Age Racism

[RichardNailder]

Is there any examples?

Are there any......

 

[assari]

(damn....I am an old fuck! :1orglaugh )

Listen now, you old buffalo.

Do not underestimate yourself, do not give up on young people.

 

[Jagger69]

Calm down young man.

That's what you write is almost age discrimination

So is saying "Calm down young man", isn't it?

Listen now, you old buffalo.

Do not underestimate yourself, do not give up on young people.

Did you not understand my post??? :dunno: That would be my guess based on your comment.

 

[RichardNailder]

In general older people are more "absolute" as they become set in their ways and more intolerant of change. What they've always said and done is right because that's what they've said and done and it's worked, thus everything else is wrong. As a general rule it's almost always the older generations who impede progress on the simple stubborn principle of change being bad, while the younger generations are more prone to embrace it. That's absolutism at it's finest.

I change my underwear, at least weekly, does that count?

 

[assari]

So is saying "Calm down young man", isn't it?



Did you not understand my post??? :dunno: That would be my guess based on your comment.

No, it was a compliment.

I'm not sure, but it seems as if you were trying to ingratiate youth.

 

[HappyHapyJoyJoy]

Calm down young man.

That's what you write is almost age discrimination

Firstly, I'm probably older than you. Secondly, you'll notice I very specifically didn't apply that to everyone. I went out of my way to limit my statement because there are definitely exceptions.

I change my underwear, at least weekly, does that count?

You have the good sense to flip 'em inside out for the latter half of the week at least, right?

 

[Jagger69]

No, it was a compliment.

I'm not sure, but it seems as if you were trying to ingratiate youth.

Well....ok if you say so. Sure didn't sound like a compliment but I will cut you some slack and write it off as a language issue. Thanks.

Now...."ingratiate" youth??? I can assure you that is not the case. I have no issue taking umbrage with their views when I have reason to disagree. Check out a smattering of some of my posts if you doubt me.

 

[assari]

Firstly, I'm probably older than you. Secondly, you'll notice I very specifically didn't apply that to everyone. I went out of my way to limit my statement because there are definitely exceptions.

Exceptions confirm the rules.

Well, You Might be older than me but you have a youtful ideas and you think of things from their point of view.

Well....ok if you say so. Sure didn't sound like a compliment but I will cut you some slack and write it off as a language issue. Thanks.

Now...."ingratiate" youth??? I can assure you that is not the case. I have no issue taking umbrage with their views when I have reason to disagree. Check out a smattering of some of my posts if you doubt me.

I understand that, because these days any word can be offensive.

I can not advise adult man like you, but I will say that young people do not respect those who understand them too much.

 

[Elwood70]

Age doesn't mean shit. Experience - or lack thereof - does.

 

[Jagger69]

I will say that young people do not respect those who understand them too much.

I'll give you one chance to explain what you mean by this statement. Please, go ahead.

 

[Mr_Stiffy]

What do you think when some naive young person (-20+) try to impose his/her views on you?

Depends. They may be naive and young but know more about the subject at hand than me.

I can talk with them if I have to, but just because it is impolite to be silent.

Sometimes it's better to stay silent and be suspected a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Exceptions confirm the rules.

My mate used to refer to the "exception that proves the rule" and it did my head in. Sounds like rubbish. Exceptions make things not rules but guidelines, suggestions, generalizations. Not rules.

 

[Jeep!]

My mate used to refer to the "exception that proves the rule" and it did my head in. Sounds like rubbish. Exceptions make things not rules but guidelines, suggestions, generalizations. Not rules.

The phrase stems from the idea that a stated exception proves that a rule exists when it might not otherwise be stated ("no parking before 7" mean that, as a rule, parking after 7 is okay even if it doesn't specifically say so). It's usually meant as a legal term, to prove that a rule exists based on the exception being stated as an exception and not as the norm; it's just been misapplied since.

 

[Mr_Stiffy]

It's usually meant as a legal term, to prove that a rule exists based on the exception being stated as an exception and not as the norm; it's just been misapplied since.

That makes sense, thanks. My mate was studying Law. But he'd misuse it and make it refer to cause and effect, e.g "the rule that if X happens, Y will then happen" - if I could cite an example where X happening did NOT lead Y to happen, he'd state "the exception that proves the rule." To which I'd reply "no, you dozy twat. It means the rule is bollocks and all those other times were coincidence." Especially when we were watching sport.

I think he just believed it sounded cool.

 

[Ace Boobtoucher]

What do you think when some naive young person (-20+) try to impose his/her views on you?

I can talk with them if I have to, but just because it is impolite to be silent.

And that is the only reason.

Words are inadequate to express the extreme rage I am feeling because you fucking won't stop with the bullshit threads. Go fuck yourself.

 

[bobjustbob]

By the same token, as also mentioned by Jeep!, there are plenty of times I've had older people talk down to me. I'm fortunate enough that my current job keeps me gainfully employed with money in my pocket, food in my fridge, and a bit of a safety cushion. However, because I didn't finish college, I have many people tell me that (in essence) my life will go nowhere, I'll never be able to support myself or my family without a degree. I never say anything to respond to that, but I'm always tempted to ask if THEY had to go to school nowadays for that degree in literature one's got or the history studies A.A. another one has and wind up in a hole in the ground after finishing school, or put if off, earn some money, and have the opportunity to go back at your own convenience, would they still do the former?

Rules and exceptions and generalities all come down to situations. AB, you're 23 and support yourself. You don't have to explain your situation beyond what you have said already but that alone carries weight. You are in the real world. Any old fart here will tell you about a time when at 18 you are either going to school or getting ready to move out of the house. You are an exception to the new rules of today; living home till you're 30 is okay. You have my ear and respect for any of your views. However...

 

[bobjustbob]

In general older people are more "absolute" as they become set in their ways and more intolerant of change. What they've always said and done is right because that's what they've said and done and it's worked, thus everything else is wrong. As a general rule it's almost always the older generations who impede progress on the simple stubborn principle of change being bad, while the younger generations are more prone to embrace it. That's absolutism at it's finest.

...I think HHJJ is wrong here. Time and experience can also open one's mind. It happens to me. The more you learn, the better an opinion one can formulate. More information about a subject can solidify or alter an opinion. Yea, I'm set in my ways. That's not to say that I'm not open to learning things. I may have skepticism from prior experience and knowledge but I'll listen to anything. I'm allowed to change my mind and when I do I'll have well thought out reasons for doing so. I find no shame in that.

 

[assari]

I'll give you one chance to explain what you mean by this statement. Please, go ahead.

I mean that people tend to belittle others.

Especially young people are doing this.

 

[Will E Worm]

Age discrimination?

 

[assari]

Age discrimination?

I choce racism word because some young person surely claims that I am the age racist. :1orglaugh

 

[BlueBalls]

Age racism is code word for anti-white.