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Title: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 01, 2013, 10:23:19 pm
Maybe I am alone on this issue but time and time again I see so many new people posting that for one reason or another choose to not disclose their age on their profile. (location often helps as well but that is another topic)
It often can make a difference how others reply.
I in no way want to "judge" someone based on age but let's be honest...
years on the planet does usually affect experience and can effect the response.
Every age has advantages and disadvantages "generally" speaking and the only reason that I am bringing the topic up for discussion is that I think it might often (not always) help us all be more able to understand and communicate.
Just a suggestion. :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: texaninnyc87 on March 01, 2013, 10:32:21 pm
that's a good point. i'd never thought of that. i updated my profile so now everyone will know i'm 25. i also found an avatar from one of my favorite ballets!  ;D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 01, 2013, 10:50:01 pm
I will be celebrating my 65th birthday in July, my organs however will be celebrating their 70th on the same day... ;).

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 01, 2013, 10:54:36 pm
Auntie Mitchypoo is here to help. ;D
Just thought it might be a good idea.
You can trust this mug of mine, no? ???

(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o745/mjm711/photo_zps663ef87a.jpg)
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Post by: Miss Philicia on March 01, 2013, 10:56:45 pm
Finally! Something great to masturbate to.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 01, 2013, 10:58:00 pm
Finally! Something great to masturbate to.
wait till next week.  ;)
(pup gets groomed!)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jeff G on March 01, 2013, 11:12:21 pm
This will never work because Willy has always refused to answer the how old are you question .  :o
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 01, 2013, 11:21:07 pm
This will never work because Willy has always refused to answer the how old are you question .  :o
we all know Wumpy is 57? or was it 38? 60?...
heck, let's just average them out. ;)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jeff G on March 01, 2013, 11:24:46 pm
If we could just find the stone tablet with his birth record carved into it the mystery would be solved .


 
we all know Wumpy is 57? or was it 38? 60?...
heck, let's just average them out. ;)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 01, 2013, 11:32:36 pm
If we could just find the stone tablet with his birth record carved into it the mystery would be solved .
well heck! no wonder some have fear of posting their age.
my bad. :( ;D ;D ;D
Lol, Jeff! You are very helpful too. :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 01, 2013, 11:43:18 pm
wait till next week.  ;)
(pup gets groomed!)

LOL...nice photo of you and puppy.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 02, 2013, 03:22:36 pm
This will never work because Willy has always refused to answer the how old are you question .  :o

Just look at my profile, it says 45. But you people always think I'm lying about my age. Yes, 'tis true I am so beautiful young and vibrant, it's easy to see why yall think I'm only 30. ;)

 :-*

Cute pic Mitchellz. I bet you were a hottie back when you were young....say in the 1950's.

Also, is that a Tea bag hanging from your "hat", or is it a condom?

-Will
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: buginme2 on March 02, 2013, 03:26:06 pm
A lady never reveals her true age
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jeff G on March 02, 2013, 03:31:57 pm
Just look at my profile, it says 45. But you people always think I'm lying about my age. Yes, 'tis true I am so beautiful young and vibrant, it's easy to see why yall think I'm only 30. ;)

 :-*

Cute pic Mitchellz. I bet you were a hottie back when you were young....say in the 1950's.

-Will

Willy ... your such a good sport about taking the considerable teasing that come your way . You are the poster boy for gracious behavior . I guess that kind of patience comes with being old as dirt . Sorry couldn't say too many nice things all at once . 
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: denb45 on March 02, 2013, 03:45:02 pm
Auntie Mitchypoo is here to help. ;D
Just thought it might be a good idea.
You can trust this mug of mine, no? ???


Why Mitchel, I'm flattered , cute doggie too  ;)

HUGS

DEN  :D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 02, 2013, 04:26:22 pm
. You are the poster boy for gracious behavior ..

*blush*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 02, 2013, 04:47:58 pm
that's a good point. i'd never thought of that. i updated my profile so now everyone will know i'm 25. i also found an avatar from one of my favorite ballets!  ;D
Tex, at least the "87" gave us a clue. :)
Many people will not put their age in their profile but will often mention it in early posts.
It is just hard to remember.
I guess privacy is an issue for some as well.
Each to his/her own, but I think posting your age is beneficial.
I will be celebrating my 65th birthday in July, my organs however will be celebrating their 70th on the same day... ;).

Aroha
Jan :-*
LOL! I am almost 54 but my whole body feels like 70 at times.
Happy belated 69th birthday to your organs. ;D
A lady never reveals her true age
Are you refering to Wumpy? LOL! ;)
Just look at my profile, it says 45. But you people always think I'm lying about my age. Yes, 'tis true I am so beautiful young and vibrant, it's easy to see why yall think I'm only 30. ;)

 :-*

Cute pic Mitchellz. I bet you were a hottie back when you were young....say in the 1950's.

Also, is that a Tea bag hanging from your "hat", or is it a condom?

-Will
Ha! Your profile also stated that your birthday was in December until you "changed your mind".
And um... thank you for the hottie comment.
I was a hottie in the 50's.
Born in 1959 and a hottie from birth. ;)
My "outfit" in the pic was Halloween merchandise for our store that I was modeling.
(price tags still attatched like Mini Pearl)
I only hope Vogue doesn't start bugging me now that I posted it on the interweb. ::)
Finally! Something great to masturbate to.
hope you had fun! ;) ;) ;D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: tednlou2 on March 03, 2013, 12:31:55 am
My age of 27 is in my profile.  Man, I can't believe I am approaching 30.  Wow. 

I often imagine what members look like, since most don't post pics of themselves. 
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: bob_89q on March 03, 2013, 05:00:09 am
i am not to sure, i think i am about 42, but that could just be my i.Q :P
i stopped counting at about 28 ish.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: OneTampa on March 03, 2013, 02:12:08 pm
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx230/HonutSinti/MADE_IN_1953_zps23fa79cc.png)


Well, several parts remain "original" from the time I was made.

  :) ;)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: leatherman on March 03, 2013, 04:44:47 pm
My age of 27 is in my profile.  Man, I can't believe I am approaching 30.  Wow.
you sure about that??
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Posts: 3,469 (2.843 per day)
Personal Text: I finally changed my avatar.
Gender: Male
Age:37
Location:Louisville, KY

as far as myself, I was in the hospital on my 36th and 38th bdays with the doctors telling me I was about to die. I should have gone into the hospital on my 40th bday; but I was prepared to die at home if that was what was going to happen. Instead I'm about to celebrate turning 51 (in less than 2 wks), and of that I'm really, really happy :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 03, 2013, 04:50:31 pm
LOL!
i think Ted was just playing with us and was waiting to see who would call him out on his age. ;D
Mikie, for some reason, i didn't think it would be you. tee hee. :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: leatherman on March 03, 2013, 05:21:11 pm
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Mikie, for some reason, i didn't think it would be you. tee hee. :)
but i fessed up to being "old"  :P
although I'm happy happy happy to not be dead (you know all that being in the hospital on my bday crap), I am going to be OVER fifty now!! :o and saying it like that does sorta suck.

so I could be brutally honest (and bust Teddy) or I could just lie too ;D and say that I'm lucky I'll only be 28 this year. (let me go change my profile fast ;) LOL) (OMG :o I just realized that 1985, when I would have to have been born to only be 28, is the very year I was infected with teh hiv!!)

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Username: leatherman
Posts: 5,396 (2.213 per day)
Personal Text: Google is Your Friend
Gender: Male
Age:27
Location:Fort Mill, South Carolina
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 03, 2013, 05:27:21 pm
LMAO!
Now go back and correct your profile! :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: leatherman on March 03, 2013, 06:29:44 pm
LMAO!
Now go back and correct your profile! :)
look at that mug over there in that avatar pix!
I swear 8) I'm 27 on the cusp of being 28. ::) ;D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 03, 2013, 06:46:20 pm
look at that mug over there in that avatar pix!
I swear 8) I'm 27 on the cusp of being 28. ::) ;D
hmmmmm.......
 :-X :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 03, 2013, 06:57:47 pm
look at that mug over there in that avatar pix!


Looks like 90
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 03, 2013, 07:00:36 pm
Looks like 90
i want to see your birth certificate. ::)
oops, forgot that was mentioned before...
(the stone tablet)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jmarksto on March 03, 2013, 11:51:37 pm
Ok Mitch,

While I wasn't the primary audience for your request it did move me to fill in my age and select an avatar while at it.

Also, I see that you are my elder, so I will have to ensure proper respect is paid.

JM
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WestSide on March 04, 2013, 01:51:54 am
I think the fundamental issue is that your profile asks for your birth date.  I'm someone who prefers to enter my age value instead of the system requiring my b-date.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Dr.Strangelove on March 04, 2013, 07:33:23 am
I think the fundamental issue is that your profile asks for your birth date.  I'm someone who prefers to enter my age value instead of the system requiring my b-date.
Not a good option. Because then you guys would 'forget' to update your age in the profile. Trust me, I see that happening on Grindr every day...  ;D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 04, 2013, 07:35:09 am
Ok Mitch,

While I wasn't the primary audience for your request it did move me to fill in my age and select an avatar while at it.

Also, I see that you are my elder, so I will have to ensure proper respect is paid.

JM
Respect me for being your elder? LOL! :)
Do you think that would work with everyone here? tee hee.
I think the fundamental issue is that your profile asks for your birth date.  I'm someone who prefers to enter my age value instead of the system requiring my b-date.
Westside,
Looks like you figured out a way to post your age without your DOB.
Now, you just have to remember to update it each year yourself.
(No excuse for skipping a year or two now.... ;).)
oops, just notice Dr. Strangelove pointed this out while i was typing.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Ann on March 04, 2013, 09:29:39 am
I think the fundamental issue is that your profile asks for your birth date.  I'm someone who prefers to enter my age value instead of the system requiring my b-date.

Nobody can see your birth date in your profile. The only time anyone would have a clue is on your actual birthday, when a little birthday cake emoticon will appear next to your age. Someone would have to be determined to check your profile each and every day to discover your DOB.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: weasel on March 04, 2013, 09:39:52 am
Nobody can see your birth date in your profile. The only time anyone would have a clue is on your actual birthday, when a little birthday cake emoticon will appear next to your age. Someone would have to be determined to check your profile each and every day to discover your DOB.

  Now i have to wait till August to see my cake   :)

   My profile says 58  :-X

    That profile picture is not more than a year old   ;)

     Almost time for a new improved picture 

                                                                  Weasel ,  Still wishing he were 32 again  ...
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 04, 2013, 10:17:41 am
Nobody can see your birth date in your profile. The only time anyone would have a clue is on your actual birthday, when a little birthday cake emoticon will appear next to your age. Someone would have to be determined to check your profile each and every day to discover your DOB.
But can't one look in the Calendar to find out ones birthday?

Oops, I just checked the calendar.
No more birthdays listed.
This must have recently been changed??
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Alan_B on March 04, 2013, 12:55:14 pm
I'm 25, also updated my image to a pic of me!  :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 04, 2013, 08:34:22 pm
a pic of me!  :)

Well hellooo Alan. ;)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 04, 2013, 08:42:36 pm
... like honey to the bee
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 04, 2013, 09:45:57 pm
... like honey to the bee

Miss P, I wouldn't expect anything less from our handsome boy.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: ds4146 on March 04, 2013, 09:52:51 pm
... like honey to the bee

Really Willy, I don't think he would be interested in someone who would drink this...and is so far from being a jock, drunk maybe, but jock, get real :-X
Even a drunken Jock wouldn't stoop to that... ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Alan_B on March 05, 2013, 01:37:30 pm
Well hellooo Alan. ;)

Why thank you lol
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 05, 2013, 08:04:52 pm
...anything less from our handsome boy.


Jan :-*

 :-*  :-*  :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 05, 2013, 08:26:20 pm
Really Willy, I don't think he would be interested in someone who would drink this...and is so far from being a jock, drunk maybe, but jock, get real :-X

LOL...ds4146, I meant Jock as in a drunken Scotsman, anyone from Scotland is known as a "Jock"

Aroha
Jan
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: OneTampa on March 05, 2013, 08:32:34 pm
So, that is why there are chaperones.

 :D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 05, 2013, 08:33:56 pm
LOL...ds4146, I meant Jock as in a drunken Scotsman, anyone from Scotland is known as a "Jock"

Aroha
Jan
"POP" goes wumpy's ego.
(Jan, you are a little devil ;D.)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 05, 2013, 08:35:25 pm
LOL...ds4146, I meant Jock as in a drunken Scotsman, anyone from Scotland is known as a "Jock"

Aroha
Jan

Jan you have to give DS a bit of latitude, he can be rather thick skulled at times. Plus he's in love with me and gets jealous real easy If I reach out to new members. ::)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: mitch777 on March 05, 2013, 08:38:53 pm
Jan you have to give DS a bit of latitude, he can be rather thick skulled at times. Plus he's in love with me and gets jealous real easy If I reach out to new members. ::)
oops.
my mistake.
ego still intact. :)
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: ds4146 on March 06, 2013, 09:19:52 pm
Jan you have to give DS a bit of latitude, he can be rather thick skulled at times. Plus he's in love with me and gets jealous real easy If I reach out to new members. ::)

Jan how the heck was I to know that? LMAO. So clearly Willy could be a Jock, just not a jock.

Willy, in your wildest dreams. The only thing I love about you is how easy you are to pick on, like a little sister and the torment that you receive from others always is a delight! Now go get Jocked and quit pretending to be a jock!  :D
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 07, 2013, 04:10:39 pm
Jan how the heck was I to know that? LMAO. So clearly Willy could be a Jock, just not a jock.

ds you are forgiven for not knowing.

Will could be a Jock, if he were named after William the 1st. King of Scotand and actually came from Scotland.

My geography isn't the best, but I'm pretty sure Texas is not in Scotland, if it is then Jen and I are heading in the wrong direction in July.  ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 08, 2013, 10:40:12 am

My geography isn't the best, but I'm pretty sure Texas is not in Scotland, if it is then Jen and I are heading in the wrong direction in July.  ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*

you better not end up in Scotland missy, We have Margaritas to drink when you get here!
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 08, 2013, 08:23:22 pm
you better not end up in Scotland missy, We have Margaritas to drink when you get here!

Keep them on ice, I've checked the map and we are definitely heading in the right direction come July  ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 08, 2013, 09:36:05 pm
fake tacos, fake margaritas
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 08, 2013, 11:38:19 pm
fake tacos, fake margaritas

Miss P your claws are showing.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 09, 2013, 12:15:54 pm
Miss P your claws are showing.

Aroha
Jan :-*

That's OK -- I'll be having bouillabaisse on the Quai de Rive Neuve in Marseille and Condrieu wine tasting in Roman Vienne while visiting the Temple d'Auguste et de Livie.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 09, 2013, 03:57:49 pm
Looking down your nose at the peasants no doubt, just don't dribble, fish stains on the shirt are so unbecoming ...enjoy.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jeff G on March 09, 2013, 04:06:48 pm
It seems Miss P is green with envy that we all have such a nice summer of fun planned . He could have been invited but he chose to make plans to go off all alone and eat snails or whatever he has planned .
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 09, 2013, 04:11:55 pm
It seems Miss P is green with envy that we all have such a nice summer of fun planned . He could have been invited but he chose to make plans to go off all alone and eat snails or whatever he has planned .

I know Jeff, his jealousy is so obvious.  ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 09, 2013, 05:36:48 pm
Yeah, I'm simply so despondent that I won't be sitting around snorting ground up Prezista with a bunch of pozzies and feasting on fried Twinkies.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jeff G on March 09, 2013, 05:53:12 pm
Yeah, I'm simply so despondent that I won't be sitting around snorting ground up Prezista with a bunch of pozzies and feasting on fried Twinkies.

WhoTF does that anyway LOL .
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Miss Philicia on March 09, 2013, 06:00:28 pm
WhoTF does that anyway LOL .

Jano
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 09, 2013, 06:18:30 pm
Yeah, I'm simply so despondent that I won't be sitting around snorting ground up Prezista with a bunch of pozzies and feasting on fried Twinkies.

Two pozzies sitting in Alabama hardly qualifies as a "Bunch", the third will be there for support purposes only..  ;)

Don't be hating the beautiful people Miss P.


Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: anniebc on March 09, 2013, 06:22:02 pm
Jano

The only time I snort is to express indignation..and I've done that a fair few times here.   ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Jeff G on March 09, 2013, 06:30:37 pm
Two pozzies sitting in Alabama hardly qualifies as a "Bunch", the third will be there for support purposes only..  ;)

Don't be hating the beautiful people Miss P.


Aroha
Jan :-*

Yeah Jan , you tell him . Two pozzies is a Bi-Infecta and three pozzies would be a
tri-infecta .
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Dachshund on March 09, 2013, 08:45:55 pm
She's like Leona Helmsley without the money.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: Ann on March 10, 2013, 08:28:50 am
fake tacos, fake margaritas

Miss P your claws are showing.

Aroha
Jan :-*

Jan, sweetie, those are fake Lee-Press-On-Claws anyway.

She's like Leona Helmsley without the money.

Or the gaggle of maids and bell-hops.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: aaware72 on March 10, 2013, 01:21:47 pm
I just updated my profile.  I just turned 41
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: CJ from OZ on March 10, 2013, 01:46:31 pm
Finally! Something great to masturbate to.

Miss Philicia gave us the quote of the year if there ever was one... For starters I was in stitches, and got the sense of humor! LOL!!!
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: WillyWump on March 10, 2013, 02:48:32 pm
Miss Philicia gave us the quote of the year if there ever was one... For starters I was in stitches, and got the sense of humor! LOL!!!

Oh that's nothing. Stick around, she gets Klonnied up once a month and really has some prime stuff then.
Title: Re: this might be helpful to know...
Post by: leatherman on March 10, 2013, 04:20:40 pm
I just updated my profile.  I just turned 41
Happy Bday!  ;D