• Baku@aussie.zoneOP
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    6 months ago

    I didn’t realise there were teenagers using Lemmy.

    There’s dozens of us I tell you, dozens!

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      6 months ago

      I guess I started on forums around your age too but I didn’t debate/discuss issues anywhere near as serious as this. What is it that dynamic like for you as a teenager? You’re essentially participating in discussions as an adult (and presumably being treated like one too) but you’re in a completely different stage of life to the people you’re talking to.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneOP
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        6 months ago

        It’s not that difficult. Sometimes older folks get a bit weirded out by it and ask weird questions, but as far as I can tell it’s only really out of genuine curiosity.

        I’ve spent almost 7 years in state care, and unfortunately in state care you have no choice but to debate and discuss things with large groups of adults if you want to get your basic needs met. And strangely enough, I’ve grown to somewhat enjoy the discussion around here.