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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: DERK13 on May 25, 2010, 03:31:13 PM
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ive been playing for 2 years and no one notices that im a kid because i dont act like one but sometimes i type like one. and when someone asks me how old i am i tell them 15, and they make fun of me. i dont get, whats so funny about a kid playing this game? its awesome this is my favorite game to play i can play this game all day and have fun until someone starts to make fun of me because of a 15 year old kid plays this game. you cant tell im a kid until i tell you. so i just want to know why some people think its fun to make fun of a kid playing aces high 2. i dont want a smart remark about how i talk or type i just want to know why some people make fun? btw thanks all of you who dont make fun of squekers/ kids whatever you want to call us.
xCOUGARx <S>
please no smart remarks, thanks
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This thread is very INtriguing.
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don't sweat it derk if someone annoys you just squelch them and carry on playing.
I joined an 18+ squadron when I was just 16, because I didn't talk watermelon and just killed people. There are plenty of young respectable kids (young men) that play (TJ, Spektor etc)
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It's just a fact of life Derk, in my school (in the 1960's) first formers (11 year olds) at our school were "bogged" by the older boys (head shoved down the pan and the flush pulled). Think your self lucky!
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If you're a kid and don't want to be made fun of, act like TJ.
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I've met guys younger than you who are good pilots and good guys.
But your communication style (i.e. "the way you type") plays a HUGE role in how people perceive you. Like it or not, being able to communicate intelligently is an important aspect of being a respected adult.
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I didn't get my own credit card till 18yrs old. :rolleyes: I like Wobblys comment. My old high school had a freshman beat down day! Most times they'll tease yah because they know you're an easy rise at that age.
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Not until you need go looking for blue or yellow pills.... :noid
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It's not really age but how you act and your maturity level. Respect everyone (or try to) and you will get respected back over time, and don't overuse the mic.
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Like if you continuously type on country chat and people are REPEATEDLY asking you to stop. Act mature, don't annoy others trying to enjoy the game. You will earn a reputation quickly and if you work it right, people will treat you and respect you like an adult.
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How you express yourself is going to be a huge part of how you are percieved, and what kind of reputation you are going to get.
Learn to think first, if in doubt, don't tap that enter key.
Its actually much easier to be a good well respected person here than in real life.
You always have that option to not send what you just wrote.
Plus if it gets bad enough, you can just alt F4 and walk away.
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Actually there are some pretty cool kids in the game. But unfortunately they are few and far between. The vast majority of players here are adults (whether we act like it or not), and find that squeakers can be annoying, gamey, and unwilling to learn how to do things right. Most act like they know everything and end up being dumber then a bag of hammers.
Most won't take the time to read anything about the game, but are the first ones to jump in the MA and spam country channel asking how to start the engine, how do I take off, how do I drop bombs..etc. Then they'll get in the air and start firing at the folks on their side. Then when they do finally learn these thing, they become instant generals demanding support, posting missions with 100% fuel in the bombers, 25% fuel in the spits,....so on and so forth.
I have two young boys of my own, so I do try to treat the squeakers with some respect until they become annoying, and then I annoy them back. Just I would do my own :t The bottom line with me is, if you act like you have some sense, willing to learn, play right and are generally a good kid...I have no problem with you.
I have most of my run ins with the kids in their late teens and early 20s. There's a couple in this game that if I were to see them out and about, I'd stomp a mudhole in they're arse just for something to do. But that's a whole different thread .....
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Actually there are some pretty kids in the game.
:uhoh DANGER WILL ROBINSON DANGER!! :D
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:uhoh
Damnit, i didn't mean to post that!!!!!!!!!
Stinkin' proof readers :furious
Yeah Spikes, i got to jump on that quick. I know how you perverts around here are :lol
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:uhoh
LOL! I saw that too. Damn uptown you edited it too fast for me to quote it :(
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subway is the prime example IMO.
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If they don't have to ask how old you are, then it doesn't matter how old you are. :old:
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If they don't have to ask how old you are, then it doesn't matter how old you are. :old:
im just sayin when they do ask me how old i am they make fun and i dont get whats so funny about me playin a game online, sometimes im even better than them and they still make fun of me.(kinda stupid)
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You are showing your age in this thread. Just play along and lighten up. All is good. :old:
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You are showing your age in this thread. Just play along and lighten up. All is good. :old:
ok sorry im just asking for help and how to deal with people and their comments on kids thats all, no disrespect
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Over 18 under 35 I might take you home . :D I couldn't help myself. ;)
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Don't be offended, every person in the history of the human race that is older than your age was your age at one time. :old:
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Yeah what grizz said.....you have many come backs for these old fellas....just don't get offensive/abusive with it...most are just looking for a bit of good humoured banter. You will find that if you don't take offense and be in good spirits about it the ones giving too much grief will be sorted out.
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im just sayin when they do ask me how old i am they make fun and i dont get whats so funny about me playin a game online, sometimes im even better than them and they still make fun of me.(kinda stupid)
You got to have fun with it dude. Tell them they suck so bad because this ain't Pong, something they MIGHT be good at if they wasn't standing at the computer in a walker and wearing trifocals. Or if they shaved the hair out of their ears they MIGHT hear you on their 6. These are but a couple things you might say to get the intention off yourself and back on them. :devil I could go on all day but saving the good stuff for when they pick on me. :t
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Derk if this is about ACkACK let it go. Putting youngster's knickers in a twist is his specialty. He was looking to get a rise out of you and he did. PM him for a duel time and let the rest of this drop. Pay attention though as he can be just as helpful as he can be grating. :aok
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You got to have fun with it dude. Tell them they suck so bad because this ain't Pong, something they MIGHT be good at if they wasn't standing at the computer in a walker and wearing trifocals. Or if they shaved the hair out of their ears they MIGHT hear you on their 6. These are but a couple things you might say to get the intention off yourself and back on them. :devil I could go on all day but saving the good stuff for when they pick on me. :t
thats hilarious i never thought of that but thanks, ill only use that if they get too abusive i dont wanna be mean and get my rep all messed up, i got a pretty good 1 in the da right now. btw whats your call sgn in aceshigh so maybe i can contact you.
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They call me BiPolar
On 2nd thought,.... I'm Uptown in the game too. Whatever you do, don't contact BiPolar! He is only to approached with extreme caution and full weapons load. He's libel to scare someone of you age to death. :lol
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Derk if this is about ACkACK let it go. Putting youngster's knickers in a twist is his specialty. He was looking to get a rise out of you and he did. PM him for a duel time and let the rest of this drop. Pay attention though as he can be just as helpful as he can be grating.
its not about him, he doesnt bother me, ive had people do this to me before and i learned lessons from talkin smack in duels, thats probably how i got good at this game. thanks <S>
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Let all the negativity roll off like water off of a duck's back. If you like the game, play it. Just be considerate and watch what ya say on range. Follow that rule and it'll cut down on the comments.
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They call me BiPolar
wow i think ive heard of you before. what team are you on in orange main arena? and are you in a squad
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It's not really age but how you act and your maturity level.
Yea, Spikes is a squeaker and everyone loves him. Of course the fact he sounds about 45 on vox doesn't hurt either.
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They call me BiPolar
Not nice. :lol
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Yea, Spikes is a squeaker and everyone loves him. Of course the fact he sounds about 45 on vox doesn't hurt either.
i sound older too on the mc its pretty funny but somehow they know im a kid by the way i type i guess but im real mature about things i type like i text on the phone, i guess that gives it away
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Of course age matters.......... Scotch gets better with age, a wine might be either too young or too old.... Lord knows nobody likes an old beer.
I always thought this stuff was common knowledge........ :headscratch:
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Not nice. :lol
:rofl Yeah I know. I dig the watermelon out of Bip, but he has got to be the most frightening guy in the game. Derk would be traumatized for life :lol
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My 8 year old nephew loves the game! Mostly it's me and my bro playing (both in our late 40's) but sometimes the kid will wing up with me or man a .50 cal on a bombing mission. The kid is into WWII, planes, tanks, etc.. Most kids his age into soccer, bmx and little league. I think this game attracts guys my age because of the WW2 aspect. To me, that's what separates it from other video games.
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you cant tell im a kid until i tell you.
The first time I read one of your posts I thought that you were 11-12...
I've used forums/online games w/ chat since when I was 12 years old... no one's ever called me out about being young... and except on one occasion, (cough) no ones ever cared when I pointed out the fact that I was a teenager.
This is mainly because my writing style has remained almost identical the entire time... I've always thought my posts through and used proper grammar, and spelling.
There's absolutely no excuse for writing a post with almost no capitalization, punctuation, or grammar that looks like someone vomited out a string of words that might make sense if you look at in just the right way. Most people realize this and will call you on it...
You'll find people who will say, 'Oh they're just kids, give them a break'- this is nonsense. You learn to form complete thoughts and express these in written language in elementary school. The ability to express yourself fluently and effectively through written language is important, especially now that so much communication is through text. The inability to do so will single you as juvenile or just stupid, and not without reason.
I've been posting a lot on international image boards recently and I'm disgusted with what I see Russians, Spaniards, Germans, Czechs, etc. posting in perfect fluent English compared to people I know who not only could not speak any other language that well (not to say I can either... :( ) but can't even articulate themselves in written English as well as people who speak it as a second language.
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Don't be offended, every person in the history of the human race that is older than your age was your age at one time. :old:
I wasn't :)
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Yea, Spikes is a squeaker and everyone loves him. Of course the fact he sounds about 45 on vox doesn't hurt either.
And here I thought it had something to do with that avatar of his.
The first time I read one of your posts I thought that you were 11-12...
I've used forums/online games w/ chat since when I was 12 years old... no one's ever called me out about being young... and except on one occasion, (cough) no ones ever cared when I pointed out the fact that I was a teenager.
This is mainly because my writing style has remained almost identical the entire time... I've always thought my posts through and used proper grammar, and spelling.
Yea, one of the beauties of internet anonymity. :aok
Either way, I wouldn't let it get to you too much Derk. Remember if the :old: ever get too nasty you can always pull out the "You may be old and wise, but I'll probably out live you" card. :bolt: Certain folks need a good slap every once in a while any way, if they get their jollies from slamming (with malice, not jokingly) on those without the wisdom to properly defend themselves.
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The first time I read one of your posts I thought that you were 11-12...
I've used forums/online games w/ chat since when I was 12 years old... no one's ever called me out about being young... and except on one occasion, (cough) no ones ever cared when I pointed out the fact that I was a teenager.
:noid
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Don't be offended, every person in the history of the human race that is older than your age was your age at one time. :old:
Not John Wayne! Helloooo!
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It's not really age but how you act and your maturity level. Respect everyone (or try to) and you will get respected back over time, and don't overuse the mic.
This is so true. Although RT is primarily adult oriented, we have several players in our squad that are in their teens. These guy's are very mature for their age and set a good example for all. It's been an absolute pleasure flying with each and every one of them. They are the future and let's not forget it. :salute
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I'm 13 and failing English, but I use the language better than most people my age on the boards, makes it feel like its worth going to school :eek:
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:noid
:noid
but I use the language better than most people my age on the boards,
Not really.
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:noid
It should be noted that the person in question did in fact apologize.... IIRC. :noid :D
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It should be noted that the person in question did in fact apologize.... IIRC. :noid :D
Never forgive, never forget.
:D
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Never forgive, never forget.
:D
:cry ;)
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Not really.
Read the failing part. :rofl
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ive been playing for 2 years and no one notices that im a kid because i dont act like one but sometimes i type like one. and when someone asks me how old i am i tell them 15, and they make fun of me. i dont get, whats so funny about a kid playing this game? its awesome this is my favorite game to play i can play this game all day and have fun until someone starts to make fun of me because of a 15 year old kid plays this game. you cant tell im a kid until i tell you. so i just want to know why some people think its fun to make fun of a kid playing aces high 2. i dont want a smart remark about how i talk or type i just want to know why some people make fun? btw thanks all of you who dont make fun of squekers/ kids whatever you want to call us.
xCOUGARx <S>
please no smart remarks, thanks
I'm 14, and I'm an officer in an 18+ squad. :)
You could stand to improve your grammar a bit, it really gives away your age....
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I'm 14, and I'm an officer in an 18+ squad. :)
You could stand to improve your grammar a bit, it really gives away your age....
ive seen adults talk like children(like texting on phones) but their adults i dont get it and how grammar should i use that wouldnt give away my age?
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capitalization, spell check, and looking over your posts
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i dont want a smart remark about how i talk or type i just want to know why some people make fun?
This is a dead give away that you are either very young and/or very insecure. As you get older with more experience in life it stops mattering that responders to your thread will make fun of you or insult you. You are trying to have your cake and eat it too by asking your question in an open forum but dictating how responders WILL conduct themsleves.
Only soemone in their teens or younger would seriously ask an audiance of adults to tell him why they feel a need to diss on him and expect a straight answer. Grizz must like you or his usual answer would have been along the lines of grow some skin or suffer.......
Adults are meaner to each other in the real world than you think some are hating on you in this game. Sounds like for the most part you are being treated with kidd gloves because in general you make an effort to get along with the adults in the game. The kids in the game who are treated the roughest are the ones who make no effort to get along with the adults. Each adult in this games is paying hard earned money for an expectation of an experience. I've been around minors in the game who go out of their way to trash everyones experience and those who clulessly do it by accident.
You have impressed a good number of adults in the game with your conduct. This thread was not necessary. That is a definition of a youthful mistake.
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:rofl Yeah I know. I dig the watermelon out of Bip, but he has got to be the most frightening guy in the game. Derk would be traumatized for life :lol
^ :rofl hellz yeh, dude is frickin crazy. Most I've ever laughed while playing this game was flying completely by chance in a huge furball when the muppets were knit one knight and getting to hear his insane donut on range vox. Almost pee'd myself. Drunk people apparently think crazy people are really funny.
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ive been playing for 2 years and no one notices that im a kid because i dont act like one but sometimes i type like one. and when someone asks me how old i am i tell them 15, and they make fun of me. i dont get, whats so funny about a kid playing this game? its awesome this is my favorite game to play i can play this game all day and have fun until someone starts to make fun of me because of a 15 year old kid plays this game. you cant tell im a kid until i tell you. so i just want to know why some people think its fun to make fun of a kid playing aces high 2. i dont want a smart remark about how i talk or type i just want to know why some people make fun? btw thanks all of you who dont make fun of squekers/ kids whatever you want to call us.
xCOUGARx <S>
please no smart remarks, thanks
You just need to grow a thick neck to take the criticisms on AH. I won't worry what ppl say to you about your age.
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18 to 80 blind crippled or crazy. if she cant walk, roll her. wait my bad. the subject headline threw me off. my bad :noid
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@Derk (Quote doesn't work on the mobile version of the browser :/ )
The best grammar to use is correct grammar... As in, the gramar you would write a paper with...
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ive seen adults talk like children(like texting on phones) but their adults i dont get it and how grammar should i use that wouldnt give away my age?
Like Motherland said, the best kind if the correct kind. Use punctuation, capitalization, proper spelling, and grammar by making your sentences complete. Of course your not typing a paper, your not proof-reading every post you make, and your likely to abbreviate certain things or just slim them down and that's fine in moderation. Just for example I'll re-write your quote to a more considerable standard if you will, though I'm not English major by any extent.
"I've seen adults talk like children(like texting on phones) but they're adults. I don't get what type of grammar I should use that wouldn't give away my age?"
Really if you can type things out that well then you shouldn't hear much except from our back-seat English teachers. Don't mind them, I believe they want to do more good then harm by helping but the way it's brought about isn't always appealing to the one being criticized.
Best of luck to you Derk. :salute
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been in the game for 5 years off and on as different handles since i was 15, only 20 now but still young. Beena part of 1st N.A.S.T.Y. The CHAWKS and now the Flying Circus. Never had any issues from the older guys but I thing I had immunity or something like that flyin with the older hats I just stayed small and quiet in the back, :noid oh and Hand being your Dad never hurts. Hang with it and dont let em get ya down. :aok
Used to be Tumbtack but now Vudu15 works for me.
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Edit is impossible on the mobile version of the forums as well ;_;
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I'm 13 and failing English, but I use the language better than most people my age on the boards, makes it feel like its worth going to school :eek:
The sig line was kind of a give away :D
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ive seen adults talk like children(like texting on phones) but their adults i dont get it and how grammar should i use that wouldnt give away my age?
Use proper capitalization, punctuation, spelling, et cetera...you know...that stuff they teach in English class that most feel will never be needed to function properly in the real world...
Now that I look over it...there are a lot of errors in that post. The one that's really bugging me, though, is the fact that you've combined two thoughts into one bastard-child run-on sentence, desperately in want of some sort of punctuation mark there...
I've noticed many of my fellow public school students suffering from the same partial (or in some cases absolute) grammatical ignorance...
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Use proper capitalization, punctuation, spelling, et cetera...you know...that stuff they teach in English class that most feel will never be needed to function properly in the real world...
Now that I look over it...there are a lot of errors in that post. The one that's really bugging me, though, is the fact that you've combined two thoughts into one bastard-child run-on sentence, desperately in want of some sort of punctuation mark there...
I've noticed many of my fellow public school students suffering from the same partial (or in some cases absolute) grammatical ignorance...
Chances are its from laziness.
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Oh how I wish that was true...but alas, I am led to believe otherwise...
I saw a freshman's final paper (and therefore the largest grade of the class) for the standard English course offered at my school (I myself am in the advanced class) and among the many MANY mistakes on the paper was one that really surprised me; He had spelled "laugh" "laph".
Needless to say my friends and I nearly pissed ourselves laughing. :rofl
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Really some of u guys should take it easy on the spelling/grammar check. There's people like me that actually have a problem and it is not due to lack of education.
Semp
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I'm not bashing anybody for improper grammar, at least yours is intelligible and articulated. :)
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Yes, yes it does.
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I wonder what Twain or Faulkner who say about good grammar :headscratch: Just write it down.... they'll figure it out later. :P
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On 2nd thought,.... I'm Uptown in the game too. Whatever you do, don't contact BiPolar! He is only to approached with extreme caution and full weapons load. He's libel to scare someone of you age to death. :lol
Have to take everything BiPolar says with a grain of salt, hes really a funny guy
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OK,I'm a kid if someone makes fun of you. I do 3 things. #1 take it like a man who's cares it's just a game,if he doesn't like kids it's his problem.#2 just squelch him or get away from him if he's really annoying me.#3 take him to DA and teach him a lesson. The way I see it were all human here,why act to a kid rudely. Plus if your an adult making fun of a kid on a game,kinda shows what kind of person you are. Overall it's just a game. It's made to get away from your problems not make them. By the way I'm 12 years old. Been playing ever since October 2008. Learned not only allot about the game but some things about people and myself. Just a game in the end made to have fun. If an adults making fun of kids and your a kid, well get another adult more responsible. Simple as that.<S>
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I'm 42 and still a Toy's r'us Kid ! who kares about grammah 'nd spellin' . as long as u can understan dem , u ok :)
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Being one squarely in the middle of the baby boomer generation I recall many from the generation before; those who actually lived through or fought in WWII, who could neither, or had trouble, reading and/or writing. Even though that may have been the case they were considered neither dumb, nor inarticulate in many cases. That, of course, is no excuse in this day and age for not learning proper spelling and grammar but I, for one, seem more forgiving of these deficiencies than many on these BBs, possibly because I remember these things.
So lets lighten up momentarily on the grammar even though it's now a necessary skill in a more competitive world.
It also seems odd to me that a young person is concerned about what adults think of him. As a kid I remember my dad, a WWII vet, always being proud of "hanging out" with the younger guys and I find myself relating better to younger people in real life than I do with those who are older. Of course there are limitations and there are exceptions but "hanging" with guys (or girls) half my age isn't uncommon. As a kid I didn't really think at all about what adults thought of me. I was a kid. I did kid stuff and had fun and watched adults that I admired and tried to be like them and that was about the extent of it.
All that said, my advice is don't worry about it, be a kid, but find adults you admire, watch what they do and how they act and interact and emulate them. The sooner you "act" like an adult the sooner you will be accepted for who you are.
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I'm 42 and still a Toy's r'us Kid ! who kares about grammah 'nd spellin' . as long as u can understan dem , u ok :)
my thoughts exactly if you cannot understand the above then you are the one with a problem :D.
semp
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This is now the best advice:
The less you type - the more people will respect you.
Throw a <S> when proper.. don't respond to channel 200 taunts
Some of the "loudest" chest thumpers in the game... are the least respected players...
NwBie
Plus: wrag is a dope
:airplane:
NwBie
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This is now the best advice:
The less you type - the more people will respect you.
Throw a <S> when proper.. don't respond to channel 200 taunts
Some of the "loudest" chest thumpers in the game... are the least respected players...
NwBie
Plus: wrag is a dope
:airplane:
NwBie
NwBie, it's not nice to call tarded peeps dopes. Oh wait a sec...we're talking about wrag? Nevermind
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ive been playing for 2 years and no one notices that im a kid because i dont act like one but sometimes i type like one. and when someone asks me how old i am i tell them 15, and they make fun of me. i dont get, whats so funny about a kid playing this game? its awesome this is my favorite game to play i can play this game all day and have fun until someone starts to make fun of me because of a 15 year old kid plays this game. you cant tell im a kid until i tell you. so i just want to know why some people think its fun to make fun of a kid playing aces high 2. i dont want a smart remark about how i talk or type i just want to know why some people make fun? btw thanks all of you who dont make fun of squekers/ kids whatever you want to call us.
xCOUGARx <S>
please no smart remarks, thanks
Some of our best sticks are teenagers. TonyJoey and Bosco are both young in age. If they are mature and don't screem in the mic-I treat teens the same way I would an adult.
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Beer, young........ Scotch, old............
It matters darn it..... Thought I already said it.
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Really some of u guys should take it easy on the spelling/grammar check. There's people like me that actually have a problem and it is not due to lack of education.
Semp
I think there is a big difference between your problem and the OPs writing. I've never noticed it with your posts, but I have with oakrangers'. He's came out and discussed a similar issue, he catches flak for it from time to time but his posts are still very legiable compared to some of these younger kids. I'm sure you proofread your posts extra hard and heck, oak is co-authoring either an article or book.
My point is that I don't believe most on here worry about small misspellings or grammer issues, I try not too (go ahead and call me out if I do). However, there is a difference between a few misspellings and a one sentance paragraph I can barely understand.
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"We are all the same age here..............." SM (Snowman) Air Warrior
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If your nuts have not dropped dont talk.
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If your nuts have not dropped dont talk.
Don't talk unless you can improve the silence.
:aok
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i started when i was 13 tooo! i am 19 now hehe. However, over the course of my AH career ive been in 3 of the most recognized squads in the game and now im in the best squad in the game :rock :rock :banana: the AOM haha. but foreal just own all the geezers when your young and they wont have anything to say haha and its funny. it is hard tho, dont think i just walked right on haha. toook me many years to become "better" than the average stick haha
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I'm 21 nowadays, when I first started AH I was 17. I realized early on that the general population of AH isn't very tolerant of what they see as immaturity (yet everyone and their dog can whine about being ho'ed and picked and not check sixed and how some planes are ghey all day, really mature) Anyway, before I get off topic, if you act mature and are respectful to folks, you'll generally get respect back. There are a few exceptions, but that's what I've seen. Don't mind the folks who won't stop bothering you, just .squelch them and go on about your business. There's my two cents.
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Mr. Diggler.... they are only making fun of you because they are skeeeeerd of you.
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i started when i was 13 tooo! i am 19 now hehe. However, over the course of my AH career ive been in 3 of the most recognized squads in the game and now im in the best squad in the game :rock :rock :banana: the AOM haha. but foreal just own all the geezers when your young and they wont have anything to say haha and its funny. it is hard tho, dont think i just walked right on haha. toook me many years to become "better" than the average stick haha
Well now I know who writes the Pokemon script. Ha ha.
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thats funny...to bad i was in the 71st (who I still greatly respect) before you even thought about aces high.. and dont mind my grammer its only a board post.
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Wonderfully transparent ploy there chap. Relax, it's just a game.
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i was in the 71st
:huh :headscratch: :D
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Folks generally respect folks who respect...age does not define character.
Young enthusiastic pilots are great fun...within the context of the short phrases above. Seems like those standards apply across the board.
"Illigitimus non carborundum!"...and I know I spelled that wrong.
One
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ive been playing for 2 years and no one notices that im a kid because i dont act like one but sometimes i type like one. and when someone asks me how old i am i tell them 15, and they make fun of me. i dont get, whats so funny about a kid playing this game?
Nothing wrong with it. I'm 16, and whenever I get crap about it, blowing up their planes as they try to strafe my tank alwasy makes me feel I have a place in this game.
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thats funny...to bad i was in the 71st (who I still greatly respect) before you even thought about aces high.. and dont mind my grammer its only a board post.
The sheep lover from Kiwi-land has been playing AH as long as I have and that was before you started playing.
ack-ack
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There are plenty of fully matured men in this game that act like prepubescent spoiled brats. There are some squeekers that act like fully matured men.
To my own way of thinking, as long as you do not act like a thick as a brick ultra melon then you are good for the game. Regardless of your age.
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it does to me in a way..i was raised that certain things around kids"kids being 18 and under"should not be said sometime's in aces high..people lose their temper..and sometimes young impressable<spelling> people are infuenced by what they hear..after playing with the so called"squeekers"..i must say they are driven and motivated..i guess you have to pass a certain age..or have kids like i do to understand..i have 1000 watt speakers hooked up to my puter thru an altec lansing sound system..but when i play..i go headset..just because of what might be said..i myself sometimes say things that are just not right..that being said..no age doesnt matter..as long as those OF age remember to control what they say..hope that makes sense...
Boots
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well you have to remember, kids are being exposed to that crap at a younger and younger age. It started poping up in 5th grade in my school :bolt:.
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The first time I read one of your posts I thought that you were 11-12...
I've used forums/online games w/ chat since when I was 12 years old... no one's ever called me out about being young... and except on one occasion, (cough) no ones ever cared when I pointed out the fact that I was a teenager.
This is mainly because my writing style has remained almost identical the entire time... I've always thought my posts through and used proper grammar, and spelling.
There's absolutely no excuse for writing a post with almost no capitalization, punctuation, or grammar that looks like someone vomited out a string of words that might make sense if you look at in just the right way. Most people realize this and will call you on it...
You'll find people who will say, 'Oh they're just kids, give them a break'- this is nonsense. You learn to form complete thoughts and express these in written language in elementary school. The ability to express yourself fluently and effectively through written language is important, especially now that so much communication is through text. The inability to do so will single you as juvenile or just stupid, and not without reason.
I've been posting a lot on international image boards recently and I'm disgusted with what I see Russians, Spaniards, Germans, Czechs, etc. posting in perfect fluent English compared to people I know who not only could not speak any other language that well (not to say I can either... :( ) but can't even articulate themselves in written English as well as people who speak it as a second language.
Totelly agree. Good grammer is vital too how your perceeved.
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Not just grammar, but spelling (when writing), the layout of your scentences, choice of words, and even the attitude of a post (is it objective or is it one of those "I'm me so everything and everyone should conform to my wants and desires").
I remember when I first started posting (April or June, can't remember which, and I'm to lazy to open up a second window to check. But thats irrelivant), and everyone was ragging on my grammar, spelling, and calling me a kid. I corrected my grammar and spelling, and the name calling stopped (mostly :D).
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All i know is I'M on the wrong side of forty,
The real wrong side......
I would like to be younger and know what i know today but i guess if i could have that
then i would have been deprived of some valuable experience that was much needed. :pray
peace
froger
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Not just grammar, but spelling (when writing), the layout of your scentences, choice of words, and even the attitude of a post (is it objective or is it one of those "I'm me so everything and everyone should conform to my wants and desires").
I remember when I first started posting (April or June, can't remember which, and I'm to lazy to open up a second window to check. But thats irrelivant), and everyone was ragging on my grammar, spelling, and calling me a kid. I corrected my grammar and spelling, and the name calling stopped (mostly :D).
I hope you take this as a compliment, but how you behave on the boards has improved. You used to annoy the heck out of me ( :confused: lol, sorry being honest) but I think slowing down and re-reading your posts has greatly improved how I perceive you on here.
:cheers:
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I believe in being honest, I won't sugar coat a spoonful of toejam.
Lol, can't wait to see what the profanity filter cranks out for this one.
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I still don't care about grammer and spelling on a board post. if yall wanna grade my post thats great but i dont have the time or the energy to make everything perfect :P :P :P :P. I worry about that on my english papers for school.
as for what i said earlier i was just yankin yalls chain. In the eyes of a teen its fun to shoot down all the "older" crowd who think they are big bad sticks.
as long as you dont sound like alvin and the chipmonks over vox every 5 seconds you will be alright.
but to answer you question again... no, age does not matter and dont let the geezers tell you other wise. if they have problem shoot them down and hear them complain thats all i have to say.
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I'm 66,but 21 in my mind.My body however doesn't go along with this.My mind can be a challenge.I can forget why I walked in a room,but remember my service number whilst in the USMC.My flying has went to chit,and I'm an easy kill.Don't let the people that prey on squeakers bother you.they will always be around.The distance that a internet connection gives a online bully,is highly conducive to some big time bad mouthing.Speaking of that,where's Shane been lately.....shade?I haven't seen Skyrock lately either.Fly,listen, and learn young man.You will do fine.
Dobey
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One thing to note is that good or at least fair grammar, punctuation and spelling, makes one appear more mature and intelligent.
There is little excuse for misspelling. You will get a red underline.
Use spell check before you hit post.
Also capitalize the "word" I, as in "I did this."
The best way to improve grammar, spelling and vocabulary is to read. Books, magazines, newspapers, anything.
Just read.
It's well worth acquiring these skills.
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Being to yourself about SOME things (c'mon were kids, we don't know anything :D)
Playing honorably (I.E. avoid the H.O., avoid collisions)
Acting honorably (be nice to fellow country men, hand out check 6's, etc.)
Respecting those who are veterans in the game, or those who do know better then you (75% of the AH population). Respect in this game is the same in real life. Give some, get some (this is what will get you recognized into the more mature young-adult crowd.
Having respect for yourself, and not selling yourself beneath who you are. Your 15, you've come this far in life, play the way you want to and play it with confidence.
Asking questions is never an issue. Most will respond nicely. This is where knowing or being friends with someone who's played a good amount of time would come in handy. The AH Trainers Corps can also be a help.
Picking out the guys you want to be friends with and hang out with in game. Avoid the negative players and stick to those who are fun, respectful and honorable.
I am 15 and have been playing for longer then most of the younger adults in the game. I started when I was 11 (Tour 75) under the callsign 9598. I was a total newb and a squeaker. 4 years later, I am an event organizer, I take leadership in special events (Snapshots, Scenario's, Heavy Metal Sunday etc. I got recognized because I treat others respectfully (for the most part, no one is perfect) and I fly and fight honorably for the most part (again, can never be perfect).
Be yourself within reason and pick up on manners, respect and honor and you'll do fine in this community.
<S>
from one 15 year old to another
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Mozart ... docet!
:salute
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jimson is right, reading will greatly improve your spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
I read a lot, and I have a college reading level (allegedly) :D.
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Jeez Subway, you made me feel old, I remember when you started as 9598. I was still Mako15 back then. :old:
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Derk, I can only echo what others have already said here. If you watch your grammar and spelling, and form proper sentences you will probably find people will be less likely to ask your age. :). For example, the main thing that I noticed In your initial post was the fact you never capitalized "I" when referring to yourself once in the whole message. If you type in the same way in the arenas, people will tend to think you are very young and ask your age. I recently played under Subway's command in a scenario and can honestly say I had no idea he was only 15 until he told us during the last frame! This was mainly because of the mature way he communicated with his team, using good grammar and spelling so that none of us suspected for a moment that he was so young.
So my advice is to try and improve your communication skills with good grammar and spelling, and the questions about your age will become less frequent. Good luck! ;). Oh and just for information, I am 56. :D
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I was fascinated with WWII at a very young age and read every book I could about it at the time, and the fascination culminated in me going into the service at 17. Having the younguns in this game, I would like to think that the fascination still lives in them too. These may probably be the next generation of Veterans and I personally enjoy them on the site. Even with my 60+ reflexes I flinch when killed by a youngun, but remember that I was 18 when I was in combat. Too bad Aces High wasn't around way back then. I would have been on it.
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Derk.
Its how wolf cubs are raised, only there is no body language in the MA, no glares. Having an interest in Aircraft doesn't entitle children to be treated like adults.
So the society tries to rear you with the tools they have. The young wolves that get it, get treated better and the other wolf cubs can decide if they want that better treatment, or want to keep on like they are.
As to why, because, all cultures must socialize their members. If you are 14, you will be going through this in every facet of your life for the next few years.
Be sure, if you are still playing when you are 21, you will get it when a 12 year old starts piping off on 200. You cant glare at them, you can't shake your head at them, you cant do anything but squelch them or flame them. Me, I just squelch them, I have my own sons to raise.
You want real fun, thow a few Ehs in on vox, then you will get some ridicule
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I'm 17 graduating next week from high school, and leaving in less than a month to go to boot camp, proably one of the most mature kids outside the game, but I don't have fun playing the game the way I play it. I like being a jerk, a dork, immature at times, but to me thats were I have the fun. Some people may never see that, but that's whatever.
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ive been playing for 2 years and no one notices that im a kid because i dont act like one but sometimes i type like one. and when someone asks me how old i am i tell them 15, and they make fun of me. i dont get, whats so funny about a kid playing this game? its awesome this is my favorite game to play i can play this game all day and have fun until someone starts to make fun of me because of a 15 year old kid plays this game. you cant tell im a kid until i tell you. so i just want to know why some people think its fun to make fun of a kid playing aces high 2. i dont want a smart remark about how i talk or type i just want to know why some people make fun? btw thanks all of you who dont make fun of squekers/ kids whatever you want to call us.
xCOUGARx <S>
please no smart remarks, thanks
Actually you're not a "kid" anymore. You're a young man. Play the game, have fun, try to be respectable and don't take the ribbing to heart. Most of all enjoy being a young man. Time flys! :D
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DOES AGE REALLY MATTER?
ummmmm YES
:airplane: froger :airplane: