Teens at AB2010?

juusanbantaigrrl · Post by **juusanbantaigrrl** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:51 pm

Surely the 18+ crowd dont get to have all the fun. Who else is going to be under 18 for AB2010?

lyraparry11 · Post by **lyraparry11** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:47 pm

there will be plenty of people who are underage at AB. its *generally speaking* teen-friendly.

troublemaiker · Post by **troublemaiker** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:56 pm

[quote=juusanbantaigrrl]Surely the 18+ crowd dont get to have all the fun. Who else is going to be under 18 for AB2010?[/quote]

...thousands upon thousands...literally -_-

Phantom 1 · Post by **Phantom 1** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:26 am

[quote=Raver Gaara][quote=juusanbantaigrrl]Surely the 18+ crowd dont get to have all the fun. Who else is going to be under 18 for AB2010?[/quote]

...thousands upon thousands...literally -_-[/quote]

I'll say. Last year it felt like the Under 18 outnumbered the Over 18 by at least 2-1. @__@

Nicole · Post by **Nicole** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:30 am

That's why there was PAC for us crotchedy old* anime fans. ^__~

*And by "old" I mean, like, age 23-35.

YouTube · Post by **PatrickD** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:30 pm

[quote=Nicole]*And by "old" I mean, like, age 23-35.[/quote]
Oh, God... I'm older than old!

MomoMiraculous · Post by **MomoMiraculous** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:42 pm

[quote=PatrickD][quote=Nicole]*And by "old" I mean, like, age 23-35.[/quote]
Oh, God... I'm older than old!

[/quote]
lol aww don't worry. Apparently I'm old as well. *sulks*

Nicole · Post by **Nicole** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 2:59 pm

I'm sorry, Patrick, but this will happen to you now: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Loganlifeclock.jpg

YouTube · Post by **PatrickD** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:05 pm

[quote=Nicole]I'm sorry, Patrick, but this will happen to you now: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Loganlifeclock.jpg[/quote]
Considering that I was born before that movie came out and most of the people at AB weren't...yeah. Probably.

troublemaiker · Post by **troublemaiker** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:47 am

[quote=Phantom 1][quote=Raver Gaara][quote=juusanbantaigrrl]Surely the 18+ crowd dont get to have all the fun. Who else is going to be under 18 for AB2010?[/quote]

...thousands upon thousands...literally -_-[/quote]

I'll say. Last year it felt like the Under 18 outnumbered the Over 18 by at least 2-1. @__@[/quote]

im not really one to talk, im still in the teens catagory...just turned 19 few weeks back

but yeah...teens...everywhere...and 14 yr olds o.o
i felt like i found more 14 yr olds then any other age group...

jisleconor · Post by **jisleconor** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:31 pm

I'm going to be at AB (I'm 15). I noticed a lot of under 18 con-goers last year.

LadyHawke · Post by **LadyHawke** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:34 pm

[quote=Raver Gaara]...thousands upon thousands...literally -_-[/quote]

THIS.

[quote=Phantom 1]Last year it felt like the Under 18 outnumbered the Over 18 by at least 2-1. @__@[/quote]

Don't have access to the Reg data anymore, but as I recall it, the primary demographic was between 15 and 18 years of age...

[quote=Raver Gaara]but yeah...teens...everywhere...and 14 yr olds o.o
i felt like i found more 14 yr olds then any other age group...[/quote]

ALSO THIS.

Trust me. You have nothing to worry about if you are a teen. The 18+ programming goes on late at night and still there is counter-programming to that.

It people like me and my age-30+ cohorts who are the odd ones out here. Us old people need to stick together. (Maybe we can all chat with the parents who are bringing their kids to AB for the first time!)

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:40 am

Yes, I remember a lot of teens last year and a scary amount of them crashing overnight Sat to Sun in the Sheraton lobby / lounge area.

Made me think "Where are the parents?"

BTW I am a runner. My life clock been flashing for years now.

YouTube · Post by **PatrickD** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:48 am

[quote=Cowboy]Yes, I remember a lot of teens last year and a scary amount of them crashing overnight Sat to Sun in the Sheraton lobby / lounge area.[/quote]
This is why we can't have nice things.

Seriously. The Sheraton doesn't like that.

danim · Post by **danim** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:15 am

[quote=PatrickD][quote=Cowboy]Yes, I remember a lot of teens last year and a scary amount of them crashing overnight Sat to Sun in the Sheraton lobby / lounge area.[/quote]
This is why we can't have nice things.

Seriously. The Sheraton doesn't like that.[/quote]

That's so true! I honestly feel as though the Sheraton treats us con goers poorly because we are...well...con goers. Then again, it's just speculation, but I get along much better with this particular hotel when they aren't aware of my Con Status lol.

Also, it is mostly "teen demographic" that I see stuffing 8-16 people in one hotel room which is not only uncomfortable, it's SO DANGEROUS! It's no wonder the Sheraton upped their check-in age policy honestly.

But now I'm getting off topic. Yes, you teens have nothing to worry about. Actually, most of the people I end up hanging out with at cons completely by accident (just meeting in the halls) end up being about 3-5 years younger than me as a general rule (And I'm only 20 right now!).

But it certainly seems as though the older groups tend to outnumber the younger on the forums though, based on the trend I've seen/

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:33 pm

If your 17 or younger please follow these rules to have a great time.

[color:purple]HOW TO CREATE A SCHEDULED GROUP ACTIVITY ON A FORUM:[/color]

1. Designate a meeting spot.
1a. Make sure it is out of the way of traffic
1b. Make sure everyone knows and agrees to the spot.

2. Designated times to meet at these spots that everyone can agree to.

3. Designate group activities you can do at your age. Local museums, go out to eat away from the con, or choose one of the MANY activities at the con.

4. Stick with the plan no matter what and do not let anyone sidetrack your group.

5. Have fun!
[color:brown]
HOW TO BEHAVE AT A CON:[/color]

1. Cons are not places to "hook up". It is illegal for adults to "hook up" with children and sometimes people do not check ages. Also it is dangerous and has serious life changing ramifications.

2. Always bring a friend. This helps when you get lost, or if you get hurt.

3. Always bring money for food, cab fare, the T, and the Commuter rail.

4. Bring a calling card. Never know when you need to make a quick call.

5. Stay in a hotel ROOM. Do NOT squat in the halls.

6. Do not try to get cigarettes off the smokers.

7. Do not try to find "booze". Its not happening no matter how much you say "but my parents let me drink at home!"

8. No violence.

9. No vandalism, and throw all trash away in trash recepticles.

10. Do not create public disturbances.

11. Follow ALL State and Federal Laws not included in this list.

If you follow these rules you will improve the status of the con.
The hotel will treat us better.
The Hynes staff / Security will treat us better.
The Mall Security and Staff will treat us better.
Also, The other con-coers will have more fun!

troublemaiker · Post by **troublemaiker** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:58 pm

[quote=Cowboy]If your 17 or younger please follow these rules to have a great time.

[/quote]

I didn't want to have your whole post in the quote, but its always amazes me what people think they can get away with.
I think part of the reason why parents let them off is trust. I act completely different at cons then I do at home...granted my con behavior is not illegal or life threatening, but I would never act like that at home. Some people just take this to extremes.

i feel like those rules should be printed up and given out with each grab bag, but the people who wouldnt follow them wouldn't read or abide by them anyway :/

I've never hung out in the lounge for more then 10mins maybe, but thats while im waiting for people, but lots of people are just...chilling there doing w/e. Maybe it should be suggested to the hotel that they have a sign saying that the lounge is not a "hang out"?
If they already have one and my skills of noticing things has failed me yet again, please ignore ><

DuctTapeGuy · Post by **DuctTapeGuy** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:21 am

Trust me. Last year was my last ab under 18, and it is just the greatest experience of my life. Anime Boston will never cease to amaze me and I am filled with excitement for the years to come. There is plenty to do underage like the game room until i think 9, the panels and the main events, and the dealers and artist rooms. I have yet to be bored at this, or any, convention. the best reason i find hands down is the people. ALL OF YOU MAKE THIS EXPERIENCE AMAZING. so trust me kid, your gonna love it. XD

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:30 pm

[quote]There is plenty to do underage like the game room until i think 9, the panels and the main events, and the dealers and artist rooms.[/quote]

Dont forget all the movie and anime screenings.
Also, there is the live game room with all it offers. (there is more to do in there than the rest of the con IMHO)
Plus panels and workshops.
And the dances, and cosplay games.
so much more!

Here is another useful bit of advice.

[color:purple]READ THE PROGRAM GUIDE![/color]

[color:green]It bears repeating[/color]

[color:red]READ THE PROGRAM GUIDE!!![/color]

Phantom 1 · Post by **Phantom 1** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:20 pm

So we should read the program guide? o__O

Kasarrah1619 · Post by **Kasarrah1619** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:32 am

Pick me! Pick me! I don't turn 18 until June. Think I'm the only one in my group who is under 19, and so far it sucks. Why do they get all the fun?

BrookeAnn · Post by **BrookeAnn** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:04 pm

I'm a teen. And no, I do not plan on getting drunk, crashing in the hallways, hooking up with a 30-year-old-Itachi, or wearing a skimpy bunny outfit. Seriously?

It's disappointing the generalizations that are being made by the older people towards the younger people. I hoped that a shared passion for anime would bring us all together. Doubtless offense was not intended, but I ask that people approach the age differences with an open mind.

Post by **Faceman** » Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:42 pm

This thread was last posted in March 2010. It's an old and dead topic, so I'll be locking it