Age differences are not an issue if you have lots in common, AND, you are of legal age. Unfortunately for you, he does not seem interested in dating. I would also like to point you to the following link
http://flounder.tfproject.org/tfp/sh...&threadid=1980
A quote from this link states you must be 18 or older to be a member of TFP.
What ever you choose, please be careful, and stay safe. Good luck and please dont think everyone is against you.