Why My Kids Can't Play GS

[Lilith057]

I started playing GS3 at 15 and I ended up on a foolish adventure or two due to the influence of people i met in game. At 16 I took off in the middle of the night to go to Orlando with some guy i hung out with. He was 10 years older than me. At 19 I left a note on my desk telling my dad that I was going to Arizona to hang out with some guy for his 18th birthday. When I called my dad the next day and he asked how I had met this person, I gave him an honest answer. GS. The one from Arizona may still be my best friend but, It was a foolish thing to do. So was the Orlando thing. And my number reason for why i can't play: Because of the overly sexually agressive people that play. I have encountered many people that put me outside of my comfort zone due to their behavior. Also, the boyfriend that got me started playing in the first place is now a convicted pedophile. So, maybe in 4 years he can play.

[diethx]

Cool story bro.

[Methais]

Sounds to me that those are reasons why you should let your son play GS.

Because he's your son and not your daughter.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3CgRH8RlJs

Besides, GS is a family game. Simu said so.

[Fallen]

I can certainly understand your hesitancy. I would allow my child (if I had one) to play at an early of an age as they were able, but only in my direct supervision (As in with a character of my own). You'd want to him to not know his own password to ensure he couldn't log on without you present.

This is an odd thread to start off the cuff.

[Taernath]

I think other things going on in your life were more to blame for your behavior than GS.

But, yeah, thanks for uh... sharing.

[stormcrow]

I'm not sure I see the problem with letting your kids play? Sounds like a fairy tale.

[Lilith057]

I do not blame GS for my teenage rebellion. It was merely a tool that allowed me to rebel in ways my parents probably never imagined. I was merely pointing out that suspicous characters could possibly lure my children to rebel the same way i did.

[diethx]

Well thankfully there's no one in your kid's RL that could ever do that.

(Also, because it bears repeating: Cool story bro)

[Gnome Rage]

When I started playing GS, and doing stupid shit I shouldn't have been involved with related to GS, I was doing it because of home dissatisfaction and natural teenage rebellion, not because the GSbaddies were trying to convince me to. (Though, admittedly, there are a lot of creepazoids in GS).

Idk. I think you just need to monitor your children on the internet, regardless of if they're on GS or anything else.

[Whirlin]

There have been a couple threads already about children showing a desire to play gemstone and such.

I think that there's a lot of potential for personal growth for children to play Gemstone... Gemstone taught me basic coding skills through WFE scripts, problem solving and maximization via TP allocation, research skills for figuring out WTF I was doing... It also inspired my interest in Spreadsheets thanks to the tsoran training spreadsheet... which eventually resulted in greatly assisting me in my workplace, and allowed me to quickly complete tasks and have time to post on these forums.

It's a big undertaking! But, it's also a good opportunity for bonding with your child. Everyone knows how good it is to spend time with your own children. I think that as long as you give them a vanilla version of gemstone: Just WFE or Stormfront with a wonderful binder of old Tsoran maps, and a hyperlink to Krakii. Definitely no lnet... or these forums... Although, may be good to be on Lnet on your own character while guiding him around, so you can give people a head's up.

Perhaps Methais or someone could create a new forum membership level for children that would remove the off-topics folders? That way he could still benefit from some of the game knowledge that we share on the forums while not being shown the tits thread. Ideally, this new access role would also just default ignore Candor...

As immature as some forum members are, when it comes to in game stuff, we're relatively respectful. I was really amazed at how many people defended Catts when he was having issues with other characters in the game, since he was a newer player, and it was expected he would make some mistakes, etc.

Additionally, it gives you an opportunity to encourage and assist him by giving him in game items. Could you imagine if your son asked you for a 5x veniom-bound rolaren tower shield as a birthday present? A) That's economical! B) That's badass as hell. Although... at the end of the day, it's still a shield... It's nothing in comparison to something like a composite bow...

[Overlord]

I think other things going on in your life were more to blame for your behavior than GS.

But, yeah, thanks for uh... sharing.

I concur. I do not see how GS can be held in any way accountable for your behaviour. I was 14 when I started playing, can't say I ever decided to jump state for a night to hang out with someone I RPed with(Became friends with, whatever). I did later however, responsibly.....

[Whirlin]

Although... I have no idea what character you play... if you're the femme Jeril and there's explicit logs posted of you all over the place... probably best not to have your son play....

[Delias]

My boyfriend, who does not understand GS at all, asked me why I would not allow our 12 year old son to play. This is what i told him.

I started playing GS3 at 15 and I ended up on a foolish adventure or two due to the influence of people i met in game. At 16 I took off in the middle of the night to go to Orlando with some guy i hung out with. He was 10 years older than me. At 19 I left a note on my desk telling my dad that I was going to Arizona to hang out with some guy for his 18th birthday. When I called my dad the next day and he asked how I had met this person, I gave him an honest answer. GS. The one from Arizona may still be my best friend but, It was a foolish thing to do. So was the Orlando thing. And my number reason for why i can't play: Because of the overly sexually agressive people that play. I have encountered many people that put me outside of my comfort zone due to their behavior. Also, the boyfriend that got me started playing in the first place is now a convicted pedophile. So, maybe in 4 years he can play.


I feel I can't really stress this enough when I say Nobody gives a fuck.

[Taernath]

You could have put it in italics.

[msconstrew]

Whatever. I lost my virignity to a dude who played GS and was also double my age... and who took advantage of me financially. In fact, he posts here! Hi Jerk.

I was stupid, naive, and poorly parented. As long as your kids aren't similarly parented, I wouldn't worry about it. And even despite that unfortunate set of circumstances, I am a successful human being. So, y'know... take heart.

[Gweneivia]

I think what the op is getting at is that she can be easily convinced to do poorly thought out things with skeezy people. FYI!

[Leelan]

I feel I can't really stress this enough when I say Nobody gives a fuck.

I wish I could figure out how to post this in the Things That Made You Smile thread, but I haven't had my full Venti yet.

[m444w]

Have you, or do you currently, suck dick for coke? Nose candy? Party powder? If so, it's probably because you played gs.

Is your kid on Facebook? If so she will probably have the same result, except there are a lot more creepers on there so she can have even more youthful adventures.

[Overlord]

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lmfao

[SHAFT]

Whatever. I lost my virignity to a dude who played GS and was also double my age... and who took advantage of me financially. In fact, he posts here! Hi Jerk.

I was stupid, naive, and poorly parented. As long as your kids aren't similarly parented, I wouldn't worry about it. And even despite that unfortunate set of circumstances, I am a successful human being. So, y'know... take heart.

Logs or it didn't happen

[Drew]

Whatever. I lost my virignity to a dude who played GS and was also double my age... and who took advantage of me financially. In fact, he posts here! Hi Jerk.


Ay qirl.

[Taernath]

Whatever. I lost my virignity to a dude who played GS and was also double my age... and who took advantage of me financially. In fact, he posts here! Hi Jerk.


You can't just say that and not provide details or a link.

[Whirlin]

Whatever. I lost my virignity to a dude who played GS and was also double my age... and who took advantage of me financially. In fact, he posts here! Hi Jerk.

I was stupid, naive, and poorly parented. As long as your kids aren't similarly parented, I wouldn't worry about it. And even despite that unfortunate set of circumstances, I am a successful human being. So, y'know... take heart.

:popcorn2:

[Drew]

Also where were all these wayward women when I was growing up playing GS? Other than Rimalon's mom I was totally unmolested by GS women for all my teen years.

[diethx]

I totally know who she's talking about (nyah!)

[msconstrew]

Logs or it didn't happen

Sorry, it was 1997. Ain't no logs of that stuff!


You can't just say that and not provide details or a link.

Sure I can! If he wants to out himself, he can. But I know he won't.


:popcorn2:

LOL. Sorry, no drama here.

[msconstrew]

Ay qirl.

You weren't my first. Don't cry, Drew, it was still beautiful.

[Drew]

You weren't my first. Don't cry, Drew, it was still beautiful.

:( Well at least I know why you dislike ParkBandit so much now.

[Methais]

Logs or it didn't happen

[msconstrew's Home, Bedroom]
You see a bed, and you hear Lionel Richie playing in the background.
Also here: msconstrew

Methais takes off his robe and wizard hat.

[msconstrew]

:( Well at least I know why you dislike ParkBandit so much now.

Don't worry, baby. You're twice - no thrice! - the man he is.

[Sean]

I mean how many like 50 year old guys post on the PC...

[SHAFT]

[msconstrew's Home, Bedroom]
You see a bed, and you hear Lionel Richie playing in the background.
Also here: msconstrew

Methais takes off his robe and wizard hat.

That's hot

[msconstrew]

[msconstrew's Home, Bedroom]
You see a bed, and you hear Lionel Richie playing in the background.
Also here: msconstrew

Methais takes off his robe and wizard hat.

Lionel Richie? Man, you really know how to romance the ladies.

[Lolleia]

I'm disappointed that Whirlin hasn't used this opportunity to talk about his bow.

[Warriorbird]

I totally know who she's talking about (nyah!)

Me too. Also won't ever tell. It blew my mind at first but then it made a lot of sense.

[thefarmer]

I'm disappointed that Whirlin hasn't used this opportunity to talk about his bow.

You'll have to forgive his, and its, silence. It's currently being used for Ms. C playtime.

[Whirlin]

I'm disappointed that Whirlin hasn't used this opportunity to talk about his bow.

I got that out of the way on the first page!

[Methais]

I'm disappointed that Whirlin hasn't used this opportunity to talk about his bow.


Additionally, it gives you an opportunity to encourage and assist him by giving him in game items. Could you imagine if your son asked you for a 5x veniom-bound rolaren tower shield as a birthday present? A) That's economical! B) That's badass as hell. Although... at the end of the day, it's still a shield... It's nothing in comparison to something like a composite bow...

^

[Lolleia]

Yeah, yeah, I'm a failure!

[DCSL]

Kids are bound to make dumb decisions no matter what. I made plenty involving the internet in general and GS in particular. I'm still reasonably well-adjusted and moderately successful. And my hair is blue! Let's not wrap our kids in cotton, people. Making mistakes is part of growing up.

[Czeska]

My daughter asked if she could play. I said as long as people can whisper to you and I can't hear it (assuming I'm logged in), then not until you're 18. Simple.

[Delias]

My daughter asked if she could play. I said as long as people can whisper to you and I can't hear it (assuming I'm logged in), then not until you're 18. Simple.

Your paranoia is reminiscent of my aunt (before she died). Watched her kids like hawks. By the way, they are both whores on welfare now. People not allowed to experience things try to experience everything at once when the opportunity arises, and it rarely works out well.

[Atlanteax]

I do not blame GS for my teenage rebellion. It was merely a tool that allowed me to rebel in ways my parents probably never imagined. I was merely pointing out that suspicous characters could possibly lure my children to rebel the same way i did.

Well, makes sense if you think your kids will make dumb decisions like you did.

[Tisket]

Your paranoia is reminiscent of my aunt (before she died). Watched her kids like hawks. By the way, they are both whores on welfare now. People not allowed to experience things try to experience everything at once when the opportunity arises, and it rarely works out well.

Are you seriously advocating that parents shouldn't monitor their children?

[Drew]

Are you seriously advocating that parents shouldn't monitor their children?

He wasn't and look how happy he turned out.

[Delias]

Are you seriously advocating that parents shouldn't monitor their children?

Not at all. I'm saying that over-monitoring is a problem. Saying a person can't whisper to them? That's a little extreme. We weren't allowed to whisper to these cousins of mine either, even to whisper things like "Your dad smells like cabbage farts". Apparently if we were whispering it could only be about sex or drugs.

[Delias]

He wasn't and look how happy he turned out.

I'm saying there is a gay fortuneteller to be had.

[Tisket]

I've been playing GS off and on for years and I only had one encounter with someone who wanted to cyber. What the fuck have I been doing wrong all these years?!

[Delias]

I've been playing GS off and on for years and I only had one encounter with someone who wanted to cyber. What the fuck have I been doing wrong all these years?!

Have you been bouncing in the correct rooms?

[Tisket]

I don't giggle. Ever. That must be my mistake.

[Delias]

I don't giggle. Ever. That must be my mistake.

How often do you sashay?

[Tisket]

Simu needs to give people the option to turn off certain actions. That way parents can turn off "giggle" or "bounce" or "flirt" in game. Their kids will be totally safe from predators then!

[DCSL]

He wasn't and look how happy he turned out.

It really doesn't matter what you post. Chaz makes it all okay and cool.

[Tisket]

How often do you sashay?

Never. I do sometimes hug though.

[Delias]

Never. I do sometimes hug though.

A hug is boner-kryptonite. Instead of sexing it means someone is going to talk about their feelings.

[DCSL]

Gawd. You people and your fucking hugging.

[Tisket]

haha, it's my way of feeling you up!

[Delias]

Gawd. You people and your fucking hugging.

You just made me think of one of the strippers in Zack and Miri Make a Porno. When asked what they won't do, one says "Anal, and hugging."

[thefarmer]

Never. I do sometimes hug though.

http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/57/d86a5f9f62c6a8ddf0603f407f335d39/l.jpg

[Atlanteax]

No wonder Tisket had only been hit up once.

[Tisket]

What's freaky about that picture is that the kid isn't screaming and trying to run away. Weird kid.

[Keller]

Are you seriously advocating that parents shouldn't monitor their children?

If she is concerned about whispers in a text-based RPG, I assume she also monitors here child's internet use (forums, etc), email, texts, etc. That's lame.

[Tisket]

Total over-the-top parenting.

[SHAFT]

If my future children ever want to play GS ill just call them nerds and tease them about the lack of sex in their future.

[Keller]

If my future children ever want to play GS ill just call them nerds and tease them about the lack of sex in their future.

Which is exactly why I'll be forcing my daughter to play GS until she is married.

[DCSL]

Yeah, see, I'd kind of encourage my kid to play (with supervision) 'cause hello, typing skills. My typing speed has been insane since I was fourteen.

[Tisket]

The future doesn't have keyboards. It's all voice recognition software!

[SHAFT]

The future doesn't have keyboards. It's all voice recognition software!

No eventually we'll be accessing gs like neo in the matrix

[Latrinsorm]

Perhaps Methais or someone could create a new forum membership level for children that would remove the off-topics folders?Methais can't be an admin. He is banned for life.

I can't understand why everyone slipped past this! It's as if a considerably more striking comment was made later in the thread.
Your paranoia is reminiscent of my aunt (before she died). Watched her kids like hawks. By the way, they are both whores on welfare now. People not allowed to experience things try to experience everything at once when the opportunity arises, and it rarely works out well.I was heavily monitored as a child. I (1) still got into all kinds of business on the Internet and (2) am not currently a whore on welfare. Apparently the happy medium is to heavily monitor your child but at the same time train them to be devious and neurotic.
The future doesn't have keyboards. It's all voice recognition software!Just think how much we all love those automated phone menus that changed from boring old button pushes to "I'm sorry, could you say that again?" "I'm sorry, I'm having trouble understanding. You can SAY..." "I'm sorry..."