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To tag a minor as a minor may set them up for a predator to troll them.
However, regarding chat, it is expected that everyone regardless of age is courteous to everyone else, regardless of age.
Most regular chatters know that if I am sent a chat transcript or a PM to come to chat if I am online, I am there and all over it. I have no hesitation in banning from chat anyone who is a problem. I will even ban from the board if it continues.
I know all the moderators feel the same.
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You ain't seen crotchity until you have seen me go blazing into chat after a frantic PM just as I was heading off to bed....and all because someone who can't be polite or appropriate or follow the rules they agreed to when they signed up here.
No one frequents chat any more so than I..and I assure you, no tagging is needed in making the kiddies stand out.
They do that themselves within about 10 minutes of entering chat.
No one has to ask their age or location. They give it freely.
In all our glory to be a family oriente chat, and believe me, most in chat are aware and respectful of the kids...I have to wonder, if their parents were so loving and caring why are they allowed on the world wide web IN a chat room to begin with.. when it's no secret (we all watch the news and listen to the radios) Any child, kid or teen can find any information they need POSTED on the web or in a forum.
Any parent who REALLY (IMHO) cared about their child would not let them be chatting in ANY chat room, and by any I mean not even on the Dora the Explorer if she in fact has one. The perverts know where to look..and all the modiration in the world can't prevent it....BUT...I give the powers that be here credit. They sure try!
Was that cranky ole woman comment intended for Terrie?
lol..I've seen her enter the chat room a blazing...it's always funny..but she is always RIGHT!