Does age matter to you?

I'm just wondering - does the age of the various people on these forums affect your view of them? I mean, one would think that someone who is 25 is more mature and has a more viable viewpoint than that of a 16 year old? I disagree, but I'm just curious as to what you think.

Also just for the sake of it, how old do you think I am?

 

Upon first glance an older age does make me validate someones opinion more so than someone who is younger.

However, after a while when you continue to read posts from various people age doesn't matter. It's just kind of a first appearance thing. After you get "to know" them age becomes just a number.

I think you're probably 16-18 years old.

 

I've wondered about this for a while too. I state my age up front so theres no doubt how old I am (61). Is being "too old" a turn off in terms of talking, sharing ideas or advice? It's entirely possible that the age difference might make some people feel like an older perspective isn't relavent. As an Older gay man I remember growing up without mentors or role models simply because it was the era of the CLOSET. While things have changed a lot I suspect there may still be many younger people who have no "elders" to talk with. Maybe the need for elders isn't an issue? The flip side of this is
many young gays have a network of communication that seems to keep people informed and in contact so they might well know more than older gays. Hard to guess age without clues but I'm guessing you're in your late 20's based on stated interests and apparent maturity.
Great topic and honest feedback will be appreciated.

 

Yarapario - by no means is your age a turn off. From a lot of what you've said, I feel that in a way you are like an "elder" whom some of us younger gay guys can talk to. Someone of your age surely is very wise and knowledgeable of a vast number of issues, including gay issues, and from your knowledge and experience, I think we can make this forum a better place I hate to sound cheesy, but I'm being honest as you asked.

 

WOW, Thank you. I don't think it's cheesy, I'm glad to hear it. I feel that older men in general have an obligation to reach out to younger men to assist them in their passage through various stages of life. This is especially so for older gay men. Getting older has been a fun process, lots of miles and adventures and fun along the way as well as the expected hard times. My youngest son is 14, and just starting high school (1st day today!). While all my kids appear to be straight there sure is a lot to learn as each of them goes through the process of living his life to the fullest. Being a parent and a mentor to many other kids has been one of the richest aspects of my life,

 

agreed.

 

I usually don't take kids my age very seriously. The vast majority of them seem to be unfathomably stupid.

 

I live by the creedo that age doesn't guarantee wisdom and youth doesn't mean a lack of. I have learned from youth (under 25). I respect their ideas and ideals, I am open to seeing their point of view and in a couple of instances it changed the way I saw things.

in short, no peoples age here doesn't affect my view of them.

 

Same goes for me, although that's only because the only place where Im surrounded by people around my age is at school, most guys are like "omg how hot is she, i'd tap that, haha (insert sex joke)". There are exceptions of course, there are only a few I can relate to on a deeper level.

However on this forum, knowing someones age makes no difference towards my opinion/view on them. And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.

Age doesn't really matter, unless you are cheese or wine.

As for your age, i have a slight sense that you'd be around 16-20, and even if you are, you act more mature than that age.

 

SOME MEN AGE LIKE A FINE WINE....SOME MEN AGE LIKE MILK.....Cheers Glen.

 

I agree with glen whole heartedly, men are like wine... mmmmmm I want some wine.

 

I hate to say it, but for the most part I must agree.

And I really liked your little quote Glen Very funny

 

I hate having a debate and hearing age comes into play, namely to discredit the validity of what I'm saying. It really irks my gerkin. I don't like to generalize an entire age group; it's a case by case thing.

And I think you're in the range of 16-20.

 

I've all ways states that I'm 34 to any one that i meet....online that is ( and of course if i met any one in real life.. and yeah it some times can turn people off and make them run for cover, others are still in my friends list and still chat.

It's best to know some one's age i guess when you start talking to them i got hurt not to long ago by pretending i was like 27 and of course the extra few years to this chap really hurt him, if it was because i lied i don't know but he was in shock when i told him.

I'd say you was 23 ! on the button!

 

Are you going to reveal this?

..and why haven't you ever mentioned your age(not that it matters)?

 

I haven't mentioned my age specifically for the reason that we're discussing now - people may take my opinion for that of an "inexperienced and ignorant youth".

I'm only 16 actually. How old are you, Mushie? Why haven't you told us your age either? I'm actually rather curious as to how old you are

 

I guessed correctly then!

I'm 19. Some of the forum members know others don't, it wasn't really a secret though.

I'm not sure why I don't include my age, I guess I just like being anonymous.

 

Andy and Mushie, you both express yourselves well...you guys are a great arguement against those who berate youth. Maturity and age are not synonymous as you guys well prove.

 

Thank you for that

 

No, age doesn't change the way I feel about peoples' opinions and whatnot. I do sometimes value the opinions of guys who are older than me, just because I feel as though they have more life experience than I do. And then again, I've had experiences where there are older people who are incredibly immature.