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How to separate children from adults in this game
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As for chatting, I have to point out that not all adults act like adults. And I've known some kids who are very advanced for their age. I'd put it to you, treat everyone as an individual. Get to know your group and you'll have a good idea of what is appropriate for them. And just to be safe, watch the language.
Not just cuss words, but discussions too. If you wouldn't talk about it in front of a kid, it probably shouldn't be on a game chat either. There are always private messages.
The schools here teach the children to lie about their age, if they are ever asked for it by someone on the internet. And then get out of there very fast
As with most of everyday life it is incumbent upon the "adults" to monitor themselves. We cannot expect GGS to protect us from "children". In reality, today's children (assuming preteen, teens to 18) are usually more adept at the computer than many adults. There cannot be many topics which would be discussed on a chat that cannot be see on TV, movies, other sites, and out in the "real world". If you feel that you are being restricted about what you can say, try opening a window to another browser for your "adult" conversations.
Being a middle aged college student, I attend school with many "adults" whom do not know how to conduct themselves in public, much less on an anonymous site. Profanity is rampant and seems to have become a part of their everyday speech. Sexual activities and innuendos abound though out their conversations. Excessive drinking and casual drug use are also publicly discussed and almost bragged about. Indeed, I have found myself actually speak up and tell these "youngsters" that there are ladies present and they should watch the profane things spewing out of their mouths, only the "ladies" are nearly as bad.
So, I guess, my conclusion is: to carry on cringing, but asking the age of the applicants. Yes, I know it's kind of rude and I don't like doing it, hence this thread. But I honestly think we, adults, should not have the burden of dealing with the children if we don't want to do it. Yes, it is an innocent strategy game without shooting, bloodshed, car chasing and semi-naked bodies and that's why I love it, but that doesn't make it children's game. Let's be realistic, GGS are not charity organisation, they expect a return, a decent income, and children don't have the buying power. So, once again, it is an innocent game, but that doesn't mean that the adults and children have to play together. I thought what I proposed would actually help to keep children safe in some small way, because in age-mixed company there is always a risk of some creep hanging around. As to the topics of conversations, to me "adult" doesn't mean only abuse of alcohol and drugs, sex, or swearing, there is also a nasty divorce, a mental illness, death, etc. Although our coop is only one month old (our birthday is today, actually!
Once again, thank you all for your attention and comments.
Happy farming!
I personally find that kids are there too chat mostly.
I can't comprehend a kid wanting too play this game
My 8 year old tells me "How you can you play that boring game ?"
If i was 8 i would feel the same way.
I don't think they fit in this game.
We have a 7-year-old member who has been outstanding thus far. He helps a lot with projects, and jumps right in to help sponsor research. His mother has been a member for some time, and brought him into the game - so I would guess he is getting some coaching about what to do.
He is gaining some first-hand experience in the value of teamwork, investing today for benefits tomorrow, patience, seeing how the different parts of the system work together, etc.
Overall, I think this is a great game for youngsters, although I can certainly understand that some may be disruptive and not want to do their share. Like everything else - it depends on the individual.