The wisdom of the young
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age is just a number....i have been through many experiences that most 40 year old's haven't seen.... i think instead of judging be grateful someone takes time to even give advice.... if you choose not to accept it than thats your choice but still be grateful someone took time out of there day....
You're right to an extent, age is just a number...but life experience (and I don't mean specific exeriences)...is something else.
Believe me, I'm not putting down or belittling your experiences, I know how quickly life can age a person. But even so...it's difficult to really gain the overall perspective without putting in the time. This is why 26 is usually (stress usually here) my cutoff for dating. Anything lower and the differences (even if the maturity level is similar) are just too great.
And this is coming from a guy who really hasn't changed much since he was in his early 20's lol.0 -
Ha, because what I said was completely ineffective?0
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I will be 69. Forever.0
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I will be 69. Forever.
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Ha, because what I said was completely ineffective?
Nope. It was lazy, but that seems to be the standard for people of your age today so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.0 -
I think that when people are asking for advise it's from people that have gone through the same things. You don't have to be very old to have problems. There are people struggling with anorexia and bulimia that are at and under the ages you are specifying. As well as other problems. I for one have tendinitis in my shoulder and I could tell people exercises and stretches that could help. I have bone spurs in my heals I could tell someone which inserts work best for my shoes so I can walk or jog. You did leave room for error in your topic by saying most but I don't think you know more because of your age. There are people that have been healthy all of there lives so they couldn't give you advise on health problems they haven't had to deal with. Also just because you are 40+ doesn't mean you are a doctor. I would take advise from someone that is younger than me if they have already gone through what I was trying to. These 18-22 year old people you are talking about also recommend talking to a doctor if it is serious.0
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People are lazy to save time. I left out a period and a few letters...not much of a time saver, eh?0
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People are lazy to save time. I left out a period and a few letters...not much of a time saver, eh?
No, people are lazy because they're lazy. As you said, not much of a time saver, eh?0 -
Yeah but look at all the time you spent explaining yourself, should have just used the period. :laugh:People are lazy to save time. I left out a period and a few letters...not much of a time saver, eh?0 -
I think that when people are asking for advise it's from people that have gone through the same things. You don't have to be very old to have problems. There are people struggling with anorexia and bulimia that are at and under the ages you are specifying. As well as other problems. I for one have tendinitis in my shoulder and I could tell people exercises and stretches that could help. I have bone spurs in my heals I could tell someone which inserts work best for my shoes so I can walk or jog. You did leave room for error in your topic by saying most but I don't think you know more because of your age. There are people that have been healthy all of there lives so they couldn't give you advise on health problems they haven't had to deal with. Also just because you are 40+ doesn't mean you are a doctor. I would take advise from someone that is younger than me if they have already gone through what I was trying to. These 18-22 year old people you are talking about also recommend talking to a doctor if it is serious.
You're right. I don't know more because of my age. I know more than a lot of 18-22 year olds because of my life experience. There are plenty of stupid 40 year olds too. Most of them, however, are smart enough to know what they don't know and keep their mouths shut. Most 18-22 year olds lack that filter.0 -
I keep seeing posts in here in which people are getting advice from 18 year olds, 20 year olds, 22 year olds, etc. I'm sure there are SOME in that age range who have been through a ton, are well educated and are thoroughly qualified to give advice dealing with medical questions, relationships, parenthood and other such topics. However, when I was 18-22, my friends and I were all morons who knew nothing about life and had no business giving advice. Now that I'm 40, I have been through more and am somewhat more qualified to give advice but I am also wise enough to know when to keep my mouth shut (current post not withstanding). My point is that when you ask for advice, know who you are getting it from and, if you are one who likes to give advice, know when you should be giving advice and when you shouldn't.
Cue the indignant 18-22 year olds.
PBT! You having Goldfish and bourbon for dessert?
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Uh oh....someone remembers the BearTiger......0
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I don't have any advice, although I'm apparently old enough to give it. I'm just wondering at what age you become mature enough to pick fights with 18 year olds on the internet? Does that level of maturity level kick in at 38 or is 40 the minimum?0
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So, you're saying I should take advice from someone who can't use a smart phone and takes (5) x 1 second videos thinking they're taking pictures? I saw this the other day and it's not about age. It's about the the intelligence of the person.0
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HEY, OP
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I don't have any advice, although I'm apparently old enough to give it. I'm just wondering at what age you become mature enough to pick fights with 18 year olds on the internet? Does that level of maturity level kick in at 38 or is 40 the minimum?
When did I ever claim to be mature??0 -
So, you're saying I should take advice from someone who can't use a smart phone and takes (5) x 1 second videos thinking they're taking pictures? I saw this the other day and it's not about age. It's about the the intelligence of the person.
Nice try chief. Try reading the whole thread before spouting off about things I've already addressed multiple times. Again, reading comprehension. And, for the record, my smart phone and I get along just fine.0 -
I haven't read any of the responses, because I don't want to see the back and forth really. I just want to say that on this site I don't go by age, I go by pounds lost.
If you're good at something, I will take advice from you. If I need advice about aging, I probably won't ask someone younger than me. However, if a 40 year old has lost 10 pounds and has a goal of losing 200...why wouldn't it make sense for them to ask me, a 20 year old, for advice?
Same with anything. There are 13 year olds who know more about gardening than me, if I need gardening advice I might just ask one.0 -
I don't have any advice, although I'm apparently old enough to give it. I'm just wondering at what age you become mature enough to pick fights with 18 year olds on the internet? Does that level of maturity level kick in at 38 or is 40 the minimum?
When did I ever claim to be mature??
Haha. I rest my case.0 -
I don't have any advice, although I'm apparently old enough to give it. I'm just wondering at what age you become mature enough to pick fights with 18 year olds on the internet? Does that level of maturity level kick in at 38 or is 40 the minimum?
When did I ever claim to be mature??
Haha. I rest my case.
About what? Your case was about intelligence and laziness, not maturity.0 -
Everyone has their own personal life points at which they go through growth. The idea that there's one age where you've magically "come of age" or even a general decade where that happens, is a complete social construction. I've met 16 year olds who are more logical, mature, and worldly (or any combination of those three) than individuals in their 60s. It entirely depends on the person, and there's not enough of a pattern to even make a generalization of an age group. I take more note of the quality of the post and what other things they have posted than the age of the poster.0
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I haven't read any of the responses, because I don't want to see the back and forth really. I just want to say that on this site I don't go by age, I go by pounds lost.
If you're good at something, I will take advice from you. If I need advice about aging, I probably won't ask someone younger than me. However, if a 40 year old has lost 10 pounds and has a goal of losing 200...why wouldn't it make sense for them to ask me, a 20 year old, for advice?
Same with anything. There are 13 year olds who know more about gardening than me, if I need gardening advice I might just ask one.
Funny thing is, you clearly didn't even read the OP. I never once mentioned weight loss in this thread.0 -
People are lazy to save time. I left out a period and a few letters...not much of a time saver, eh?
Laziness isn't about saving time. Its about not wanting to put forth effort.
Seriously not the same thing.
Generally I put forth MORE effort to save time...not less.
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Smart phones are not that smart, just saying.
Well maybe just DROIDs aren't brilliant, or perhaps they have a sense of humor my auto correct on here is laughable.
My SO's grandmother rocks her iPhone 40 -
I haven't read any of the responses, because I don't want to see the back and forth really. I just want to say that on this site I don't go by age, I go by pounds lost.
If you're good at something, I will take advice from you. If I need advice about aging, I probably won't ask someone younger than me. However, if a 40 year old has lost 10 pounds and has a goal of losing 200...why wouldn't it make sense for them to ask me, a 20 year old, for advice?
Same with anything. There are 13 year olds who know more about gardening than me, if I need gardening advice I might just ask one.
Funny thing is, you clearly didn't even read the OP. I never once mentioned weight loss in this thread.
But it is a weight loss site...0 -
I haven't read any of the responses, because I don't want to see the back and forth really. I just want to say that on this site I don't go by age, I go by pounds lost.
If you're good at something, I will take advice from you. If I need advice about aging, I probably won't ask someone younger than me. However, if a 40 year old has lost 10 pounds and has a goal of losing 200...why wouldn't it make sense for them to ask me, a 20 year old, for advice?
Same with anything. There are 13 year olds who know more about gardening than me, if I need gardening advice I might just ask one.
Funny thing is, you clearly didn't even read the OP. I never once mentioned weight loss in this thread.
But it is a weight loss site...
And clearly, EVERY thread in the forums is about weight loss.0 -
It's a fitness site.I haven't read any of the responses, because I don't want to see the back and forth really. I just want to say that on this site I don't go by age, I go by pounds lost.
If you're good at something, I will take advice from you. If I need advice about aging, I probably won't ask someone younger than me. However, if a 40 year old has lost 10 pounds and has a goal of losing 200...why wouldn't it make sense for them to ask me, a 20 year old, for advice?
Same with anything. There are 13 year olds who know more about gardening than me, if I need gardening advice I might just ask one.
Funny thing is, you clearly didn't even read the OP. I never once mentioned weight loss in this thread.
But it is a weight loss site...0 -
I'm just here to date. Where's the dating advice? :-)
18 or 80- I'll listen to them all. I can't possibly do any worse.0 -
I'm just here to date. Where's the dating advice? :-)
*raises hand*0 -
Would you like me to edit that post? I don't want to blow your cover.
It's me, silverkittycat.0
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