`:1) If I can't tell what their age is (i.e. they don't act conspicuously childish, and they're wise enough to not mention it) then, no, I don't care about it.  2) Counter productive?  Well, it causes complaints.  But, sometimes I like (what I consider to be) unreasonable complaints, as it makes it easier to identify who the unreasonable people are.  3) If someone is of an age where people are commonly senile, I may watch for signs of senility.  If I see them, I'm unlikely to support.  4) Ideally, sure.  But we don't have ideal information, so I consider many factors.  Age is just one factor- a shortcut.  Someone who is 14 is highly unlikely to have good judgement, but it's no gaurantee.  This is why I'm always willing to be swayed by evidence of unusual maturity.  5) I think the last time there was a situation like that, I went neutral on the basis of ``Well, you're way too young, so I have a really hard time believing you're qualified.  However I can find no actual evidence of immaturity, so it's not right to oppose either.``  6) (not a question, I know) One other factor to consider with kids is.. their kid buddies are likely to support them out of friendship, right?  Don't we need a few opposes to offset the groundless supports?      `