Neopets: a hobby for children, or also for grown ups

@bieke81 (1067)
Belgium
July 30, 2008 5:32am CST
A couple of years ago I stumbled upon a site where I could play games and have some kind of pet. It was called Neopets.com and I joined just for the games. I choose a neopet and after a while I was hooked. I have three now and I love taking care of them and playing games on the site. I'm 26 years old, and sometimes I think I'm too old for this kind of games. Now I wonder what you think: is neopets.com only for children or could grown ups play there too? Have a nice day
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8 responses
• Philippines
31 Jul 08
I love neopets.. so addicting... I have been playing it for like I think 5 years now, but I am no longer very active... I played it last month though.... I even have a store... I just dont know if it sells... ohh, now I want to play again... whats your name in neopets??
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
31 Jul 08
my accountsname is bieke81. Maybe I'll see you there one time. What's your name? Have a nice day
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
3 Aug 08
I just saw your message today. I'll add you to my friendslist tomorrow or this evening when I'm playing next. Have a nice day
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• Philippines
1 Aug 08
mine is angeldeath19... Do you have a store there?? I wish my stuffs that are for sale are sold... hahaha... I needed some money in neopets to expand my store... You can add friends there right?? Please add me... I'll be playing neopets again... Thanks to you... :)
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Personally I feel that Neopets is for all ages,and that anyone who likes to have fun and play games is perfect for that site,I am currently 23 and up until like a year ago I used to play it several hours a day,every day,because the site is very addicting,but thanks to my fiance,I am no longer addicted to it,and now concern myself with more important things.
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
31 Jul 08
It's never good to be addicted to something. I do like it too, but I won't play several hours a day, maybe two when I do have much time to spend there. Have a nice day
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• United States
1 Aug 08
I agree it is never good to be addicted,and I am glad that you will only spend a couple hours on there at a time,I hope you continue playing Neopets for a long time to come,have a great day,good luck in your life,and Happy Posting.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
Nah, I have had neopets too, but didn't have time for them hehehe.. But now that you talked about them, I'm thinking of setting up another one and this time sticking by it. hehehe.. No one is too young or too old for these things, it's a source or relaxation and entertainment. Life is no fun without these little experiences. Good luck with your neopet! =)
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
30 Jul 08
Thanks for your input. I do agree that no one can ever be to old to play games. Have a nice day
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@markrobb (76)
• United States
30 Jul 08
You are not too old. I am 43 and have amassed a small fortune in Neopets. started playing long ago when my kids were interested in the site. Now they've grown up, and I still have my account. I think what I like about Neopets is that it's a well-run site, with lots of updates. just my opinion though
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
30 Jul 08
You are right. It's nice to see that there still adults who like to play with 'kids'stuff. It keeps us young. Have a nice day
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@Ceciliah (56)
• Canada
3 Aug 08
Hi I am not a child by far anymore and I got a neopet just 2 days ago, it is an Acara, blue and pink, named FynnAntares. The only thing is there is not much available for instructions. I don't know how to feed her, or put things in her closet, take things out of the deposit box and use them, not much of anything. I am having fun with the games and searching other places but I am afraid she will die if I can't feed her. I know I am asking a lot but would you be able to give me any pointers, please? I am having a lot of fun with this but cannot get any answers from help or faqs. Also everything is so expensive. Are we supposed to haggle way down? Well as far as whether or not it is just for kids, I think it is for older kids and adults, as long as you are having fun with it that's great. Thank you, ceciliah
@mayaara (66)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
23 Aug 08
For grown ups too! Of course! I'm 14, but I know a lot of older people that have neopets.
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@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
24 Aug 08
Thank you for your response. I hope you still be around when you're older too. don't leave your pet. Have a nice day
• Philippines
1 Jun 09
Shouldn't you be 16 to join this site?
@Foxfire1875 (2010)
31 Jul 08
Neopets is for anyone who likes fun games and 26 is not too old. I think it is aimed mainly at kids but why should they have all the fun. I've got three pets at the moment and enjoy taking care of them, training and buying stuff for them, although I haven't done that much as I'm trying to increase my np and build my neohome first.
@bieke81 (1067)
• Belgium
1 Aug 08
Thank you for your response. I have three pets too for the moment and I think that's enough. Before I have trained these, I won't have time to do anything else Have a nice day
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• Philippines
1 Jun 09
For me, it's a hobby for everyone. I've seen players who are 50 years old. Well, just one really. :D