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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDU Poll: Which age group do you belong in:
251 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited | |
Under 25 | |
1 (0%) |
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25-35 | |
5 (2%) |
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36-45 | |
25 (10%) |
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46-55 | |
41 (16%) |
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56-65 | |
81 (32%) |
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66-75 | |
79 (31%) |
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75-85 | |
19 (8%) |
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86+ | |
0 (0%) |
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,663 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,663 posts)What a sweet thing to say.
too!
Demonaut
(8,923 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,663 posts)mitch96
(13,920 posts)"If I knew I was gonna last this long I would have taken better care of my self"
Words to live by I guess..
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,663 posts)Srkdqltr
(6,308 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,372 posts)"My father died peacefully, with a contented smile on his face. Not screaming in mortal terror like the other passengers in his car." - Author Unknown to me, anyway.
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. --> Will Rogers
mitch96
(13,920 posts)I believe I'm skidding into home plate as young as possible at a very old age...Like my old man..
Went 100 mph all his 77 years and Poof!
m
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,663 posts)Big hugs for you too, dear girl!
snowybirdie
(5,232 posts)How did we get this old?
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)a good sample size. I'm willing to help with that.
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)Maybe under "Democrats"?
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)put up new posts once in a while over several days with a link to the poll.
I'll help out - I'm interested in the results, too.
appalachiablue
(41,159 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)appalachiablue
(41,159 posts)SkyDaddy7
(6,045 posts)I've been on DU for well over a decade & to "rec" a post I got within hours on the site but I've never been 100% sure about the "kick" part...What does that actually imply? ...Simply posting a comment to the Post along with clicking "rec" or is there more to it?
...
Thanks in advance.
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)I asked when I first joined and I think I was told that K&R means kicked and recommend. Kicking a thread just means that you are posting to that thread, which "kicks" it to the top of page one. The longer a thread remains on page one, the more replies it will get. Recommend means that someone clicks the DU Rec button. If a thread gets enough recs (it used to be 5, I think) it goes on the "Greatest" page.
SkyDaddy7
(6,045 posts)Yes, I that too is my impression of what "K&R" means.
Thank-you for the reply!
progree
(10,910 posts)Demonaut
(8,923 posts)lamp_shade
(14,839 posts)Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)Remember, most people under 65 are in bed by 1:00am since they have to get up and go to work in the morning, while us old farts can indulge ourselves and stay up late and then sleep in.
IcyPeas
(21,894 posts)quakerboy
(13,920 posts)and makes a lot of things make much more sense
Locrian
(4,522 posts)budkin
(6,711 posts)Interesting results.
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,855 posts)I realized it when I saw a poll here which asked if DU members had pensions (not including Social Security). A very large percentage had at least one retirement pension, and sometimes multiple ones.
Thats when I knew most DUers were Baby Boomers.
happybird
(4,613 posts)At first, I was was shocked by the number of folks who reported having a pension ... then I said, Oooohhh.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)been the largest. This place has always been full of Boomers - not sorry about it, either.
For me, I was 51 when I joined, now I'm 70 - and that probably includes a lot of other DUers who started out already in their 40s or 50s now showing up in the over 60 group.
dmr
(28,349 posts)Now I'm (cough) 67! Retired collecting Social Security, Medicare, and a pension.
I (and my family) would not be where we are today if not for DU and those we've meant here, because they changed our lives forever. Choices were made because of DUer influences.
The youngins from those early days are now middle age. Hell my son joined at age 12, and next month he'll be 31! Good grief! How can that be? He's heading toward middle age himself!
Age is just a number that is filled with experiences. As they say: if I knew then what I know now ...
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)Like you, DU has been an absolutely crucial part of my life.
I think I would have ended up stark, raving mad without it!
orleans
(34,068 posts)in a mad internet search of desperation
unfortunately, by that time, the madness had already set in my brain
mnhtnbb
(31,399 posts)when we joined DU. I know I was! Will be here 15 years in May.
Zing Zing Zingbah
(6,496 posts)I was 25 when I joined.
JonLP24
(29,322 posts)I could tell by the topics & comments especially when it comes to the primary forum.
yardwork
(61,680 posts)Sedona
(3,769 posts)DFW
(54,420 posts)When I joined DU, I was under 55, and now suddenly, I'm turning 68 this year.
Something must have happened somewhere, but I can't for the life of me figure out what?
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)DFW
(54,420 posts)I can't believe I didn't figure that one out on my own..........
Quackers
(2,256 posts)Croney
(4,661 posts)BlueTsunami2018
(3,496 posts)Its weird because I dont really look or feel much different than I did at thirty-five. Theres this mystique about certain numbers for some reason and its kind of disappointing that Im not suddenly a lot wiser or worldly. 🤷?♂️
Arkansas Granny
(31,523 posts)Looks are another thing, however. I'd make a pretty rough looking 35 right now.
I continue to learn things and some of what I know might be construed as wisdom. Depends on who you talk to. 😉
appalachiablue
(41,159 posts)Kurt V.
(5,624 posts)MFM008
(19,818 posts)The cemetary club.....
lunatica
(53,410 posts)But were still tap dancing with the other one!
Bettie
(16,117 posts)that is all.
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)Turned 60 yesterday. Didn't see that coming...
PRETZEL
(3,245 posts)mine was on Sunday.
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)a kennedy
(29,690 posts)Will NEVER get used to getting old...... ugh.
malaise
(269,113 posts)Trust me
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)If we expect Joe, Bernie, or Warren to be two term Presidents, then old must start in your 90's.
You are not middle aged - you're 32.
a kennedy
(29,690 posts)llmart
(15,545 posts)Unless you're planning on living to 120.
Mossfern
(2,530 posts)I'm expecting to live to 127.
Mossfern
(2,530 posts)My posts are on the lower side, because I forgot my user name and password, so I opened another account.
I'm 71, but still think I'm about 32 years old.
What I'd like to know is how to recommend a thread?
Hey! I was this ditzy when I was in my thirties.
My family and friends find it "endearing."
Never mind, I figured it out.
PRETZEL
(3,245 posts)been here for a long time,
It's still the best forum I've found.
Beringia
(4,316 posts)Tom Rinaldo
(22,913 posts)MyNameGoesHere
(7,638 posts)OliverQ
(3,363 posts)Seems much clearer why the Democratic Primaries forum is so anti-Bernie with so many here skewing older.
jimfields33
(15,894 posts)I have mine.....
VOX
(22,976 posts)Ill be 71 in a few months, my wife is 65. Both of us have been liberal Democrats our entire voting lives. With each passing (and increasingly fascistic) Republican regime, our political compasses have skewed further leftward.
We are both voting for Bernie next Tuesday. Dont count us all out. We may have more years under the belt, but our attitudes and outlook are more focused than theyve ever been.
We simply arent old codgers who surrender to time. I still play slide guitar and Chicago-style amplified blues harp, we volunteer at our local animal shelter, travel a bit, and stay informed, active and engaged. My older brother (73) was Republican, but in 2016 he wrote-in Bernie Sanders on his ballot. This isnt our grandparents or parents retirement. We still enjoy raising hell, but with a dollop is wisdom!
Cheers
Quixote1818
(28,955 posts)Raftergirl
(1,292 posts)Of course this forum skews older. Most younger people work and dont have time for posting on message boards.
Plus they are on Twitter.
Jchall2000
(30 posts)But I still find time to read up on the board! It was my grandmother, another lurker, that showed me it about six years ago when I first became computer savvy, been lurking ever since then. I get a lot of my news from here.
Raftergirl
(1,292 posts)change the fact that most posters are over 55 if one goes by the poll.
Im glad there are young people on this board. It wouid be nice if there were more,
yardwork
(61,680 posts)Celerity
(43,462 posts)Hugzzzz
Cel
HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)Which is why I would invite people on here to go see r/politics on Reddit and read about the younger people's political concerns, ideas and thoughts. I'm 59, but having three progressive sons has taught me a lot about THEIR future.
Raftergirl
(1,292 posts)Reddit completely slipped my mind.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)LakeArenal
(28,831 posts)No one I think of as a pot stirrer is on this poll. Nobody on my jury blacklist is on here.
Is that a coincidence?
rzemanfl
(29,566 posts)unc70
(6,116 posts)I don't notice anyone I would have in those categories. It is interesting.
TwilightZone
(25,473 posts)And possibly not a coincidence.
TwilightZone
(25,473 posts)a kennedy
(29,690 posts)rzemanfl
(29,566 posts)hamsterjill
(15,223 posts)But I was a youngster when I first started reading DU!!! I'm glad the website has been around as long as it has. It's saved my sanity on occasion.
lpbk2713
(42,763 posts)My 76th birthday is today.
rzemanfl
(29,566 posts)Lindsay
(3,276 posts)Hope you have a wonderful day. (And lots more to follow.)
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)lpbk2713
(42,763 posts)I'm actually holding up pretty well, with the help of a pacemaker/defib implant.
malaise
(269,113 posts)Great idea
TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)53.
Old enough to know better.
Young enough to try it one or two more times.
Liberal In Texas
(13,565 posts)Be interesting to see if you can keep it going until late tonight if the demographics change as younger people log in after work etc.
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)There were about 125 responses by midnight.
cemaphonic
(4,138 posts)And yeah, I've been here awhile and DU has always skewed older.
Piasladic
(1,160 posts)I think the general format of the site also appeals to an older generation.
Hekate
(90,755 posts)I still think I'm barely over 50 (ie, as in 2002 when I joined) so everybody else here should be too -- wha' happen'?
Stallion
(6,476 posts)nm
yonder
(9,669 posts)Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,372 posts)lillypaddle
(9,581 posts)HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)just by reading the threads on here. No surprises.
LaurenOlimina
(1,165 posts)Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,584 posts)We are for the most part, old!
handmade34
(22,756 posts)now, my age is one thing, but what age group "I belong in" in quite another what do you really want to know?
Dagstead Bumwood
(3,650 posts)I'm at the upper end of Gen X but I have always felt more aligned with the Boomers than my own generation, for some reason. Much better music, I'm guessing, is the primary reason.
Neon Gods
(222 posts)...I vote for my 17 yo granddaughter who will have to live in the miserable world I'm leaving behind. I owe it to her.
rzemanfl
(29,566 posts)Switch me to under 25 please.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)LakeArenal
(28,831 posts)🎵Im younger than that now. 🎶
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)Now it'll be in my head for hours.
Glorfindel
(9,732 posts)Officially an Old Fart!
Ernesto
(5,077 posts)Glorfindel
(9,732 posts)I was there Dec 66 to Dec 67, and left just prior to the Tet offensive.
spicysista
(1,663 posts)However, you guys make me feel like a kid. I hope to reach the majority's age one day. You guys are all very sharp. I am a very impressed 38 year old.
Turin_C3PO
(14,016 posts)Barely a millennial, almost Gen X.
GreenPartyVoter
(72,381 posts)Captain Stern
(2,201 posts)I kid, I kid.
I say that as an old guy.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Or which one am I in?
rzemanfl
(29,566 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)...then I'm thinking I might definitely belong in "under 25".
Afromania
(2,769 posts)You guys and gals are spry as all putout, had me fooled
bluestarone
(17,004 posts)Interesting!!
Golden Raisin
(4,611 posts)I'm actually 70. Still young inside. Body is beginning to display too many cricks, cracks and cranks. Still beats the alternative.
Skittles
(153,170 posts)freaking AWSOME
Kermit the Prog
(12 posts)Not a promising stat for the future.
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)Read Post #106.
Kermit the Prog
(12 posts)If the party plans to survive down the road.
Didn't realize the party demographics were this aged.
Celerity
(43,462 posts)LaelthsDaughter
(150 posts)Im proud to say Im 19, almost 20! Imma hot two decades, yall!! Id say thats an accomplishment.
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)Spread the word....
StevieM
(10,500 posts)Celerity
(43,462 posts)Hugzzz
Cel
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)It had been tied with 66-75 for most of last night and this morning. I guess people are coming home from work or school.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)Thank you again for setting up this poll!!!
BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)like charts and graphics and polls are easy and fun on DU. I used them a lot when I taught 1st graders. They LOVED taking polls and voting. I think they liked "having a voice" in anything.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)I definitely get the "having a voice" thing.
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ChazII
(6,205 posts)roody
(10,849 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
progree
(10,910 posts)abakan
(1,819 posts)Damn it
gopiscrap
(23,762 posts)Still Sensible
(2,870 posts)It looks like DU could use some serious outreach to some younger folks. I'm 65 btw.
k2qb3
(374 posts)Explains why the primary forum is like it is perfectly.
k2qb3
(374 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)orleans
(34,068 posts)Kaleva
(36,320 posts)Maru Kitteh
(28,342 posts)is an entirely different question than "how old" am I.
I firmly believe I belong about 20 years or so down the ladder.
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)orleans
(34,068 posts)just to see if there's any sort of age diff between here and there
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)thread.
In all my years on DU, I've never been a Lounge hanger-outer - just a few short dips now and then. Just has never been my thing, for whatever reason.
orleans
(34,068 posts)since i don't have a star i can't post polls
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)In that case, you could just start an OP in the Lounge with a link to this poll. I'd love to see if that would bring a younger cohort!
orleans
(34,068 posts)for lounge folk (and compare them to gd--to see if there's much of a difference)
jcmaine72
(1,773 posts)out of step with the rest of the Democratic Party's base. Just compare Bernie's national popularity, especially among young people, to his popularity here.
gademocrat7
(10,665 posts)Time seems to be moving faster than when I was younger.
tavernier
(12,395 posts)I thought there would be more in the younger groups, age 40, 50.
Hmm.
raccoon
(31,112 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)But somehow or other, the years have gone by and we've ended up two age groups higher!
tavernier
(12,395 posts)I fear that a lot of the controversy... the pages and pages of posts that are no more than you say I say ... ad infinitum, have lost best posters. The bots or Russian posters have chased away serious minded people who are tired of the crap posts that dissolve into nothingness.
scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)I've taken many breaks from here, and I stopped posting with any regularity over 10 years ago.
I still consider DU my online "home", although I don't have the same kind of attachment to it that I did way back at the beginning.
There are still some outstanding posters here - plus, as a news aggregator, I think DU is top notch.
The only constant in life is change.
uponit7771
(90,348 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,615 posts)I know I do. All the sources are verified to death.
Worried2020
(444 posts).
Update if ya wanna!
W
Stats now
56 - 75 year olds represent 66% of the membership here, as per the poll.
hmmmmm