Wow when I was 12 I was very mischievous and probably far more annoying/obnoxious (Let me just put it this way… April fools was almost every day for me, hehe) … And that was in person to boot! ;)
I think the reason he does call himself a de-bunker is because I think that he is very happy with how far he has come in his fear. I know a lot of people, including myself, at one point were very afraid of some claims, but could see how ridiculous others were. With Awesomeee maybe weather is something he thinks he can help with… I don't see a problem with it. I also think that he has learned his lesson from the whole lolny, thing. He has learned that it is OK to still be worried and ask questions, while also helping de-bunk other things and do his own research.
I don't think we're patting him on the back. Back in early April he was lectured quite a bit about his posts constantly asking everyone to debunk claims (Which, I may add he has cut that down quite a bit and has started doing research on his own) … We're not his parents, we can't lecture him constantly. We can only reach out and try to help a child in need. I know this website was created with everyone in mind, especially children. Awesomeee has said he has already told a lot of other kids online and in person about 2012hoax.org. At least he is trying to help, and not hurt like the trolls do.
I can understand what you say about too many kids posting being a disservice to this site… But if you look in the "About Me" section of the site, you can see that this website is the real deal run by folks who are experts who really know their stuff. Kids and us common folk (lol) are usually here to give reassuring words, tell stories, and sometimes post some research of our own. Most of all, we just lurk… And send this link to everyone in need.
PS: I hope that I don't have anything to do with your 'punching-self-in-the-face' story! lol 0_0