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Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Have you ever suffered from Ageism?

Maddog · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?

Young pretty girls called me old all the time..😎

But besides that,.I don't think I have. However, its hard to tell why people react or judge us in a certain way. Could be our age, or it could be a myriad of factors..

Magica · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?

No, I've never experienced this at all, or know anyone who has tbh.

Maddog · Go Outside

I actually engaged in ageism a couple of years ago. I changed insurance companies 2 years ago and had to choose a new doctor.

I purposely refused to choose one over 50 because I didn't want my doctor to retire any time soon. Not that they would necessarily, but I didn't want to take that risk..

Digger · Admin

Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?

Yes.

Digger · Admin

They say life begins at blah blah blah. No it fucking doesn't. As the late great Bette Davis once said. Old age ain't for sissies.

But imagine being so drop dead gorgeous you have to finally lose those looks. Some people seem to age better than others. then others age awfully. Take Udo Keir for example.

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Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Young pretty girls called me old all the time..😎

But besides that,.I don't think I have. However, its hard to tell why people react or judge us in a certain way. Could be our age, or it could be a myriad of factors..

What do the not so pretty girls call you?

Maddog · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Young pretty girls called me old all the time..😎

But besides that,.I don't think I have. However, its hard to tell why people react or judge us in a certain way. Could be our age, or it could be a myriad of factors..
What do the not so pretty girls call you?

Big Daddy, lol..

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Digger wrote:
They say life begins at blah blah blah. No it fucking doesn't. As the late great Bette Davis once said. Old age ain't for sissies.
But imagine being so drop dead gorgeous you have to finally lose those looks. Some people seem to age better than others. then others age awfully. Take Udo Keir for example.

Luckily, unless we are mentally stuck back in time, our emotional age changes with our physical age.

When I was 20 or 30 years of age, the younger version would have appealed, now the older one would, and I wouldn't give the younger version a second glance.

I can't understand why some people think age makes us ugly, it doesn't, it just makes us older.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
No, I've never experienced this at all, or know anyone who has tbh.

The only time I have, is on forums.

The only time I have noticed it in real life, and it's not me, because I don't drive anymore, OH does, and I notice some younger drivers seem to disregard him because he is older....they zoom past him at lights etc....as if he is old and slow.

He drove for a living, and is a better driver than they will ever be.

Magica · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
No, I've never experienced this at all, or know anyone who has tbh.
The only time I have, is on forums.
The only time I have noticed it in real life, and it's not me, because I don't drive anymore, OH does, and I notice some younger drivers seem to disregard him because he is older....they zoom past him at lights etc....as if he is old and slow.
He drove for a living, and is a better driver than they will ever be.

Exactly. There will always be boy racers. Little boys with their toys

Maddog · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
No, I've never experienced this at all, or know anyone who has tbh.
The only time I have, is on forums.
The only time I have noticed it in real life, and it's not me, because I don't drive anymore, OH does, and I notice some younger drivers seem to disregard him because he is older....they zoom past him at lights etc....as if he is old and slow.
He drove for a living, and is a better driver than they will ever be.

Well, is he driving slow?

-- Edited by Maddog on Wednesday 19th of February 2025 08:14:16 PM

Barksdale · Getting Gobby

No but my friends who work in finance clearly are facing this problem. It's really a young man's game and once you approach 50 Management start asking politely if you might want to consider another career.

Digger · Admin

Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
They say life begins at blah blah blah. No it fucking doesn't. As the late great Bette Davis once said. Old age ain't for sissies.
But imagine being so drop dead gorgeous you have to finally lose those looks. Some people seem to age better than others. then others age awfully. Take Udo Keir for example.

Luckily, unless we are mentally stuck back in time, our emotional age changes with our physical age.
When I was 20 or 30 years of age, the younger version would have appealed, now the older one would, and I wouldn't give the younger version a second glance.
I can't understand why some people think age makes us ugly, it doesn't, it just makes us older.

We all get old. Nobody escapes it. Unless you die young.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
No, I've never experienced this at all, or know anyone who has tbh.
The only time I have, is on forums.
The only time I have noticed it in real life, and it's not me, because I don't drive anymore, OH does, and I notice some younger drivers seem to disregard him because he is older....they zoom past him at lights etc....as if he is old and slow.
He drove for a living, and is a better driver than they will ever be.
Well, is he driving slow?

-- Edited by Maddog on Wednesday 19th of February 2025 08:14:16 PM

No, he does'nt cut people up either.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Yes.

How, when, why?

Date: Feb 20 12:50 PM, 2025

Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Yes.
How, when, why?

From what I've seen, I am afraid a lot of it has been on here from anons. Commenting on pictures, weight etc like a load of schoolkids. Not sure what ages they are but would bet 45+

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Yes.
How, when, why?
From what I've seen, I am afraid a lot of it has been on here from anons. Commenting on pictures, weight etc like a load of schoolkids. Not sure what ages they are but would bet 45+

Yes, ageism on forums has always been rife.

I don't count that though...anons who hide behind their insults will pick on anything to score a point, age, weight, intellect, morals, etc...they dont count.

Maddog · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Yes.
How, when, why?
From what I've seen, I am afraid a lot of it has been on here from anons. Commenting on pictures, weight etc like a load of schoolkids. Not sure what ages they are but would bet 45+
Yes, ageism on forums has always been rife.
I don't count that though...anons who hide behind their insults will pick on anything to score a point, age, weight, intellect, morals, etc...they dont count.

Dont forget teeth!!!

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Maddog wrote:
Syl wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Syl wrote:
None of us are young, though 'being older' is all relative....but have you personally ever suffered from ageism?
Yes.
How, when, why?
From what I've seen, I am afraid a lot of it has been on here from anons. Commenting on pictures, weight etc like a load of schoolkids. Not sure what ages they are but would bet 45+
Yes, ageism on forums has always been rife.
I don't count that though...anons who hide behind their insults will pick on anything to score a point, age, weight, intellect, morals, etc...they dont count.
Dont forget teeth!!!