Well, just quickly scanned the thread..
Nothing is a done deal…and I am NOT a dictator (almost but not quite…lol). There is one single man who has voluteered to head the younger thread if they decide to go that route.
There have never been complaints.. just many, many FReepmails & Emails over the time..referring to a VERY YOUNG or VERY OLD thread…(one day it was the same thread…figure that.) Now & then a statement on the thread to that effect . Seems older folks are reticent to discuss “mature” issues to NOT scare away the younger participants & the younger ones feeling they really can’t be their selves w/o scrutiny from the old fogeys(like me & I am guilty, I know of giving TOO much advice unsolicited)
I don’t know what is the correct way to go… seriously …or series..
The way I see it now ..we are one thread. If a contingent of the younger folks feel it might be a good idea to try (and hey, if it doesn’t work, can always go back)…separate for a few months..that is fine. We are here to support each other & if it means that both groups will benefit, that is good
The younger folks don’t seem to like the themed threads.. I cant recall one commenting on any of the intros or contributing with them.. just an observation. The younger set might just want NO opening.. just an open the doors & lets chat.
Now, I believe we have proven ourselves to Jim Rob(I MIGHT be wrong) that we are a good thread. The couple problem folks have left the thread & a couple have been banned. I still am missing supernatural.. he was a great help to me & encourager along the way.(I don’t consider that he was a problem.. he was caught in a web that was unfortunate)
In all honesty.. we know one of the underlying purposes of the thread is that MAYBE we will meet someone.. Heck, on the regular threads, I normally don’t even know if many of the posters are male or female..yet alone single or married.
Clarification. I have REALLY tried hard to make this a friendly thread & one that our friends.. married or single can visit. The two married “Alaska” visitors(both married) contributed a lot to this thread in my opinion. But then again I am one of those who likes themed openings & the opportunity to learn more about the interests of the other posters. I would be upset if a married guy came to the thread & was hitting on the single younger gals... the "mama" in me would get POd. Now there is playfulness (which is fine) and there is series bad actions.. I think we know the difference
NOW… just for further clarification Sunshine (aka Max).. I too get carded… (well, so what if it is for Sr. Discount!)
If we keep the thread intact I guess some of us will just have to find other outlets to discuss walker & wheelchair maintenance; wrinkle cream & social security benefits?
I have come to love & appreciate you all… and I mean that!
To me, half the fun is scaring the younger people. LOL
With the exception one maybe two younger folks, based on what I’ve read in this thread tonight, most are adamantly against a separate thread.
I have REALLY tried hard to make this a friendly thread
And you have been doing a great job of it!!!
I am one of those who likes themed openings
Personally, I think the theme idea seems to get in the way of starting the thread. I could be wrong, but I suspect that you would have a lot more volunteers to post the thread if we didn’t have to come up with a theme. To me, it feels like having to turn a report in at the end of the week.
I would be upset if a married guy came to the thread & was hitting on the single younger gals...
Agreed, this is why I think we should keep it a mixed thread including the married folk (chaperones).
If we keep the thread intact I guess some of us will just have to find other outlets to discuss walker & wheelchair maintenance; wrinkle cream & social security benefits?
**GHASP**