Ralph Malph,
Age is certainly not irrelevant. You don't expect a 12 year old to act with perfect respect and politeness 24/7 in real life, why expect it on a public message board? That's ludicrous. Kids fight over lots of things. They are KIDS. I would NOT be shocked to see two kids arguing over Jo or Blair, in public, at home, at school, wherever. And no, sadly, not everyone understands respect.
I don't know what kind of kids you've been around...
It doesn't matter whether or not most posters here are gen-exers. Age is irrelevant. It all comes down to respect. And I know that EVERYONE understands respect, regardless of age.
It's quite common sense. You wouldn't caught dead fighting IN PUBLIC about "Blair is better....no Tootie's better" in real life.
If so, do you know how ridiculous you'd look? So why bring such battles to this board?
Politness isn't only reserved for face-to-face encounters! And AGE is no excuse to act immature. I know lots of kids who are more mature than some adults I know!
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