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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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TheSummerof25 · 03/09/2025 06:20

I don’t agree that age alone is the most significant characteristic of a poster.

Slightyamusedandsilly · 03/09/2025 06:19

In that case, let's have the whole demographic.
Pronouns
Ethnicity
Location
Economic status
Class

Imagineallthepuppies · 03/09/2025 06:19

Political beliefs would be helpful.
Maybe social class and level of education too?

WeregoingtoIbiza · 03/09/2025 06:19

I assume you’re thinking that people’s advice may differ if they knew the age of the op. I have seen a few posts where people have asked how old the op is, mainly on the relationship board

i don’t know why else you’d need to know. .

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.

charlieandjenna · 03/09/2025 06:17

I understand your reasoning but generally speaking no I don’t think that would be a good idea. If my comments ever need an age context, ie my child is fully grown ect then I’ll add that in my comment myself

BlueJuniper94 · 03/09/2025 06:17

I'd rather see their economic status

MiddleAgeRageMonster · 03/09/2025 06:16

Why? Do you only believe opinions of those aged 35-45 are valuable?
That's how people end up living in an echo chamber never hearing views different to their own.

Meadowfinch · 03/09/2025 06:15

Why would that be useful?

Are you implying that someone's opinions are less valid if they are older? Or younger? Should we also flag those suffering from baby brain? Or those who have degrees and those who don't? How about those born in the UK and those born elsewhere?

Your suggestion is the definition of discriminatory.

Orchidflower1 · 03/09/2025 06:15

🙄

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/09/2025 06:12

I think it's an absolutely appalling idea! Perhaps you'd like it to say our sexual and political preferences too, and then just block anybody who doesn't fit the tiny bracket of people you deem to be 'into context' with you?

Aweekoffwork · 03/09/2025 06:12

A nice idea, I tend to have a lot more in common with much older contributors ☺️

Maddy70 · 03/09/2025 06:12

Why the ageism? It's good to have opinions from a wide spectrum. My friendship group reflects that, my closest friends range from 24 to 85 I value all their opinions (they actually don't differ that much,!)

cryinglaughing · 03/09/2025 06:08

No.
Surely everyone's opinion is valid, regardless of age.

Do you think we should have ethnicity as well?

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