Aldryic C'boas
The Pony
Well, you have to keep in mind that even though you think 18 is 'older and more mature' than 15, those of us that have kids of our own... I'm sure you see where I'm going with that.True, however just because I'm old enough for all this now (3 YEARS LATER) doesn't mean I was 18 then, does it?
Despite the... overwhelming influx of very young 'providers', most of the folks in this (any, really) industry that can truly be called professionals are a bit older, and a bit more mature where and when it matters. Joking around and having a pull is one thing, but younger folks need to be doubly-aware of how they present themselves if they want to be taken seriously. Especially those that are actually doing this on their own, and not dependent on someone backing them.