Teenagers in the Forums

[bamaster]

I've noticed, although not as much as Bowling Index forums, that there are a lot of really young posters here.

It's unfair to ever discredit a person based on age, and certainly their opinions count, but how much does age play in the amount of respect you give when someone posts advice?  

If you were to walk into your local pro shop and ask about how to layout a ball, would you take the advice of a 16 year old even if he worked there?

I'm reeeealy not pointing fingers at anyone at all.  It's just an observation and I'm curious about how others feel about it.

Personally, I have to consider the source when listening to advice. I'm also a believer in experience smarts over textbook smarts.  I take each post individually, but I admit I give less thought to some on certain topics.

Tony
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[channel surfer]

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[iommifan]

How many things did we all know were certain when we were teenagers and now looking back we realize we were full of shlt? Not a knock on teenagers. If it takes ten to fifteen years of doing something to make one a expert, then what does that leave someone who has only been alive ten or fifteen years? As this site with everything in life when ever you ask a question a teenager responds first and loudest.

[bamaster]

quote:How many things did we all know were certain when we were teenagers and now looking back we realize we were full of shlt?

Ain't that the truth!  When I was 18 I thought I was a genius. Of course I now know how dumb I really was.  Sadly, I think I'm pretty smart now... but in ten years I'll know how stupid I really am.

[iommifan]

I think everyone can admit that if they are strong enough. Now if we can only get the teenagers to hear it! lol

[TwoFourEightNineNine]

I think that there are certainly a lot more smarter "kids" out there than dumb ones in our society. It's just too bad that those few "bad kids'" activities tend to rub off on all of the other kids/teens out here.

I think this ideal of that "all kids are bad" shows with the activity our government is doing. They are spending more money on our prisons than our public schools.


... but who's gonna listen to me anyway. I'm 19, I guess that means I'm a vandal and criminal by your standards, even though I am a full-time college student and work at a store, and never have done anything illegal in my life.
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[BadShot]

just like every other "group" on this site, you have to consider the source.

alot of these kids are pretty sharp, and some of them need to be spending alot more time doing their homework!!!

if i could make one generalization (which i HATE to do), i'd say that most junior bowlers' styles are different from older bowlers.  they're more flexible, and it has been my observation that most juniors use a "cranker" style.

as long as anyone sounds like they're experienced, i'll read what they have to say, no matter what age.

i even kinda listen to channel surfer after i've been drinking for awhile!!  
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[HamPster]

I think the main difference between teens and older people is wisdom.  Teens may have the knowledge, but it's funny how you can see the exact same thing two different ways.  Teens will see it one way, then they grow up a little and realize that's now how it is at all.  A lot of people don't seem to trust me drilling stuff or trust my opinions, but for the people that have, I have yet to find someone that will say they regretted it.  It gets old saying, "Well, I can show you the article I got this out of . . "  But because of all the stupid reckless teenagers out there, it gives the rest of them a bad name.  I'm 22, so it's been a couple years, but I might as well be 17 or 18, I get treated about the same.
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[bamaster]

Jeremy... what are you talking about?

I asked about teenagers posting bowling advice and whether age influences readers. No one mentioned bad kids.

[BadShot]

well said, bones.  you articulate your thoughts very well for someone who doesn't post their opinions very often . . .
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[Strapper_Squared]

I think you look at experience.  Personally when I was in the teen years, I knew nothing about "bowling," besides rolling the ball at pins.  Now, I've taken it upon myself to study, learn, etc about bowling in general, equipment, layouts, etc.  So, I think you have to evaluate the person based on their knowledge.  THe question becomes... how can you tell someone is knowledgable???  I guess you need a little understanding of the game and the basics inorder to judge whether or not someone knows what they are talking about...  But beyond that, I would rather take suggestions from a knowledgeable, and somewhat experienced 8th grader over a once a week league social league bowler..

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[Smash49]

You need to take things on an individual basis and what the subject is.  I don't mind the kids here.  Most of them act well behaved and seem to be able to handle themselves. Knowledge wise how else do you get it other than jumping in with both feet and learning.  Now as for drilling my equipment it depends.  There is probably close to 20 years difference between my ball driller and myself.  He's not a teenager but closer to than away from.  I do not drill my own stuff and I respect his knowledge and expertise. We hired a young man that was a senior in high school to do drillings and ball work.  He is excellent. Some of the kids are more up on things and have more time to study.

Smash49
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[TwoFourEightNineNine]

quote:Jeremy... what are you talking about?

I asked about teenagers posting bowling advice and whether age influences readers. No one mentioned bad kids.

For some reason, i had this feeling - just a feeling-  of resentment toward the younger populations. I guess its from from years of resentment/lack of respect from the older crowd of this board (and outside in society) i get all the time which makes me defensive about my age.

I'm sure that several kids who think and feel that they are never listened to. Maybe thats the reason why we are so outspoken (like what someone had brought up) at times.

If this 16 y/o kid who works in a pro shop was trained by Larry Lichstein (the first guy who brought his drill press out on tour) or Lou Marquez (former pro shop training professional @ Kegel), will you still trust him? Just curious.
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[SrKegler]

Age doesn't matter.  I seldom look at the profiles anyhow.  What I take into consideration is prior posts.  If they have an idea or a problem, what difference does it make how old they are.

Some of the posters (King and a few others) seem to be more mature than a lot of our "adults".  Wouldn't have known they were kids if I hadn't looked.
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