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The only effect is that it is sometimes difficult to tell who wants the help and who doesn't. I consider the source before I offer a critique. It's usually pretty easy to tell who wants it and who doesn't. I will even visit their bio if I suspect age may be an issue. That won't stop me from commenting or making subtle suggestions, but it does determine how I approach them. I'm a teacher and I have a degree in Psychology so I can't help but be concerned with the age of the posters. There are stages of development in self esteem that can be sorely damaged with a harsh critique and I think that we have a responsibility as adults to treat children with a bit more care and understanding. It is also important to consider the nature of a teenager. Quite a few teens are naturally combative to begin with and a harsh critique will only fuel the fire. Most of the time, It's not the criticism they are objecting too, but how it is delivered. I have experienced both respectful and disrespectful criticism. Call me silly, but I'll take the respectful criticism over the disrespectful any day.
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