Atom Smasher
Master Don Juan
We didn't want to force the issue by making age posting a requirement, but the list owner and I discussed my suggesting that your age be put in your profile after I brought it to his attention.
There's a real advantage to posting your age. We have an extremely wide range here at SS, from mid-teens (with possibly younger lurkers) to 60-something (and possibly older lurkers, too).
When a person asks me a question, I am very definitely going to provide a different answer to a 20 y.o. than I will to a 45 y.o., as I know the older guy has a certain body of experience and understanding behind him. I get a steady stream of P.M.s here on SS, and very often I have to waste an exchange by asking, "How old are you?".
So IMO, posting your age helps us to know who we're talking to and gives us a rough idea of life experience. Hey, I get away with murder around here, 'cause I know you guys see my numbers and think to yourself, "Ahh... that explains it."
Again, I stress that this is not going to be a requirement, so if you're against posting your age, that perfectly fine. Conversely, if you are neutral or think it's a good idea, why not take a minute, go to your CP and throw your age in there?
My bottom line is that I believe it facilitates understanding between members and subtly aids our ability to help each other, but it's your call.
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There's a real advantage to posting your age. We have an extremely wide range here at SS, from mid-teens (with possibly younger lurkers) to 60-something (and possibly older lurkers, too).
When a person asks me a question, I am very definitely going to provide a different answer to a 20 y.o. than I will to a 45 y.o., as I know the older guy has a certain body of experience and understanding behind him. I get a steady stream of P.M.s here on SS, and very often I have to waste an exchange by asking, "How old are you?".
So IMO, posting your age helps us to know who we're talking to and gives us a rough idea of life experience. Hey, I get away with murder around here, 'cause I know you guys see my numbers and think to yourself, "Ahh... that explains it."
Again, I stress that this is not going to be a requirement, so if you're against posting your age, that perfectly fine. Conversely, if you are neutral or think it's a good idea, why not take a minute, go to your CP and throw your age in there?
My bottom line is that I believe it facilitates understanding between members and subtly aids our ability to help each other, but it's your call.
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