I kind of think having adults replying in the teen lounge would defeat the purpose of having a place where teen agers can discuss teen age issues with other teens, kind of like having teen agers reply to posts in the seniors lounge would defeat the purpose of having a place where seniors can have a place to talk about issues that happen with people over 50, 65 depending upon ones location of what is senior.

teen agers have different problems and things going on then adults do and they dont always want an adult butting in on their discussions together or adults giving advice on their activities. they get enough of this (having to listen to adults and do what adults tell them) at home with their parents and family.

my opinion is they need a place where they can get away from adults and just talk about their own things with their own age grouping.

besides that there is nothing stopping them from posting in other areas of the community when they do want adult advice and input. I mean there are 61 categories here not counting the social groups and many of these categories have subforums to them, so figure about 80- possibly over 100 forums where the teens have to put up with adult advice and input, not to mention the chat rooms....

my point there are plenty of opportunities for the teens to get the adult input and advice but their options of just amongst their selves what do they have... the teen lounge.

also adults interacting with minors on the internet is a very gray and questionable area in many locations add mental disorders and anything can happen. having the teen lounge limited to just teen agers in my opinion goes a long way in helping these teen agers feel safer. I know that it doesnt prevent things from happening but it does add to the security elements for teens here.