Youth Writing and Role Play Forum?

So, something like a "Casual Roleplay" forum, "Geared towards younger writers looking for a laid back atmosphere to interact with other writers"?

It's up to Black Dragon if he wants to add such a forum. But I'll move this to the suggestions forum. And if you, personally, have an interest spending time posting in such a forum, please hit "Thanks" on this post so that we can gauge interest.

 

One of the problems we face as writers is distractions. We have role-playing on this site, and there's no reason you couldn't start a new game. I've participated in a few in the past. Or perhaps you could host a challenge, even.

I don't see a point in making it young people only, but am not bothered by it. I know it exists out there. One of my fencing instructors subscribed to a Batman role-playing site, where he wrote short short stories in a fanfic sort of style about the Joker.

Anyways, a lot of fanfic sites to things like that, where people play games in a featured world, and here, we also have shared worlds, challenges where people can interact, and threads like, "Interview with So-and-so". So, do your own site if you like, or open a new game here. I personally think it's a good tool if it helps people develop their writing skills, but role-playing is very different than plotting stories, following outlines, getting familiar with story structure and writing beginnings and endings, which is really hard, etc..

If you find roleplaying to be a great tool, no one's going to complain about you starting a new game here, and if you want to check out some of the ones we've played in the past (some have been running for years), check out those forums and see whether any interest you.

 

As Devor stated, the decision is ultimately Black Dragon's. However, I will say that I'm generally against any exclusions on this forum, including age restrictions.

I know that's not how you're intending it, but you may stand a better chance of having your idea accepted as a forum room dedicated to writing for a certain group, not writing by a certain group.

There's plenty of interest in the fantasy genres for writing toward young people and YA audiences.

 

I agree with TAS. The forum is not the proper place for exclusions. However, if you're keen on socializing with other members in your age range, I encourage you to create a group.

 

Nobody has hit thanks on the OP or on my post above. I don't think anyone is promoting this.

I would like to add to those suggesting that Groups is the right tool for it. I only wish that the Groups system here was more effective than it is. It's out of sight, out of mind, easy to forget and lose track of.

 

Yeah, for sure there needs to be a balance between being accessible to its members and being obnoxious to its non-members. I don't think the Groups system has achieved the first, even if it successfully avoids the second.