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d2creative · **Age -** 08-10-2009, 04:41 PM

I was thinking that it might be beneficial for all involved if there was a designator under one's avatar if one is under the age of 18. I can definitely think of times when responses to posts would be quite different if this information was available.

I may be totally out of line, but it's a thought that has occurred to me on several occasions.

J Eddington · 08-10-2009, 04:50 PM

A Student rating?

Hein0100 · 08-10-2009, 05:30 PM

Possibly. But me, being a younger photographer, sorta find it discriminating. Could just be me, but It might offer some help.

bondarnes · 05:37 PM

Will there be a category for "Older than Dirt?" But I do see your point. My advice to an 18 year old would be different than to someone that is 35.

Hein0100 · 08-10-2009, 05:45 PM

True true. Should be helpful.

toverman · 08-10-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bondarnes

Will there be a category for "Older than Dirt?" But I do see your point. My advice to an 18 year old would be different than to someone that is 35.

Oh man, I thought 35 was the new 18.

I find age irrelevant to a forum, but that's just my opinion. Everyone who participates deserves respect, no matter age or level of experience.

PhotoByLeal · 08-10-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bondarnes

Will there be a category for "Older than Dirt?" But I do see your point. My advice to an 18 year old would be different than to someone that is 35.

Or a frijole!

Como esta' frijole?

later,
angel m. leal jr.

bondarnes · 08-10-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PhotoByLeal

Como esta' frijole?

later,
angel m. leal jr.

Hey Angel, How you bean??

PhotoByLeal · 08-10-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bondarnes

Hey Angel, How you bean??

Just cooking?

I walk outside and guess what happens to this mesican! I cook!

So, I have to stay inside or I start smelling like beans!

Hows your frijoles?

later,
angel m. leal jr.

d2creative · 08-11-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bondarnes

My advice to an 18 year old would be different than to someone that is 35.

Exactly my point. I'm thinking even younger than 18.

It's not meant as discriminatory. I can definitely thing of times here on TPF where a younger photographer (say 12-16) would get better responses if their age was known. I'm just thinking of them. It doesn't effect me one bit. Just trying to be helpful.

Hein0100 · 08-11-2009, 12:35 PM

I know you don't mean it to be discriminatory. Just my life has made me think of things differently. But, yeah, I think it would help...

bondarnes · 08-11-2009, 01:54 PM

And the age listing can be optional. I don't mind listing my age, but some might rather keep it private.

d2creative · 08-11-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bondarnes

And the age listing can be optional. I don't mind listing my age, but some might rather keep it private.

Same here but what I was thinking was that you know how when you register for a forum like TPF you have to input your DOB? The forum software could use that info to automatically add some age designator under your username. And it doesn't have to show your actual age. I'm thinking that if you were under a certain age, lets say you are 17 or younger, there were would a title added under your username that said "junior photographer" or something to that effect. All of us who are 18 or older would have nothing different than we do now.

J Eddington · 08-11-2009, 02:22 PM

We have the optional feature to list our DOB in user CP. You have the option to
hide age and Date of Birth
Display Age only
Display Day and Month only
Display age and full Month and Date of Birth

bondarnes · 08-11-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by J Eddington

We have the optional feature to list our DOB in user CP. You have the option to
hide age and Date of Birth
Display Age only
Display Day and Month only
Display age and full Month and Date of Birth

I have that feature turned on, but it doesn't seem to show up.