Hey Linda,

This issue has come up in the past.....The problem with posting ones age in while in chat is that teens and younger folk are often looked down upon in ways. Speaking from experience, there have been instances (not incredibly often) in which some members have been downright rude to the younger members here at PC. From my perspective as a teen, i guess we feel that we've had enough life experience to be able to deal with mature topics in chat and such, whether or not the community elders feel that way or not. I do honor you for posting so respectfully, and I do see where you are coming from, however, I'm not certain that i feel so great about teens being segregated, even just a little, from the rest of the community (whether in chat, or in any other means).

Respectfully,
Melissa