Do You Feel Irrelevant? Why Some Older Members Just Can’t Help Themselves

[The Cobra]

It’s hard to ignore — in almost every discussion, there’s always that one member who seems to:

 

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

 

It’s like some people hit a certain age and suddenly feel compelled to point out every flaw, as if it keeps them relevant. And when they’re not correcting, they’re complaining — about how things used to be better, how we’re all doing it wrong, or how "kids these days" have it easy.

 

So let’s ask the real question:

Is this about wisdom — or insecurity?
Do some older members just need to feel heard, or feel smarter, because they’re scared of becoming irrelevant in a world that’s moved on?

 

Not all older people behave this way, of course — some bring real value.

But others seem to thrive on being condescending for sport.

 

So, if this is hitting close to home... maybe ask yourself:
👉 Are you sharing wisdom, helping people — or just making noise? and a nuisance

 

[novacova]

Well youngster, from your post it appears that you have been bruised up by the experience of the wise and are here expressing your insecurities by making issue of it.

[madone]

13 minutes ago, The Cobra said:

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

like your 2 for one post.

 

Quote

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

like any post by liverpool lou

[HappyExpat57]

Just now, Patong2021 said:

 

I had it blocked. 🙂

You can't block people from posting, you can only place them on your ignore list. Gamma, a previously prolific poster, hasn't posted since late May.

[Patong2021]

18 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

You can't block people from posting, you can only place them on your ignore list. Gamma, a previously prolific poster, hasn't posted since late May.

 

You visited its profile. Visit it again as I have just done.   It  is still accessing the site: Last visited  Sunday at 09:26 PM

Perhaps a posting holiday or reincarnated under a new name. Whatever the reason, I am not losing sleep over its nonsensical infantile content.

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, The Cobra said:

It’s hard to ignore — in almost every discussion, there’s always that one member who seems to:

 

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

 

It’s like some people hit a certain age and suddenly feel compelled to point out every flaw, as if it keeps them relevant. And when they’re not correcting, they’re complaining — about how things used to be better, how we’re all doing it wrong, or how "kids these days" have it easy.

 

So let’s ask the real question:

Is this about wisdom — or insecurity?
Do some older members just need to feel heard, or feel smarter, because they’re scared of becoming irrelevant in a world that’s moved on?

 

Not all older people behave this way, of course — some bring real value.

But others seem to thrive on being condescending for sport.

 

So, if this is hitting close to home... maybe ask yourself:
👉 Are you sharing wisdom, helping people — or just making noise? and a nuisance

 

Seems like you are moaning about other posters

[scubascuba3]

55 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Seems like you are moaning about other posters

that's right, he's talking about you and people like you

[Keeps]

3 hours ago, The Cobra said:

there’s always that one member

One? One? You're having a laugh. 

[CharlieH]

Off topic and responses removed.

[BritManToo]

2 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

You can't block people from posting, you can only place them on your ignore list. Gamma, a previously prolific poster, hasn't posted since late May.

Posts every day under two new names, as far as I can make out.

 

Back to the op,

As an old retired guy I'm not relevant to anything except as a source of funding for my wife and kids. But even when working full time I wasn't all that relevant.

[HappyExpat57]

2 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

You visited its profile. Visit it again as I have just done.   It  is still accessing the site: Last visited  Sunday at 09:26 PM

Perhaps a posting holiday or reincarnated under a new name. Whatever the reason, I am not losing sleep over its nonsensical infantile content.

To be sure, i don't know what braindead a$$wipe gave you a thumbs down for your info, but it wasn't me.

[KhunLA]

We're all irrelevant, and have been forever, except to me & mine.  Nobody cares, or should care about what we think or state, unless very like minded 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

that's right, he's talking about you and people like you

Nah, I am very relevant. Also not so old.

[angryguy]

Yes i am irrelevant. Thats why im here. Whats your excuse

[save the frogs]

 

[Lacessit]

I am very relevant to my GF and her family.

[transam]

5 hours ago, The Cobra said:

It’s hard to ignore — in almost every discussion, there’s always that one member who seems to:

 

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

 

It’s like some people hit a certain age and suddenly feel compelled to point out every flaw, as if it keeps them relevant. And when they’re not correcting, they’re complaining — about how things used to be better, how we’re all doing it wrong, or how "kids these days" have it easy.

 

So let’s ask the real question:

Is this about wisdom — or insecurity?
Do some older members just need to feel heard, or feel smarter, because they’re scared of becoming irrelevant in a world that’s moved on?

 

Not all older people behave this way, of course — some bring real value.

But others seem to thrive on being condescending for sport.

 

So, if this is hitting close to home... maybe ask yourself:
👉 Are you sharing wisdom, helping people — or just making noise? and a nuisance

 

How old are you, just as a comparison.........................🤭

[3NUMBAS]

Old gits with brewers droop that’s why

[GreasyFingers]

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Nah, I am very relevant. Also not so old.

If you were not a Richard Cranium I would ask you to prove it. So please ignore this post.

[Patong2021]

6 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

To be sure, i don't know what braindead a$$wipe gave you a thumbs down for your info, but it wasn't me.

 

Noted. There is always one malcontent. I suppose it is better than their driving around on a motorbike waving a sword.  🙂

[Patong2021]

4 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said:

Old gits with brewers droop that’s why

 

Wow. New expression for me. I thought it was a term for a beer belly, but  Google says it means an alcohol induced  erectile dysfunction. Sometimes, I learn new stuff on here.

[Magictoad]

10 hours ago, The Cobra said:

It’s hard to ignore — in almost every discussion, there’s always that one member who seems to:

 

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

 

It’s like some people hit a certain age and suddenly feel compelled to point out every flaw, as if it keeps them relevant. And when they’re not correcting, they’re complaining — about how things used to be better, how we’re all doing it wrong, or how "kids these days" have it easy.

 

So let’s ask the real question:

Is this about wisdom — or insecurity?
Do some older members just need to feel heard, or feel smarter, because they’re scared of becoming irrelevant in a world that’s moved on?

 

Not all older people behave this way, of course — some bring real value.

But others seem to thrive on being condescending for sport.

 

So, if this is hitting close to home... maybe ask yourself:
👉 Are you sharing wisdom, helping people — or just making noise? and a nuisance

 

Is this yourself you're taking about?

[scorecard]

10 hours ago, The Cobra said:

It’s hard to ignore — in almost every discussion, there’s always that one member who seems to:

 

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

 

It’s like some people hit a certain age and suddenly feel compelled to point out every flaw, as if it keeps them relevant. And when they’re not correcting, they’re complaining — about how things used to be better, how we’re all doing it wrong, or how "kids these days" have it easy.

 

So let’s ask the real question:

Is this about wisdom — or insecurity?
Do some older members just need to feel heard, or feel smarter, because they’re scared of becoming irrelevant in a world that’s moved on?

 

Not all older people behave this way, of course — some bring real value.

But others seem to thrive on being condescending for sport.

 

So, if this is hitting close to home... maybe ask yourself:
👉 Are you sharing wisdom, helping people — or just making noise? and a nuisance

 

 

Do you fit your own list?

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

[Liverpool Lou]

10 hours ago, madone said:

Quote

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

like any post by liverpool lou

1. Many posters "facts" need correcting.

2. I've never referenced "how much more I know", you may infer that from my posts but that would be your problem.

3. Discussing other members is not allowed here.

[BangkokReady]

10 hours ago, madone said:

Quote

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

like any post by liverpool lou

 

Not quite. 

 

While Liverpool Lou would like to correct everyone else, all he does is disagree with everyone else, usually without being correct.

[NorthernRyland]

8 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Nah, I am very relevant. Also not so old.

Just curious did you take your shirt off, make a face like a lunatic and actually take that picture yourself? Seems like an odd thing to do but A+ for effort if so.

[Kinnock]

Why the ageist theme in the OP?

 

There seem to be younger members who fit the spec too.

 

[altayvan]

i see mostly aggressive comments. such as. get of your lazy bum. stop commenting on this website and get a job. in your home country. you looser back home