April's Bump
 

Looks like a good and busy night for a bump!


:cluck: <--- still dig this chicken

i really feel young here ,,, (f)

I think that the only way that younger people would feel unwelcome would be if the older people were giant asshats about the younger people. I haven't seen any of it here, but I remember on the dash site I saw quite a bit of ageism toward the younger folks. I'm 32 now, but was in my early/mid-20s when I first started hanging out at the dash site, and there were quite a few people who were gigantic asshats to me and said some really shitty things regarding my age (or lack of age, or whatever).

Those people stopped giving me the business eventually, whether because I'd been around long enough that they got over it or because I got older and ergo more acceptable to them - but I haven't forgotten who they are. Believe me. (Ask me about my grudge-holding abilities!)

Frankly, the only queer space that I've ever experienced/been witness to shitty attitudes toward younger folk has been within our community (both irl and online). I don't know what that's all about.

*Bump*

Lots of people have joined since the last post in May, so I thought it would be good to bump this up to get more participation!

My chronological age and my emotional age are miles apart :)

PERFECT TIME FOR A BUMP!
 

Take the poll!

I have. :-(

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:mohawk::cigar2::rofl::bolt:

Hangin steady, but not for long.

I like most of the older people on here. I have been on BF since I was 18(I started on the dash site). Back then there was almost no one my age. I am still here at 22. I feel I socialize better with older people because they are more mature.

The only thing that upsets me is when I get discounted because of my age. I know I don't have as much wisdom as others but that does not mean I am stupid or immature. People who underestimate me because of their age are proving to me they are immature and judgmental.

wow...I'm kind pf a dork...I thought this thread was about the age of the earth debate!

I'm very surprised by the age range here, but it's a good kind of surprise. Let the passing of wisdom continue!

Maybe we should start saving to create a retirement community one day :)

It sure is different being refered to as an older person by the younger generation, but I think back through the years and it is a blessing, my 1st friend passed when she was 17,,I was 15, many years have gone by and alot of life,,Im thankful for what I have had,,even if my hair is gray and I dont move as fast as I used to, and actually check out scooters when I go to Disneyland !:glasses:

We will make the most fabulous retirement fuckery ever! :)

I think it is actually a really awesome idea. There are a few gay/lesbian communities out there, and people are flocking to them. They are expensive, though.

Someone who is good at creating that kind of thing should do it. If it was in a half decent location I would seriously relocate (a 55+ type community).

Oh good, I'm not as far from the mean than I thought!! Oh yeah- a queer retirement community sounds great!

Hmm, I first answered this when I was 39. I'm 41 now.

Curious myself
 

As I been surfing around and posting since joining yesterday.. I wondered also the average age group of this forum. Thanks for this thread)~

I started on the other B-F when I was 41. I'm now 48. Soon to be 49. I still feel young and look young. :)

Same numbers here!

I'm 36 ... soon-ish to be 37.

I act older as I've an old soul although I usually pass, in real life, as a 30 something if I mosturise before going outside

Age
 

I was 18 when I joined the old B-F and I'm still here at 22.

i'm 24 chronologically, and around 5 mentally and 80 physically ;) it evens out. sorta.

I'm 23 (24 in October) seems like my youth is held against me.

i hear Hot SPrings is great for retirement. Maybe we should all gravitate to the hot springs as we age, then we won't have to travel so far for the reunion.....
just sayin'
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I think you're cool. Sometimes people are a bit overly wary of new people. I like that you bring your own experiences from the real world and are not just another person who has been online for years and years and knows all the right lingo and protocol. You also don't get angry or defensive when people seem to misunderstand you, which shows a lot of class. We need new blood- in terms of new people and younger people. I am glad you are here. Enjoy your youth!