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Author:  CreepyPirate [ September 17th, 2006, 4:54 am ]
Post subject:  Maturity - LONG post, read it all before posting
Hi,

Recently there's been talk about maturity. At first i wasn't to bothered over it, until i came to realize most people are completely clueless as to what it is, what makes a person mature and what separates them from the rest.

A lot of people on this site get the impression I'm immature or believe that i am, that rather interested me considering compared to the majority of users using this site i have a lot more freedom, I'm a lot more independent and i tend to have age on most of you as well.

I'm classed as an adult, I'm treated as one in real life. My parents treat me as an adult, i don't have a set bedtime, i don't have a certain time i need to be home at night, i can watch what i like, drink/eat what i like. I can spend as much or as little time on a computer as i choose.

I can drink, smoke, vote, buy porn, see an 18 rated film, go where i like, drive. The list goes on.

Just last night i went out with a few friends to a bar and just hung around with them for a few hours.

Most of the above a lot of people I've noticed have restrictions on or in fact most of it the majority can't even do - so what exactly am i getting at?

Well, because i don't just do that. I watch cartoons, i brought the new super Mario bros game a week ago (the age rating is 3+), i play RS, a game children play, in fact i do a lot of things one might consider childish or silly for a person my age.

YET I'm treated as an adult, over a child and seen as mature.

So what is maturity? What makes a person mature? Why do i get treated as an adult when i do so many "chidlish" things? I'll tell you why - Knowing when to act silly, when to act the kid and when you need to act mature, adult and responsible. That's maturity.

Being able to separate the two and know whens the time to joke around and whens the time to be serious is what makes someone mature.

The same goes for forums, many users might post silly things, say silly things (i sure do.) does that make them immature? Not in my eyes.

I will act like a kid, i will mess around and have fun, because you know what? The threads around here aren't all that interesting, yet the community, the people, i absolutely love.

Of course there's people i don't like, however do you see me marching into their threads and making stupid comments? Taking cheap shots at them all the time? I see it a lot, i see members taking cheap shots at people, i see people being rude, mean and completely out of line.

That's called being immature, there the people that can't separate the adult side with the child. Because someone is different from you isn't a reason to think less of them, be rude to them, make presumptions about them.

In all honesty, this whole thread did spawn because a few people got the impression i was immature, do not make the mistake in thinking that in anyway, shape or form it bothered me, i wouldn't give them a second glance in real life because there of no importance to me, i don't care if you hate me or like me, you aren't that important to me.

I did however see it as the perfect opportunity to point out the difference between the two because a lot of you appear to be severally confused and seem to think, just because someone is an adult they can't have fun anymore and they should always be serious and boring.

To point out the real immature people, who they are, what they're like and hopefully get through to them so they grow up a bit and save me having to punish them later on for it.

Myself and others have done a lot for these forums, put in time and effort to make sure it runs smoothly and nice for everyone, don't criticize people because they want to have some fun on something they WORK hard to keep running smoothly, don't bash someone because they find something funny or interesting and you don't. You wont catch me doing that, i know what's appropriate and what isn't.

Let people be who they are, stop trying to shape people into what you see as right or wrong, mature or immature, funny or not. You're only making YOURSELF look a child and quite the fool.

I figured this had discussion value, so it's going in off topic. It's a lot to read but it's worthwhile.
Author:  Adbot [ September 17th, 2006, 4:54 am ]
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Author:  Bogrollbloke [ September 17th, 2006, 5:01 am ]
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Mmm, I skimmed through that and I completely agree with all you said. I've been told I'm immature at times, but I know when to be serious too, although if it is me being immature (which I hope it isn't) I will try and correct myself.

Other than that:
Moo.
Author:  Gaara [ September 17th, 2006, 8:55 am ]
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:-k

Soo, how old do you have to be to drink in london?
Author:  Chris [ September 17th, 2006, 9:03 am ]
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Gaara824 wrote:
:-k

Soo, how old do you have to be to drink in london?


Now that is way off topic and just threw off the whole point of his post.


This really brings into focus that you can't judge someone right off the bat by what they do for fun, what they act like, but aren't acting like what they really are inside. A person can act in a certain way but be completely different, and usually the way they are acting can be for fun, acting smart (yes, you know some people do), acting mean, etc, but then they act like themselves a lot, but no one pays attention to that and only focuses on what they are acting like, not who they really are. Why did Creepy become a mod? Because Mike and Shane saw him as a responsible individual who would be good at keeping this forum in order and to properly punish individuals as needed.

Just remember this idiom important in life:
You can't judge a book by its cover.
Author:  The Unknown Man [ September 17th, 2006, 12:13 pm ]
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I looked up in Dictionary.com to see what they had to say about maturity, but all they had to say was that you stop growing up. But that's the text version, then there also the unwritten one. In my words, its being able to live and survive on your own and take on everyday responsibility's. But then again you get into what that means, but that's for a different topic.
Author:  Anubis [ September 17th, 2006, 1:06 pm ]
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Maturity is a lot more than being 'sensible'. Imo, sensible is boring, to be mature you have to be what Creepy just outlined - know when to be silly and act stupid and when's the right time to stop.

When's the right time to stop?
When the person you're speaking to is getting annoyed or somewhat insulted by what you're saying - That would be a good time to tell yourself you've taken it too far.
Author:  Adbot [ September 17th, 2006, 1:06 pm ]
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Author:  CreepyPirate [ September 17th, 2006, 3:04 pm ]
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The Unknown Man wrote:
I looked up in Dictionary.com to see what they had to say about maturity, but all they had to say was that you stop growing up. But that's the text version, then there also the unwritten one. In my words, its being able to live and survive on your own and take on everyday responsibility's. But then again you get into what that means, but that's for a different topic.


If we followed the dictionary word from word a lot of things would have different meanings.

Uh..your idea of mature sounds a lot like independence to me, no ones ever 100 percent independent really.
Author:  Mushroom Queen [ September 17th, 2006, 9:49 pm ]
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There's nothing wrong with being a little silly every now and then. This is just a forum, nothing serious. In fact, if it were serious here.. I'd leave. Too boring for me.
Author:  The Killer [ September 18th, 2006, 7:44 am ]
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In my opinion, maturity just means not making an *** out of yourself.
Author:  CreepyPirate [ September 18th, 2006, 7:59 am ]
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Ultima-Kill3rz wrote:
In my opinion, maturity just means not making an *** out of yourself.



Impossible. XD

Everyone makes an *** out of themselves once in awhile.
Author:  The Killer [ September 18th, 2006, 11:06 pm ]
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CreepyPirate wrote:
Ultima-Kill3rz wrote:
In my opinion, maturity just means not making an *** out of yourself all the time.



Impossible. XD

Everyone makes an *** out of themselves once in awhile.


Fixed.
Author:  CreepyPirate [ September 19th, 2006, 2:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Maturity - LONG post, read it all before posting
Agent Waffles wrote:
Well I read the entire thing, increased my headache further. But I generally agree.

If you 'want' people to think you are mature, then I suggest you change your Avatar. Carebears don't quite set the image of a charming, smart, mature young man. Despite your protests of 'manliness', they are for ickle kiddies and people with AD/HD.
This information was supplied to you by, Captain Obvious

I respect that you, and others put alot of time and effort into cracking down on rule breakers (not unlike myself). And constantly updating and maintaining the rules.

But on the other side it would be really nice to have some more Moderators, who are regular posters, are easy to talk to (even though it is the internet). As well as having done alot for the community and a Bronze-Rune Member.

CreepyPirate wrote:
...i don't have a set bedtime...


Holy Crap! For Real!!

Morale of the Story #1: Creepy can be mature

Agent's Definition of Mature: Acting sensibly and co-operating effiecently with other people. Handling tricky/uncomfortable situations properly. Not showing disrespect to others who have simply made an everday mistake.


I said i didn't care if people thought i was immature. :P

Their ARE moderators you can talk to and that are active, MQ is on daily, shes mature and extremly easy to get along with.

I'm on daily, i do my best to reply to pms but sometimes stuff gets in the way so some people might get blanked, pretty much all mods around here are easy to talk to, they aren't as scary as they seem.
Author:  Alex [ September 19th, 2006, 3:22 pm ]
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Seems you put a lot of effort into this post Creepy

I would like to say one thing and that is I don't think you are immature in the slightest, and I never did. If people were too serious here, it would be really boring as MQ stated.

The majority of your posts have entertained and ... concerned me, nonetheless i see nothing wrong with it.
Author:  Mushroom Queen [ September 20th, 2006, 6:23 pm ]
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The point of Creepy's thread was for people to be understanding and not to jump to conclusions about others. Please take it for what it's worth rather than using it to post offensive things. If I see anyone continue to do this, they can be sure to expect an official warning.
Author:  Rapidash [ September 22nd, 2006, 2:55 pm ]
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I've noticed a lot of immature things being said lately, and it's been hard not to say anything about it. But I guess you said it all.
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