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To think MN posts should show the age bracket of the poster?

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WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 06:05

I think it would be really useful if the age bracket of each poster was included next to their username, e.g. WhiteNoiseBlur (35-45). Just so people’s opinions could be put slightly into context! What do you think?

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sodifficult1 · 03/09/2025 09:51

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 07:53

I knew that would be a terrible example. I’m just saying if you are asking for advice on weaning, say, or sleep training, or something - it might be helpful to know which decade a person’s experience was coming from.

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I’m 61 and I have raised 5 children, not all mine so have experienced child birth, step parenting and child grieve so feel I have a range of experiences

but when I give advice I always say my advice is maybe out of date but what I did was ….. I also will perhaps add my DIL’S do such and such implying that the advice is more current.

i don’t mine giving my age, my nationality or my shoe size, I do object to people asking my finances. —- but I don’t feel any of that relevant in the majority of posts, so no I don’t see the need for age at the head of posts,

sundayfundayclub · 03/09/2025 09:44

@MidnightPatrol yes baby name threads always seem to representative of todays world

sundayfundayclub · 03/09/2025 09:39

@ARandomWomanAge45to55

but is it wrong that sometimes people want to hear more recent experience that may be more relevant to them?

I don't personally like Reddit but also don't like instagram, I would like to hear more younger voices on MNs just for more balance.

FleetFootedJanet · 03/09/2025 08:47

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 06:05

I think it would be really useful if the age bracket of each poster was included next to their username, e.g. WhiteNoiseBlur (35-45). Just so people’s opinions could be put slightly into context! What do you think?

Pointless.

I’ve met very sensible, wise people who are in their 20s.

I’ve met absolute idiots who are in their 60s.

I’m not sure what “context” it’s providing.

the3robbers · 03/09/2025 08:46

There used to be photos on people's profiles.

I can't see the value in adding people's personal details - it's not a dating app.

GAJLY · 03/09/2025 08:44

This is an anonymous forum, why on earth would posters want to give real life clues as to who they are?! People will just make it up! I know I would if it was required, I'd be an 88 year old! 🤣

GAJLY · 03/09/2025 08:43

ChaToilLeam · 03/09/2025 06:20

Star sign and shoe size please

Haha 😂

HisNibs · 03/09/2025 08:42

OP, you're making quite an assumption that people are honest when they create their online accounts. I know for a fact that some people lie about their age on their facebook/instagram/snapchat accounts, why would MN be any different? Not sure that I would be prepared to hand over my birth certificate/passport/driving licence details over to some anonymous forum to prove my age...

RememberBeKindWithKaren · 03/09/2025 08:28

Nope. People can disclose as much or as little personal info as they want.

CoffeeCantata · 03/09/2025 08:22

SoScarletItWas · 03/09/2025 06:18

What you call context is surely just stereotyping? ‘All 40 year olds think this and have this life experience.’

I’ve seen posters include their age in replies if it seems relevant anyway.

I think showing an age bracket would just give some pps an excuse to dismiss some viewpoints, or to have a go at them based on personal prejudice.

Account734 · 03/09/2025 08:17

No, I hate the idea. It sounds like you are planning to disregarding the opinions of certain age ranges.

Newsenmum · 03/09/2025 08:17

Let’s also put our race and income so we can decide what to think about them before we all pile on.

Bogpinkbear · 03/09/2025 08:16

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 08:11

Did I say I couldn’t see any issues with it? Of course I can see why it’s controversial. I can see why people wouldn’t want it shared. All I’m saying is…it would be interesting! That’s it! Don’t shoot me

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So you can judge old, disabled, female people for their frumpy shoes?

CurlewKate · 03/09/2025 08:16

Yes-then people could safely disregard any posts by people over 60. That would be good.

MidnightPatrol · 03/09/2025 08:16

No.

Although I think it would be quite interesting on both financial/housing and baby names threads…!

ARandomWomanAge45to55 · 03/09/2025 08:14

sundayfundayclub · 03/09/2025 07:46

Would it be ageist to have a board for the under 30s or under 40s?

@WhiteNoiseBlur what about that as a solution.

I don't think it would be ageist, but users of it might miss out on useful advice from people who fell outside those age brackets. It's hard to think of many subjects (in relation to adults) where only advice from very specific age groups would be relevant and usually the OP specifies in their OP if not their thread title if that's the case.

MirandaWest · 03/09/2025 08:12

Definitely no.

I do also have an issue with your suggested age banding of 35-45. If you are 35 or 45 it seems like you would be in more than one age band….

I wonder how old you think I am?

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WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 08:11

Pissenlit · 03/09/2025 08:05

The fact that you can’t see any issues with this speaks volumes.

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Did I say I couldn’t see any issues with it? Of course I can see why it’s controversial. I can see why people wouldn’t want it shared. All I’m saying is…it would be interesting! That’s it! Don’t shoot me

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Bogpinkbear · 03/09/2025 08:10

ImAPreMadonna · 03/09/2025 07:53

Your example of the ‘frumpy’ shoes OP demonstrates how the ageism would be weaponised. Awful attitude and idea.

Frumpy is a terrible word. It screams sexist and ageism to me.

im in my 50s but have been wearing frumpy shoes since I was 22.

frumpy as a word can fuck right off.

I don’t like it. It’s offensive and never ever said in anything but a nasty derogatory way.

and @WhiteNoiseBlur I can’t believe you can’t see this.

youalright · 03/09/2025 08:08

I agree i only care about the opinions of people who like pineapple on pizza I don't trust the life choices of people who don't and don't wish to hear from them.

Pissenlit · 03/09/2025 08:05

WhiteNoiseBlur · 03/09/2025 07:50

This is all I’m trying to say. It would be super interesting!

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The fact that you can’t see any issues with this speaks volumes.

PestoHoliday · 03/09/2025 08:01

PandoraSocks · 03/09/2025 07:56

I'd rather see the age of MN membership. Easier to ignore the trolls that join, are banned, rejoin under a new name etc.

"Member Since" would be quite interesting.

Age? Hell no, the world is ageist enough without adding more opportunities for it.

ErrolTheDragon · 03/09/2025 08:01

Odd idea. If my age seems remotely relevant to a thread I’ll mention it.

PandoraSocks · 03/09/2025 07:56

I'd rather see the age of MN membership. Easier to ignore the trolls that join, are banned, rejoin under a new name etc.

Owly11 · 03/09/2025 07:53

No. Go to Reddit if you want that.

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