This forum seems to have changed so much from its prime. 

I was thinking it might be as the younger people prefer Facebook and other social media. 

I could be totally wrong but let's do a poll. 

108 mate and still going strong!????

 

Tell your own age first.

I am under the impression lots of this forum's users are boomers/pensioners, which at least partially explains my divergences of opinion with them (I am in my early 40's). They lived their most productive years in times of prosperity and were able to accumulate wealth and succeed in ways which are impossible nowadays.

This is a macro-level observation and nobody should take it personally. My own dad (who falls into the category described above) agrees with me and says he could not have done half the things he did if he was my age.

You are showing your age. Facebook is notoriously Boomer. The Zoomers want nothing to do with it, as it lets their Gen X Mom monitor their activities. It's in decline. They are on TikTok and Instagram "nowadays".

 

This forum has always been Boomer, working class. I've been on here since my late 20s. Many of the old timers on this forum are now enjoying a well-earned eternal rest.

 

In 2012, they said that Thailand had "put the final nail in the coffin". Nothing really changes. The Oldies are nostalgic for a time that never existed. They always tend to think the worst is upon us. They have heightened anxiety, probably related to early onset dementia, alcoholism and the huge struggles of culture shock at an old age.

 

I enjoy reading their grumbling, it reminds me of my Gran. There are always pearls of insights, especially from all the retired Special Forces generals. 

1 hour ago, rattlesnake said:

They lived their most productive years in times of prosperity and were able to accumulate wealth and succeed in ways which are impossible nowadays.

 

Broadly true, and I will resist the typical Boomer urge to lecture you about higher interest rates and  being threatened with getting drafted to go to stupid Vietnam.

 

On the other hand, I would have happily fought in Vietnam if I'd had stuff like internet dating, cell phones, and every exotic porn urge scratched for free to fight for. They just kept telling me to dodge bullets for vague and abstract freedom (which I already had, thanks anyway).

 

If I could trade my advantages for the disadvantages younger people have today, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Meanwhile, I personally apologize for being part of the cohort that will bankrupt every pension scheme in the west by the time you get to it. Oh, and I am 69.5.

Edited June 28, 20224 yr by LaosLover

60 and just hitting puberty, voice change and all...

Second anniversary of my  39th birthday coming up, but i like the 69 number better 

Edited June 29, 20224 yr by actonion

old enough to know that every time i think i have seen it all i find out i have not

I'm extremely happy I was young years ago.

Makes it worth being an old fart now.

As for my average age?

I can't remember...

7 hours ago, Gaccha said:

The Oldies are nostalgic for a time that never existed. They always tend to think the worst is upon us. They have heightened anxiety, probably related to early onset dementia, alcoholism and the huge struggles of culture shock at an old age.

Good to see no sweeping generalisations there.

In my 40s, still think I'm in my 20s (former target dating audience) 'cos that is when I moved to Asia....but feel like i'm in my 30s TBH.

 

My friends looks like they are in their 50's back home...."kids n life"

33 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

60 and just hitting puberty, voice change and all...

The real question should be, what's your mental age? Be honest? this test might tell you something?

https://www.arealme.com/mental/en/

11 minutes ago, vandeventer said:

The real question should be, what's your mental age? Be honest? this test might tell you something?

https://www.arealme.com/mental/en/

I am 74 but after taking the test on my mental age they say  my mental age is  is 34, I feel better already.

Juvenile to senile!

Maybe you should have asked how many are on retirement visas here.  That eliminates anyone below 50 years old.

50 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

In my 40s, still think I'm in my 20s (former target dating audience) 'cos that is when I moved to Asia....but feel like i'm in my 30s TBH.

 

My friends looks like they are in their 50's back home...."kids n life"

I'm in my 60s but feel like I'm in my 40s!  Having a 7-year-old kid contributes to this!

Almost retired. I can't believe I've lasted this long. Touch wood.

9 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

I am under the impression lots of this forum's users are boomers/pensioners, which at least partially explains my divergences of opinion with them (I am in my early 40's). They lived their most productive years in times of prosperity and were able to accumulate wealth and succeed in ways which are impossible nowadays.

This is a macro-level observation and nobody should take it personally. My own dad (who falls into the category described above) agrees with me and says he could not have done half the things he did if he was my age.

Those of us who are American, born post-WW II certainly grew up in a time of American economic growth and that shaped much of the thinking throughout our lives. I would hasten to point out that not all made books of money, I retired to a lower cost country in large measure because I can better afford a working middle class retirement here. For my two Sons, well they both chose different paths to follow and live in a period where the global community has grown to reflect a more level playing field economically (thinking of the developed western nations mostly but not ignoring China's growth). Harder for my Sons economically and harder on the American psyche as we become more viewed as mote of an equal player ... yea, yea, we still have more capability for destruction (military) ... but not leading in so much of sustainable societal living.

Early 60's, but feel between 18 and 23 now and again when the opportunity arises, or is that rises ????

15 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

I'm in my 60s but feel like I'm in my 40s!  Having a 7-year-old kid contributes to this!

Well, I just see a huge gulf in state of my friends after having kids...my g/f said all her uni friends look wasted after having kids to paraphrase her ..but if that's your truth then that is your truth....I'm talking about how they look vs they may feel....

If I would do a poll, it would be 1.  Over 90.   2.  I forget if I voted.   3.  What is this vote about?  4.  Is there free beer.   5. Under 90 (haha, joking, I'm over 90)

I'm old enough to know a pyramid scheme when I see it.

10 hours ago, Neeranam said:

This forum seems to have changed so much from its prime. 

I was thinking it might be as the younger people prefer Facebook and other social media. 

I could be totally wrong but let's do a poll. 

This forum has always been for retired men with pensions.

And a few younger teachers scrabbling around for enough money to stay here.

As far as I can see nothing has changed.

Edited June 29, 20224 yr by BritManToo

9 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

I am under the impression lots of this forum's users are boomers/pensioners, which at least partially explains my divergences of opinion with them (I am in my early 40's). They lived their most productive years in times of prosperity and were able to accumulate wealth and succeed in ways which are impossible nowadays.

This is a macro-level observation and nobody should take it personally. My own dad (who falls into the category described above) agrees with me and says he could not have done half the things he did if he was my age.

I worked in the mining industry from 1966 to 1972. Bought a house back in my home state in 1970, had the mortgage paid off in 18 months. Actually, I am pre-boomer.

 

You're right. However, we are not to blame for subsequent generations missing out. You can lay that at the feet of politicians who exported jobs overseas, and now have supply chains stuffed up so badly Australians have to wait 6 - 12 months to take delivery of most new vehicles. Or insane policies such as negative gearing which inflate the housing market to be unaffordable.

 

The answer is in your hands, vote them out. Although what you vote in may be just as bad, if not worse.

10 hours ago, Neeranam said:

This forum seems to have changed so much from its prime. 

I was thinking it might be as the younger people prefer Facebook and other social media. 

I could be totally wrong but let's do a poll.

In Facebook one can have an open discussion without being banned unlike this forum which seem to cater more to bashing Thais, Indian, and Chinese over any criticism of farangs. 

Arrive TH at 45 yrs old, 67 now.  Found TV long time ago, and hated it, as extreme Thai bashing and mob rule.

 

Sadly, that aspect hasn't really changed, but more members, and more interesting topics since revamped, sometimes informative threads make up for it.

 

EVs & Solar mainly are an interest, along with home DIY & farming life info.  Some travel tips helps, but not much here of that.

 

Agree, censorship can be OTT at times, but as a business site, obviously their right.  Limits any real diverse opinions or real debate, but it is what it is.

 

We joined voluntarily, so can't really complain.  Back to using the ignore function, and helps a lot.  

 

 

Edited June 29, 20224 yr by KhunLA

1 hour ago, vandeventer said:

1 hour ago, vandeventer said:

The real question should be, what's your mental age? Be honest? this test might tell you something?

https://www.arealme.com/mental/en/

 

1 hour ago, vandeventer said:

I am 74 but after taking the test on my mental age they say  my mental age is  is 34, I feel better already.

Well done you! I'm 76 but came in at 47. We must be doing something right.

2 hours ago, Thujone said:

I'm extremely happy I was young years ago.

Makes it worth being an old fart now.

As for my average age?

I can't remember...

I'm 77, I've had a very satisfying wonderful life with many interesting experiences across many countries and situations, which provide lots of wonderful memories.

 

I wouldn't want to 'scrub' my memories and start again. 

More people would live to a ripe old age if they weren't too busy providing for it . ( Old git wit ). I have the book sent to me by my bro. several years ago when I was 65.

How many of us get up from their pc , walk off then can't remember what for.