Off Topix: Embrace the Unexpected in Every Discussion
Off Topix is a well established general discussion forum that originally opened to the public way back in 2009! We provide a laid back atmosphere and our members are down to earth. We have a ton of content and fresh stuff is constantly being added. We cover all sorts of topics, so there's bound to be something inside to pique your interest. We welcome anyone and everyone to register & become a member of our awesome community.
Young Admin's
- Thread starter Nebulous
- Start date
I'm a teenager and i think that a few teenagers can be respectable towards the forums and its community, whilst most others just want power and any oppurtunity to ban someone, they shall take it.
Regardless of age, different people are different. Wow, obvious statement. The maturity levels differ, a 13 year old may be more mature than a 41 year old. It depends.
If a young admin started the forum, then I would at least give acknowledgement for the effort he/she has put into getting to know the forum software, advertising the site, etc.
But as Princess said, if a younger person is being hired to be an admin then it's up to the people who are doing the selecting.
If a young admin started the forum, then I would at least give acknowledgement for the effort he/she has put into getting to know the forum software, advertising the site, etc.
But as Princess said, if a younger person is being hired to be an admin then it's up to the people who are doing the selecting.
I reckon we should also look at an ex-FA admin, CarMadMike because he is only 13/14/15 and he was more mature than some of the adults on FA.
I would say that Sam and myself are much more mature than other admins.
I myself am only 15(Coming this October) and I have a alot of experience.
I had started with Phpbb2 at a young age of about 8 or 9. And Started using IF a year or so later.
If the admin has good nettiqite then there should not be much of a problem.
I myself am only 15(Coming this October) and I have a alot of experience.
I had started with Phpbb2 at a young age of about 8 or 9. And Started using IF a year or so later.
If the admin has good nettiqite then there should not be much of a problem.
Age is a stereotypical assumption of an administrator. I, myself, am a teenager, but I avoid classifying others by their age. Usually, a younger administrator tends to be more acceptable to carelessness, but it all comes down the maturity level of the person.
As a teenage admin myself, I run a forum because I enjoy it... not for the sake of creating one.
I think young admins at times don't have the responsibility and intelligence to run a forum well, and also recently I've seen a lot of admins under the age of 13... who no offence, are not generally going to cut it when it comes to running forums because the likelihood is their forums will be less unique and on a free host without a domain. Not the case for all admins that age, but I'd say the majority of them.
Teen admins like myself though generally are ok... you have exceptions but most teens will run a forum reasonably responsibly/professionally.
I think young admins at times don't have the responsibility and intelligence to run a forum well, and also recently I've seen a lot of admins under the age of 13... who no offence, are not generally going to cut it when it comes to running forums because the likelihood is their forums will be less unique and on a free host without a domain. Not the case for all admins that age, but I'd say the majority of them.
Teen admins like myself though generally are ok... you have exceptions but most teens will run a forum reasonably responsibly/professionally.
I think 'people' can run their forums however they like. But to make the forum successful you need to act like you're a member of the community, rather then the owner. If you're trying to improve your community in the same way as everybody else then the board will be good - but if you're using it to make money, gain e-rep, or dictate then it'll be crap. Age doesn't matter to me, just attitudes.
If an administrators attitude towards their board is to improve it and they're dedicated then that will happen. If that person doesn't act professional then whatever, they're just going to attract the same members (which doesn't mean that your forum isn't successful).. there just won't be as many 'mature' members.
If an administrators attitude towards their board is to improve it and they're dedicated then that will happen. If that person doesn't act professional then whatever, they're just going to attract the same members (which doesn't mean that your forum isn't successful).. there just won't be as many 'mature' members.
Some do lost for power, but not all.
Some children are raised to behave more maturely than others which is why you don't see all of them behaving like a brat at every forum.
I appreciate these teens,but I still feel that they are he exception, not the rule. You might be mature, but you are mature for your age for the most part.
Maturity does evolve with age,imo. Don't beat me down for it but that's just how I feel on the matter.
Some younger admins do have the ability to keep up a good board and are mature, but from what I've experienced and observed, they are mature for their age and their age only, which is why I don't bother to join their forums. I can't join a forum if I am uncomfortable with the admin's behavior.
Some children are raised to behave more maturely than others which is why you don't see all of them behaving like a brat at every forum.
I appreciate these teens,but I still feel that they are he exception, not the rule. You might be mature, but you are mature for your age for the most part.
Maturity does evolve with age,imo. Don't beat me down for it but that's just how I feel on the matter.
Some younger admins do have the ability to keep up a good board and are mature, but from what I've experienced and observed, they are mature for their age and their age only, which is why I don't bother to join their forums. I can't join a forum if I am uncomfortable with the admin's behavior.
I think it's fine if they know what they are doing and are not just doing it to have power over a community, i know a few people who are teenagers and can run a forum rather well. I am a teenager and have run a really successful forum and am currently running a semi-successful one.
There are some forums you can get where people as young as 12-13 can run a really good forum and be mature about it, but then you can get people who are 17-18 who just act stupid on forums.
There are some forums you can get where people as young as 12-13 can run a really good forum and be mature about it, but then you can get people who are 17-18 who just act stupid on forums.
A good admin is a good admin regardless of the age. Just as many adults are likely to be running a board to have power and control as a teenager is. The only difference is that you are an adult (so am I for reference) and therefore your group must somehow be immune to this. After all, how could you fall victim to this flaw?
Most mature individuals will agree that maturity (or the lack thereof) has no age requirement, or particular gender.
I have been foruming for several years, and I have been burned by younger, as well as older admins. Younger admins have dropped the whole forum in the lap of their moderators, or older admins got so wrapped up in the real world, I was still among staff that got the whole forum dropped in my lap.
It's simply the luck of the draw when it comes to getting a good admin. I was blessed to work on FA and The Island with some really good admins.
I have been foruming for several years, and I have been burned by younger, as well as older admins. Younger admins have dropped the whole forum in the lap of their moderators, or older admins got so wrapped up in the real world, I was still among staff that got the whole forum dropped in my lap.
It's simply the luck of the draw when it comes to getting a good admin. I was blessed to work on FA and The Island with some really good admins.
I don't look at how old a person is, even though you're technically supposed to be thirteen in order to join a forum at all. More or less I look at maturity and experience level. If they are mature, responsible and can do what they're told without the manager throwing a tantrum just to get them to do something, then they will be promoted. However, if they're lazy, unable to work, ridiculously rude or immature in anyway, well, I would not consider joining a forum or hiring a person like that. Yes, you do have normal duties like making sure that content is up to date and all, but on the other hand, you have to be a good role model to the members as well, and not take the do as I say, not as I do approach.
Here's an example of a real world situation: One of my job coaches is just downright... well, not rude, so to speak, but she's a bit of a slave driver. She's ridiculously bossy, and many of my coworkers despise working with her on account of this. One of my coworkers hates this woman so much that when she works with us, he'll refuse to do a thing, even odd jobs! She pushes us way too hard and it's already turned the one co-worker into a rebel because of it. So this one could end up losing her job very soon, because she doesn't show any of us respect, and another coworker tried getting out of working a weekend once because she is so demanding.
Here's an example of a real world situation: One of my job coaches is just downright... well, not rude, so to speak, but she's a bit of a slave driver. She's ridiculously bossy, and many of my coworkers despise working with her on account of this. One of my coworkers hates this woman so much that when she works with us, he'll refuse to do a thing, even odd jobs! She pushes us way too hard and it's already turned the one co-worker into a rebel because of it. So this one could end up losing her job very soon, because she doesn't show any of us respect, and another coworker tried getting out of working a weekend once because she is so demanding.
In a forum, sometimes you would never guess half the people's real age unless they told you. There are people you know are older, and some you know are younger. But age isn't a defining factor by any means.
Same goes for mods. Some just are power hungry, but some just do it because they are good at it.
Same goes for mods. Some just are power hungry, but some just do it because they are good at it.
I am 15, and founder/admin of a popular gaming forum. I don't think the age makes any difference at all, teens can be as mature or even more mature than older administrators. I've run into some pretty bad adult admins as well.
Similar threads
