Please consider posting your age in your profile

[Atom Smasher]

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.

Atom

 

[pdx1138]

seconded.

 

[NoCommitments]

Just updated mine

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

But are people going to take me seriously when they find out I'm only 13 years old?

 

[pdx1138]

Mantis, if you're really 13 and have that many rep points....I'd take your advice

 

[SamTheHobit]

The green dots on sosuave are just an ego boost. What a joke.

 

[pdx1138]

incorrect

 

[shizz702]

Ok, updated mine as well.

 

[Alex DeLarge]

Updated.

 

[Atom Smasher]

Wow... You guys are OLD!

Thanks for updating.

 

[The Bad Ass Canadian]

I've always had my age posted. I think it's only fair to anyone reading my posts. It should be mandatory, IMO, though no one is really asking for birth certificates around here to confirm anyone's age. Just nice to have a ballpark idea of where someone is at in their growth/experience.

 

[DanZy]

The green dots on sosuave are just an ego boost.

He's right actually. Anyone can come along, learn all the theory and give advice that's gets him repped. It's putting into practice that means everything

Added mine, makes sense to do so

 

[SgtSplacker]

It's a relevant piece of information and in no way negatively affects you on this site. It's true advice for a 40 year old is different than that of a 15 year old. When your young it's all about getting experience, an older man is usually looking for a little more then to just score with anything that moves...

OK let me rephrase that...

OK an older man wants to score with anyhting that moves and also has slightly different motivations...

Yeah that sounds right. maybe sigh

 

[SharinganUser]

I already updated mine because awhile ago, I posted on the MM section and they went ape**** because I didn't agree with the overall consensus and didn't have my age listed.

 

[TheMusic]

Updatet mine too. I think you're right man, it sure helps a lot when you know someones age.

 

[Desdinova]

Atom Smasher's better than me because he has more green dots. Way to fvck up my confidence, sosuave

 

[Groovy]

I've had my age posted all along. I am so cool, I follow rules even before they are made haha.