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Re: Why these news groups were created
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lugnet.admin.nntp
Date: 
Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:57:59 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.nntp, Tim David wrote:
  
   I think we might be on the same page. I would feel much more comfortable if .people were placed off-topic, and it was only accessible by members over 18 (all of OT, that is). I enjoy and have participated in OT groups, but I am now believing that these groups can have a deleterious effect on LUGNET, especially among kids coming to LUGNET and to LUGNET’s reputation as being “kid-friendly”.

JOHN

I know that this is a small part of your argument but I fail to see the relevance of blocking parts of Lugnet to under 18 year olds. people under 18 can be ‘Lavender’ (I can’t remember the acronym off the top my head!)

Actually, it is my whole argument:-) I know that 18 is rather an arbitrary number, but here in the US it is considered to be THE age at which adulthood begins legally (except to drink alcohol, but that is another topic altogether)

JOHN



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  Re: Why these news groups were created
 
(...) Or to get married. Or for consent. Or, often, to be tried and punished as an adult. And lets not forget that most kids are officially taught sex-ed as early as jr. high, so that puts them in their early teens. Of course, "gay" gets thrown (...) (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.nntp, FTX)

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  Re: Why these news groups were created
 
(...) I know that this is a small part of your argument but I fail to see the relevance of blocking parts of Lugnet to under 18 year olds. people under 18 can be 'Lavender' (I can't remember the acronym off the top my head!) Tim (20 years ago, 23-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.nntp, FTX)

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