Average Age of the Planet

[Linus]

Since it was mentioned, I have to admit that I am curious what is the average age. In the support group that I'm in, I'm one of 2-3 older guys. The rest range from 16-25 (and boy! makes me feel old!)

So identifiers, just curious as to what is the average age of the community at large.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Well, I am not that young either Linus. Selling life insurance now? No? I know, grave sites.

Love,
Andrew

[Apocalipstic]

Is it OK that we are older? Would younger people feel more welcome if those of us who are older were not here?

[Linus]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Well, I am not that young either Linus. Selling life insurance now? No? I know, grave sites.

Love,
Andrew

LOL.. ya.. that might work.

[Linus]

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

Is it OK that we are older? Would younger people feel more welcome if those of us who are older were not here?

I think it's ok. The younger guys have mentioned that they like to hear my side of things because it gives them an insight into what might be (good or bad). I don't any age is a bad thing; it's just a different thing and a different perspective. Being open to that perspective is important and closing your mind to it, IMO, isn't helpful for anyone. We all have a need to be heard and actively listened to on both sides of the coin of respect.

[Bit]

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

Would younger people feel more welcome if those of us who are older were not here?

Nope, Jen, because if we weren't here, there wouldn't be a website at all. People will come to us as they need to, whatever their ages might be; but if you and I and everyone who is over thirty left the site to make room for them, well, what on earth would anyone come to... since yanno... the site owners are also over thirty?

I think the vibrancy and richness of the site is directly due to the mix of ages we have; having only one narrow age range would defeat the purpose, yanno?

[Andrew, Jr.]

I think age is just a state of mind. If you really think about it. We can all learn something from each other, only if we are open to it. If not, then we miss out on alot.

Love,
Andrew

[Apocalipstic]

I am a 16 year old boy in my head a lot of the time

*grin*

[NJFemmie]

So it seems that so far, we are outnumbering the younguns.
Can we flip our depends at them?
lol ... just kidding ... I am not quite there .... yet..... oy.

[NJFemmie]

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

Is it OK that we are older? Would younger people feel more welcome if those of us who are older were not here?

.. and who would provide the wisdom, the history, the target for all the old people jokes?

[Pixie]

I can honestly say by being one of the "youngins" cringe..... that I wouldn't be here if everyone was younger.... Wouldn't be the same atmosphere....

[NJFemmie]

Originally Posted by PixieStars

I can honestly say by being one of the "youngins" cringe..... that I wouldn't be here if everyone was younger.... Wouldn't be the same atmosphere....

And I feel the same in reverse.
We all need each other to feed off of and learn from.
It's what we need for consciousness expansion.

[Bit]

Originally Posted by PixieStars

...being one of the "youngins" cringe.....

No cringing, sugar, you're fine. {{{{{{{{{{{{Pixie}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Pixie]

Thanks NJ and bit.....wooot!!

[Sassybren]

I had to be forced into 50 kicking and screaming but now that I've arrived it's ok and I don't mind owning it.

The next poll should be How old do you feel. Of course if the mental pause monster is around some might have to wait a day or too to take the poll.
Just sayin. lol

[lee07]

i want ur lil picture thingamijigster
@ msLinus

[WILDCAT]

Originally Posted by NJFemmie

So it seems that so far, we are outnumbering the younguns.
Can we flip our depends at them?
lol ... just kidding ... I am not quite there .... yet..... oy.

WELL! The "youngin's" have a life!! AND, they are still gettin' laid! (Just kidding to some of you married and involved folks!)

OK, I may have "revealed" something here about myself, huh?!

Really, "we are some of the ones who paved the way" for what/HOW it is today. Whether or not young kids and/or young adults grow to learn and appreciate that in history or as part of the "process" to continue on - or not, remains up to them... and I HOPE they continue on to be radical for our cause(s). I will be, until I can no longer breathe! (But, I respect ALL ways of "contributing". It doesn't just have to be marching on the streets, etc...)

I'm OK, in fact... GOOD with all of that/this! I'm just so proud of our history and any part that I was fortunate to experience! Existing HERE (at this site), in fact - is "something" special in history and time!

(And I may or may not still get lucky now and then at age "fiddy-somethin'"... out here in the woods!)
____

Seriously, my best "female" friend died at the age of 98. I learned SO MUCH from her. And her gone from this physical plane has left SUCH A HUGE WIDE OPEN VOID IN ME!!!!!

SHE SAID TO ME:

I will always be alright, as long as I remain "teachable". I will never forget her, nor that advice.




*Hugs and kisses my sister Virgo! I love you and miss you terribly.

[Angelika]

45 and proud *smiles* .... I love being older ... and cannot wait to actually get older. Life is just better served when older *grins*

Angelika

[JustLovelyJenn]

I like the age range here. I don't often get along well with people in my own age range and tend to, instead, have a good number of friends who are older than me. Most of the time I just forget about age, I don't even remember to ask anymore, cause I don't care. If you make me smile and we have something to talk about. BRING IT ON!!

[Linus]

Originally Posted by lee07

i want ur lil picture thingamijigster
@ msLinus

which picture thingamijigster??