Comment Um... So? (Score 1) 49
So what if the kid isn't allowed? Plenty of people who replied in /. have stated that Comdex is a private event, so since this kid isn't of legal age to enter (although he is some CIO of some Web Hosting company), Comdex still has the right to refuse him.
Besides, what kind of kid starts up his own company at that age (15)? I would see it as something sad. His own dad states he has no vocational skills, and if his business fails, what does he have to show of it? No one will hire him up, especially if he comes from a failed business. Also, what major corporation will do business with him (M$ is not considered in this equation, since we already know that a college drop-out owns it)? I mean it is REALLY cool this is all happening, but the kid is naive as far as the business world goes. Some guy could come over, schmooze him to some great deal, and he can lose it all (along with the other companies he is with). Heck, I started in the IT/IS business when I was 16, and I was completely naive. Too many people took advantage of me, and I lost a LOT.
So, playing devil's advocate here, if this kid actually goes up to people to help with his business and turn him down, I would be all for it. minors (and ESPECIALLY teens) are mentally too volitale, and can do a 180 on ya in an instant. But, I give this kid the best of luck (I'll just be laughing at all of them when their business goes under because of some crazy marketing idea or something).
Besides, what kind of kid starts up his own company at that age (15)? I would see it as something sad. His own dad states he has no vocational skills, and if his business fails, what does he have to show of it? No one will hire him up, especially if he comes from a failed business. Also, what major corporation will do business with him (M$ is not considered in this equation, since we already know that a college drop-out owns it)? I mean it is REALLY cool this is all happening, but the kid is naive as far as the business world goes. Some guy could come over, schmooze him to some great deal, and he can lose it all (along with the other companies he is with). Heck, I started in the IT/IS business when I was 16, and I was completely naive. Too many people took advantage of me, and I lost a LOT.
So, playing devil's advocate here, if this kid actually goes up to people to help with his business and turn him down, I would be all for it. minors (and ESPECIALLY teens) are mentally too volitale, and can do a 180 on ya in an instant. But, I give this kid the best of luck (I'll just be laughing at all of them when their business goes under because of some crazy marketing idea or something).
