I don't RP here.

But I have run into the same kinds of remarks on an MMORPG I used to play regulary (and will again if I ever find the time to upgrade my computer). Like NS -- and a lot of games, I think -- that one has a very mixed age crowd. A forum survey put the 18-25 year old and 35-45 year old demographics as the two largest player groups. The game-children were horrified to find out they were members of a grown-up club every time it was pointed out to them. Every so often one of them would figure out in chat channels that someone they were discussing monster stats with was a parent and a homeowner and way too old to get carded at bars, and they'd get all shocked and puritanical and "what are YOU doing here?!", until all the 30+ channel lurkers spoke up. Then the youngster would be like, "My god, they're everywhere!!!"

I think young people find something they like and imagine they have "discovered" it and are the only ones who know about it. I remember the time a few years ago, when teenagers would excitedly tell me about this amazing vintage singer they discovered, and did I ever hear of him? His name is Tom Jones.

It's cute.

Isn't ASD like 57 or something?

61. I'm 61. Whippersnappers.

I am 26, I am a college senior that's majoring in English with a minor in French. Graduating this term. :) And it's nobody's business what I do with my time.

I knew Eut was... but Celtlund is old? Why did I think he/she was like 30-something?Nope. Celt was a tad older than Eut, come to think of it...

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

HA! that person is probably 12 and is tired of being Pwnd by the geezer! :p

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG.

Someone out in the gameplay-verse called you old for being 25? Man, that's even sillier than doing it in NSG. I think the median age out here has got to be at least 30.

(If there isn't a poll about this, there should be)

Hah. According to NH, I write like I'm in my late 20s to mid 30s, so I don't see the problem with it.

I'm 26 tomorrow!! Guess I'm am too old as well, oh well who gives a damn!!

Shit then I'm far too old..... hold on, I have stopped playing it!


Shit must be old age.

The West Pacific, as good an example of the NS gameplay'verse as you're likely to get, has an ongoing poll (http://twp.nosync.org/index.php?showtopic=567) on this that's been running for a few years. A tally of respondents, adjusted for time since posts, suggests that the average age is 28.

25! well i admit im surprised people that old play, i don't really care its nice to know we have more of a variety than other online games seem to (some of these games i don't blame them for avoiding, like runescape has become :()

25 is old? Good lord.

I believe I first pulled a voting lever in the Jimmy Carter election. I was politically active in the Nixon/McGovern race. Don't tell me I'm too old to participate in a political satire game.

And while I don't roleplay in NS forums, I do own a brick and mortar role-play gaming store. We just celebrated our 28th year in business. I'd think I can safely state that I know a little about RP gaming when I state that there are no age limits among my customer base.

Twerps.

I'm only 17.
Whew. I'm safe. :)

I remember there an old NS user who had passed away actually... But no, I don't think there is an age limit on games.

*puts in false teeth*

back in mah day, we had alllllll these a' BOOKS, ya hear! BOOKS! But no, all the young'uns are busy playin' there 'ns' and blarin' that "hippity-hop" music stuff out of them 8-trackers 'r whatever ya wantta call 'em. RIDICULOUS. Get off ur machine and do somethin', wastoid!




No, but seriously, age doesn't matter. Hell, older you get, far as I'm concerned, better off you are playing this. Good for world relations. I'd recommend it to George Bush or Dick Cheney, but then they'd try to use guns or talk to us or something.

I remember there an old NS user who had passed away actually... But no, I don't think there is an age limit on games.

Yeah... one of the old NSG'ers died of a brain tumor... it was so sad. :(

I remember there an old NS user who had passed away actually... But no, I don't think there is an age limit on games.

Sandy AKA Zooke.

She was 18 in 1969, passed away early 2006...so was...*counts on fingers*...55

HA! that person is probably 12 and is tired of being Pwnd by the geezer! :p

No, the kid's 15. Of course, not that it matters when the person has the maturity of a three year old in the middle of a classic shopping mall tantrum because the line up for Santa is an hour long and mommy doesn't want to wait that long.

Someone out in the gameplay-verse called you old for being 25? Man, that's even sillier than doing it in NSG. I think the median age out here has got to be at least 30.

(If there isn't a poll about this, there should be)

They called me old because they're running out of insults. I found myself wondering if this kid could ever be arsed to find himself a thesaurus - he was never creative with his insults. That's why he's targeting my age now.

Anyone else ever get picked on for something absolutely petty because the person had no other insults to use?

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

You're too old at 25? Then I'm in big trouble considering I'm *mutters something inaudible*

40 in January, and spend far more time in the RP forums (usually the long-running NationStates football/soccer World Cup) than in General, and no one's ever objected about my age.

I co-hosted one RP tournament with someone half my age, so I'm down with the kids, man - and I can dance up a groovy storm like anyone my age (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEjBslwiAZo). [not me, BTW]

No, the kid's 15.

Last I heard, he was in eighth grade, placing him around 13. Don't screw up my age with that filth.

Is this the nation that used to be called Forzica or something along those lines? Declared war on Japanada then Godmoded the war with everyone who attacked him?

Is this the nation that used to be called Forzica or something along those lines? Declared war on Japanada then Godmoded the war with everyone who attacked him?

Good guess; you're right.

Last I heard, he was in eighth grade, placing him around 13. Don't screw up my age with that filth.

Sorry, I didn't see you there. Don't sneak up on me, kiddo. :)

You would be absolutely correct.

Ahahaha. Great.

15 over here! (Feels really young...)

Anyway, hmm, how did I get insulted? Well, I got called a smartass for stating that communsim has never existed as actuall communsim, as in equality everywhere, anywhere.

Another fact, Kryozerkia/Farflorin used her poking cane quite a bit on all of us in our region. Oh, the bruises...

I suppose that person was me....

So can you explain how 25 is too old, please?

15 over here! (Feels really young...)

You ought to! *pokes you with poking stick*

Anyway, hmm, how did I get insulted? Well, I got called a smartass for stating that communsim has never existed as actuall communsim, as in equality everywhere, anywhere.

Wow, called a smartass for stating something true. Obviously the person didn't like what they were hearing.

Another fact, Kryozerkia/Farflorin used her poking cane quite a bit on all of us in our region. Oh, the bruises...

And it's ALL YOUR FAULT! :tongue: You wore it down to but a nub! A bloody worthless nub that can't even point! Alas, woe is me!

I suppose that person was me....

Big mistake admitting that after seeing how many people are older than me.

I suppose that person was me....

Have we not banned you yet? Amazing.

Keep up the same way you've been playing and it will happen. Soon.

Retard! Don't give out my personal info! I can sue!

Don't think you can. Another hilarious personal attack from fozzy.

You ought to! *pokes you with poking stick*

Wow, called a smartass for stating something true. Obviously the person didn't like what they were hearing.

And it's ALL YOUR FAULT! :tongue: You wore it down to but a nub! A bloody worthless nub that can't even point! Alas, woe is me!

Big mistake admitting that after seeing how many people are older than me.

First, I don't know how to seperate quotes!
Second, ouch, again with the stick!
Third, yeah, exactly, bloddy nub... She poked me repeatedly over, well, I believe it was oreos once.
Fourth, Dect and SI, no flame wars please.

Have we not banned you yet? Amazing.

Keep up the same way you've been playing and it will happen. Soon.

Maybe you intended to ban him, but accidentally banned The Atlantian Islands instead. Such things happen. By the way, I'm 35. If 25 is old, I must be an Ancient One! Who shall be eaten first?

Maybe you intended to ban him, but accidentally banned The Atlantian Islands instead. Such things happen.

No way, he got banned? What happened exactly?

As far as I know, The Atlantian Islands is still among us. Mind you, I didn't check. It was simply another poorly executed attempt to be funny, I'm silly like that.

First, I don't know how to seperate quotes!
Second, ouch, again with the stick!
Third, yeah, exactly, bloddy nub... She poked me repeatedly over, well, I believe it was oreos once.
Fourth, Dect and SI, no flame wars please.

It's simple. If you want to, just use the quote tags around the specific bit, close it. ^_^ And yes, I annexed your Oreos. And you declared war on someone else because of it. I'm still laughing.

And really, TAI got banned? He'll be back. Fass is the cat who came back. Even Eut was a glutton for punishment.

Oh, I thoguht it was a clever use of a prior situation.
It just surprised me, I never saw him pull an Andaras or anything...

If we're talking about the RP forums, I'd say I think that something freeform like NS requires a certain amount of maturity, so it'd be more likely that someone was too young (mentally, anyway).

If we're talking about the RP forums, I'd say I think that something freeform like NS requires a certain amount of maturity, so it'd be more likely that someone was too young (mentally, anyway).

Yes, this is about an RP forum. :) It started on II at least.

Dumbass kids have no respect for their elders... *grumbles*

Nobody has dared to criticize me for my age on NSG, but then I don't RP here.

Well I don't think anyvbody would think to dare to criticise your age Muravyets, no good can come of it.

Tom Jones, lol.

I agree with the general sentiment of the board, but also think it worth pointing out that I spend considerably less time and effort on this than I did in my high-school years. The habits of the older and younger are probably very different.

I don't think age matters at all. Since most of us grew up in the "video game era", we'll more than likely be the first generation to actually play video games until the day we die. Or at least until we lose our frickin' minds due to alzheimer's, or become physically incapacitated by arthritis....or irritable bowel syndrome. (Stomach growls).

http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/opa2.gif

One is never too old to enjoy. Hit'em with yer cane!!!

http://www.studip.uni-goettingen.de/pictures/smile/opa2.gif

AAAAWWWWW!!!! That's such a cute emote! :hail: I tip my hat to you! That icon rocks!

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.
Ah, tell them "Bite me."

I'm older than you and I'm still here, and have no plans to decamp. Just because some child feels threatened by you is no reason to listen to their claims you don't belong.

As a designated Crone (damn you, Barringtonia!), I merely point out that I will be young again in my next incarnation, so I'm just keeping in practice.

I will be 41 in a couple of months: I may be old, but that by no means implies that I ever bothered to grow up.

Ridiculous. Age doesn't matter. Smack that young punk with your cane!

Too true. I used to play a game with a bunch of 20+ yr. olds (who worked at home.) About 1/2 of the people were 20+, the rest 20- Well... there was one guy who was JUST between 20 and 20, so we weren't sure where to put him. O.o

I will be 41 in a couple of months: I may be old, but that by no means implies that I ever bothered to grow up.

Ha! Beat you!


Wait...that's not good.:eek2:

AAAAWWWWW!!!! That's such a cute emote! :hail: I tip my hat to you! That icon rocks!
Why, thank you! ;)

I think I'm too old. I was 49 yesterday.

I feel so young. :D

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

Well dude... I am 24... I know people ranging from 19-40 who RP on II here. Tell that little wanker to cry to his mommy!

My last one broke when I was scolding my fellow regioners for their antics. I'm waiting on my new one.



There's a huge, long story behind it and it's mostly petty.

He's 10 years my junior.

I would but then he'll just go on the lawn of another property. That's what I get for being a colonial/puppet master. ;)

at 15.. he's actually a lot younger than most peeps here!

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

The best NS RPer I knew was 25.

Gah! You worry about being 25. I'm twice that.

I'm 28, female and a part of NSG. I've never RPed here, but I blame General for it, 'cos General is a hoot!:DWhat since when have there been women on NSG?:eek:

If I had known about this startling fact I would have been far happier in my choice of girlfriends over the years.:p

Gah! You worry about being 25. I'm twice that.Grandpa/Grandma? :eek:



(Totally kidding. :p)

Well dude... I am 24... I know people ranging from 19-40 who RP on II here. Tell that little wanker to cry to his mommy!

Ugh... II...

Grandpa/Grandma? :eek:



(Totally kidding. :p)

I don't have any children or grandchildren but I do have 13 nieces and nephews. No grand nieces or nephews yet.

Ugh... II...

I am VERY choosy.

I am VERY choosy.

Good. Because in the last couple years it's really gone downhill. Even the NS forum is less than it used to be. You must have to do quite a bit of work just finding good threads.

I don't have any children or grandchildren but I do have 13 nieces and nephews. No grand nieces or nephews yet.Whew.
It would have been odd if you had said grandfather. Since one has never used a computer in his life, and the other passed away last year. :p

Good. Because in the last couple years it's really gone downhill. Even the NS forum is less than it used to be. You must have to do quite a bit of work just finding good threads.

98% of my posts are in General.. just by comparison...

I think the most interesting people here are 25 and older.

I haven't seen Eut in years. I haven't seen Celtlund for a couple of months. At 61, I think I may be the oldest person here. And I'm female to boot. Take that, whippersnappers.

98% of my posts are in General.. just by comparison...

Mine too, actually. Of course, NSG posts can be hammered out a lot quicker than RP posts, oftentimes.

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

anyone who says anyone is ever too old to be playing anything, at least anything that involves creative and imaginative thinking, has to be some kind of damd right wing fruit cake, doesn't have the slightest idea what the're talking about, and are really messing themselves out of whatever gratification they imagine themselves to be persuing in any sort of uncreative and or unimaginative ways.

(ps: i'm a LOT older then 25)

Mine too, actually. Of course, NSG posts can be hammered out a lot quicker than RP posts, oftentimes.

And there is a lot more worthwhile to post in here.

Btw, I've been in regions where the delegate is in his/her 30s... it's (age) not important. In fact you can learn interesting things from those older than yourself and the younger players could also have interesting insights to contribute. That is why I picked "it's nobody's business how you choose to waste your time".

I'm turning 56 in December.

But hey, you're only as old as the person you're feeling.

im 20. but for me being the right age to vote and discussing political issues is very important. If your 25 you may have voted in 2 federal elections or 3 at most. Have fun and gain some more understanding to make your mind up on how you look at things.

anyone who says anyone is ever too old to be playing anything, at least anything that involves creative and imaginative thinking, has to be some kind of damd right wing fruit cake, doesn't have the slightest idea what the're talking about, and are really messing themselves out of whatever gratification they imagine themselves to be persuing in any sort of uncreative and or unimaginative ways.

(ps: i'm a LOT older then 25)

Just looking for any excuse to hit out at the right wing?

Seriously dude WTF?

Just looking for any excuse to hit out at the right wing?

Seriously dude WTF?

In an unrelated note, the kid is "self-called" left wing. He can correct this if he wants...

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

YOU ARE TWENTY-FIVE????!!!

You are too damn young to be playing Nationstates.

Trust no one under 30.

:D

So has the average age of NSG risen with its members? Last year we had a bunch of 17-year-olds, now we're all 18 (good times). That has to help you people feel less old or something.

I'm on the older side of the NSG crowd I believe. However my age would never stop me from enjoying the net to its fullest. I even play COD4 with my 22 yr old son. I get made fun of by the young punks on there as you did here. I just laugh at them really. Who cares what age one is. My 94yr old grandmother is all over the net. who to say she isnt on these forums.....

So, I'm too Old to be Playing NationStates...
Kryozerkia

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I'm surprised at the popularity of this...

:rolleyes: Well, that is according to one individual I've encountered in the game portion and not here in NSG. For some reason, this person has decided that they will routinely remind me that I'm 25 years old and thus I shouldn't be playing NationStates.

So far I've resisted the urge to rant about this here but I've had it. I got another telegram yesterday (and it was reported due to the nature of the contents and not the fact that my age was brought up, though, it is getting old ;) ), but I still can't believe that this person thinks my age is so important.

Around the same time I received it, I showed it to another member of my region, SKP, who you guys here may know as Articoa, and they reminded me that many of the lovely NSGers are well over 20 years of age, and some are over thirty.

So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games? This is open to those younger than 25 as well.

No, we are not too old to be on NSG. I say "we" because I too am over 25 (32 to be exact), though I still occasionally get mistaken for a high school junior or senior. lol :D

After all, I probably have the maturity of an 11-year-old. :p

Ditto my parents, at least in regards to their dealings with each other, and they are in their FIFTIES.

LATE fifties.

No, the kid's 15. Of course, not that it matters when the person has the maturity of a three year old in the middle of a classic shopping mall tantrum because the line up for Santa is an hour long and mommy doesn't want to wait that long.

They called me old because they're running out of insults. I found myself wondering if this kid could ever be arsed to find himself a thesaurus - he was never creative with his insults. That's why he's targeting my age now.

Anyone else ever get picked on for something absolutely petty because the person had no other insults to use?

Absolutely. I'm routinely harped on for being "too old". As if the Internet had an age restriction.

In the chat box of kdice (a dice-based Risk-like multiplayer strategy game), I am regularly made fun of because I choose to -- wait for it -- accurately spell and punctuate what I type.

Seriously. "Who the fuck types like that?" they ask, without capital W, the question mark or half the words correctly spelled. Folks, I was taught to type correctly. I take the time because I'm a big fan of disambiguation. Even my text messages are as correct as I can make them. But disagree with someone in a chat log, and they will jump all over that like cats on catnip. Try to say something even remotely contrary to the prevailing winds in the room, and you'll get a snarky comment on your profile mentioning your age and how you like to type. I got some negative attention just for asking someone not to use "gay" as a pejorative.

I also get slagged for my vocabulary. Folks, I KNOW these words because I've READ these words and have had to look them up myself in order to understand what I've read. They stick in my memory (as taking the time to investigate them tends to leave an imprint), and when the same situation comes up, I use the word again. I laugh off the insults I get, but it does get on my nerves, especially when the word in question is standard high-school English level. I was once pilloried for using "prerogative" -- a word Bobby Brown used in a hip-hop song, fer cryin' out loud. The word's good enough for a coke fiend to score a hit with, but type it online and suddenly I'm accused of being Derwood Kirby?

I say let 'em eat verbosity and joke 'em if they can't take a fuck.

EDIT: I'm in my late 30s.

Absolutely. I'm routinely harped on for being "too old". As if the Internet had an age restriction.

In the chat box of kdice (a dice-based Risk-like multiplayer strategy game), I am regularly made fun of because I choose to -- wait for it -- accurately spell and punctuate what I type.

Seriously. "Who the fuck types like that?" they ask, without capital W, the question mark or half the words correctly spelled. Folks, I was taught to type correctly. I take the time because I'm a big fan of disambiguation. Even my text messages are as correct as I can make them. But disagree with someone in a chat log, and they will jump all over that like cats on catnip. Try to say something even remotely contrary to the prevailing winds in the room, and you'll get a snarky comment on your profile mentioning your age and how you like to type. I got some negative attention just for asking someone not to use "gay" as a pejorative.

I also get slagged for my vocabulary. Folks, I KNOW these words because I've READ these words and have had to look them up myself in order to understand what I've read. They stick in my memory (as taking the time to investigate them tends to leave an imprint), and when the same situation comes up, I use the word again. I laugh off the insults I get, but it does get on my nerves, especially when the word in question is standard high-school English level. I was once pilloried for using "prerogative" -- a word Bobby Brown used in a hip-hop song, fer cryin' out loud. The word's good enough for a coke fiend to score a hit with, but type it online and suddenly I'm accused of being Derwood Kirby?

I say let 'em eat verbosity and joke 'em if they can't take a fuck.

EDIT: I'm in my late 30s.

I don't go in chat rooms for that very reason. And I'm only 21.

It's amazing how many idiotic people are on the internet. I like using actual words, too. It makes things much more clear and less open to misinterpretation. I hate people who will try to make others feel ashamed of not being an ignorant moron.

It's simple. If you want to, just use the quote tags around the specific bit, close it. ^_^ And yes, I annexed your Oreos. And you declared war on someone else because of it. I'm still laughing.

And really, TAI got banned? He'll be back. Fass is the cat who came back. Even Eut was a glutton for punishment.

No way, he got banned? What happened exactly?

Rumors of my ceasing to exist are greatly exaggerated....

I think I'm too old. I was 49 yesterday.
Just under half a year to go until I hit 49...


(and 'Ausserland', a distinguished member of the NSUn who only dropped out of the game due to RL factors earlier this year, is/was in his sixties...)

YOU ARE TWENTY-FIVE????!!!

You are too damn young to be playing Nationstates.

Trust no one under 30.

:D

Then someone ought to tell my husband he's wrong for trusting me with his money... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! ;)

So, I'm too Old to be Playing NationStates...
Kryozerkia

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I'm surprised at the popularity of this...

Obviously you're not used to NSG. If you were, you'd know that people do get sick of the same topics and though happily do reply in those topics, will flock to a new one. Especially one that strikes a note.

Rumors of my ceasing to exist are greatly exaggerated....

You see, you go away and rumours start. You get a reputation, and voila, suddenly you're SOMEONE. :D

Then someone ought to tell my husband he's wrong for trusting me with his money... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! ;)How old is he then?

(I wouldn't trust you either...)

I'll say this to you as a +30 year old NS RPer...game on.

I've personally found that the older the player, the more mature and well thought out their RP is.

BTW: You need to point out that on the point of gaming, the target audiance for most PS3/XBox 360/PC games is the 18-35 year old male. Hell one of the Wii's biggest audiances is surprisingly people between the ages of 30 and 45.

I don't go in chat rooms for that very reason. And I'm only 21.

It's amazing how many idiotic people are on the internet. I like using actual words, too. It makes things much more clear and less open to misinterpretation. I hate people who will try to make others feel ashamed of not being an ignorant moron.

Ah, public school.
Ah, civil service.
Ah, the bar scene.
Ah, crowds at sporting events.
Ah, non-selective parties.
Ah, politics.
And the list goes on...

Well I 15 and as you can see from my starting date. I been playing this game since I was 13. So I gotta be one of the younger ones here. :p

And sure my posts may not be as thought out as some of the old timers and I not the best debater nor have I really thought out my potilical standings to all the Is and Ts. But I have fun here and the way I look at it.

"It better to be a fool for five minutes and ask a question,then to keep your mouth shut and be a fool forever"


As for II. My posts may have a few grammar problems and my tatics may not be the brightest. But I do learn fairly quickly and I take time to post what I think are intresting posts. But as they say, if you want to be perfect you better be ready to screw up a million times.

How old is he then?

(I wouldn't trust you either...)

He's 30. :) Oh and since when did you ever trust me anyway? :p

I'll say this to you as a +30 year old NS RPer...game on.

I've personally found that the older the player, the more mature and well thought out their RP is.

Even those who have short answers but well-written ones I find are good at what they do. But, I do agree with you on it.

Oh and since when did you ever trust me anyway? :pI don't know if I ever have trusted you, but there might be a little. Wait, actually, none, never mind.

Ah, public school.
Ah, civil service.
Ah, the bar scene.
Ah, crowds at sporting events.
Ah, non-selective parties.
Ah, politics.
And the list goes on...

All those are situations where such may occur?

I actually was all right in public school once I got to high school. The place was big enough so that if I didn't ever want to be around morons, I didn't really have to.

I don't know if I ever have trusted you, but there might be a little. Wait, actually, none, never mind.

Bad choice, mon ami. After all, you forget yourself, ja? Who controls the map and who wants to colonise? ;) *

* insider reference; no worries if you don't digg, homies.

Oh and I guess someone ;) forgot to mention..."ah, public transit"... *shudder* (never mind of course that they did include etc; that doesn't cut it)

Hey, I trusted you to make me a flag, and look where that ended up... It's been like a month. All of my trust went out the window...

Hey, I trusted you to make me a flag, and look where that ended up... It's been like a month. All of my trust went out the window...

We didn't have a contract. A promise, unless enforceable as a gratuitous promise is just that, a promise. It's not binding. :tongue:

All those are situations where such may occur?

I actually was all right in public school once I got to high school. The place was big enough so that if I didn't ever want to be around morons, I didn't really have to.

Lucky dog. I was schooled in a small town.

Lucky dog. I was schooled in a small town.

I feel your pain. The thing i hated about small towns was, if you did anything almost everyone would know about it the next day.
I would have kicked ass at a bigger school. However if i did go to a different school a few years ago i wouldn't be the same person, therefore i'm talking about someone else, er and therefore we should stop talking about other people.
um, what?

Trust no one under 30.

:D

I agree with you since 2003.

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So, what say you all... are we, the people who are 25 years and older, too old to be playing internet games?

Short Answer: Yes; Long Answer: No

Here's a suggesation, why don't you just take ten years off your age and tell them from now on that your 15, most people act childish anyway. Why not make it official.

BTW, that tactic works for me and it allows my inner child to have some fun every now and then. :D:p

Short Answer: Yes; Long Answer: No

Here's a suggesation, why don't you just take ten years off your age <snip> BTW, that tactic works for me and it allows my inner child to have some fun every now and then. :D:p

But when I take 10 years off my age I'm still a grown-up!

Anyway, my inner child doesn't wanna play wif you lot. You're no fun any more. I'm gonna go home and tell Mum. Yer all poopy-pants! *runs*

(You're right, actually. That's why people over 25 should play NS. Also Lego, and frisbees, and Twister, and Fiddlesticks, and kites. Games are more fun when you're too old for them.)

But when I take 10 years off my age I'm still a grown-up!

Anyway, my inner child doesn't wanna play wif you lot. You're no fun any more. I'm gonna go home and tell Mum. Yer all poopy-pants! *runs*

(You're right, actually. That's why people over 25 should play NS. Also Lego, and frisbees, and Twister, and Fiddlesticks, and kites. Games are more fun when you're too old for them.)
Know how I buy toys my nieces like?

I get down and play with them in the store, then buy what *I* like. ;)

Lego, hm? I always liked Lego.

THe scary thing for me is that I am currently 26, but have been playing NS since I was 21.:eek:

Get off teh interwebz you geezer! :D

But, with all truth, you are NEVER to old for internet games.

Lego, hm? I always liked Lego.

It always was funnest...
Have a boat but want a plane? Rebuild it!

You actually have Lego ships that are hard to transform into a plane because they have specific hull parts that make them float. You might be able to build a space cruiser out of it or something, though.

You actually have Lego ships that are hard to transform into a plane because they have specific hull parts that make them float. You might be able to build a space cruiser out of it or something, though.

Technicalities.... It's the imagination that counts! :tongue:

I noticed it's always you when those things are pointed out with me.
Or is it SaintB... I can't remember, you two have similar avatars in my opinion, and I just lump you two together. :$

We both have a black and white avatar, yes.

Supposedly, in the USA, if you are over 25 and you are on any site that is visited by children, you are a pedophile.

It's like they expect you to just drop off the earth and not be allowed to do anything period.

I don't think this website was originally meant for children though.

I agree with you but there are crazy people who think the internet was intended only for children.

The people who run the us gov. are well into there 50's 60's and 70's and even older. How can there be an age limit for running a fake government?

The people who run the us gov. are well into there 50's 60's and 70's and even older. How can there be an age limit for running a fake government?

Because politicians and diplomats are thought to be adults and way too serious for games or simulations of any kind. Uh-huh. Maybe that's why we always seem to find them in sex scandals, financial scandals and all sorts of assorted craptastic situations.

That's it -- mandatory game time for all politicians.

Because politicians and diplomats are thought to be adults and way too serious for games or simulations of any kind. Uh-huh. Maybe that's why we always seem to find them in sex scandals, financial scandals and all sorts of assorted craptastic situations.

That's it -- mandatory game time for all politicians.

That's it, Halo deathmatch between Dick Cheney and Hilary Clinton! I'm now accepting bets!

I have heard a few nations in their 40's in here, invading and defending knows no age limit!

Muahahahahaha!!!!!

Supposedly, in the USA, if you are over 25 and you are on any site that is visited by children, you are a pedophile.Or just a Catholic priest. XD

He's 10 years my junior.
Perhaps that is your problem.....taking a 15 year old way too seriously?

Two Mod posts directly after mine, either that's just coincidental, creepy or that can't be good.:rolleyes:

Incase it's the third one, I didn't do it and I was just visiting.:p:rolleyes:

But when I take 10 years off my age I'm still a grown-up!

And? I never said the 10 year thing was a fixed rule. If they can do the 60 is the new 50, 50 is the new 40 and 30 is the new 20. Then I don't see why you can't do the same with as many years as you want. Or, you can always do what I hear a lot of other people are doing. From now on, ever birthday you subtract a year from your current age. Who said you had to add? That's why we have integers.

Isn't math fun!:rolleyes:

BTW, I still have my huge Lego collection completely intact and assembled ready for use incase your inner child ever decides it's done throwing a tantrum.

Perhaps that is your problem.....taking a 15 year old way too seriously?

Or perhaps not seriously enough...

Two Mod posts directly after mine, either that's just coincidental ...<snip>

Well, of course it's coincidental -- the coincidence being that Kat and I must've both read the "Hey, Guys, Keep An Eye Out For This One!" memo when we signed in. :D

I mean, who usually reads the boss's memos?
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[j/k, just in case it's not obvious. Nobody can actually read his writing anyway.]