Should us oldies really just disappear and die?

For me I love the company of someone older. Especially here on mylot. You posses a wisdom us younger folks don't have. I don't know why anyone would say something like that to you or even think it. I was raised to respect and learn from my elders and I have passed that onto my children.

I've gotten that kind of thinking on other sites besides mylot. I have no idea what these young folks are thinking. Perhaps they think they own the internet Too bad, sometimes, that we do not know these people in real life. We could call their parents and tell them their child thinks they should not be allowed on the computer because they are old and should just fade away and die somewhere. Wonder how long the youngster would be on a computer? Don't let them get to you. Just remember, one day they will be our age and someone will be telling them the same thing

someone said that to you? NO ONE and NOBODY has the right to say that to anybody here in mylot. if she or he does not want to response on any of your discussion then just DONT. i hate people who give their views in a sarcastic way. some youngster think they are cool of they do that. stay here hatley there are a lot of people who loves you and dont mind those arrogant people who just think they are cool.

Hopefully we will all be old one day. We ought to be preparing ourselves for it by ensuring that the elderly now live in a way that we would like to live in the future. Anyone that writes off the elderly demonstrates a naivety and lack of foresight that just beggars belief. I am afraid that for many younger people they are unable to associate with being older. They will one day though!

Hi Hatley, Please don't be upset! That disgusting comment was made by a very nasty and rude young girl who is totally disrespectful to everyone! She has no respect for anyone of any age, especially for herself and was dealt with accordingly on two separate discussions and probably still hasn't learned to keep her big stupid mouth shut yet! If she is stupid enough to stick around here, she will continue to get what she deserves! There are people of all ages here and mylot does not discrimate as to age limit except I believe that you must be over the age of 16, but even that I'm not sure about! It is very unfortunate that in this day and age that younger people do not have respect for us older folks! I deal with it all the time when I take the bus or am in a store. They don't think twice about trying to knock me down to get on the bus ahead of me! Children today have no respect, no like we were brought up, that's for sure! I have bad knees and a bad ankle and would still give up my seat for someone less able or older than I am and I am no youngster myself!

Hello again Hatley, now there's no point at all in getting yourself angry about some obviously ignorant youngster who would be probably better off going and joining a forum for other teen agers. If you don't mind talking with us younger ones then why on earth should we have a problem talking to you. In my area the youngsters are brought up to have respect for their elders and there is nothing unusual in seeing two non family members, young and old, sitting conversing over a coffee togther, teenager and wiser older man not excepted from this.

No Hatley, we should not disappear and die. Many of us here are older. You were so very missed by so many when you were gone. I can't believe that someone would have the nerve to say that. Did she say it to you? It takes a certain level of ignorance to say something that disrespectful and shallow to anyone. I think it is great that we have people of all ages on here and from all over.

Sadly a lot of the youngsters who join here are astonished to find a lot of 'older' users. Just like offline there is no respect for them nowadays Then there are many who after a while get to know us and realise that we can have as much, if not more, fun than they do and they join in. One bad apple doesn't spoil the crop and if we allow for the fact that she just might have got out of bed on the wrong foot before she said it then I'll give the benefit of the doubt. Never again though as it is definately lacking in any form of respect whatsoever. I am not going anywhere so like it or lump it!

Kids are a lot more different nowadays. In real life, not only in the internet, they become more disrespectful to elders. When I was new here, I thought I would become more knowledgeable than others. But until now, I found out that I still have to learn alot. And I found it from the vets.

Who said that?I'm going to spank these kids.This time I'll do it in public.Mylot community is the richest and the largest internet community which has no age limits and it never will.Someone has to grow up.Don't take anything personally.Remember that even Mother Theresa had to hear offensive words in her life.You can be saint and someone can come along and say something bad about your age,race,nationality,weight,job,habits.Relax,enjoy the life.And don't look back.

Hi Hatley. As an oldie myself, I've not run into this yet, but if/when I do, I will simply chalk it up to someone else's ignorance and intolerance. I have a great time here and have learned so much and met many wonderful people of all ages. If possible, just "blow it off," and continue to do what YOU enjoy :)) Karen

I love this site because of the older person who may have a better insight to certain things. I did't have grandparents while growing up and I missed that in my life. I also love that it consist of all different types of people from all walks of life from the States to different countries. Its for all people of all ages, sizes, races, religions. This is what makes its the best site ever. Please don't be angry just ignore the comment. Take care!

That is a very rude, insensitive remark from an obviously ignorant mind. I cannot for the life of me imagine someone saying that, it's the height of disrespect, I wonder how her parents would have felt if those very same words were directed to them? I've been at myLOt for not very long and I'm amazed at the age range this site caters to. I am even more amazed that people older than my mother knows myLot and actively participates here (I had a discussion about my mother being a technophobic and has not touched a computer because as she says, she's too old for that, she's in her late 60s). You Hatley, are an inspiration to those who think they have no place here. The wide wide web is so vast it has a place for everyone, and no one has the right to say that this is only for the young. You and the likes of you represent your generation which has contributed to the rich information myLot has amassed that members have benefited from. I hope this girl realizes her mistake and take back what she said. That's the least she can do.

It is sad to hear that. i was instantly reminded of my grandmother who might have something similar to say if she ever opens up...but ma'm i think it is very rude of anyone to say anyhting to someone who happens to b a little older than he/she is.

Whomever the nut job is that said that cannot be classified as relevant or human. So whatever she said is void.

i think we have a right to be here as much as anyone else. i am not the youngest but i dont really care what others think of me really. but society seems to be focused on the young and since people are living longer than ever before, there are a lot of older people around and in here.

Hi Hatley, you are not only a senior member here but also one of my most respected senior citizen that has so much life experience to share with us. I know how hurt you are when you read such unkind remarks that is so belittling particularly to senior citizens. I am happy to have you as my friend. You have proven yourself that age is no barrier to actively participate in mylot and mylot is such a nice place to interact with people of all ages. Nobody has the right to condemn anyone to disappear and die as this is a site for all ages. Let us continue to be active here and forget what has been said. There are people with no right thinking mind and no respect for the oldies. They are liken to an alien from outer space who do not know how to behave well and do no know how to act like a real human being. So forget about this person and this is an isolated case.

Hi hatley... hey hey.. dont' say that please... My grammy is like this too, always talk about she is going to leave or soon or she doesn't feel like anything anymore... but remember you are still surviving, having a good time with stuff, why don't you just live happily, enjoying what you are having until anytime...

No, it's just a very sensitive remark by one of my friends that she made last night. I went to her house today because i couldn't call her, that made me worried. She's still sleeping but i saw tears on her eyes, i think she cried all night, because probably what happened to her. This is what really happened to her before she started this cranky sparky thing. http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2100899.aspx and I was almost worried too.when she made this discussion that i went to her house.. http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2100902.aspx I actually hug and kissed her before i left the house...she smiled a bitwhile her eyes are still closed.. she didn't to say it, so there's need to bang it against her. I think the trolls and other truly misguided should be the ones to fade a way

I am a newbie here at mylot but having attained 57 this past 8/2 I understand. For me its a simple solution..If the young 'lady' doesn't care for the company she keeps here then she needs seek other company elsewhere. I haven't gotten to this point in life by backing off every time someone shakes a fist at me..be it literally or figuratively. I'd not do it now..and as it is that when I was invited to join mylot my age was not an issue, I assume that 2 weeks later it remains so. As for why this kind of thinking please keep in mind that is so much easier for a coward to throw stones in a venue such as this than to do so face to face. Don't let her get you down. Instead, show her why you're here... ENJOY!