My rant about politeness:
I do not like rude people because I deal with rude children and rude adults every day at work. If your parents did not teach you to use your manners, that is not an excuse. Throughout your life you will encounter other people with different backgrounds. When you show respect, people are more willing to give you what you want. It takes little to no effort to treat others with respect. All you need are these three simple phrases: please, thank you, and you're welcome. It does not matter what age you are. If you show respect to everyone you encounter, most people will show respect back to you. Treat others as you would want to be treated, and do unto to others as you would have them do unto you.
I have found these petpages to be very helpful:
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I am an adult and I play Neopets! (yay for alliteration)
Neo-Netiquette
FAQ
Q: What is your real name?
A: Just call me Shiny. :)
Q: How many accounts do you have?
A: Two: sumthingshiny and kkisses4u. Anyone who says differently must believe in Jelly world. And, you don't want to be associating with those kinds of people.
Q: But, I saw another account in your screenies!
A: To say that I have a third account named ksamours is like saying Jelly World really exists. It's insane!
Q: Someone neomailed me claiming to be you.
A: If they can't neomail you from either sumthingshiny or kkisses4u, then they are an imposter!
Q: Will you be my neofriend?
A: I am no longer accepting random friend requests. I must know you in real life or have had a nice conversation with you. I have purged my neofriend list. If you were my friend before but are no more (tee hee), it's because I couldn't remember why we were friends in the first place.
Q: But you said you would when we were playing Keyquest!!!
A: I said that just so you wouldn't quit on me. Sorry.
Q: Can I have your pets/items/neopoints?
A: No! I play this game for my enjoyment, and I work hard to get what I want.
Q: What if I just borrow?
A: Please do not make the mistake of thinking I am naïve. I know every different variation of begging/spamming/scamming. I have been playing Neopets for over two years.
Q: Can I neomail you?
A: I don't know. Can you?
Q: May I?
A: Yes, you may. I am always willing to answer questions or just chat. But, remember to be polite and show respect. Also, make sure you read my rant above.
Q: What do you do for fun?
A: I play Neopets!
Q: I mean on Neo.
A: I snipe on the shop wiz, lurk the boards, and play Keyquest.
Q: Will you play Keyquest with me?
A: Sure! I'm always up for a game. But, I must warn you, this is the one thing on Neopets that I am very good at! No quitters please.
Q: How old are you?
A: I am an adult. If you are a younger player and you do not feel comfortable talking to me, I completely understand.
Q: Aren't you too old you play Neopets?
A: 0_o There is no such thing as too old (too young or immature? definitely). My neighbor has a five year old that she set up an account for. And, I have a couple neofriends who are over 50. I know for a fact there are grandmothers who are in their 80's and play Neo.
Q: What is the Meepit Coalition for a Better Neopia?
A: I am not at liberty to say at the moment. The meepits have their spies everywhere!
Q: I still have questions!
A: Feel free to neomail me. I am on both of my accounts at least once a day.
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