Teen message board?...

[SumwutPolish]

I'm new so perhaps I've missed something, but so far I can't find any fencing boards for teenagers. As one myself I can't help but wish there were a place for me to discuss these sort of things with.

I dunno. I was just wondering.

[Asprin]

Someone had this idea before and it was pretty much shot down.

Online Youth Fencing Organization

Why not just create a thread to discuss "those sort of things".

[ParryRiposte]

Originally Posted by SumwutPolish

As one myself I can't help but wish there were a place for me to discuss these sort of things with.

Er... what exactly are these sort of things?

[Inquartata]

We aren't supposed to know. Secret things.

[oiuyt]

Originally Posted by SumwutPolish

I'm new so perhaps I've missed something, but so far I can't find any fencing boards for teenagers. As one myself I can't help but wish there were a place for me to discuss these sort of things with.

I thought that was what the water cooler was for.... :puzzled:

-B :smirk:

[Zilverzmurfen]

Originally Posted by SumwutPolish

I'm new so perhaps I've missed something, but so far I can't find any fencing boards for teenagers. As one myself I can't help but wish there were a place for me to discuss these sort of things with.

I dunno. I was just wondering.

Let's see... You registered April 2007 (this month) and have so far made 2 -- two -- posts. Why don't you start posting and become a little more familiar with the forum first?

Also as others have suggested; start a new thread for discussing "these sort of things" -- whatever things they may be -- and most likely people will reply. Hey presto: discussion.

[Inquartata]

Tch! That's SO typical of adults!

What-e-ver.

[Go? Fencing?]

*is glad not to be a teenager anymore*

[SumwutPolish]

Okay. People.

I'm only making a simple suggestion. Oh my God! Believe it or not, there ARE differences for teenagers and adults with fencing. Wow! Who would have THOUGHT?

If you're going to ACT like a bunch of snotty teenagers yourself and shoot down what I said, then maybe I'll forget about this websit entirely.

Okay- so the thread idea might be a good one. But are there REALLY so few teenagers who fence that we can reduce their conversation to a single THREAD? Come on.

And what do you think I meant by "these sort of things"? At different ages there will be different things to deal with- not to mention different ways of dealing with fencing. Schedules... that sort of "Hey! You fence too? Cool!"... kind of thing.

Fencing should be open to people of almost any age, but that still doesn't mean that I wouldn't mind a place for me to... chat?

Also, if the Water Cooler is for teenagers (or younger) especially, I missed it. I already said that since I'm BRAND-SPANKING NEW I might not have realized it yet, or noticed that it said "Talk about whatever".

So yeah... thanks for keeping the arrogant fencer stereotype running, people. I'm out.

Peace!

[Stranger In Black]

Well, so much for breaking the stereo-type. Just to clear the name, not all of us teenage fencers are bad. I find I blend it quite well here... and I feel no need to stand out, or get special threads, special treatment or the like just because I'm younger and will grow out of it.
I like it here just as it is, and if you want to "chat" then start a thread, I mean, there are differences for younger, teenage, fencers. But it's not as though you're not allowed to start up a thread in the Water Cooler or Fencing Discussion for the topic, you know? It's for everyone. This whole site is. Maybe all I have to say is... get over yourself... don't be such a snot. We're all fencers here.

[the maple epee]

I second that.

I think that this is part of the reason that people tend to classify teenagers as self centered little snots.

[Stranger In Black]

Which we're not.....well.. most of us....some of the time...

[D'Art]

Just because most of us are erm, of a slightly different vintage, doesn't mean we don't know what it's like to be a teenager. We've all been there and done that. Most of us remember when we knew everything and all that other crap that gets bandied around about teenagers. Apart from Inq. we're not ogres here, and unless you start acting like a spoilt prat, you can do what you want (within reason) and no-one will shoot you down for it.

[SSMSabreMN]

This might solve some confusion...

Teen Fencers

there's your topic. Post away

[Inquartata]

You know, you just can't win with some younkers. They want to be treated like adults, but then they want to be treated specially, too!

[SumwutPolish]

Why do we need a board specifically for parent fencers? Why do parents need a specific place to chat? Parents are just as much fencers, too. THEY'RE no different. But there's a board for fencing parents. That's discriminatory. Why not for any teenagers?

Please don't think that I am DEMANDING a board. I'm new so of course I don't realize that a thread can supposedly practically constitute as a board around here. NOW I KNOW.

And please, don't put words in my mouth. I didn't say that any of you 'don't know what it's like to be a teenager anymore!' Jesus. Talk about being stereotypical.

I was- am- only making a simple suggestion for something that I rather thought might be nice. NICE. I'm not saying that if it didn't happen, I'd trash this website. But now my opinion isn't so high of it.

And for God's sake, I make typos. Forgive me. I'm a teenager. There are people who are parents who tipe lyk ths. So give me a break for trying to defend myself from your unwarrented condescension.

What do I have to do to make you understand that I'm NOT just a snotty, spoiled 'teen' demanding my own priveleges? I didn't think that I was asking for so much.

No... I wouldn't be writing up a storm right now in response if somebody had simply directed me to the teen thread from the beginning instead of putting me down and thinking that what I had in mind was a Seventeen-Magazine-esque feel for a 'teen thread! Woohoo! Party!' (thanks, SSMSabreMN, by the way).

At any rate, I suppose that again my reply will be blocked out and regarded as teen ramble and that this site just isn't for me. Even if I was welcomed with open arms when I introduced myself.

It was just a suggestion. You didn't have to make a huge thing about it. Also, don't feel like I'm calling you 'old' or 'square'. For God's sake, this isn't a bad kid's cartoon or one-week sitcom.

Hah. I can't stop talking. People must be loving it.

Oh, by the way, I'm not meaning to insult parent fencers. I've known a lot of them and they've actually tended to be some of the nicest fencers I've met. *Shrug* I'm just saying.... Why is being a parent more important than being a teenager fencer? Why do they get priority over, say... somebody like me? How did that board form?...

[Inquartata]

Relax! Much of the response you've gotten has been good-natured ribbing, albeit a bit deadpan, perhaps. ( Well, on my part, at least. ) That's the prevailing theme here, for the most part. Sometimes newcomers miss the tongue-in-cheek; bulletin boards are notoriously bad at conveying subtleties of tone.

BTW, I don't think that we need a separate forum for parents, or clubs, or coaches, etc., either. But Craig owns and runs the site and he thought that we did, and therefore we have them. Maybe he'll decide to create one for teens, as well, whatever our opinions. Maybe he won't. Maybe he'll make one for Veterans. Or not. There's just no point in stressing out over it. Che sera sera.

And if you'll look around, the fora already seem to be dominated by teenagers and the recently-teenaged. It's we adults who are in the minority.

[fences_like_a_lemur]

Much as Inq. just said, Craig is the one that makes all of the calls. We don't always fully agree with what he does, but he owns this and we are just members. If you really want something changed, write up a nice letter the backs up your idea and send it Craig's way. I'm sure that he's be more than willing to listen to your ideas and suggestions that might make f.net a better place.

Also, why don't you go out and explore f.net? It would probably help to get out there and join in a few threads, meet new friends, and then talk with other people as to what their opinions are.

If you're looking for a fun and easy place to enjoy yourself and relax, why not head over to the Water Cooler? Quite a few teens -along with lots of adults- hang out there just for fun and relaxation. It would also be a good place to start a thread about 'Those things...'.

Anyways, just stick around and explore more. There are bound to be some people on the site that you don't like -just like at school, college, work, and in life- but then there are going to be nice people who you'll enjoy chatting with.

I hope those few snide remarks people made didn't set you off and push you away from f.net.

~Lemur